Champions T20 Cup 2024, END vs UMA Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match Between Dolphins And Markhors?

The Dolphins will face Markhors for the second time in Champions T20 Cup [Source: @khelshel/X.com]

The Dolphins will be locking horns with the Markhors for the second time after they encountered a narrow loss from the latter on December 10. The match will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on December 18 at 12:30 PM IST.

Dolphins

The Dolphins' losing streak continues as they recorded another loss against the Panthers in their previous match. With consecutive losses, they are already out of contesting for the semis. However, they will give their best to book their first win of the league against the Markhors in the upcoming match.

Markhors

The Markhors are currently sitting second on the points table next to Stallions as they have won 4 out of the 5 matches they have played. The Markhors have been dominating in the series so far and will likely aim to defeat a low-spirited Dolphins for their sixth encounter.

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DOLP vs MAR: 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 Markhors.

How Will the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, especially in T20 cricket. While spinners can extract some turn, the surface generally favours batters. Bowlers will likely struggle to contain runs, particularly as the match progresses and the pitch slows down. Batting first could provide a significant advantage to the team that wins the toss.

Players to Watch Out For In DOLP vs MAR Match

Dolphins

Qasim Akram

Qasim Akram is a promising young talent who has impressed with his all-round abilities. He is especially effective with the ball in the middle overs and can prove to be a menace for the Markhors. He has played 9 PSL matches and gathered 126 runs at a strike rate of 140 and bowled at an economy rate of 8.67.

Faheem Ashraf

Faheem Ashraf, taking on the role of captain and all-rounder, will play a pivotal role in determining the team's fortunes. His dual contributions with bat and ball with an impressive tally of 311 runs and 36 wickets across 48 T20I matches has proven his worth as a valuable asset. Notably, he maintains an excellent economy rate of 7.65, showcasing his effectiveness in the bowling department as well.

Salman Irshad

Salman Irshad has built a reputation for his impressive pace and ability to swing the ball, presenting a tough challenge for batters. With a diverse range of deliveries, he can outsmart opponents and create wicket-taking chances. In the PSL, Irshad has taken 38 wickets in 30 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 9.66.

Markhors

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman, known for his attacking approach at the top of the order might not have spoke with the bat yet in this season of Champions Cup. However, fans can expect the veteran's comeback in this match. The Pakistan star has played 93 T20Is and scored 1881 runs at a strike rate of 133.78.

Saad Masood

The Rawalpindi-born all-rounder Saad Masood have smoked the Panthers in their latest encounter with a 63 off 39. He is a crucial asset for the Markhors who can stabilize and anchor the middle order and clutch any precarious situation. He has garnered 109 runs in his last 5 matches at a strike rate of 149.32 and averages at 54.50.

Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Nawaz is a well-established all-rounder who is known to trouble the opponent both with the bat and the ball. However, he has not been at his best with the bat recently. an encounter with the Dolphins might route the comeback for Nawaz who has played 61 T20Is gathering 478 runs and 52 wickets.

Today’s Match Prediction: DOLP vs MAR

Predicted Top Performers

Dolphins: Faheem Ashraf, Salman Irshad, Qasim Akram

Markhors: Saad Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman

DOLP vs MAR Match: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 140-150 runs

Predicted second innings score: 120-130 runs.

Predicted Result: The toss might be a deciding factor for the game and the team batting first will have an upper hand in the match.

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