Match Cancellation in PSL 10: Rain Halts Lahore vs Quetta Game
Rain Halts PSL 10 Clash between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars
In a dramatic turn of events, the PSL 10 clash between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars ended prematurely due to heavy rain and a dust storm at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.
Initially, Quetta Gladiators won the toss and chose to bowl first. The match was moving along with Lahore Qalandars at 111 for 3, after 11.3 overs, when a severe dust storm and strong winds took over, halting play.
Following this, relentless rain made the conditions incompatible for play, prompting the match officials to officially call off the fixture.
Prior to the match, Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel spoke about his side's strong bowling performance in recent games, banking on another impressive display. On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi believed a target of 170-180 runs could have been defendable if the game hadn't been interrupted.
A Quetta Gladiators spokesperson confirmed that veteran fast bowler Mohammad Amir missed the match due to a fever, with Mohammad Zeeshan replacing him in the playing XI.
Consequently, both teams received a point each due to the no-result, leaving them tied at 9 points in the standings, with Lahore ahead on net run rate.
Looking ahead, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will face off on Friday at 8:00 PM in Lahore.
Over the years, several teams have emerged victorious in the PSL. For instance, Islamabad United clinched the title in 2016, 2018, and 2024, Peshawar Zalmi won in 2017, Quetta Gladiators in 2019, Karachi Kings in 2020, Multan Sultans in 2021, Lahore Qalandars in 2022 and 2023.
PSL X: Weather Forces Abandonment of Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars
In the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL X), the match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars saw a sudden halt when a heavy rainstorm and a dust storm intervened at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, leading to a no-result[1][3][4].
Crucial Facts:- Weather Disruption: A sudden dust storm coupled with persistent rain disrupted the Lahore Qalandars' innings at 111/3, after 11.3 overs[3][4].- Points Shared: Both teams received 1 point each, keeping them level at 9 points in the standings, with Lahore ahead on net run rate[3].- Rescheduled Fixture: The match was part of a double-header day rescheduled to Lahore due to heatwave warnings in Multan[5].
Note: Although the query mentions 2023, only records from the 2025 season (PSL X) are available. No abandonment data from 2023 appears in the given results.
Scorecard snapshot (2025):- Lahore Qalandars: 111/3 (Abdullah Shafique 53, Muhammad Naeem 50)- Quetta's bowlers:* Abrar Ahmed (2 wickets), Khurram Shahzad (1)[3]
The heavy rainstorm and dust storm in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium during PSL X led to the abandonment of the match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars.
Despite the weather disruption, both teams received 1 point each, keeping them level at 9 points in the standings, with Lahore Qalandars ahead on net run rate.
Lahore Qalandars' opening batsmen Abdullah Shafique and Muhammad Naeem had scored 53 and 50 runs respectively before the match was called off.*
