Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Highlights, PSL 2025 Final match
While all indications pointed to a successful and high-scoring contest between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium, a violent dust storm and incessant rain did the job and forced the abandonment of Match 21 in PSL 2025. This match could only see the teams play 11.3 overs before the weather had its way. Here we will discuss Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Highlights.
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Lahore Qalandar Innings
Batting
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Fakhar Zaman | B Khurram Shahzad | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammad Naeem | c Hasan Nawaz b Abrar Ahmed | 50 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 166.66 |
| Abdullah Shafique | not out | 53 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 165.62 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Rossouw b Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 3) | 5 | ||||
| Total | 11.3 Ov (RR: 9.65) | 111/3 | ||||
Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| Khurram Shahzad | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Zeeshan | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 2.3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 9.20 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Saud Shakeel | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 | 1 | 0 |
Initial Promise Ruined by Nature
After the Gladiators’ captain Saud Shakeel chose to send Lahore Qalandars in to bat, they raced off to a brilliant start. Off an even 50 runs from 30 balls, Naeem exploded with brilliant batting that lit up the powerplay with audacious strokeplay. Naeem’s shot of the innings would be the flicked six over square leg off Khurram Shahzad.
Locally, Abdullah Shafique was all charm and poise with a slew of boundaries while putting up an unbeaten 53 alongside Naeem. His twin sixes off Saud Shakeel in the ninth over sent the crowd into delight as their partnership of 102 was already building up for a heavy score.
But with Nawfiz dismissed for chasing a wide delivery off Abrar Ahmed and, soon after, a struggling Daryl Mitchell falling for a mere 3 to Rilee Rossouw out on long-off, some of the speed was lost from the innings.
The Storm Steals Their Thunder
Just as the Qalandars were looking to accelerate, a major dust storm swept through the stadium, only to be followed by torrential downpour. With hardly any sort of drainage holdings in Lahore, the match was well and truly beyond any hope of a resumption and was declared abandoned.
Points shared
That causes both Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators to share a point. Now they both have nine points, and Lahore leads Quetta in net run rate, thus keeping tensions alive in the playoff race.
Conclusion
Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Naeem got Lahore to a flying start with some scorching batting, and this promised yet another high-octane contest with the clash between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators. But then nature took its course, as a dust storm followed by heavy rain cut short the match. Both Teams shared points, which might be very crucial in the PSL 2025 playoff race. Such a strong batting performance, even under unfortunate weather, will further boost Lahore’s top form as they head into the final stretch of the tournament.
FAQ’s
Why was the Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators match abandoned?
The match was called off due to a severe dust storm, followed by heavy rain, making further play impossible after 11.3 overs of the first innings.
Who were the standout performers before the match was called off?
Mohammad Naeem quickly scored 50 runs off 30 balls, while Abdullah Shafique remained not out with 53 runs off 32 balls. Together, they formed a 102-run partnership that gave Lahore a strong start.
How does the abandonment affect the points table in PSL 2025?
Both Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators earned one point each, raising their totals to 9 points. Lahore stays ahead of Quetta thanks to a better net run rate, which keeps them in a stronger playoff position.
