KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators secured a commanding six-wicket victory over defending champions Lahore Qalandars in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Bank Stadium, chasing down a modest target of 135 runs with 22 deliveries to spare.
Quetta bag a thumping six-wicket win and two crucial points.#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/6BIPP9PWiJ
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Lahore Qalandars innings: Batting collapse restricts total
Opting to bat first, Lahore Qalandars struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 134 in 19.5 overs. Fakhar Zaman provided a brisk start with 20 off 11 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals.
Haseebullah Khan top-scored with a patient 33 off 37 deliveries, while Usama Mir provided late fireworks with 22 off just seven balls, including three sixes. However, the total proved insufficient.
Usman Tariq and Jahandad Khan were the pick of Quetta’s bowlers, claiming three wickets each, while Alzarri Joseph contributed two crucial breakthroughs.
Rilee Rossouw brings up his second #HBLPSL11 half-century 🤩#NewEra | #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/dx4qjiq0U4
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Quetta Gladiators innings: Rossouw anchors successful chase
In response, Quetta lost early wickets, with Shamyl Hussain departing for a duck and captain Saud Shakeel falling for just 1. However, Rilee Rossouw steadied the innings with an unbeaten 60 off 49 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes. Hasan Nawaz provided aggressive support with 49 off 32 deliveries, striking six fours and two sixes.
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐖 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖 💥
And brings up his second half-century of #HBLPSL11#NewEra | #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/hFOb1Xe4M1
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Bevon Jacobs added a late flourish, smashing 14 not out off just six balls, including two sixes, as Quetta reached 138 for 4 in 16.2 overs.
Key moments
Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the early wicket of Shamyl Hussain, while Haris Rauf dismissed Dinesh Chandimal for 3. Sikandar Raza removed Hasan Nawaz just one run short of a well-deserved half-century. However, Rossouw remained unbeaten to guide his side home.
Match summary
- Lahore Qalandars: 134 all out (19.5 overs)
- Quetta Gladiators: 138 for 4 (16.2 overs)
- Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 6 wickets
- Balls remaining: 22
- Player of the Moment: Usman Tariq
The victory strengthens Quetta’s position in the standings, while Lahore faces mounting pressure after suffering their third consecutive defeat.
