Lahore: Pakistani diva Mahira Khan congratulated Lahore Qalandars for winning the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 title by one run over Multan Sultans.
On Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars became the first team to successfully defend their title.
The Mohammad Rizwan-led team, seeking 201 runs, came close but lost by one run.
“Congratulations Lahore Qalandars,” the actor tweeted.
David Wiese dismissed opener Usman Khan in the fourth over of the run-chase. Right-hander scored 18 runs in 12 balls.
Rilee Rossouw and Mohammad Rizwan put on 64 runs in 42 balls to keep the Multans on track after the early defeat.
Rashid Khan cleaned up Rossouw when the batter threatened to take the game away from the Qalandars. South Africa scored 52 in 32 balls.
Rizwan, 34 off 23, died trying to clear the long-on boundary in Rashid’s last over. David Wiese collected the ball, retained his balance, then flicked it back in the air as he crossed the rope before regaining his balance and completing the catch.
Shaheen, who gave 34 runs in his opening two overs, returned to dismiss dangerous Kieron Pollard in his second spell. Windies all-rounder scored 19 runs in 16 balls.
Shaheen also took three wickets in his final over to help his team win.
Haris Rauf surrendered 22 runs in the penultimate over, ensuring a dramatic finale.
Zaman Khan persevered to win the match in the final over.
Qalandars scored 200-6 in their 20 overs earlier.
