The match of LQ vs QG on 10th March at Karachi in the 28th match of HBL Pakistan Super League added another interesting happenings to the story of HBL PSL. Still, both sides produced to their best abilities, and at the end of the day, it was the Gladiators who walked away triumphantly, claiming a 6 wicket win with 0 balls to spare. To name a player of the match, Quetta Gladiator’s Saud Shakeel shook the ground and knocked 88* runs off just 65 balls and received high praises.
LQ vs QG Key Takeaways
| Match Result | Gladiators won by 6 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Saud Shakeel, QG (88* off 65) |
| Series | Pakistan Super League |
| Season | 2023/24 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Toss | Lahore Qalandars, elected to bat first |
| Points | Quetta Gladiators: 2, Lahore Qalandars: 0 |
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Lahore Qalandars Innings
Batting Performance
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 25 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 113.63 |
| Mirza Baig | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 92.30 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 59* | 39 | 3 | 2 | 151.28 |
| Shai Hope † | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 55 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 161.76 |
| Sikandar Raza | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 | 1 (wd) |
| Sohail Khan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 | 5 (wd) |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 2 (wd) |
| Mohammad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | 0 |
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Quetta Gladiators Innings
Batting Performance
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Saud Shakeel | 88* | 65 | 5 | 4 | 135.38 |
| Rilee Rossouw (c) | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Khawaja Nafay | 26 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Laurie Evans † | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.00 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 7* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350.00 |
Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 | 1 (wd) |
| Zaman Khan | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 | 0 |
| David Wiese | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 | 1 (wd) |
| Jahandad Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 | 2 (wd) |
| Tayyab Abbas | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 | 2 (wd) |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 | 1 (wd) |
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 | 1 (wd) |
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Match Flow
- Lahore Qalandars Innings
- Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 39 runs, 2 wickets)
- Lahore Qalandars: 50 runs in 6.6 overs (42 balls), Extras 1
- Lahore Qalandars: 100 runs in 13.6 overs (84 balls), Extras 2
- Lahore Qalandars: 150 runs in 17.4 overs (106 balls), Extras 3
- Innings Break: Lahore Qalandars – 166/4 in 20.0 overs (Abdullah Shafique 59, Sikandar Raza 6)
- Quetta Gladiators Innings
- Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 43 runs, 1 wicket)
- Quetta Gladiators: 50 runs in 6.2 overs (38 balls), Extras 5
- Quetta Gladiators: 100 runs in 13.5 overs (83 balls), Extras 7
- Quetta Gladiators: 150 runs in 18.6 overs (114 balls), Extras 10
Conclusion
Last night’s game between Qalandars and Gladiators at Pakistan Super League featured a nail-biting battle full of extraordinary displays of batting prowess. Quetta Gladiators ultimately left with the victory in their hand, and both sides not only played really well but they played reasonably fair as well which made this particular game to be included in Pakistan Super League history.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the match played?
The match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators took place on March 10, 2024.
2. Who was awarded the Player of the Match?
Saud Shakeel from Quetta Gladiators was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
3. Where was the match held?
The match was held at the National Stadium in Karachi.
4. What was the result of the match?
Quetta Gladiators won the match by 6 wickets with 0 balls remaining.
5. How many points did each team receive from the match?
Quetta Gladiators received 2 points, while Lahore Qalandars received 0 points.