Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators: PSL 10 Match Abandoned
The much-anticipated clash between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 ended in a frustrating washout. Heavy rain and a ferocious dust storm forced the abandonment of the 21st match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, leaving both teams with a single point each.
A Stormy Start for the Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars, after winning the toss, elected to bat first. Their innings began inauspiciously with the early dismissal of Fakhar Zaman for a duck. However, Mohammad Naeem and Abdullah Shafique steadied the ship with a magnificent 102-run partnership. Naeem impressed with a quickfire 50 off 30 balls, showcasing his explosive batting talent. Shafique remained unbeaten on 53, demonstrating his growing maturity as a batsman. The Qalandars reached 111/3 in 11.3 overs before the weather intervened.
Weather Halts Play
A sudden and severe dust storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 100 kilometers per hour, brought a halt to proceedings. This was quickly followed by heavy rain, rendering the pitch unplayable. Despite several inspections, the match officials ultimately called off the game, a disappointing end to a promising contest.
Points Table Implications
The washout leaves both Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators with nine points each, currently occupying second and third positions respectively in the PSL 10 points table. Islamabad United maintains the top spot with ten points.
What's Next?
The PSL 10 continues its exciting run, with upcoming matches featuring other teams vying for playoff positions. Keep your eyes peeled for the next thrilling encounter! Follow us for the latest PSL updates and scores.
Playing XIs:
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Tom Curran, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Abrar Ahmed, Hassan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Mark Chapman, Rilee Rossouw, Muhammad Zeeshan, Muhammad Wasim Jnr, Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shahzad, Finn Allen
