UMT Markhors will take on Nurpur Lions in the Qualifier of the Champions T20 Cup 2024/25 on Monday. The winner of this match will take on Stallions in Wednesday’s Final.
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Match Details:
UMT Markhors vs Nurpur Lions, Qualifier
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date & Time: December 23rd at 4:00 AM IST and 3:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for UMA vs NUR, Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, Qualifier?
The players are well aware of the conditions having played the entire tournament at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With continued usage, the wicket has slowed up and scoring runs is becoming a tough ask for the batters. While the bowlers don’t have any complaints as they are doing well. Any score beyond 150 looks competitive here.
Recent form:
UMT Markhors: Won, Lost, Won, Won, Lost
Nurpur Lions: Won, Won, Won, Lost, Won
UMA vs NUR, Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, Qualifier Probable Winners:
UMT Markhors are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for UMA vs NUR, Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, Qualifier?
UMT Markhors
Khawaja Nafay (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Imran, Iftikhar Ahmed (c), Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nawaz, Akif Javed, Mohammad Imran, Nisar Ahmad, Saad Masood.
Nurpur Lions
Imam-ul-Haq (c), Omair Yousuf, Hasan Nawaz, Sharoon Siraj, Mohammad Taha, Khushdil Shah, Rohail Nazir (wk), Muhammad Musa Khan, Shahid Aziz, Afaq Afridi, Shahab Khan.
🌟 Player of the match and player of the series 🌟
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Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for UMA vs NUR, Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, Qualifier?
Top Pick – Batter
Hasan Nawaz came to the limelight following his sizzling batting performances for the Lions. He is the 3rd leading run-scorer in the competition with 285 runs in 8 matches at an average of 35.62.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Khushdil Shah has turned up whenever the Lions needed him the most. So far in the tournament, he made 124 runs at an average of 31 and picked up 9 wickets with the best figures of 2 for 22.
Top Pick – Bowler
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Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Khawaja Nafay is the leading run-scorer for UMT Markhors in the tournament, adding 214 runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.57 with the best score of 68.
X-Factor:
Imam-ul-Haq has led the Lions from the front, gathering 255 runs in 7 innings in the tournament at an average of 36.42 with the best score of 65.
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for UMA vs NUR, Champions T20 Cup 2024/25, Qualifier?
1. Khawaja Nafay, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz (vc), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Musa Khan, Akif Javed, Nisar Ahmad (c), Shahid Aziz.
2. Rohail Nazir, Khawaja Nafay, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman (vc), Hasan Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah (c), Muhammad Musa Khan, Mohammad Imran, Nisar Ahmad.
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Pre-Match Analysis:
UMT Markhors missed out on a direct qualification into the finals with a lesser run rate. With 6 wins and 2 losses, they finished 2nd in the standings with 12 points. They played a quality brand of cricket throughout and were hopeful of finishing the tournament on a higher note. Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed, their star batters have lived up to the expectations, scoring 194 runs and 133 runs respectively. Top order batter, Khawaja Nafay has impressed the most, with 214 runs across 8 matches. Nisar Ahmad and Akif Javed are their lead bowlers, picking up 13 wickets and 10 wickets respectively.
Nurpur Lions had a good last week, ending their league campaign with a hat trick of wins. They finished 3rd in the standings with 10 points. Imam-ul-Haq and Hasan Nawaz have entirely dominated the tournament for the Lions, adding 540 runs between them. Even their bowling was largely dependent on Muhammad Musa and Shahid Aziz, who claimed 16 wickets and 14 wickets respectively.
