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Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Aleem congratulates Lahore Qalandars
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Communications and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, warmly congratulated the 'Lahore Qalandars' on their impressive win in the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. In a message shared on social media, Abdul Aleem Khan proudly said, 'Lahore, Lahore Aay!' and added, 'Long live Pakistan and long live the Pakistan armed forces.' He praised the team's strong performance, saying that they won the hearts of cricket fans all over the country. He also noted that although the tournament had its highs and lows, its successful ending has boosted Pakistan's image worldwide. He called this another proud achievement for the country. The federal minister said the PSL brought exciting and high-quality cricket to fans across the nation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Madness! Sikandar Raza plays a Test in England, lands 10 minutes before toss in Pakistan and hits winning runs in PSL final
Lahore Qalandars' Sikandar Raza celebrates after winning the PSL final. (AP Photo) In one of the most dramatic finishes in Pakistan Super League history, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza flew in from England and arrived at the Gaddafi Stadium just 10 minutes before the toss — only to hit the winning runs and crown Lahore Qalandars as PSL 2025 champions. The 39-year-old all-rounder was greeted by raucous cheers as he smashed an unbeaten 22 off 7 balls, sealing a six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators with a boundary off the penultimate delivery. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Raza, who had played a Test match for Zimbabwe in Nottingham less than 24 hours earlier, made an unforgettable impact despite the whirlwind journey that included stops in Birmingham, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and finally Lahore. Who's that IPL player? "Had dinner in Birmingham, breakfast in Dubai, lunch in Abu Dhabi and dinner in Pakistan. I'm just blessed to live this life," said Raza after being carried off the field by his ecstatic teammates. Poll What do you think about Sikandar Raza's last-minute impact in the PSL final? Incredible and inspiring Just luck A sign of great skill Not impressed Chasing 202 to win, Lahore Qalandars completed the highest successful chase in a PSL final, finishing on 204/4 in 19.5 overs. Sri Lankan batter Kusal Perera starred with a blistering 62* off 31 balls, while Mohammad Naeem (46) and Abdullah Shafique (41) set the foundation. Quetta had earlier posted 201/9, thanks largely to a brilliant 76 by young Hasan Nawaz and a late assault by Faheem Ashraf, who hammered 23 runs off the final over. However, Shaheen Afridi (3-24) and Haris Rauf (2-41) kept Quetta in check at the death. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army With this win, Lahore clinched their third PSL title — adding to their 2022 and 2023 triumphs — and joined Islamabad United as the most successful teams in PSL history. In a season already marked by a mid-tournament suspension due to political tensions, Raza's last-minute arrival and heroics provided the perfect Hollywood-style finish. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lahore routs defending champion Islamabad by 95 runs to reach PSL final
Lahore Qalandars' Mohammad Naeem celebrates after scoring fifty during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Lahore Qalandars' Kusal Perera, right, plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Islamabad United' Muhammad Shahzad during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Islamabad United' Muhammad Shahzad during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Lahore Qalandars' Mohammad Naeem celebrates after scoring fifty during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Lahore Qalandars' Kusal Perera, right, plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Islamabad United' Muhammad Shahzad during the Pakistan Super League second qualifier match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Lahore Qalandars qualified for their third Pakistan Super League final in four years after an emphatic 95-run win against defending champion Islamabad United on Friday. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed two wickets for three runs in his three overs as Islamabad was routed for 107 in 15.1 overs in reply to Lahore's imposing 202-8. Advertisement Islamabad struggled to get going in the chase in the absence of star opener Alex Hales, who missed the crucial eliminator to attend a friend's wedding in Spain. Afridi got a wicket with his third ball when he uprooted the middle stump of Mohammad Shahzad for a duck. Lahore pace bowler Salman Mirza (3-16) took all of his wickets inside the powerplay as Islamabad never recovered after crumbling to 33-4. Mirza bowled league leading run-getter Sahibzada Farhan for 3. Pakistan Twenty20 captain Salman Ali Agha top-scored with 33 off 26 balls and Islamabad skipper Shadab Khan made 26 off 14 balls. Nobody else reached double figures. Advertisement Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain picked up 3-34 and Afridi bagged the last two wickets to seal the win. Earlier, Lahore's faith on rookie opener Mohammad Naeem paid off in the crunch game when he smashed 50 off 25 balls with seven fours and two sixes. Sri Lankan left-hander Kusal Perera added 61 off 35 and countryman Bhanuka Rajapaksa made a valuable 22. Asif Ali smashed two late sixes to ensure Lahore breached 200. Lahore won the league in 2022 and 2023 and will meet 2019 winner Quetta Gladiators in the final on Sunday at Lahore. ___ AP cricket:
Business Recorder
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Shafique shines as Lahore Qalandars knock Karachi Kings out of PSL 10
Abdullah Shafique's 75 starred with the bat in Lahore Qalandars' thrilling six-wicket win over arch-rivals Karachi Kings in the Eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Thursday. Next fixture Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will witness a thrilling encounter on Friday as Lahore Qalandars take on Islamabad United in Qualifier 2. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. Past PSL winners
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL X: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf achieve major milestone in T20 cricket
Listen to article Lahore Qalandars' pace duo, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, reached a significant career milestone during their match against Islamabad United in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL X), becoming the latest Pakistani bowlers to claim 300 wickets in T20 cricket. Shaheen achieved the feat in his 216th T20 match, becoming the fastest Pakistani and fourth-fastest bowler globally to reach 300 T20 wickets. Haris Rauf followed closely, accomplishing the milestone in his 228th match, making him the second-fastest Pakistani to reach the mark. The previous record for the fastest Pakistani to 300 T20 wickets was jointly held by Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz, who achieved the milestone in 256 innings each. The achievement marks a major personal and national milestone for both bowlers in the shortest format of the game. Most wickets in T20s by Pakistan bowlers: Wahab Riaz: 413 (344 innings) Sohail Tanvir: 389 (381 innings) Mohammad Amir: 371 (315 innings) Imad Wasim: 353 (376 innings) Shahid Afridi: 347 (323 innings) Shadab Khan: 336 (297 innings) Shaheen Shah Afridi: 300 (215 innings) Afridi has taken nine wickets in seven matches during PSL 10, with best figures of 3/34 so far.
