RAWALPINDI: In the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars secured their first win of the season by beating Islamabad United by 17 runs.
Chasing a target of 163 runs, Islamabad United were bowled out for 145 runs. It was the first win of the tournament for Lahore Qalandars.
Before this victory, Lahore Qalandars had already been eliminated from playoff contention.
In the match played at Pindi Stadium, Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan won the toss and invited Lahore Qalandars to bat first.
Lahore Qalandars Innings
Lahore Qalandars set a total of 162 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman scored 10 runs while David Wiese remained unbeaten with 24 runs. Significant contributions came from Van der Dussen with 64 runs and Shaheen Afridi with 30 runs.
Islamabad United innings
Chasing 163 runs, Lahore Qalandars were bowled out for 145 runs in the 19th over.
Azam Khan with 29 runs and Naseem Shah with 27 runs were the outstanding performers. Alex Hales was dismissed for a duck while Shadab Khan and Jordan managed only 7 runs each. Agha Salman and Imad Wasim scored 4 runs each and Hanain Shah added 3 runs.
From Lahore Qalandars, Zaman Khan sent 4 players back to the pavilion and Shaheen Shah Afridi took 2 wickets.
Points table
Multan Sultans lead the points table with 12 points, while Quetta, Peshawar and Islamabad are tied with 9 points and occupy the second, third and fourth positions respectively.
Karachi is at the fifth position with 6 points and Lahore Qalandars are at the bottom with 3 points.
It is worth noting that earlier on Wednesday, Karachi Kings easily beat Quetta Gladiators by 7 wickets, which resulted in Lahore Qalandars being eliminated from the playoffs. Multan Sultans have already qualified for the playoffs.
