Shaheen Afridi Falls Late, Lahore Collapse To 100 All Out Against Islamabad United

Lahore Qalandars were under pressure early in their Pakistan Super League clash against Islamabad United after losing Mohammad Naeem for 1 at 0.2 overs, but the innings later became about survival and late resistance. Shaheen Afridi’s dismissal at 100/10 after 18.3 overs ended the innings and left Lahore with a modest total to defend at National Stadium, Karachi.

Islamabad United won the toss and chose to field first, a call that quickly paid off as Imad Wasim and Richard Gleeson struck early. Lahore’s top order never settled, and the innings kept losing momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Early collapse shapes Lahore’s innings

Lahore reached only 2/1 after the first over, and the early loss of Naeem set the tone for a difficult batting effort. Abdullah Shafique and Haseebullah Khan tried to rebuild, but the scoring rate stayed controlled as Islamabad’s attack maintained pressure.

By the seven-over mark, Lahore were 38/2, with Haseebullah doing most of the scoring and Rubin Hermann struggling to get going. That phase showed how effectively Islamabad used tight lines and wicket-taking options to deny Lahore any long partnership.

Middle-order resistance falls short

Sikandar Raza offered brief resistance and pushed Lahore to 50/4 at 10 overs, but the innings did not gain the acceleration needed in the middle phase. Asif Ali also made a useful start before Shadab Khan removed him, pushing Lahore deeper into trouble at 72/5.

The wickets kept coming when Islamabad needed them most, and Chris Green and Faheem Ashraf added to the pressure in the closing overs. Lahore moved to 78/6 after 14 overs, then slipped further as the lower order tried to stretch the total.

Key wicket timeline

1. Mohammad Naeem out for 1 at 0.2 overs, caught by Sameer Minhas off Imad Wasim.
2. Asif Ali out for 15 off 12 balls, caught by Mohammad Faiq off Shadab Khan.
3. Sikandar Raza out for 19 off 15 balls, caught by Salman Irshad off Chris Green.
4. Haris Rauf out for 2 off 2 balls, bowled by Richard Gleeson.
5. Ubaid Shah out at 99/9, bowled by Richard Gleeson.
6. Shaheen Afridi out for 9 off 16 balls, caught by Devon Conway off Faheem Ashraf.

These dismissals highlighted Islamabad’s control through the middle and death overs, with Gleeson and Shadab delivering especially important breakthroughs. Lahore’s innings never found a stable platform long enough to build a competitive chase-defense score.

Bowling impact for Islamabad United

Imad Wasim set the tone with 2/13 in his four overs, while Shadab Khan also finished with 2/18 from four. Richard Gleeson added 2/13 and looked decisive at the back end, while Chris Green chipped in with 2/13 to keep Lahore in check.

Faheem Ashraf’s final strike removed Shaheen Afridi and ended the innings at 100, which reflected how consistently Islamabad forced mistakes. The combined effort also underlined why Islamabad’s bowling unit has been regarded as one of the more balanced attacks in the competition.

What the score means in context

Lahore’s total stayed below what teams usually target as a strong PSL first-innings score at Karachi, especially against a batting lineup with players like Devon Conway, Shadab Khan, and Mark Chapman. That gives Islamabad a clear advantage if they preserve wickets and control the chase early.

For Lahore, the key issue was not just the wickets but the lack of one long innings from the top or middle order. With Shaheen Afridi gone at the end and the scoreboard limited to 100, the match moved into a next-phase battle where Islamabad United held the momentum.