104/1 (10.2)
CR : 10.06
100/10 (18.3)
CR : 5.41
Islamabad United won by 9 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Chris Green
3/19
Time for the Post-Match Presentations...
Moment of the Match: Richard Gleeson (Slower Ball to dismiss Haris Rauf)
Energetic Batter of the Match: Devon Conway (59 off 35 balls)
Superpower of the Match: Mohammad Faiq (34 off 19 balls)
Catch of the Match: Shadab Khan (to dismiss Abdullah Shafique)
Player of the Match: Chris Green
Chris Green: " (Thoughts on the performance) It was really enjoyable. Conditions obviously suited and I was well backed up. We had a scary moment in the training. We dedicate this win to Hamza (Sajjad, who suffered a neck injury during practice).
(On what changed for him) I was disappointed with the way I bowled in the last couple of games. It was about looking at myself in the mirror. Glad that I was able to do better.
(On the catch to dismiss Ryan Burl) I am glad it stuck. As an off spinner I am used to the ball coming slowly back to me. But this one sort of flew off. (Giggles)"
(On what changed for him) I was disappointed with the way I bowled in the last couple of games. It was about looking at myself in the mirror. Glad that I was able to do better.
(On the catch to dismiss Ryan Burl) I am glad it stuck. As an off spinner I am used to the ball coming slowly back to me. But this one sort of flew off. (Giggles)"
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars Captain): "(A day to forget?) Yes absolutely. We have to forget today. Credit goes to the opposition. They bowled and fielders well. Shadab in particularly with that catch.
(Was he surprised by the extra bounce?) We were not surprised by the bounce as it was an Australian wicket. Also, they bowled in really good areas.
(On the team's balance) I think once Fakhar comes back the team balance will get better. To add to his absence, even Emon was missing today. Well, it is part of the sport, and we got to deal with it and the tournament is still in its early stages."
(Was he surprised by the extra bounce?) We were not surprised by the bounce as it was an Australian wicket. Also, they bowled in really good areas.
(On the team's balance) I think once Fakhar comes back the team balance will get better. To add to his absence, even Emon was missing today. Well, it is part of the sport, and we got to deal with it and the tournament is still in its early stages."
Shadab Khan (Islamabad United Captain): (On the team’s overall performance) “Yes, it was a complete performance. Everyone contributed, especially the bowling unit. The way Gleeson started and the rest of the bowlers followed up was excellent.
(On fielding effort and his catch) Our fielding was really good. I had a bit of time to take that catch while diving to my right. These kinds of efforts lift the team, and that moment helped raise the energy.
(On Conway stepping up) He is a proven player who showed his class. You don’t judge such players on a couple of innings. He played really well on a double-paced pitch, and that was important for us.
(On his own bowling performance) I feel I could have bowled better compared to how I’ve been bowling over the last six months. But I did hit the areas I wanted, and in the end, the result matters. I’m happy with the win. And, I would like to dedicate this victory to Mir Hamza.”
(On fielding effort and his catch) Our fielding was really good. I had a bit of time to take that catch while diving to my right. These kinds of efforts lift the team, and that moment helped raise the energy.
(On Conway stepping up) He is a proven player who showed his class. You don’t judge such players on a couple of innings. He played really well on a double-paced pitch, and that was important for us.
(On his own bowling performance) I feel I could have bowled better compared to how I’ve been bowling over the last six months. But I did hit the areas I wanted, and in the end, the result matters. I’m happy with the win. And, I would like to dedicate this victory to Mir Hamza.”
So what do we take from this? One-sided. Completely. Qalandars… outplayed in every phase -Powerplay, middle, death. United… perfect in all departments. Bowlers set it up. Batters finished it off. A match that promised a contest… delivered a lesson instead.
Until then, I am Dev Rajawat, signing off, along with my co-commentators, Darpan Tikiya, Manan Mehta, and scorer Zeeshan Naiyer. Also, a special thanks to our statistician, Mohammad Anab. That’s it from our side. Thanks for joining. But there is one more match scheduled in PSL 2026 today's doubleheader. So, switch tabs and follow the fun. Goodbye from this tab! TAKE CARE! BREATHE AND SMILE! CIAO!!!!
Until then, I am Dev Rajawat, signing off, along with my co-commentators, Darpan Tikiya, Manan Mehta, and scorer Zeeshan Naiyer. Also, a special thanks to our statistician, Mohammad Anab. That’s it from our side. Thanks for joining. But there is one more match scheduled in PSL 2026 today's doubleheader. So, switch tabs and follow the fun. Goodbye from this tab! TAKE CARE! BREATHE AND SMILE! CIAO!!!!