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In a thrilling finale at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium, Lake City Panthers defeated UMT Markhors by five wickets to secure the championship. Led by Shadab Khan, the Panthers claimed the PKR 30 million prize, while the Markhors received PKR 15 million as runners-up.

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The Panthers restricted the Markhors to 122 runs in 33.4 overs after electing to field. Arafat Minhas (3/1) and Mohammad Hasnain (3/38) took three wickets each, supported by Sajid Khan's player-of-the-match performance (2/24). 

Abdul Wahid Bangalzai top-scored for the Panthers with 41 runs off 43 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Shadab Khan sealed the victory with a winning six.

Earlier, Fakhar Zaman's 46 runs off 49 balls led the Markhors, while Haseebullah contributed 27 runs. However, the Markhors collapsed from 82/2 to 122 all out.

In their response, the Panthers' opening batsmen made 51 runs in 7.4 overs. Despite losing wickets, Rizwan Mehmood (16*) and Shadab Khan (14*) formed a crucial 29-run partnership to ensure victory.

The awards ceremony honored outstanding performers:

- Player of the match: Sajid Khan
- Mentor's choice Emerging Player: Ali Raza
- Wicket-keeper of the Tournament: Usman Khan
- Batter of the Tournament: Usman Khan (272 runs)
- Best Bowler: Mohammad Hasnain (17 wickets)
- Player of the Tournament: Mohammad Hasnain

Scorecard:

UMT Markhors: 122 all out (33.4 overs)
Lake City Panthers: 123/5 (18 overs)