PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars Edge Past Quetta Gladiators in Thrilling Nine-Run Victory
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars secured a tense nine-run win over Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium in one of the most closely contested matches of the PSL 11. The victory marked their fourth win of the tournament and reinforced their strong form in the ongoing season.
Batting first, Lahore Qalandars posted a competitive total of 198 runs, setting a challenging target for Quetta. In response, Quetta Gladiators fought hard but finished at 188 for 7, falling short despite several impactful batting performances.
Quetta’s chase began positively as opener Shamyl Hussain and captain Saud Shakeel built a solid partnership of 49 runs. However, the momentum shifted when Sikandar Raza struck to dismiss the Quetta skipper for 17 off 17 balls, breaking a promising start.
Shamyl Hussain continued to anchor the innings with confident stroke play and later joined forces with Rilee Rossouw to keep the chase alive. The young batter reached his third PSL half-century, scoring 53 off just 31 deliveries, including five boundaries and three sixes.
His innings came to an abrupt end following a sharp run-out, as a direct throw from Daniel Sams was collected cleanly by wicketkeeper Haseebullah Khan, turning the game further in Lahore’s favor.
Despite resistance from Quetta’s middle order, the disciplined bowling effort from Lahore Qalandars in the final overs ensured they successfully defended their total and walked away with a crucial victory.
The result further strengthens Lahore’s position in the PSL 11 standings, while Quetta Gladiators will look to regroup after a narrow defeat in a high-pressure encounter.
