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PSL 10: Saud Shakeel reflects on loss against Lahore Qalandars

RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators skipper Saud Shakeel expressed his thoughts after a crushing defeat against Lahore Qalandars in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

During a post-match presentation, Saud highlighted the team’s shortcomings, emphasizing that their strength is spin bowling.

“I think we didn’t pick the best team, and our strength lies in spin. Credit goes to their batters as well—Fakhar at the top, Mitchell in the middle, and Billings at the end. We have a few issues that need to be resolved before the next game,” Saud remarked.

The left-hander emphasized on Rawalpindi pitch, acknowledging the threat of Lahore Qalandar’s skipper bowling.

“We know Shaheen is a strike bowler. The plan was to deny him wickets, but we lost the early ones, and it’s not easy to chase a big target after that,” Saud said of Shaheen’s bowling.

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“We’ll try to reduce our mistakes in the next game. Pindi usually favors batters. The last match was an exception, but today it played like a typical Pindi pitch,” Saud Shakeel concluded.

Chasing a mammoth total of 220, Gladiators were bundled out for 140 in 16.3 overs, thanks to a dominant bowling display from Qalandars, registering their first win in PSL 10.

Lahore Qalandars bowlers ripped the top order of Quetta Gladiators in the opening overs. Qalandar’s skipper led from the front, removing openers Saud Shakeel (1) and Finn Allen (0) inside the first three overs.

After losing wickets at regular intervals, Gladiators never looked in the chase and were eventually bundled out in the 16th over.

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Rossouw displayed remarkable character and resilience, top-scoring with 44 off 19 balls, which included four sixes and four fours.

For Qalandars, Rishad Hossain was the pick of bowlers, taking three for 31 in his quota of four overs. Asif Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, and Sikandar Raza bagged two wickets each in an all-round bowling effort.

Fakhar Zaman was deemed ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding batting performance.

READ: Fakhar Zaman equals Mohammad Rizwan’s half-centuries record in PSL

Fakhar Zaman equals Mohammad Rizwan’s half-centuries record in PSL

RAWALPINDI: Lahore Qalandars’ opening batter Fakhar Zaman equalled Mohammad Rizwan’s record for most half-centuries during their clash against Multan Sultans in the fourth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Chasing a mammoth total of 220, Gladiators were bundled out for 140 in 16.3 overs, thanks to a dominant bowling display from Qalandars, registering their first win in PSL 10.

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Earlier, after being invited to bat, Fakhar Zaman’s and Sam Billings’s half-centuries powered Lahore Qalandars to 219 for the loss of six wickets. in their 20 overs.

Fakhar Zaman scored a gutsy knock of 67 off 39 deliveries, striking seven fours and three sixes. With the help of his knock, Lahore Qalandars posted a 219-run total on the loss of six wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

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Fakhar Zaman leveled with Multan Sultan’s skipper Mohammad Rizwan’s record of most half-centuries. The record for most fifties in the marquee tournament belongs to ace batter Babar Azam, who tops the list with 33 half-centuries.

Most Fifties in PSL History:

Players	Teams	Fifties
Babar Azam	Peshawar Zalmi	33
Mohammad Rizwan	Multan Sultans	20
Fakhar Zaman	Lahore Qalandars	20
Shoaib Malik	Quetta Gladiators	15
Colin Munro	Karachi Kings	13

READ: PSL 10: Fakhar, Billings power Lahore Qalandars to 219 against Quetta Gladiators

PSL 10: Fakhar, Billings and bowlers shine as Lahore Qalandars outclass Quetta Gladiators

RAWALPINDI: Rishad Hossain’s three-wicket haul, along with half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman and Sam Billings, powered Lahore Qalandars to a massive win over Quetta Gladiators in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing a mammoth total of 220, Gladiators were bundled out for 140 in 16.3 overs, thanks to dominant bowling display from Qalandars, registering their first win in PSL 10.

Quetta Gladiators were 9-3 in 2.2 overs; however, Kusal Mendis and Rilee Rossouw’s 45-run partnership helped them, but it was cut, as Mendis was caught behind off Haris Rauf’s bowling. He scored 28 off 14 deliveries, laced with three fours and two sixes.

Following the wicket, Gladiators never looked in the chase and were eventually bundled out in the 16th over.

Rossouw displayed remarkable character and resilience, top-scoring with 44 off 19 balls, which included four sixes and four fours.

Fakhar Zaman was deemed ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding batting performance.

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Earlier, after being invited to bat, Fakhar Zaman’s and Sam Billings’s half-centuries powered Lahore Qalandars to 219 for the loss of six wickets. in their 20 overs.

Quetta Gladiators skipper Saud Shakeel won the toss and opted to bowl first, which proved costly for their bowlers as Lahore Qalandars batters hammered them all around the park.

Qalandars lost their emerging opener Mohammad Naeem early on the score of 17. Following the early hiccup, Fakhar and previous match half-centurion Abdullah Shafique steadied Qalandar’s innings.

The duo quickly put on a 56-run partnership before Shafique was dismissed on 37 off Akeal Hosein.

On the other hand, the southpaw, along with Daryl Mitchell, built a crucial partnership of 80 runs off just 42 deliveries, which set the stage for the Qalandars to finish strong. The duo was dismissed in successive overs, keeping the door open for Gladiators for a recovery.

Fakhar scored 67 off 39 balls laced with seven fours and three sixes, while Mitchell equally supported with his 37 off 23 deliveries. Mitchell’s knock featured four fours and one six.

Quetta did make a comeback after taking the crucial wickets of Sikandar Raza (6) and Shaheen Afridi (3), but it was Sam Billings’ blistering half-century which propelled them to a total of 219 in their allocated overs.

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The English batter was on song today, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 19 balls. He struck four fours and four sixes in his eye-catching half-century.

For the Gladiators, Abrar Ahmed and Akeal Hosein each took two wickets, while Faheem Ashraf conceded 49 runs in his three overs and took only one wicket.

PLAYING XIs

Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hassan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi (c), Jahandad Khan, Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

READ: Former Pakistan pacer slams Shaheen Afridi’s bowling

PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators win toss against Lahore Qalandars

RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lahore Qalandars in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

PLAYING XIs

Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Hassan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Akeal Hosain, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi (c), Jahandad Khan, Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

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HEAD TO HEAD

Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators have faced each other 18 times since the PSL began. Both teams have an equal record in terms of match wins, with each team winning 9 games.

RECORD: Matches 18, Lahore Qalandars 9, Quetta Gladiators 9

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The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will run from Friday, 11 April, to Sunday, 18 May.

This thrilling six-team showdown will feature a total of 34 electrifying matches, captivating cricket fans across the nation.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

READ: Former Pakistan pacer slams Shaheen Afridi’s bowling

Quetta Gladiators seek redemption vs Lahore Qalandars for poor PSL 6 run

Season six of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is heading at the back-end. The result of every match will be crucial for the team going into the playoffs round.
The competition will witness a double-header today where Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars lock horns at 6.00 pm today.
Quetta Gladiators, 2019 PSL winners are struggling to find a win in the second leg and are at the bottom of the table with two points in seven matches. It’s quite difficult for them to qualify for the next round, however, they can still hurt the chances of other teams that are still in with a chance.

Read: Islamabad United registers emphatic 28-run win over Lahore Qalandars

They may be without their key players due to concussions. Andre Russell was ruled out while Faf du Plessis had a similar kind of blow while fielding and is still unwell.
Without their key stalwarts, they are certainly a lot less side than they were during the start of the second leg. Besides, they are coming off two humiliating losses in their last two matches and will certainly not be high on confidence. They would need some individual brilliance to take them home and unless that happens, they are likely to come second-best in the upcoming match.
On the other hand, Lahore Qalandars are eyeing a comeback after a horrible loss to Islamabad United on Sunday.
They were having a fantatsic run in the tournament until their last match. Even the last game was in their pocket before they allowed Islamabad United to claw back and eventually post a victory.

Also read: Irfan, Miller lay down solid foundation for Zalmi to beat Gladiators

Qalandars moved to the second position from the top and they will now be desperate to claim back that top of the table position. Their net run rate isn’t something to be proud of and that is another reason why the Qalandars will want to gather as many points as possible.
They have one of the most lethal bowling units amongst all teams in the tournament. The likes of Rashid Khan, James Faulkner, and Shaheen Shah Afridi can be a deadly combination for any team to bat against.
Apart from that, the Qalandars have a decent batting unit that has an excellent amalgamation of swashbuckling batsmen and experience.
They gave away two points to United but the loss might well act as a wake-up call for them. If they continue to perform the way they were doing prior to their last match, the clash against Gladiators would be easy task.
Predicted XIs:
Quetta Gladiators: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Cameron Delport, Jake Weatherald, Azam Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Jake Wildermuth, Mohammad Hasnain, Zahid Mahmood, Zahir Khan
Lahore Qalandars: Sohail Akhtar, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Muhammad Faizan, Tim David, Ben Dunk, Rashid Khan, James Faulkner, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal