(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Islamabad United Ease Past Lahore Qalandars in PSL 11 Clash
April 9, 2026
Islamabad United secured a convincing win over Lahore Qalandars in the 16th match of PSL 11 at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.
Conway Leads Comfortable Chase
Chasing a modest target of 101, Islamabad United comfortably reached the total with just one wicket down, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten innings by Devon Conway.
Conway played a match-winning knock of 59 runs, striking seven fours and three sixes. He anchored the innings with confidence and ensured there were no further setbacks after an early wicket.
Early Wicket but Strong Recovery
Islamabad had a slight hiccup at the start when Sameer Minhas was dismissed for 5 runs by Shaheen Afridi in the third over.
However, Conway partnered with Mohammad Faiq to stabilize the innings. Faiq contributed a valuable 34 runs as the duo built a solid partnership, taking the team past the 50-run mark within the powerplay.
United Bowlers Dominate Earlier
Earlier in the match, Islamabad United’s bowlers delivered an impressive performance to restrict Lahore Qalandars to a low total.
Cameron Green led the bowling attack with figures of 3 for 19. He was well supported by Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Richard Gleeson, who picked up two wickets each to dismantle the Qalandars’ batting lineup.
Match Summary
- Lahore Qalandars: Low total (all out)
- Islamabad United: Successfully chased 101 with ease
- Top Performer: Devon Conway (59*)
- Best Bowling: Cameron Green (3/19)
Islamabad United’s dominant performance highlights their strong form in PSL 11, while Lahore Qalandars will need to regroup after another disappointing outing.
