PSL 9: Lahore Qalandars Face Another Setback as Quetta Gladiators Secure Victory
In the fourth match of Pakistan Super League PSL 9, Lahore Qalandars faced another defeat, losing to Quetta Gladiators by 5 wickets in an exciting contest. Quetta Gladiators successfully chased down the target of 188 runs in the last over.
Key contributors for Quetta Gladiators included Khawaja Nafee (60), Saud Shakeel (40), Jason Roy (24), and Russo (18). On the bowling side, Lahore Qalandars’ Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Sikandar Raza, and Salman Fayyaz each claimed one wicket.
Lahore Qalandars set a target of 187 runs, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring his second consecutive half-century and Jahandad adding 45 runs. Quetta Gladiators’ bowling attack, led by Aqeel Hussain and Mohammad Amir, restricted Lahore Qalandars, with two wickets each. Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. secured one wicket each.
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Lahore Qalandars made a strategic change, resting David Wiese due to a leg injury and bringing in Carlos Brathwaite. Quetta Gladiators stuck with a winning combination.
The match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Quetta Gladiators emerging victorious in a closely contested battle. Lahore Qalandars will regroup and strategize for their upcoming matches in PSL 9.
