Lahore Qalandars crowned PSL champions for third time

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Lahore Qalandars became the Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion for the third time after defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets on Sunday.

In a thrilling pursuit of 202 runs, Lahore Qalandars laid a strong foundation with Mohammad Naeem and Fakhr Zaman. The duo put the opening partnership of 39 runs together, which led to the tone of the innings.

However, the partnership was broken when Fakir scored only 11 off 10 balls, including two boundaries, including two boundaries, including two boundaries.

After that, Abdullah Shafik joined Naeem in the crease, and the pair increased sharply and targeted the second wicket.

The 26 -year -old man was in a firearm as his PSL approached 10 fifty, but his innings Fahim Ashraf’s courtyard ended.

The opening batsman scored 47 runs from 27 delivery, including a boundary and six sixes. His dismissal ended the key stance of 46 runs, with the team with 8.4 overs at 2 runs for 85 runs.

Abdullah Shafiq impressed by setting a 30 -run partnership with Kosal Pereira, who scored the crucial runs with his eyes for crossing the target.

The partnership was finally broken by Usman Tariq, which dismissed Shafik. Shafik played a 41 -run knock off 28 balls, including four boundaries and six, with the team at 115 for 3 wickets in 12.3 overs.

Pereira and Bhanuka were scoring Rajpaxa runs but they came under pressure as Quetta Gladiators’ great bowling restricted them from dot balls, which led to the desired rate of 10 runs.

In the 17th over, Mohammad Amir took his first wicket, dismissing Rajpakasa, who scored 16 runs, leaving the team at 145-4 in 16.4 overs.

Alexander Raza came to the crease and he started hitting the limits with Mohammad Amir’s back -to -back delivery, which made it easy for 47 runs.

On the other hand, it was a paraira with the bat, which was reducing the pressure on the team’s shoulders by preparing a magnificent fifty in the supply of 28.

With just 13 overs remaining in the final over, Alexander Raza hit the winning runs with four and six to sealed the win.

After winning the toss and choosing for the first batting, Quetta suffered an early shock when Captain Saud Shakeel captain of Qalandars and left-handed pacer Shaheen Afridi scored just four off six balls, leaving Gladiators 17-1 in 2.4 overs.

Quetta’s problems continued in the next over when Salman Mirza removed Alan Allen for 12 runs, and put his direction under an initial pressure.

However, a 38 -run partnership between the rally Rosso and Hassan Nawaz strengthened the innings.

Russo looked dangerous, but his stay was shortened by Alexander Raza, which made him an immediate effect by dismissing him for immediate fire 22 on just 11 balls. At this stage, Quetta was 58-3 in 6.2 overs.

Fernando was dismissed by Rashid Hussain for 29 for 29, who claimed his first wicket with a score of 125-4 in 12.5 overs.

After that, Dinesh Chandimal joined Nawaz and provided valuable assistance, which brought the score from Alexander Raza to 170-4 to 170-4.

Shaheen Afridi returned to stop the charge, and removed Chandimal for a sharp 22 on 13 balls. After two balls, he once again attacked, and he dismissed Set Hassan Nawaz for a magnificent 76 delivery of 43, which reduced Quetta to 172-6 in 17.5 overs.

However, Fahim Ashraf played an important chemo in the final over, which broke 28 balls, including several boundaries, to help Quetta violate the 200 -run mark. They were dismissed on the final of the innings.

Pakistan Navy was paid tribute

During the PSLX final, a great tribute was paid to Pakistani Navy officers and soldiers during the innings.

A special ceremony marked by the performances of prominent singers like Abrar Ahmed was expressed in solidarity with the Pakistan Navy. Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the ceremony, Federal Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb, US Embassy Islamabad Charge de Affairs Natali Baker, senior civil and military leadership were present on the occasion.

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi welcomed prominent guests at Gaddafi Stadium.

The stadium resonated with the celebrated slogans, while the green and white flags of Pakistan created a patriotic atmosphere in the capable stadium. The spectators appreciated the bravery and professionalism and preparation of the Pak Navy.

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