Lahore Qalandars Clinch Thrilling PSL 2025 Final: In a nail-biting conclusion to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season, Lahore Qalandars triumphed over Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets with one ball to spare, sealing the PSL 10 title in front of a packed crowd at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
High-Scoring Final Lights Up Lahore
Winning the toss, Quetta Gladiators opted to bat first in what turned out to be a run-fest. Led by the aggressive innings of Hassan Nawaz, who smashed 76 off 43 balls, the Gladiators posted a formidable total of 201/9 in 20 overs. Nawaz’s innings featured clean hitting and calm under pressure, providing the perfect platform for the middle-order fireworks.
Avishka Fernando (29 off 22) and Faheem Ashraf (28 off just 8 balls) added crucial cameos. However, Lahore’s bowling spearhead Shaheen Afridi struck key blows at critical moments, finishing with 3/24 in 4 overs. He was ably supported by Haris Rauf (2/41) and Salman Mirza (2/51), ensuring that Quetta didn’t run away with the game in the death overs.
Kusal Perera’s Heroics Steer Lahore to Glory
Chasing 202 in a pressure-packed final, Lahore Qalandars showed grit and composure. The innings was anchored by Sri Lankan southpaw Kusal Perera, who played a match-winning knock of 62 off 31 balls*, remaining unbeaten till the end.
Perera found strong support from Muhammad Naeem, who scored a brisk 46 off 27 balls, and Abdullah Shafique, who added 41 off 28 deliveries. The trio kept the momentum alive, rotating strike smartly and punishing loose deliveries.
Despite Abrar Ahmed (1/27) and Usman Tariq (1/38) trying to stem the flow of runs, Lahore’s deep batting line-up proved too much. Needing just 2 runs off the last two balls, Perera held his nerve and guided his team home with a boundary, sending the home crowd into jubilation.
Post-Match Reactions & Records
- Shaheen Afridi, with his three-wicket haul, was lauded for his early breakthroughs that set the tone.
- Kusal Perera was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten half-century under immense pressure.
- This win marked Lahore Qalandars’ second PSL title, cementing their rise as a T20 powerhouse.
- The match witnessed 405 runs in under 40 overs, making it one of the highest-scoring PSL finals to date.
The final not only wrapped up an exciting season of PSL 2025 but also highlighted the growing depth in Pakistan’s domestic and overseas talent pool. Young players like Hassan Nawaz and Muhammad Naeem impressed alongside international stars, pointing towards a bright future for the league.
With this thrilling finish, PSL 10 will be remembered as one of the most competitive and entertaining editions in the tournament’s history.
