LAHORE QALANDER vs ISLAMABAD UNITED — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
MPL • LAHORE QALANDER won the match by 40 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of MPL, LAHORE QALANDER took on ISLAMABAD UNITED on Dec 24, 2025, 11:27 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: LAHORE QALANDER won the match by 40 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 279 runs and 18 wickets fall between LAHORE QALANDER (159/9 in 20.0 overs) and ISLAMABAD UNITED (120/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. LAHORE QALANDER Innings Breakdown (159/9)
Batting in the first innings, LAHORE QALANDER finished on 159/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, LAHORE QALANDER accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. F Zaman spearheaded the batting effort with 33 runs off 26 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 126.9). Valuable middle-order support came from S Afridi, who contributed 28 runs off 18 deliveries, while A Shafique added 26 (21b). With the ball in the first innings, Shadab led the bowling figures with 3/16 in 3.0 overs (economy 5.33), assisted by I Wasim (3/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. ISLAMABAD UNITED Chase & Second Innings Summary (120/9)
Pursuing a target of 160 runs for victory, ISLAMABAD UNITED recorded 120/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.00 runs per over. S Farhan anchored the chase for ISLAMABAD UNITED with 32 runs from 27 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 118.5), alongside M SHAHZAD who chipped in with 29 off 15 balls. Defending the total, S Khan delivered a key spell of 4/17 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.67, while Haris finished with 3/12 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by F Zaman and A Shafique (LAHORE QALANDER), who combined for 56 runs off 42 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—S Khan (LAHORE QALANDER) topped the match rankings with 197.0 total points, followed closely by I Wasim (147.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Khan.