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HBL PSL X: Lahore Qalandars opt to bat against Islamabad United in Eliminator 2
- Lahore Qalandars secured a spot in the Pakistan Super League final for the third time within the last four seasons by defeating the reigning champions Islamabad United by 95 runs on Friday in Lahore.
- Lahore built on Islamabad’s early collapse to 33-4, triggered by pace bowler Salman Mirza’s three powerplay wickets and Afridi’s key early dismissal of Mohammad Shahzad.
- Rookie opener Mohammad Naeem scored 50 off 25 balls and Sri Lankan Kusal Perera made 61 off 35 as Lahore posted 202-8, while Islamabad’s highest scores were 33 and 26 from Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed 2 wickets for 3 runs in 3 overs, Salman Mirza took 3 wickets for 16 runs all within the powerplay, and Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain claimed 3 for 34.
- Lahore will face Quetta Gladiators, the 2019 champions, in Sunday’s final in Lahore, aiming to defend their 2023 Pakistan Super League title.
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