Pakistan Champions Cup Final Match: 2024 Final — Panthers Beat Markhors
The Pakistan Champions One-Day Cup 2024 ended with a one-sided final at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium: the Panthers crushed the Markhors by 5 wickets to lift the trophy. Here is the full story of the final — scorecard, key performances and how the tournament unfolded.
Quick answer: The Pakistan Champions One-Day Cup 2024 final (29 September 2024, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad): Markhors 122 all out (33.4 ov) vs Panthers 123/5 (18 ov) — Panthers won by 5 wickets. Player of the Match: Sajid Khan (2/24 off 10). It was a List A (50-over) domestic tournament with five teams, all games in Faisalabad.
The final: ball by ball story
The Markhors, led by Iftikhar Ahmed, won the toss and chose to bat — a decision that unravelled quickly. After a 56-run third-wicket stand between Fakhar Zaman and Haseebullah Khan, the innings collapsed: 7 wickets for 40 runs, all out for 122 in 33.4 overs. Sajid Khan’s 2/24 off 10 overs strangled the middle order, while 19-year-old Arafat Minhas took 3/1 in 2.4 overs and Mohammad Hasnain 3/38. Fakhar’s 46 (49) was the only innings of substance.
The Panthers’ chase was brisk rather than smooth: they lost 5 wickets but knocked off the 123 in just 18 overs. Abdul Bangalzai top-scored with 41 (43), and captain Shadab Khan (14* off 9) finished the job. Umpires were Aleem Dar and Rashid Riaz.
Final scorecard
| Innings | Score | Top performers |
|---|---|---|
| Markhors | 122/10 (33.4 ov) | Fakhar Zaman 46 (49); Sajid Khan 2/24 (10), Arafat Minhas 3/1 (2.4) |
| Panthers | 123/5 (18 ov) | Abdul Bangalzai 41 (43); Shadab Khan 14* (9); Mohammad Imran 2/11 |
Result: Panthers won by 5 wickets. Player of the Match: Sajid Khan (Panthers).
The tournament
The Pakistan Champions One-Day Cup 2024 (12–29 September 2024) was a List A 50-over competition and part of the PCB’s revamped domestic structure. All matches were played at a single venue — Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The Markhors topped the group stage (3 wins, NRR +1.715); the Panthers finished second and beat the Markhors twice when it mattered — by 7 wickets in the qualifier and 5 wickets in the final.
The five teams
Panthers (champions, captain Shadab Khan), Markhors (runners-up, captain Iftikhar Ahmed), Stallions, Lions and Dolphins. The squads mixed established internationals with emerging talent — the tournament’s stated purpose was bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket. For Pakistan’s other “Champions” — the legends’ side — see our Pak C vs SA C complete guide.
FAQs
Who won the Pakistan Champions Cup final 2024?
The Panthers beat the Markhors by 5 wickets in the final on 29 September 2024 at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad (Markhors 122, Panthers 123/5).
Who was Player of the Match in the final?
Sajid Khan (Panthers) — 2/24 off 10 overs, strangling the Markhors’ middle order.
What is the Pakistan Champions One-Day Cup?
A PCB domestic List A (50-over) tournament launched in 2024, featuring five teams (Panthers, Markhors, Stallions, Lions, Dolphins). The inaugural 2024 edition was played entirely at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
