Lahore Qalandars outclass Sydney Thunders' Community XI by 103 runs

 

SYDNEY: The Lahore Qalandars development squad outclassed Sydney Thunders' Community XI by 103 runs on Friday.

Batting first, Qalandars posted a total of 178 for the loss of five wickets in their allocated 20 overs, thanks to Sajjad Hashmi and Phil Salts.

Hashmi top-scored for the Qalandars with 38 runs while wicket-keeper batsman Salts scored 36 to help Qalandars post a defendable total.

In response, Sydney Thunders' Community XI were bowled out for a mere 75 runs with fast bowler Husnain Shah taking three wickets and Ahsan Mirza, Haris Rauf and Salman Irshad chipping in with two wickets apiece.

Qalandars coach Aaqib Javed delighted with the team’s victory said, “This is the best squad from Lahore Qalandars touring Australia.”

“I am confident that they will continue to play well in the tournament,” he added.

“The players were a bit jetlagged yesterday and could not perform well in the last match but playing in Australia has been a great experience for them," Javed added.