Shayan Jahangir's 65 Fires Lahore Qalandars to Victory
Lahore Qalandars have won by 16 runs. Lahore Qalandars batted first and posted 171/7 in 20 overs. Perth Scorchers, chasing 172, fell short at 155/7 in 20 overs.
Shayan Jahangir was the standout in the first innings, scoring 65 off 45 balls (SR 144). 3 sixes and 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 43 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Usman Khan fought hard with 41 off 32 balls, but it was not enough to haul Perth Scorchers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jhye Richardson delivered figures of 3/37 in 4 overs (Econ 9.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
PS lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
65 off 45 balls (SR 144), 8 fours, 3 sixes
3/37 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.25)
50 off 23 balls (SR 217), 3 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Lahore Qalandars showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Perth Scorchers came up short by 16 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PS lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.