In the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, Lahore Qalandars delivered a dominant performance to defeat Rawalpindi by 32 runs, effectively eliminating them from playoff contention.
Rawalpindi have now become the first team to be knocked out of the tournament after suffering their seventh consecutive defeat.
The match, played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, saw Lahore Qalandars win the toss and opt to bat first. They posted an imposing total of 210 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Fakhar Zaman led the charge with an aggressive 84-run innings, while Mohammad Farooq contributed 63 runs and Abdullah Shafique added 26.
Asif Ali provided a late boost, smashing 18 runs off just 6 deliveries to push the total past the 200-mark. For Rawalpindis, Mohammad Amir and Razaullah claimed two wickets each.
Chasing a daunting target of 211, Rawalpindis struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 178 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Young batter Yasir Khan stood out with 58 runs, and Saad played a quickfire cameo of 54 off 21 balls towards the end, but their efforts fell short.
Lahore’s bowling attack was led by Haris Rauf, who picked up three wickets. Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir took two wickets each, while Daniel Sams and Sikandar Raza chipped in with one apiece.
With this comprehensive victory, Lahore Qalandars strengthened their position in the tournament, while Rawalpindis bowed out after a disappointing campaign.
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