In the 19th match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by 88 runs.
According to details, in the match played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Islamabad United won the toss and chose to field. Lahore Qalandars, batting first, scored 209 runs for 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Fakhar Zaman scored 44, Sikandar Raza made 39, and Darryl Mitchell contributed 28 runs for Lahore Qalandars. In addition, Mohammad Naeem scored 25, Abdullah Shafique made 22 runs, and Sam Billings remained unbeaten on 38 runs.
For Islamabad United, Imad Wasim and Jason Holder took two wickets each. In response to the target of 210 runs, Islamabad United was bowled out for 121 runs.
Andries Gous scored 41, Salman Agha made 36, and Shadab Khan scored 13 runs, with only these three players reaching double figures. For Lahore Qalandars, Haris Rauf took 4 wickets, and Sikandar Raza claimed 3 wickets.
This is Islamabad United’s first defeat in PSL 10.
Notably, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) plays a crucial role in the development and global recognition of Pakistan’s cricket. It serves as a high-profile platform for emerging local talent to showcase their skills alongside and against world-class international players, accelerating their growth and exposure.