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AST vs NUR Match 4 Prediction [Source: pcb.com, @ICC/x]
Stallions (AST) and Lions (NUR) will square off in the fourth match of the Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 on Monday, December 9. The much-awaited contest marks the second respective outing for both sides this competition, and will be hosted by the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 12:30 PM IST onwards.
Stallions-PAK
Stallions defeated Panthers on December 7 to register their opening points on the Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 points table. Captain Mohammad Haris struck a fluent 37-ball 55 with the bat, while Hussain Talat belted an unbeaten 101* from 50 balls to blaze Stallions to 216-3 upfront. Later in the game, bowlers Mohammad Ali and Usman Tariq picked up three wickets apiece to keep Panthers down to 181, thus securing a 35-run victory for the Stallions.
Lions-PAK
Lions, under the leadership of Imam-ul-Haq, lost the opening match of the tournament to Markhors in the penultimate over. Awais Zafar’s 40* turned out to be the headline act of Lions batting, before bowlers Mohammad Salman and Shahid Aziz collectively claimed five fighting wickets between them. Despite courageous efforts from Salman and Aziz, the Lions failed to contain Iftikhar Ahmed to slip to a four-wicket defeat.
Stallions vs Lions Head-to-Head Records in T20s
Both Stallions and Lions are yet to play a single T20 match against each other.
How Will the Rawalpindi Pitch Behave?
Batters tend to receive considerable assistance from the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium surface. The average first innings total at the venue in the ongoing 2024 Pakistan Champions T20 Cup itself has amounted to 175 so far. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first.
Players To Watch Out For In Stallions vs Lions Match 4
Stallions
Mohammad Haris
Stallions captain Mohammad Haris belted a swift match-winning half-century for his team in their opening match of the 2024 Pakistan Champions T20 Cup a couple of days ago at the same venue.
Hussain Talat
Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat bashed 12 boundaries and three sixes in his breathtaking 50-ball 101* against the Panthers. The cricketer also took a wicket in the latter half of the game to bag the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
Usman Tariq
Off-spinner Usman Tariq delivered a match-winning spell of 3-25 from four overs, which included the prized scalp of Haider Ali during Stallions’ opening win this tournament.
Mohammad Ali
Mohammad Ali wrecked Panthers’ top-order before cleaning up their tail in match number two of the competition. The speedster ended up sealing impressive figures of 3-33.
Lions
Imam-ul-Haq
Lions captain and senior batter Imam-ul-Haq continues to remain an integral part of his team’s top order. The cricketer averages nearly 33 in T20 matches.
Awais Zafar
Awais Zafar top-scored for the Lions against Markhors with a cautious 40-run knock from 34 balls. Interestingly, the match also marked his T20 debut.
Mohammad Salman
Mohammad Salman, playing the first T20 match of his career, picked up three wickets on his debut against Markhors. The cricketer picked up impressive figures of 3-21 in four overs in a fighting cause for the Lions.
Aamer Yamin
Aamer Yamin picked up the wicket of Markhors opener Khawaja Nafay for a first-ball duck in the opening match of the tournament. Apart from his new ball experience, the speedster also holds a batting strike rate of nearly 140.
Today's Match Prediction: Stallions vs Lions Match 4
Predicted Top Performers
Stallions – Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Ali
Lions – Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Salman, Awais Zafar
Stallions vs Lions Match 4: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 170-185
Predicted second innings score: 175-190
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