Lahore, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, never really found their rhythm. Their innings stumbled early and often, eventually folding for just 134 runs in 19.5 overs.
The start was shaky, the middle order struggled to steady the ship, and momentum slipped through their fingers like sand.
Opener Muhammad Naeem fell cheaply for 4, while Fakhar Zaman managed 20 before walking back. Abdullah Shafique contributed 17, Asalanka 6, and Muhammad Faizan 2. Haseebullah offered the only real resistance with a fighting 33, but lacked support from the other end.
Quetta’s bowlers were relentless and precise. Jahandad Khan and Usman Tariq turned the screws with three wickets each, breaking the backbone of Lahore’s batting.
Alzarri Joseph chipped in with two, while Saqib Khan added one, ensuring there was no late escape route.
Chasing 135, Quetta made the target look smaller than it was. Despite early setbacks—Shamil Hussain gone for a duck and Saud Shakeel for just 1 the chase quickly found stability.
Then came the turning point: Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz stitched together a brilliant 104 run partnership that completely shifted the game’s direction. Rossouw played with composure and class, finishing unbeaten on 60, while Hasan Nawaz struck a confident 49 before falling just short of a well-earned fifty.
Quetta reached the target in 16.2 overs with four wickets down, sealing the win in commanding style. It was a performance built on control, timing, and clean finishing—no drama, just efficiency. Lahore, on the other hand, will walk away knowing they let the game slip in both departments.
