United Chase Down Qalandars’ 100 in Dominant 10-Over Victory

Islamabad United secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the Lahore Qalandars in the 16th match of the HBL PSL 2026 on April 9, 2026. The match, held at the National Stadium in Karachi, saw Islamabad United chase down a target of 101 runs in just 10.2 overs.

The outcome was decided early in the contest after Islamabad United won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision proved effective as the Islamabad bowling attack restricted the Lahore Qalandars to a total of 100 runs before bowling them out in 18.3 overs.

Lahore Qalandars Struggle with Bat

The Lahore innings failed to gain momentum from the start. Mohammad Naeem was dismissed for a second-ball golden duck, falling to the bowling of Imad Wasim.

Islamabad United’s bowling effort was led by Chris Green and Shadab Khan, who dismantled the middle order. Green finished with figures of 3/19, while Shadab Khan claimed 2/18.

The disciplined bowling performance ensured that the Qalandars were bundled out for a meager 100, leaving Islamabad United with a modest target to pursue.

Islamabad United’s Efficient Chase

The chase began with a brief setback for the Shadab Khan-led side. Opener Sameer Minhas was dismissed for five runs by Shaheen Afridi on the first ball of the third over.

Following the early wicket, Devon Conway and Mohammad Faiq stabilized the innings. The pair forged an unbeaten 93-run partnership for the second wicket, dominating the Lahore bowling attack and reaching the 50-run mark by the sixth over.

Devon Conway played a pivotal role in the swift victory, scoring an unbeaten 59 runs off 35 balls. He reached his maiden PSL fifty by striking boundaries at regular intervals.

Mohammad Faiq provided strong support to Conway, contributing 34 runs to the total. Together, they guided Islamabad United to 104/1, completing the chase with 58 balls to spare.

Match Honors and Standings

Chris Green was named the player of the match for his contribution with the ball, specifically his three wickets that limited the Lahore Qalandars’ scoring potential.

The one-sided victory significantly improved Islamabad United’s position in the PSL 2026 points table. The result leaves the Lahore Qalandars searching for answers after a poor batting display in Karachi.