Lahore pulled off a thrilling victory against Rizwan’s side in the PSL, despite missing key player Rishad. With smart tactics and strong teamwork, Lahore proved unstoppable, shocking fans and dominating the match from start to finish.
PSL: Lahore Moves Forward Without Rishad
Rishad Hossain had a good start with the ball in his first three matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). His leg-spin bowling helped Lahore in the early games. However, in the fourth match against Peshawar Zalmi, things did not go well for him.
Rishad bowled two overs and gave away 18 runs without taking any wickets. His batting also did not impress. Because of his poor performance, the Lahore team management decided to leave him out for the next match against Multan Sultans.
Lahore Shines Against Multan Sultans
PSL: Even without Rishad, Lahore did not face much trouble. They played strong and defeated Multan Sultans by 5 wickets in their second meeting of the season. Earlier in the tournament, Multan had beaten Lahore by 33 runs. This time, Lahore got their revenge and climbed up to second place in the points table.
Multan’s Big Score
Multan Sultans batted first at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Their captain, Mohammad Rizwan, led from the front and stayed unbeaten with 76 runs from 48 balls. Kamran Ghulam also played well, scoring 50 runs off 31 balls without getting out.
Other contributions included Yasir Khan’s quick 28 off 18 balls and Usman Khan’s 18 runs off 14 balls. Thanks to these strong performances, Multan put up a big total of 185 runs for the loss of only 3 wickets.
Lahore’s Confident Chase
Chasing 186 runs, Lahore had a few ups and downs at the start. They lost 4 wickets for 95 runs. But the team kept fighting.
At this crucial time, Darim Mitchell and Sikandar Raja turned the game around. They built a powerful partnership of 89 runs from just 41 balls for the fifth wicket. Their fast scoring brought Lahore very close to victory.
Mitchell and Raja Seal the Win
Darim Mitchell played an excellent innings. The experienced New Zealand batsman scored 64 runs from 38 balls. Sadly, he got out just 2 runs before winning the match, but his effort made the job easy for the rest of the team.
Sikandar Raja stayed till the end. He remained unbeaten with a quick 40 runs from just 21 balls. Asif Ali, who came in after Mitchell’s dismissal, finished the match with a single run from one ball. Together, they helped Lahore cross the target with 6 balls and 5 wickets to spare.
Early Contributions Helped Too
Earlier in the innings, Lahore’s openers gave a good start. Abdullah Shafiq made 34 runs from 25 balls, while Fakhar Zaman scored 28 runs from 22 balls. Their early runs set the stage for the middle-order to chase the big score comfortably.
Score Table: Lahore Beats Multan
| Team | Innings Score | Top Performers (Batting) |
|---|
| Multan Sultans | 185/3 in 20 overs | Mohammad Rizwan – 76* (48) Kamran Ghulam – 50* (31) Yasir Khan – 28 (18) |
| Lahore Qalandars | 186/5 in 19 overs | Darim Mitchell – 64 (38) Sikandar Raja – 40* (21) Abdullah Shafiq – 34 (25) |
Conclusion: Lahore Gaining Momentum
This victory was a big boost for Lahore. Despite missing Rishad Hossain, the team showed great balance and strong performances from key players. With this win, they have made a strong statement in the PSL and look ready for the challenges ahead.
If Lahore continues to play with such spirit, they might just go all the way this season!
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