Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalander — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Lahore Qalander won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Islamabad United took on Lahore Qalander on May 24, 2025, 02:57 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Lahore Qalander won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 353 runs and 12 wickets fall between Islamabad United (176/7 in 20.0 overs) and Lahore Qalander (177/5 in 19.5 overs).
2. Islamabad United Innings Breakdown (176/7)
Batting in the first innings, Islamabad United finished on 176/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Islamabad United accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Aga Salman spearheaded the batting effort with 91 runs off 46 balls (including 7 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 197.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Munro , who contributed 36 runs off 18 deliveries, while Siabzada Faran added 16 (10b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Haris Rauf led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Sikander Raza (2/33 in 4.0 overs).
3. Lahore Qalander Chase & Second Innings Summary (177/5)
Pursuing a target of 177 runs for victory, Lahore Qalander recorded 177/5 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.92 runs per over. Muhammad Neam anchored the chase for Lahore Qalander with 102 runs from 43 balls (6 fours, 11 sixes, strike rate 237.2), alongside Rajapakisa who chipped in with 28 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Jason Holder delivered a key spell of 2/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while Hunnain Shah finished with 2/46 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Muhammad Neam and Shafiq (Lahore Qalander ), who combined for 106 runs off 69 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Siabzada Faran making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Muhammad Neam (Lahore Qalander ) topped the match rankings with 149.0 total points, followed closely by Aga Salman (136.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Muhammad Neam.