The Vibe:
Islamabad United didn’t just win; they made a statement. In a clinical display at the National Bank Stadium, United turned a high-stakes PSL clash into a one-sided stroll, chasing down Lahore’s target with nearly 10 overs to spare.
Quick Match Stats
- Result: Islamabad United won by 9 wickets (with 58 balls remaining).
- Lahore Qalandars: 100 All Out (18.3 Overs)
- Islamabad United: 104/1 (10.2 Overs)
- Man of the Match: Chris Green (3/19)
The Breakdown:
- The Set-up: Islamabad’s spinners, led by Chris Green’s 3/19, absolutely strangled the Qalandars’ batting lineup, skittling them for a meager 100.
- The Chase: Devon Conway was in a league of his own. He played with a mix of elegance and aggression, smashing an unbeaten 59 off just 35 balls.
- The Result: A massive 9-wicket victory that catapults United to the #2 spot on the table and leaves Lahore searching for answers.
The Bottom Line:
It was the “Devon Conway Show.” Lahore had no response to his precision, and Islamabad United now looks like the team to beat this season.
Match Summary: Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars (PSL 2026)
| Player Name | Role | Runs | Balls | 4s / 6s | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | Bat (IU) | 59* | 35 | 7 / 3 | – | – | – |
| Mohammad Faiq | Bat (IU) | 34* | 19 | 4 / 2 | – | – | – |
| Sikandar Raza | Bat (LQ) | 25 | 19 | 2 / 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 33 |
| Haseebullah | Bat (LQ) | 19 | 22 | 1 / 1 | – | – | – |
| Chris Green | Bowl (IU) | – | – | – | 4.0 | 3 | 19 |
| Imad Wasim | Bowl (IU) | – | – | – | 4.0 | 2 | 13 |
| Richard Gleeson | Bowl (IU) | – | – | – | 3.0 | 2 | 13 |
| Shadab Khan | Bowl (IU) | – | – | – | 4.0 | 2 | 18 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowl (LQ) | 9 | 19 | 1 / 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 22 |
