Ghulam and Rizwan lead Markhors to third straight victory

In a thrilling match, Markhors displayed an impressive performance to secure a convincing 92-run victory over Dolphins. Markhors scored a total of 284 runs for 9 wickets, with Ghulam leading the charge with 113 runs, supported by Rizwan's contribution of 51 runs. Ashraf was the standout bowler for Markhors, taking 4 wickets for 50 runs, while Hamza chipped in with 2 wickets for 26 runs. In response, Dolphins fought hard but fell short, managing only 192 runs before being bowled out. Asif top-scored for Dolphins with 50 runs, followed by Shakeel with 41 runs. Imran and Agha were the pick of the bowlers for Markhors, both taking 3 wickets each for 28 and 34 runs, respectively. Overall, it was a dominant performance by Markhors, who outclassed Dolphins in all departments to emerge victorious in the match.

Kamran Ghulam's second century in three outings, backed by three wicket-hauls from Mohammad Imran and Salman Agha handed Markhors their third consecutive win, as they beat Dolphins in Faisalabad. The win helped them consolidate their lead at the top of the points table.

It was an all-round show from Markhors with Ghulam making 113 off just 110 balls, which included a 122-run third wicket stand with Mohammad Rizwan. That helped Markhors pile up 284 for 9 in their 50 overs. In reply, Dolphins lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 192 with Markhors winning by 92 runs.

After Dolphins decided to field, Mir Hamza removed Markhors openers Bismillah Khan and Mohammad Faizan inside five overs. But Ghulam, fresh off a 115 against Panthers last week, continued his good form. He stabilized the innings with Rizwan, who also scored a half-century.

Faheem Ashraf picked four wickets for Dolphins but Markhors managed to put up a big score on the board.

Dolphins never really got going in the chase. Opener Mohammad Hurraira fell for a 12-ball duck while Muhammad Akhlaq was dismissed by Naseem Shah. Captain Saud Shakeel tried to hold his end up with 41, but got little support from the others.

Asif Ali hit a quick 43-ball 50, but the Dolphins batters failed to stitch a solid partnership. Eventually, they were bowled out in 43.5 overs. Markhors employed six bowlers, and each one of them managed to pick at least a wicket.

This was Dolphins' second defeat of the tournament and they are now the only side to not register a single point on the table.