PSL 10: Lahore Qalandars set 203-run target for Islamabad United in 2nd Eliminator

Lahore (Web Desk): Lahore Qalandars have posted a formidable total of 202 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs against Islamabad United in the second Eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, setting a challenging target of 203 runs.

The match is being played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Qalandars won the toss and opted to bat first.

Sri Lankan batter Kusal Perera led the scoring for Lahore with a fluent 61-run knock, while Mohammad Naeem contributed a valuable half-century, scoring 50 runs. Abdullah Shafique also chipped in with 25 runs to boost the team’s total.

Islamabad United’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Tymal Mills, who emerged as the most successful bowler with 3 wickets. Salman Irshad provided solid support, picking up 2 crucial wickets.

With a spot in the PSL 10 final on the line, Islamabad United now face a stiff challenge of chasing down 203 runs in this high-pressure knockout fixture.

Teams

Lahore Qalandars:

 Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Fakhar Zaman, Kusal Perera, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan, Jahandad Khan, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Muhammad Akhlaq, Momin Qamar (E), Mohammad Azab (E), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Naeem (E).

Islamabad United:

Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah , Azam Khan and Imad Wasim , Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha and Ben Dwarshuis , Rumman Raees, Mohammad Nawaz and Salman Irshad , Hunain Shah and Saad Masood , Mohammad Faiq, Sahibzada Farhan, Muhammad Shahzad, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen, James Neesham, Tymal Mills and Riley Meredith .