Lahore Qalanders’ captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) celebrates with the trophy with gamers through the victory ceremony on the finish of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) Twenty20 closing cricket match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators on the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore on Might 25, 2025. — AFP
Lahore Qalandars emerged victorious in a nail-biting Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 10 closing, defeating Quetta Gladiators to assert their third title in 4 years and etch their identify alongside Islamabad United as the one groups to realize the feat.
Batting second in pursuit of 202, Lahore’s chase was marked by well timed contributions from Mohammad Naeem (47 off 27), Abdullah Shafique (41 off 28), and Kusal Perera, who anchored the innings with a composed half-century.
Sikandar Raza delivered the ending blow, smashing a 4 and a six within the closing over to seal the win with only one ball to spare.
The victory was lauded throughout cricketing circles. Legendary quick bowler Waqar Younis celebrated the franchise’s consistency, tweeting: “3 Trophies in 4 years. Simply WOW.”
Former pacer Junaid Khan applauded the end: “Way to finish, wonderfully done. Congratulations Lahore Qalandars. Entertaining match of cricket, both teams fought till the end.”
Journalist Abu Bakar Tarar echoed the emotions, saying: “What a final, what a performance, Qalandars once again.”
Quetta, after opting to bat, posted 201/9 with Hasan Nawaz’s 76 off 43 and Faheem Ashraf’s explosive 28 off simply 8 balls lifting them previous the 200 mark.
Lahore’s skipper Shaheen Afridi was instrumental, taking three essential wickets, together with a double strike within the 18th over that halted Quetta’s momentum.
Regardless of resistance from Quetta’s bowlers, Perera’s 50 and Raza’s late heroics proved decisive. Raza’s calculated aggression turned the tide in Lahore’s favour through the loss of life overs.
Nationwide staff pacer Shahnawaz Dahani summed it up aptly: “What a Final, & what a win for Lahore Qalandars.”
This victory not solely marks Lahore’s third championship (2020, 2022, 2025) but in addition cements their dominance within the PSL’s current historical past.
