PSL 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans in a thriller to get 2nd consecutive title
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An all round performance of Shaheen Afridi inspired Lahore Qalandars to a thrilling victory in the high-scoring 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) Final against Multan sultans Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium. Qalandars secured a one-point victory to become PSL champions for the second time in a row.
Shaheen’s 15-ball 44 undefeated knock along with Abdullah Shafique‘s 40-ball 65, helped the Qalandars finish with 200/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Mirza Baig (30) and Fakhar Zaman (39) also made valuable contributions.
In answer, Rilee RossouwThe half-century and some handy contributions from the rest of the batsmen kept the sultans in the hunt, but the Qalandars kept their spirits up, with captain Shaheen taking a haul of four wickets. Spinner Rashid Khan also helped the team’s cause with two wickets for 26 runs.
Short scores:
Lahore Qalandars 200/6 in 20 overs (Abdullah Shafique 65, Shaheen Afridi 44*; Usama Mir 3/24) defeat Multan Sultans 199/8 in 20 overs (Rilee Rossouw 52, Mohammad Rizwan 34; Shaheen Afridi 4/51) with 1 run.
“It is a great feeling to reach the final for the second time and win again. Thanks to all the team and coaching staff for keeping us comfortable. I think it was hard in the beginning as the momentum swung between them and us. But the idea was to fight to the end, and it paid off. At that point I felt like I had to take the lead and was lucky enough to get a few in the slot. This victory is for all those Pakistani people who seek joy in PSL. They deserved such a match’ said Shaheen after the game.
Here’s how Twitter responded:
QALANDARS BANAY CHAMPIONS 👑
Partying in the middle of fireworks 🥳#HBLPSL8 | #SabSitarayHumaray | #MSvLQ pic.twitter.com/sbIPNPJaVB
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 18, 2023
An exciting game of cricket ends when we take the 🏆 home
Best feeling ever!! 🙌
A big thank you to all fans for your support, wouldn’t have been possible without you 💚 @lahoreqalanders @thePSLt20 pic.twitter.com/s33OGG0vH8
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 19, 2023
Deja Vu ♥️ pic.twitter.com/UfPn3S6HkM
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) March 18, 2023
Shaheen Afridi show in PSL final.
He hit 44* runs from just 15 balls including 2 fours and 5 sixes as Lahore were 112/5 in 15th.pic.twitter.com/n8kQzvniQV
— Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 18, 2023
Epic finale, couldn’t have asked for more from the players. Congratulations 🎉 🎉🎉 @iShaheenAfridi & @lahoreqalanders for winning #HBLPSL2023 🏆 Lead from the front with bat and ball #CaptainCool 😎 pic.twitter.com/p26xZW4ZJ5
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) March 18, 2023
Shaheen Shah Afridi has turned out to be a great leader. Congratulations again @lahoreqalanders
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) March 18, 2023
WHAT A FINISH! 🤯👏🏼 https://t.co/MS1rCVxZeW
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) March 18, 2023
Shaheen Afridi is the first captain to win the PSL final twice and Lahore Qalandars is the first team to defend the title. There is no better way to end a final. A one-run thrilling victory! #PSLFinal
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 18, 2023
Champions 🔥#LQvsMS #MSvLQ #PSLFinal pic.twitter.com/puT1dUW4nX
— Dunder Mifflin Pakistan 🇵🇰 (@dundermifflinpk) March 18, 2023
Scenes from Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore after 3 hours from now🔥🔥#PSLfinal #LQvsMS pic.twitter.com/UO5288dQFE
— 🇵🇰 Muhammad Noor 🇵🇰 (@Noor_Marriiii) March 18, 2023
Ohhh MY GOD 🥵 What a sensational Last about 😔 ohhh I seriously can’t breathe 😂😂
What a Final Match ♥️#LQvsMS #LQvMS #HBLPSL8 #PSL08 #PSLFinal pic.twitter.com/QiKtY5ye9U— Akhtar Jamal (@AkhtarActivist) March 18, 2023
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