RAWALPINDI: A solid bowling performance by Stallions earned them a comeback after the last loss in the Champions T20 Cup here at Pindi Cricket Stadium.
Usman Tariq, the most economical bowler for the Stallions against the Dolphins, bagged an important wicket of well-set Sahibzada Farhan to bring back his team while defending 190.
When Farhan and Qasim Akram stitched a 46-run partnership, the Dolphins were in complete control at one stage. But, Usman removed Farhan in the 13th over to give Stallions a return in the game. Farhan managed to score 59 including six boundaries and two maximums.
Later, Mohammad Ali joined Usman to remove another set batter Qasim who contributed worthy 37 runs. Usman and Hussain Talat took two wickets in quick succession to dent the Dolphins further.
However, skipper Faheem resisted a bit, scoring 25 runs before being unlucky to get run out.
Mehran Mumtaz, who was returning to the playing, also bagged two wickets for the Stallions.
Ubaid Shah, the younger brother of Hunain Shah, defended 14 runs in the last over to give Stallions a 5-run victory. It was the Stallions' third victory in the tournament.
After being sent into bat first, the Stallions scored 190 runs. Yasir Khan and young Maaz Sadaqat provided a steady start to their team with a 38-run opening stand.
Faheem was the first one to strike for the Dolphins as Maaz, the star performer of the previous match, walked off after scoring 23 off 16.
Hussain (57*) and Mohammad Mohsin (55) led the Stallions to a composing 19-run total. They both garnered 109 runs together for their team.
For the Dolphins, Mohammad Rameez jr took two wickets whereas Faheem picked up one.
