The 6th match of the Champions One-Day Cup features the Dolphins taking on the Markhors at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on September 18, 2024. The match is set to commence at 10:00 AM, following a rescheduling due to a public holiday.
Recent Performance of Both Teams
Dolphins: The Dolphins have struggled recently, losing their last two matches. In their most recent outing against the Panthers, they fell short by 50 runs, indicating issues with both batting and bowling under pressure.
Markhors: In contrast, the Markhors are in excellent form, having won their last three matches convincingly. They secured a dominant victory over the Stallions by 126 runs and previously defeated the Panthers by a massive 160 runs, showcasing their strong batting lineup and effective bowling attack.
Iqbal Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Iqbal Stadium is expected to be favorable for batting, with good pace and bounce. However, as the match progresses, spinners may come into play. Teams winning the toss might prefer to chase, given the conditions.
Expected Playing XI for Markhors and Dolphins
Dolphins: Sahibzada Farhan, Asif Ali, Qasim Akram, Saud Shakeel (c), Muhammad Hurraira, Mir Hamza, Usman Qadir, Noman Ali, Abbas Afridi, Faheem Ashraf
Markhors: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Faizan, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c)†, Salman Agha, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Zahid Mahmood, Abdul Samad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani
Dolphins vs Markhors Prediction
Given their current form and performance metrics, the Markhors are favored to win this encounter. The Dolphins will need to significantly improve their game to compete effectively against a confident Markhors side.
