PSL 9: Qalandars face another defeat as Gladiators successfully chase 188-run target

Lahore: Lahore Qalandars faced another defeat as Gladiators successfully chased a 188-run target in thrilling clash of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

It was the fourth match of PSL Season 9.

Gladiators successfully chased the target against the loss of five wickets, with five balls remaining. 

Lahore Qalandars won the toss and opted to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the fourth match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

The both teams are anticipating today’s encounter.

Lahore Qalandars suffered a defeat in the opening match against Islamabad United. On the other hand, the revamped Quetta Gladiators commenced the ninth edition with a 16-run triumph over their arch-rival Peshawar Zalmi.

Saud Shakeel earned the Player of the Match award for his impressive 74-run innings. His performance was notable, especially after being denied a chance in the PSL for 33 games. Despite a slow start in the bowling department, Quetta's run-out of Saim Ayub revitalized their efforts. Mohammad Amir's experience proved vital as Peshawar Zalmi struggled to keep up with the required run rate.

In their opening encounter, Lahore Qalandars posted 195/5 but Islamabad United secured victory with eight wickets remaining. Notably, Qalandars' key bowlers, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, remained wicketless. Lahore Qalandars have bolstered their squad with the inclusion of in-form players Sikandar Raza and Carlos Brathwaite. Sikandar Raza's recent standout performance in the ILT20 season, where he played a pivotal role in guiding his team Dubai Capitals to the final and was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of ILT20 2024, makes him a valuable addition to the lineup.

The squad lineup for both teams is as follows:

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Salman Fayyaz, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel (vc), Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Muhammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed