Following the departure of Fakhar Zaman in the opening, the Lahore Qalandars found stability as Rassie van der Dussen and Sahibzada Farhan guided them to 43/1 by the end of the powerplay.
However, the Gladiators found success when Abrar Ahmed’s adept spin dismissed van der Dussen. Meanwhile, Farhan displayed brilliance with a strike rate of 144.4, setting the stage for a formidable total.
Despite the Gladiators’ desire for more wickets, their fielding lapses hindered their progress, squandering potential opportunities. In the 11th over’s second ball, Mohammad Wasim Jr delivered a good-length ball that induced a thick outside edge, veering towards the third man area.
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Positioned strategically, Hasnain moved swiftly to attempt the catch. Unfortunately, misjudging the trajectory, he dove forward. Although initially securing the ball in his palm, contact with the ground caused it to pop out of his grip, granting the batsmen an additional two runs.
