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Al Jazeera
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Lahore Qalanders defeat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach PSL final
Lahore Qalandars qualified for their third Pakistan Super League final in four years after an emphatic 95-run win against defending champion Islamabad United. 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 on Friday. 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. Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain picked up 3-34 and Afridi bagged the last two wickets to seal the win. Earlier, Lahore's faith in 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.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Lahore routs defending champion Islamabad by 95 runs to reach PSL final
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. 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. 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:
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lahore thrash Islamabad to reach PSL final
Pakistan Super League, LahoreLahore Qalandars 202-8 (20 overs): K Perera 61 (35), Naeem 50 (25); Mills 3-42Islamabad United 107 (15.1 overs): Agha 33 (26); Shaheen 3-3, Salman Mirza 3-16Lahore Qalandars won by 95 runsScorecard Lahore Qalandars will play in the Pakistan Super League final after thrashing defending champions Islamabad United by 95 runs in the second got off to a terrible start chasing 203, slipping to 12-3 in the fourth Ali Agha (33) and captain Shadab Khan (26) added 39 for the fifth wicket, but they were the only batters to make it out of single figures as Islamabad's innings Mirza took 3-16, but he was outshone by captain and fellow seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who finished with remarkable figures of 3-3 from 3.1 was Shaheen who took the final wicket of Haider Ali, as Islamabad were bowled out for 107 with 29 balls to figures are the most economical in the history of the PSL where a minimum of 18 balls have been bowled. In terms of economy rate, Shaheen's figures are joint-11th cheapest in began their season superbly, winning their first five matches, but were victorious in just one of their next seven finished second in the regular season, one point and two places above Lahore, and then lost the qualifier match to table toppers Quetta Gladiators to miss out on direct progression to Sunday's champions in 2022 and 2023, won the toss and chose to bat at their home ground, and opener Mohammad Naeem got them off to a strong start, striking 50 from 25 Lankan Kusal Perera hit a 35-ball 61 before he was bowled in the final over by England seamer Tymal Mills, who took Al Hasan followed two balls later, caught for a two-ball duck at mid-off, and Rishad Hossain was run out from the final ball of the innings, but Lahore's score of 202-8 proved to be defendable, and they will now seek a third PSL title against Quetta Gladiators on Sunday.
Business Recorder
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Lahore Qalandars thrash Islamabad United to qualify for PSL 10 final
Lahore Qalandars registered a dominant 95-run victory over Islamabad United in the Qualifier 2 to book a berth in the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) fixture, thanks to a blistering half-century from Mohammad Naeem and a combined bowling effort led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Salman Mirza. Opting to bat first, Lahore posted a formidable total of 202 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Naeem led the charge with a rapid 50 off 25 deliveries, smashing seven fours and two sixes. Kusal Perera also made a crucial contribution, scoring 61 off 35 balls, while Abdullah Shafique and Bhanuka Rajapaksa chipped in with 25 and 22 runs respectively. Despite regular breakthroughs from Tymal Mills, who picked up 3 for 42, and Salman Irshad with 2 for 40, Islamabad failed to contain the flow of runs, as Lahore maintained a scoring rate of over 10 an over. Shafique shines as Lahore Qalandars knock Karachi Kings out of PSL 10 In response, Islamabad's chase never got going. The side crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 107 in 15.1 overs. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers with a remarkable spell of 3 for 3 in 3.1 overs, while Salman Mirza and Rishad Hossain also claimed three wickets each. Only Salman Agha (33) and Shadab Khan (26) offered some resistance with the bat. Islamabad's top order collapsed early, losing three wickets for just 12 runs, and never recovered. The result lifts Lahore Qalandars' morale after recent setbacks, while Islamabad United will be left to reassess their batting strategy following a heavy defeat. Next fixture Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will witness a thrilling encounter on Sunday as the home side Lahore Qalandars will take on Quetta Gladiators in the final of the PSL season 10. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. Past PSL winners
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Qalandars beat Zalmi by 26 runs in HBL PSL match
Listen to article Fakhar Zaman's explosive batting and Salman Mirza's fiery four-wicket haul powered Lahore Qalandars to a dominant win over Peshawar Zalmi, securing their spot in the HBL PSL X playoffs on Sunday in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Chasing a daunting target, Peshawar Zalmi never looked in control and crumbled under the pressure of a climbing run rate. Zalmi had a shaky start, losing three wickets within the Powerplay (first four overs), and their troubles deepened when Babar Azam also fell after scoring just 16. Daniel Sams and Ahmed Daniyal offered brief resistance with knocks of 26 and 24 respectively, but it was never going to be enough, as Zalmi were restricted to just 123. Lahore Qalandars registered a crucial 26-run win to seal their place in the PSL X playoffs. Salman Mirza was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four key wickets, while skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi also chipped in with two important breakthroughs. Earlier, heavy rain delayed the start of play by more than two hours, with the match subsequently reduced to 13 overs per side. As per the revised playing conditions, three bowlers will be allowed to bowl a maximum of three overs each, while two bowlers may bowl up to two overs. The Powerplay has also been shortened to the first four overs (14) of the innings. After being asked to bat first, Lahore Qalandars got off to a blazing start as both Mohammad Naeem and Fakhar Zaman took the attack to Zalmi's bowlers, reaching 50 runs in just 3.1 overs. Naeem was given a lifeline when Mohammad Haris dropped a sitter behind the stumps. However, the batter failed to capitalize on the chance and was dismissed on the very next delivery after scoring 22 off just 10 balls. Fakhar Zaman, on the other hand, maintained his aggressive approach and brought up his half-century, keeping the run rate steady even as wickets fell regularly at the other end. Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Perera, and Sikandar Raza were all dismissed cheaply. Asif Ali made a brief impact, smashing two consecutive sixes before being dismissed for 18 off six balls. Fakhar's explosive innings came to an end when Daniel Sams knocked over his stumps. He scored 60 off 36 balls, hitting seven fours and three towering sixes. Qalandars posted 149 for 8 in 13 overs, setting a competitive target and putting pressure on Zalmi to secure their playoff spot. With the ball, Ahmed Daniyal stood out once again, claiming 2 wickets for 22 runs in his three overs. The rest of the Zalmi bowlers, however, were taken apart by the Qalandars' top order.
