West Indies All-Rounder Leads Team to Victory
Match Summary
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder produced a brilliant bowling performance to bowl Islamabad United to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League here on Friday.
Holder, named Player-of-the-Match, grabbed four wickets at a medium pace to help dismiss Lahore for just 139 in 19.2 overs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Notable Performances
Abdullah Shafique was the lone bright spark for Lahore, scoring 66 from 38 balls with six fours and three sixes.
After dismissing Mohammad Naeem for eight early on, Holder returned to grab the wickets of Jahandad Khan and David Weise in successive deliveries to reduce Lahore to 95 for seven.
He also accounted for captain Shaheen Shah Afridi for two to finish with figures of 4-24 from his four overs, while Shadab Khan took 3-25.
Winning Chase
Colin Munro then cracked an unbeaten 59 from 42 deliveries, and Salman Agha finished on 41 not out to lead Islamabad to 143 for two from 17.4 overs.
Conclusion
The victory marked a strong start for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, thanks to the outstanding performance of Jason Holder. His bowling skills and the team’s overall effort led to a convincing win over Lahore Qalandars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was the Player-of-the-Match in the opening game of the Pakistan Super League?
A: Jason Holder was named the Player-of-the-Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
Q: What were the final scores of the two teams in the match?
A: Lahore Qalandars scored 139 in 19.2 overs, while Islamabad United scored 143 for two in 17.4 overs.
Q: Who were the top scorers for Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United?
A: Abdullah Shafique scored 66 for Lahore Qalandars, while Colin Munro scored an unbeaten 59 for Islamabad United.
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