Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Lahore Qalandars won the match by 9 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Lahore Qalandars took on Islamabad United on Jan 22, 2026, 09:22 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Lahore Qalandars won the match by 9 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 361 runs and 17 wickets fall between Lahore Qalandars (185/10 in 18.5 overs) and Islamabad United (176/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Lahore Qalandars Innings Breakdown (185/10)
Batting in the first innings, Lahore Qalandars finished on 185/10 from 18.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.82 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lahore Qalandars accumulated 64 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Shadab Khan spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 19 balls (including 6 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 300.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Sahibzada Farhan, who contributed 43 runs off 28 deliveries, while Andries Gous added 29 (20b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Haris Rauf led the bowling figures with 3/37 in 3.5 overs (economy 9.65), assisted by Zaman Khan (2/40 in 4.0 overs).
3. Islamabad United Chase & Second Innings Summary (176/7)
Pursuing a target of 186 runs for victory, Islamabad United recorded 176/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.80 runs per over. Fakhar Zaman anchored the chase for Islamabad United with 67 runs from 42 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 159.5), alongside Daryl Mitchell who chipped in with 31 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Mohammad Nawaz delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.75, while Shadab Khan finished with 1/25 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique (Islamabad United ), who combined for 66 runs off 47 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with ANDRIES GOUS (WK) 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—Shadab Khan (Lahore Qalandars ) topped the match rankings with 169.0 total points, followed closely by Haris Rauf (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shadab Khan.