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LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars’ captain Shaheen Shah Afridi began the final with a near-perfect in swinging delivery that almost uprooted Quetta Gladiators’ captain Saud Shakeel’s leg stump.
Soon after, Shaheen struck early, removing Saud Shakeel with a faint edge to wicketkeeper Kusal Perera, giving Lahore a crucial early breakthrough.
Salman Mirza and returning star Sikandar Raza made instant impacts, dismissing dangerous batsmen Finn Allen and Rilee Rossouw with sharp catches from Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi respectively. These wickets stalled Quetta’s promising start and shifted momentum firmly in Lahore’s favor.
Quetta’s Hasan Nawaz played a fiery innings, reaching a quick fifty with powerful drives and precise timing. However, his dismissal by Shaheen Shah Afridi at a critical stage halted Quetta’s charge and exposed the middle order.
Late Wickets by Abrar Ahmed and Faheem Swing the Game
Spinner Abrar Ahmed broke the backbone of Quetta’s batting by removing Fakhar Zaman with a clever carrom ball. Faheem’s sharp short ball then claimed Mohammad Naeem, a crucial wicket that came at a pivotal juncture in the chase.
After a tough battle, Quetta Gladiators posted 201 runs for nine wickets in their 20 overs, setting Lahore Qalandars a challenging target of 202 to win the PSL X final.
Lahore Qalandars chased down the target with clinical precision, thanks to collective efforts from their experienced batsmen and tight bowling. Their win marks the highest successful chase in any PSL final, crowning them champions of PSL X.
