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Lahore Qalandars

Khushdil Shah’s explosive finish powers Karachi Kings to 5-wicket win

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Khushdil Shah

LAHORE: Karachi Kings secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in the 35th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, thanks to a blistering unbeaten innings by Khushdil Shah.

At Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi Kings won the toss and opted to field first. Lahore Qalandars posted a strong total of 199/6 in 20 overs, with Abdullah Shafique scoring 62 and Fakhar Zaman adding 61 runs.

For Karachi Kings, Moeen Ali took two wickets, while Hassan Ali and Rizwanullah picked up one wicket each.

In response, Karachi Kings chased down the target in 18.4 overs, losing five wickets along the way. Early contributions came from Jason Roy (9), Raza Hendricks (10), and Salman Ali Agha (14), while Moeen Ali scored 39 off 17 balls and Azam Khan made 14.

The turning point came in the final overs when Khushdil Shah launched a fierce counterattack, smashing 23 runs in Shaheen Afridi’s over and 14 runs off just four deliveries against Haris Rauf in the next over. He remained unbeaten on 44 runs off just 14 balls, hitting 5 sixes and 2 fours, guiding his team to victory with eight balls to spare.

Captain David Warner also remained unbeaten with a solid 63-run innings.

With this win, Karachi Kings have strengthened their position in the PSL playoff race alongside Lahore and Hyderabad.

Quetta Gladiators beat Lahore Qalandars by 6 wickets in PSL 11 clash

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Quetta Gladiators

KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in a match of Pakistan Super League Season 11.

Batting first after winning the toss, Lahore Qalandars were bowled out for 134 runs in 19.5 overs. Haseebullah Khan top-scored with 33 runs, while Usama Mir added 22. Fakhar Zaman made 20, Abdullah Shafique scored 17, and Sikandar Raza contributed 15 runs.

For Quetta Gladiators, Jahandad Khan and Usman Tariq picked up three wickets each.

In reply, Quetta Gladiators chased down the 135-run target comfortably in the 17th over, losing four wickets. Rilee Rossouw remained unbeaten on 60, while Hasan Nawaz scored 49.

On the points table, Quetta Gladiators now sit in fourth place with 6 points from 7 matches, while Lahore Qalandars are seventh with 4 points from 6 games.

Lahore Qalandars beats Multan Sultans by 20 runs

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Lahore Qalandars

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars secured a 20-run victory over Multan Sultans in a rain-affected match of the Pakistan Super League.

The match, played at Gaddafi Stadium, saw a delayed toss due to rain. After the delay, Multan Sultans won the toss and opted to field first. The game was reduced to 13 overs per side because of weather conditions.

Batting first, Lahore Qalandars posted a massive total of 185/5 in 13 overs. Muhammad Naeem led the charge with 60 runs, while Parvez Hossain contributed 45 runs. Abdullah Shafique added 33, and Sikandar Raza chipped in with 13 runs.

For Multan Sultans, Mohammad Ismail picked up two wickets.

In response to a target of 186, Multan Sultans managed 165/5 in their allotted 13 overs.

Captain Ashton Turner led the charge with 52 runs, while Shan Masood contributed 44. Arafat Minhas also added a valuable 25 runs.

For Lahore Qalandars, Mustafizur Rahman claimed two wickets to help seal the victory.

Fakhar Zaman appeals against two-match ban in PSL 11

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Fakhar Zaman

LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman, a key batter for Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League 11, has filed an appeal against his two-match suspension imposed over a ball-tampering incident.

The Pakistan Cricket Board had suspended Fakhar Zaman for two matches, citing a Level 3 breach of the code of conduct related to ball tampering.

According to PCB officials, the ban was imposed under the relevant article concerning ball manipulation during a match.

Sources indicate that the cricketer has now approached the PSL technical committee, challenging the decision and seeking relief from the suspension.

The incident was reported during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, after which match referee Roshan Mahanama announced the verdict following a hearing.

Shaheen Shah Afridi hosts Iftar dinner for Lahore Qalandars players

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Shaheen Shah Afridi


ISLAMABAD: Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi hosted an Iftar dinner for his team, Lahore Qalandars, at his residence in Islamabad.

The gathering was attended by team owner Sameen Rana, along with all local squad members. Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza and members of the team management were also present at the event.

The team had recently been participating in a three-day conditioning camp in Islamabad. However, the final day of the camp was disrupted due to rain in the city.

According to team sources, members of the Lahore Qalandars squad are scheduled to regroup in Lahore on March 23.