PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars Defeat Multan Sultans by 20 Runs

In PSL 11, Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans by 20 runs in a rain-affected match. The game, held at Lahore’s Qaddafi Stadium, faced a delayed toss due to rain. Eventually, Multan Sultans won the toss and chose to field first.

Rain reduced the match to 13 overs per side. Lahore Qalandars scored 185 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their innings. Mohammad Naeem scored 60 runs, while Pervaiz Hussain added 45. Abdullah Shafiq and Sikandar Raza contributed 33 and 13 runs respectively.

From the Multan Sultans’ bowling side, Mohammad Ismail took 2 wickets. Despite the efforts, Lahore Qalandars maintained a competitive total that challenged the chasing team. The rain-affected conditions made batting and fielding more challenging for both sides.

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Chasing 186 runs, Multan Sultans scored 165 runs for 5 wickets in their 13 overs. Captain Ashton Turner led the team with 52 runs, while Shan Masood added 44 and Arfat Manhas contributed 25. Lahore Qalandars’ Mustafizur Rahman took 2 wickets to strengthen the defense.

In conclusion, PSL 11 saw Lahore Qalandars defeat Multan Sultans by 20 runs, highlighting strong batting and effective bowling. The victory boosts Qalandars’ position in the league and demonstrates their ability to perform under challenging, rain-affected match conditions.