Qalandars celebrate third PSL titles: Dramatic victory against Gladiators!

Qalandars celebrate third PSL titles: Dramatic victory against Gladiators!

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - On May 25, 2025, the Lahore Qalandars celebrated an impressive victory in the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) against the Quetta Gladiators. The match took place in the famous Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the Qalandars followed a record of 202 runs and achieved this with a final score of 204-4 in 19.5 over. This result secured the Qalandars their third title in four years, which made Shaheen Shah Afridi the only captain who won three PSL titles.

The Quetta Gladiators had the right to bat with the Toss first and achieved 201 runs at 9 Wickets in their 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz was the outstanding player for Quetta with 76 runs from 43 balls, while Faheem Ashraf with 28 runs from 8 balls set an accented conclusion, especially in the last over, in which he scored 26 runs. The Qalandars' bowling performance was cited by Shaheen Afridi, who took 3 winds for 24 runs and thus made a decisive contribution to victory.

The decisive moment of the game

The key to the success of the Qalandars was the rapid partnership between Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza. Perera, which is known for his vitality, scored 62 runs without gap and was the player of the game. Raza, who only joined the game 10 minutes before the Toss after his return from Zimbabwe, met the matching Six and brought 22 runs with only 7 balls. The course of the game changed dramatically when the Qalandars turned strongly in the last overs, scoring 57 runs in only 20 balls between the two big players.

With an exciting final sprint, the Qalandars overtook the goal - with just one ball, the fans were able to look forward to an impressive performance. The publication of player stories and extraordinary achievements makes the PSL an event that not only fascinates fans in Pakistan, but also attracts international cricket enthusiasts.

The development of the PSL

The Pakistan Super League, which has had a growing audience since its foundation in 2015, consists of six franchise teams and organizes their games in the format of a double-round robin. The four best teams move into the playoffs. So far, the Islamabad United and the Lahore Qalandars have each achieved three titles, which makes the league an increasingly important platform in global cricket. The PSL is known for its exciting games and its influence on the development of the cricket in Pakistan, including its initiatives to raise awareness of health issues.

The league is organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and has developed into one of the most pretended cricket leagues in the world within a few years. With its unique draft system for recruiting players, the PSL ensures that each team has extraordinary talents.

With this third title, the Lahore Qalandars are now not only proud of their recent successes, but continue to set standards in the Pakistan Super League. This remains a moment of learning for the gladiators, while they will be fighting for the title again next year. In the coming season, the tension will only increase, while the teams compete for the prestigious PSL trophy.

The complete details about the final and the league are in the reports of Sports illustrated and wikipedia available.