Lahore Qalandars Beat Multan Sultans by 20 Runs in PSL 11 Match

Lahore Qalandars secured a convincing 20 run victory over Multan Sultans in a rain shortened Pakistan Super League match. Batting first, Lahore posted a strong total, which proved too challenging for Multan despite a steady chase, strengthening Qalandars position on the points table.

Lahore Qalandars players celebrate victory over Multan Sultans
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In an exciting fixture of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars delivered an impressive performance to defeat Multan Sultans by 20 runs. This important win has further strengthened Lahore standing on the PSL points table.

Rain Affected Match at Gaddafi Stadium

The match, held at Gaddafi Stadium, was shortened due to rain and reduced to 13 overs per side. Multan Sultans won the toss and chose to field first, aiming to restrict Lahore to a manageable total.

Lahore Qalandars Post a Massive Total

Despite the reduced overs, Lahore Qalandars delivered a powerful batting performance, scoring 185 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 13 overs.

Top Performers with the Bat

• Mohammad Naeem led the charge with a brilliant 60 runs
• Parvez Hossain contributed a solid 45 runs
• Abdullah Shafique added 33 runs
• Sikandar Raza remained unbeaten on 13
• Shaheen Afridi stayed not out without scoring

Other contributions came from Asif Ali (8 runs), while Rubeen was dismissed after a brief stay.

Multan Sultans Fall Short in the Chase

Chasing a challenging target of 186 runs, Multan Sultans struggled to maintain the required run rate. They managed to score 165 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 13 overs.

Although the team showed moments of resistance, Lahore bowling attack and scoreboard pressure proved too strong.

Bowling Highlights

For Multan Sultans, Mohammad Ismail picked up 2 wickets, while Faisal Akram and Peter secured one wicket each.

Lahore Qalandars bowlers successfully defended the total, ensuring a comfortable 20 run victory.

Impact on PSL Points Table

This victory gives Lahore Qalandars a crucial boost in the tournament standings. Their strong performance with both bat and ball highlights their growing momentum in the competition.

Conclusion

Lahore Qalandars showcased a dominant all round performance in a rain affected encounter. Their aggressive batting and disciplined bowling helped them secure a well deserved win over Multan Sultans, keeping their PSL campaign on track.

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