PSL 5: Islamabad beats Lahore Qalandars by 1 wicket

LAHORE: Islamabad United beats Lahore Qalandars by 1 wicket in a thrilling contest of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 5 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

 Islamabad United chased the target of 183 in 20 overs. Shadab Khan played captain innings and scored 52 runs.

‘1st innings’

Qalandars scored 182 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, largely thanks to Muhammad Hafeez’s impressive 98 runs innings. He was the highest scorer of Lahore side.

Fakhar Zaman scored 33 runs for 26 balls, whereas D Wiese scored furious 19 runs in just 9 balls.

Faheem Ashraf and Shadab Khan took 2 wickets apiece, and Faheem was the most expensive bowler for Islamabad side as he gave 42 runs in 4 overs.

Earlier, Islamabad United won the toss and elected to bowl.