PSL 2024 | Twitter and Sir Viv Richards in awe as Quetta Gladiators thrash Lahore to qualify for playoffs
In another riveting Pakistan Super League game, Quetta Gladiators triumphed over Lahore Qalandars by six wickets. Chasing 167, the Gladiators initially faced hurdles but a blazing 70-run stand between Saud Shakeel and Khawaja Nafay paved the path for victory and secured their place in the playoffs.
The Gladiators kicked off their chase in style, with Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel confidently steering the score to 39/0 within five overs. Yet, the Qalandars managed to break through when Jahandad Khan dismissed Roy at 43/1 by the end of the powerplay. Shakeel and Khwaja Nafay then showcased their batting prowess, propelling Quetta to 88/2 by the 12th over. Shakeel achieved his second fifty of the season in 44 deliveries. The duo continued to dominate the Qalandars' bowlers, pushing the score to 132/2 by the 17th over. However, Khawaja's departure left the Gladiators needing 29 runs from the last two overs, with Laurie Evans and Shakeel at the crease. Evans and Shakeel managed to score 15 runs off the penultimate over bowled by Jahandad Khan, setting the stage for a thrilling finale with 15 needed off the last over, which was bowled by Shaheen. Evans fell to the first ball, but Shakeel remained strong, smashing two consecutive boundaries to reduce the target to five off two balls. After taking a single off the next delivery, all attention turned to Mohammad Waseem Jr as Quetta required four runs off the final ball. In a moment of exhilaration, Wasim hammered a length delivery towards deep mid-wicket for a massive six, igniting jubilation in the packed National Stadium in Karachi. Quetta Gladiators mentor Sir Viv Richards couldn't contain his joy and sprinted from the dugout to embrace Wasim for his remarkable finish. With this victory, the Quetta Gladiators secured their spot in the playoffs.
What a finish!!!
— Shanaka Kundu (@KunduShanaka) March 10, 2024
Breakthrough
Lahore Qalandars make their first breakthrough - Jahandad dismisses Roy.#HBLPSL9 | #QGvLQ pic.twitter.com/7hqEqg55uI
— Chhajoo (@Abbas1365514) March 10, 2024
On fire
Saud Shakeel one Fire#HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #RileeRossouw #ShaheenAfridi #PSL2024 #LahoreQalandars #QuettaGladiators
— Ramzan IDREES (@Ramzanidrees90) March 10, 2024
#LQvQG #pindi pic.twitter.com/mw1ISStt6L
Taking away
Saud Shakeel and Rilee Rossouw are taking the match away from Lahore Qalandars 7 over 59 Runs#HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #RileeRossouw #ShaheenAfridi #PSL2024 #LahoreQalandars #QuettaGladiators
— Ramzan IDREES (@Ramzanidrees90) March 10, 2024
#LQvQG #pindi pic.twitter.com/cj9ZZQjy6E
Gone
WHAT A REVIEW BY LAHORE QALANDARS! JASON ROY GONE 🔥 💚💚 JD strikes 🔥🥵#HBLPSL9 pic.twitter.com/KtteSXqhZt
— Eitezaz Raheel (@MuhammadEitezaz) March 10, 2024
Three in a row
JASON ROY HITS SHAHEEN AFRIDI FOR 3 FOURS IN A ROW#HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #RileeRossouw #ShaheenAfridi #PSL2024 #LahoreQalandars #QuettaGladiators
— Hamza Fan of Baber Azam (@HamzaSatti83004) March 10, 2024
#LQvQG #pindi#PSL2024 pic.twitter.com/sxH2go37Y3
About recent performance
Not enthusiastic about Lahore Qalandars' recent performances. Awaiting improved strategies and better outcomes in the future. 🏏 #PSL2024 #LahoreQalandars
— Omar Khan (@UmarShahzadaKhn) March 10, 2024
Just like VK
It feel like Virat Kohli is playing in Lahore Qalandars jersey.❤️😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/fwDJDFcfhK
— Memes By Shafqat (@cricshafan18) March 10, 2024
Top class
Abdullah Shafiq is top class young Batter. Dropping him from main matches was massive blunder by Lahore Qalandars. Another Solid innings by him 👏#KhulKeKhel #PSL2024 #LQvIU
— ZAIB KHAN🏏🇵🇰 (@ZaibKhano) March 10, 2024
Back to back
lahore qalandars sucks but abdullah shafique back to back FIFTYYYY
— کشف (@kashafudduja_) March 10, 2024
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