Lahore Qalandars won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 title by beating Quetta Gladiators in a nail-biting final. The match was played at Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium, where the crowd saw the final being decided at the last moment.
Quetta Gladiators Win Toss, Post Competitive Total
The PSL 10 final got underway with Quetta Gladiators winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Their opening and middle-order batsmen gave a fighting performance and were able to score a tough total of 201 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs allotted.
Quetta’s innings were driven by aggressive stroke play, but the top order played key roles. The bowlers for Lahore, though, kept their nerve during the death overs and prevented Quetta from breaking the 210 mark.
Lahore Qalandars’ Spectacular Chase Wins the Day
Chasing a score of 202 runs, Lahore Qalandars showed nerves of steel. In spite of early pressure and tight bowling by Quetta, Lahore’s batting order remained calm and bunched down the target slowly.
The match came down to the wire, with Lahore Qalandars requiring only a few runs in the last over. They finished off the chase, winning the PSL 10 championship in exciting fashion, on the fifth ball of the 20th over.
Third PSL Title for Lahore Qalandars
This win is Lahore Qalandars’ third PSL championship, making them one of the league’s strongest-performing teams in recent years. The team’s regularity in performance and strategic excellence have endeared them to fans.
Their PSL championship titles are:
First Title: PSL 7
Second Title: PSL 8
Third Title: PSL 10
Record Prize Money for the Champions
Having emerged champions of PSL 10, Lahore Qalandars received $500,000—approximately over PKR 140 million—in the form of prize money. The handsome sum of money contributes to the brilliance of their much-deserved triumph.
Quetta Gladiators, meanwhile, who had emerged as runners-up for the season, received $200,000 for their impressive run-up to the final.
PSL 10: A Season to Remember
PSL 10 was a season of drama, talent, and moments to cherish. The tournament showcased rising talents, thrilling last-over clashes, and packed stadiums, reaffirming the PSL’s reputation as one of the world’s premier T20 cricket leagues.
Lahore Qalandars’ championship victory not only thrilled their faithful fans but also showed the team’s resilience and metal when under pressure.
