Lahore Qalandars triumph over Islamabad United in PSL 10, with Rauf and Raza leading the charge for an 88-run victory.
Lahore Qalandars Light Up Gaddafi Stadium with Rauf and Raza's Show
In a mind-blowing display of power and precision, Lahore Qalandars smashed Islamabad United by a whopping 88 runs in the 19th match of the PSL10.
The Qalandars racked up an eye-popping total of 209 for 6, thanks to fierce performances by the middle order. Fakhar Zaman ignited the party early with a smooth 44 off 30 balls, while Sam Billings (38 off 17) and Sikandar Raza (39 off 17) added accumulative fireworks to seal an explosive finish. Daryl Mitchell also knocked in a swift 28 off 18 deliveries.
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Islamabad's bowlers faced an uphill battle against the flows of runs, with Jason Holder (2/54) and Imad Wasim (2/26) managing to bag wickets, albeit at an expense.
Chasing an impossible 210, United floundered from the get-go and were all out for a mere 121 in 16.5 overs. Haris Rauf spearheaded the demolition with an outstanding 4 for 31, while Sikandar Raza backed his batting prowess with a tidy 3 for 20.
Andries Gous (41 off 27) and Salman Agha (36 off 25) managed to put up some resistance, but the rest of the lineup succumbed under relentless pressure.
The Qalandars' triumph catapulted them to the second position in the points table, injecting life into their campaign in the most stunning fashion.
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Gaddafi Stadium Duel
An electrifying double-header is set for Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, May 1. The afternoon contest will pit Multan Sultans against Karachi Kings at 3:30 PM local time, while the night fixture will see the dynamic Qalandars square off against Quetta Gladiators at 8:00 PM.
Champions' Gallery
Since its inception, Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans have taken the crown in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Here's a list of their victories:
| Year | PSL Winner | Runner-up | Margin ||----------|-----------------|--------------|------------|| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | 42 Runs || 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | 1 Run |
- Daryl Mitchell's aggressive batting helped Lahore Qalandars in their PSL10 match against Islamabad United, scoring 28 runs from just 18 deliveries, adding to the team's formidable total.
- The much-anticipated PSL10 double-header at Gaddafi Stadium on May 1 will feature Wasim, playing for the Qalandars, going up against the Quetta Gladiators.
- Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans have each won one PSL title so far, with the Qalandars lifting the trophy in 2022 by a margin of 42 runs.
