Panthers Secure Champions One Day Cup 2024 Title with 5-Wicket Triumph Over Markhors

The Panthers lifted the Champions One Day Cup 2024 after defeating the Markhors by 5 wickets in a low-scoring final. Chasing a modest target of 123 runs, the Panthers comfortably reached the finish line in 18 overs, losing 5 wickets along the way.

Abdul Bangalzai led the charge for the Panthers with a composed 41 runs, supported by useful contributions from Umar Siddiq (19), Sajid Khan (15), Rizwan Mahmood (16), Usman Khan (13), and Shadab Khan (14). Their steady batting ensured that the team faced little trouble in chasing down the target.

Earlier, after winning the toss and opting to bat first at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, the Markhors struggled to build momentum. Their innings collapsed, and they were bowled out for a mere 122 runs in 33.4 overs. Fakhar Zaman stood out with a resilient 46, while Haseebullah Khan (27) and Bismillah Khan (16) offered brief resistance. The rest of the batting line-up failed to make an impact, with no other player reaching double digits.

The Panthers’ bowlers were in fine form, with Mohammad Hasnain and Irfan Munhas taking 3 wickets each, while Sajid Khan bagged 2, and Ali Raza and Shadab Khan chipped in with 1 wicket apiece.

The victory crowned the Panthers as the Champions One Day Cup 2024 winners, capping off a stellar campaign with a well-deserved title.