Usama Mir's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars have won by 38 runs. Lahore Qalandars batted first and posted 176/4 in 20 overs. Desert Vipers, chasing 177, fell short at 138/9 in 20 overs.
Parvez Hossain Emon was the standout in the first innings, scoring 47* off 33 balls (SR 142). 3 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 42 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Andries Gous fought hard with 56 off 38 balls, but it was not enough to haul Desert Vipers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Usama Mir delivered figures of 4/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
DV lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 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
56 off 38 balls (SR 147), 7 fours, 2 sixes
4/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
47* off 33 balls (SR 142), 3 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Lahore Qalandars showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Desert Vipers will rue missed opportunities — a 38 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. DV lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.