Islamabad United dominated the defending champions Lahore Qalandars by a resounding nine wickets in a lopsided 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, securing their third tournament victory. In pursuit of a relatively modest 101-run target, Islamabad cruised to a 11th-over finish, with Devon Conway spearheading the charge through an unbeaten half-century. The hosts suffered an early setback when Sameer Minhas fell for five after being dismissed by Shaheen Afridi in the third over. However, this was the only moment of joy for Lahore in the chase. Conway and Mohammad Faiq quickly took control, forging a fluent partnership that left the Qalandars’ defence reeling. The pair effortlessly reached the 50-run mark and maintained a brisk scoring rate. Conway was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 59 not out off 35 deliveries, featuring seven fours and three sixes. Faiq provided the perfect supporting act, remaining unbeaten on 34 off 19 deliveries with six boundaries, as Islamabad strolled to victory. Earlier, Lahore Qalandars never regained momentum after a disastrous start with the bat and were bowled out for just 100 in 18.3 overs. Imad Wasim set the tone immediately by dismissing Mohammad Naeem for a first-ball duck, and he struck again later to remove Abdullah Shafique after Lahore attempted to rebuild through a brief stand with Haseebullah Khan. Islamabad’s spinners then tightened the screws. Chris Green bowled Haseebullah for 19 and later removed Ryan Burl and Sikandar Raza, who top-scored with 25 off 19 balls. Shadab Khan also made key breakthroughs, including the wickets of Rubin Hermann and Asif Ali, as Lahore slipped deeper into trouble. Lower down the order, Richard Gleeson dismissed Haris Rauf and Ubaid Shah, while Faheem Ashraf accounted for Shaheen Afridi to bring the innings to an end. Green was the pick of the bowlers for Islamabad with 3 for 19 in four overs, while Imad, Shadab, and Gleeson claimed two wickets each in a clinical bowling effort. The decisive result gave Islamabad another early boost in PSL 11, while Lahore were left to ponder a batting collapse that never allowed them to mount a genuine challenge.
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