- PSL 2024 (Game 4) – Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars
Quetta Gladiators continued their impressive form in the Pakistan Super League, beating the Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets. The Gladiators extend their winning streak to two matches, chasing down a hefty target thanks to Khawaja Nafay. Despite Lahore’s valiant efforts, they fell short once again, plagued by inconsistent bowling and fielding that allowed Quetta to maintain control throughout the match.
Lahore Qalandars, despite showing promise with the bat through Sahibzada Farhan and Jahandad Khan’s contributions, struggled to defend their total due to costly dropped catches and lapses in fielding. Their inability to capitalize on solid performances with the bat compounded their woes, resulting in another defeat in the tournament.
In contrast, Quetta Gladiators exhibited dominance from the outset, led by a blistering start from Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel. Although the team faced a minor setback after losing their openers, Khawaja Nafay’s composed half-century ensured Quetta remained on course for victory. Nafay’s debut performance showcased maturity and talent, guiding Quetta to a convincing win.
Chief Scores :
Lahore Qalandars – 187 for 7 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 62, Jahandad Khan 45*, Sikandar Raza 18, Akeal Hosein 2 for 17, Mohammad Amir 1 for 33)
Quetta Gladiators – 188 for 5 in 19.1 overs (Khawaja Nafay 60*, Saud Shakeel 40, Jason Roy 24, Sikandar Raza 1 for 25, Salman Fayyaz 1 for 27, Zaman Khan 1 for 27)
