Twitter Reactions: Lahore Qalandars' formidable run continues after win against Multan Sultans

Lahore Qalandars extended their dominance as they obtained their fifth consecutive win after emerging victorious against Multan Sultans by 21 runs. The top two sides of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) locked horns at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in Match 20 on Saturday, March 4.

The Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore won the toss and decided to put up a competitive total on board. However, the side lost opener Fakhar Zaman on the third ball of the contest which handed a minor scare. Abdullah Shafique, who came in the middle order stitched an important 50-run partnership with Mirza Baig to revive the innings.

Shafique got the occasional boundaries and scored 48 runs off 35 balls which included six fours and one maximum before getting dismissed by Kieron Pollard. Soon after his dismissal, Sam Billings joined the party and got the big runs.

Billings scored a quick half-century (54 off 35 balls) which steered the side to put up 180 runs on the board in their stipulated 20 overs of the match. Meanwhile, Ihsanullah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, and Pollard scalped two wickets each in the innings.

Lahore sink Multan in run chase

Chasing 181 was never going to an easy task, however, it was not too difficult either considering the batting line-up Multan possesses. While the side started off with a decent partnership carved out between openers Shan Masood and skipper Mohammad Rizwan, the duo failed to convert it into a big score.

Zaman Khan drew first blood as he got the vital scalp of Masood and broke the vital 48-run stand. Soon after, Rizwan joined him in the dug-out as did Usama Mir, Rilee Rossouw, and explosive hitter David Miller. 

The middle-order collapse swiftly tilted the momentum in favour of Qalandars. Rashid Khan played an instrumental role in demolishing the middle order and thereby helping his side get ahead.

While Multan pinned their hopes on veteran star Pollard, the batter was unable to strike the ball with ease as he did in his prime. With pressure mounting, Multan eventually collapsed and thereby handed a major win to the defending champions by 21 runs.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Qalandars' win-

𝐳 𝐢 𝐚 𝐚.♡@ziiaasays

now only lahore qalandars can stop Lahore Qalandars from winning PSL 8 #HBLPSL2023

11:19 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Aliraza@KashmiriAliraza

That scene 😍❤️ #HBLPSL2023 #LQvMS

11:22 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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𝑻𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒚✨️| 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏@itweeetyyy__

Lahore bowling unit is damn strong yeh to baki teams k sath zulm hai.🥲 #LQvMS

11:22 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Rafayyy.@Seedhasabanda

Lahore’s bowling is so so good! #LQvMS

11:22 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Zain Ul Abedeen@zaintastic_0

Deja Vu ❤️ Source:@lahoreqalandars #HBLPSL2023 Lahore you are Lubb #PSL2023 #LQvMS

11:22 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Ali Hasan@AaliHasan10

Qalandars ki Play Off ma Entry.... Wah Captain Shaheen Afridi #LQvMS #shaheenafridi

11:21 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Laiba Abbasi@abbasiilaiba

2020 was the year when Sultans started topping table n continued its flow since then,but 2022 was the year when things started transforming real quick for Qalandars under captaincy of Shaheen Afridi,now we're about to witness top spot of table occupied by these fighters💯 #LQvMS

11:21 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Zuhaib 🏏@Chocolaty_crnch

Multan sultan's Powerplay approach and Rashid Khan cost them the match.... #LQvMS

11:21 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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Bot©™🤖@Akbar50Ali

I don't Know Why Umasa Mir Got Promoted When the Team Is Chasing 181 against a Ruthless Qalanders. That's not a wise Decision. You should go with your main man Rilee. If he settles for 2 overs, he can finish the game for multan Sultans. #LQvMS #HBLPSL8

11:21 PM · Mar 04, 2023

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