Champions T20 Cup 2024, DOLP vs PNTH Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match Between Dolphins And Panthers?

Dolphins vs Panthers match will take place on December 16 at 12:30 PM IST [Source: @khelshel/X.com]

The Dolphins will be locking horns with the Panthers for the second time after their first encounter at Champions T20 Cup 2024 on December 8th. The encounter will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on December 16 at 12:30 PM IST.

Dolphins

The Dolphins have had a disappointing season so far, losing all four of the matches they have played. They currently sit at the bottom of the table and the team is eager to secure their first win against the Panthers, who defeated them in their first encounter.

Panthers

The Panthers have successfully won games in three out of the four matches they have played. They currently sit in fourth place on the points table, just above the Dolphins. The Panthers aim to maintain their momentum and secure a second victory against the Dolphins.

DOLP vs PNTH: Head-to-Head Records

So far in Champions T20 Cup 2024, the teams have faced each other for one time and the Dolphins lost that match to the Panthers.

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How Will the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium generally favours batters in T20 cricket. Spinners often find some assistance, but the pitch remains largely batting-friendly. Bowlers will face a challenge to restrict scoring on this surface, which tends to slow down as the match progresses. Batting first could offer a significant advantage, especially under lights.

Players to Watch Out For In DOLP vs PNTH Match

Dolphins

Faheem Ashraf

As the captain and an all-rounder, Faheem Ashraf will be crucial to the team's success. His leadership and ability to contribute with both bat and ball can significantly impact the team's performance. He boasts 311 runs and 36 wickets in 48 T20Is. He bowls at an impressive economy rate of 7.65

Salman Irshad

Salman Irshad is known for his ability to generate good pace and swing the ball, making him a challenging prospect for opposition batters. He possesses a good mix of deliveries which can effectively deceive batters and create scoring opportunities. In PSL, the pacer accumulated 38 wickets in 30 matches at an economy rate of 9.66.

Ihsanullah

Ihsanullah's raw pace and ability to extract extra bounce make him a potent threat to any batting lineup. If he can consistently deliver his yorkers and maintain his line and length, he can be a match-winner for the team. He has racked up 22 wickets in 12 PSL matches at an economy rate of 7.60.

Panthers

Umar Siddique

Umar known for his fearless approach possesses the ability to clear the boundary with ease, making him a strong starter in the shorter formats of the game. He boasts 169 runs in 7 PSL matches at a strike rate of 112.67.

Usama Mir

Usama Mir possesses a variety of spin deliveries, including leg-breaks, googlies, and top-spinners, which can deceive batters and trouble them. Mir has bagged 61 wickets in 44 PSL matches at an economy rate of 7.93.

Haider Ali

Haider Ali is known for his aggressive and explosive batting style. He can quickly accelerate the scoring rate and put pressure on the opposition. Ali boasts 769 runs in 40 PSL matches at a strike rate of 136.59 while maintaining a batting average of 23.30.

Today’s Match Prediction: DOLP vs PNTH

Predicted Top Performers

Dolphins: Faheem Ashraf, Salman Irshad, Ihsanullah

Panthers: Umar Siddique, Usama Mir, Haider Ali

DOLP vs PNTH Match: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 150-160 runs

Predicted second innings score: 140-150 runs.

Predicted Result: The toss might be a deciding factor for the game and the team batting first will have an edge to win the match.

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