LCP vs EDS Match 3 Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Pakistan T20 Cup Match Between Panthers And Dolphins?

Panthers to face Dolphins next in Pakistan T20 Cup 2024 [Source: @PCB_Dolphins, @championscuppcb/X.com]

On day 2 of the Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024, Lake City Panthers will square off with Engro Dolphins in the third fixture of the tournament. The clash will go on floors at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 12.30 PM IST.

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Led by Faheem Ashraf, Engro Dolphins have a well-balanced lineup for the T20 tournament. In the ODI leg, they finished last with 1 win in 4 games. Hence, for the shorter format, the Dolphins will aim for a major turnaround. Saud Shakeel and Huraria will be impact players with Faheem’s all-round skills also a talking point of the domestic event.

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Lake City Panthers, meanwhile, lost their first contest to Stallions. Chasing a mammoth total of 217 runs, the Panthers fell short of 35 runs. Haider Ali scored 54 off 26 balls but couldn’t receive the necessary support from the other end. While the loss will hurt the Panthers, the team has too little time to sulk as they must bounce back on Sunday against the Dolphins.

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How will the Rawalpindi pitch behave?

The Rawalpindi pitch is well-known for its flat tracks. Hence, a high scoring game is on the cards. Anything around 180 could be a good score but bowlers must be tight with line and lengths to achieve success. Spinners can come into play in the latter half. Teams batting second have a high success rate which makes the toss a decisive factor.

Players to watch out for in LCP vs EDS:

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Faheem Ashraf

Faheem Ashraf is a seasoned all-rounder with notable experience in international cricket. In 48 T20Is, he scored 311 runs and chipped 36 wickets in total. His leadership skills and overall contribution with bat and ball will be crucial for Dolphins.

Saud Shakeel

Saud Shakeel has only played Test and ODI format for Pakistan, and has limited exposure to T20 cricket. However in 36 domestic games, Shakeel has 673 runs with 26.88 average and 110.88 strike rate. His experience will be an advantage for the Dolphins.

Mohammad Huraira

Mohammad Huraira is a popular name in Pakistan’s domestic circuit. Across 17 T20 games, he has scored 403 with a 25.18 average and 126.49 strike rate. Given his experience in the domestic circuit, Huraira will play a big role for the Dolphins.

Qasim Akram

All-rounder Qasim Akram made his international debut for Pakistan earlier this year and in 4 T20Is, he scored 41 runs and picked 3 wickets. Despite limited exposure, Akram has the potential to be a match-winner for Qasim.

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Shadab Khan

Captain Shadab Khan is a seasoned white ball format player for Pakistan who has played 104 T20Is in the past decade. Besides scoring 679 runs, Shadab also picked 107 wickets, thus making him an impactful all-rounder.

Haider Ali 

Haider Ali has played 35 T20Is for Pakistan and slammed 505 runs with 124.69 strike rate. He has a flair to play aggressive shots and stabilise innings when needed. Haider is in great form and will be crucial for Panthers success.

Zaman Khan

Zaman Khan played 10 T20Is for Pakistan and picked 7 wickets at 7.49 economy. A specialist in the death overs, Zaman has impressed with his yorkers and variations, becoming a go-to bowler in tight situations.

Usama Mir

Spinner Usama Mir has played 5 T20Is for Pakistan where he picked 5 wickets. As a leg-spinner with excellent control and variations, Mir could be a reliable option in the middle overs.

Today's Match Prediction: Dolphins vs Panthers Match 3

Predicted Top Performers

Dolphins – Faheem Ashraf, Qasim Akram, Saud Shakeel

Panthers – Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Usama Mir

Dolphins vs Panthers Match 3: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 170-180

Predicted second innings score: 165-175

Predicted Result: The chasing team will likely have an edge in this match.

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