Champions T20 Cup: Stallions secure win over Lions

On the third day of the Champions T20 Cup, ABL Stallions emerged victorious, defeating Noorpur Lions by 12 runs in the fourth match of the tournament.  

The match, played at Pindi Cricket Stadium, began with Nurpur Lions’ captain Imam-ul-Haq winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Batting first, ABL Stallions posted a competitive total of 162 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Hussain Talat anchored the innings with a solid unbeaten 51 runs, while Shoaib Malik contributed 39 runs. Muaz Sadaqat and Mohammad Haris added valuable 32 and 25 runs, respectively. Nurpur Lions’ bowling attack was led by Musa Khan, who claimed two wickets, while Aamir Yamin and Faisal Akram chipped in with one wicket each.  

In response, Nurpur Lions fell short, managing 150 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Imam-ul-Haq led from the front with a well-played 43 runs, while Hasan Nawaz scored 30. Khushdil Shah added 28 runs, and Aamir Yamin remained unbeaten on 27 runs. However, their efforts were not enough to chase down the target. ABL Stallions’ bowling attack stood firm, with Shoaib Malik, Usman Tariq, and Zaman Khan each taking two wickets.  

For his outstanding all-round performance, Shoaib Malik was named Player of the Match, highlighting his crucial contributions with both bat and ball.