Twitter Reactions: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and Haris Rauf propel Lahore Qalandars to top of the table

Fakhar scored 82* runs off 52 balls but was overshadowed by Hafeez who scored a brilliant 73* off only 33 balls.

Published - 23 Feb 2021, 10:33 IST | Updated - 23 Feb 2021, 10:33 IST

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The game between the Lahore Qalandars and the Quetta Gladiators was an exciting one for all cricket fans – A match between two power packed teams having renowned names from the cricketing world. Lahore won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf bowled great lines to stem the flow of runs in the early overs. They also managed to dismiss the openers early on to put the Quetta side on the back foot. Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and Chris Gayle were then involved in a 101-run partnership to get things back on track.

The Universe Boss was on fire as he scored a 40-ball 68 including five boundaries and five sixes. The captain, on the other hand, played a good supporting knock scoring 40 runs from 33 balls. Mohammad Nawaaz provided the finishing touches scoring a quick-fire 33*.

The Lahore side managed a score of 178/6 at the end of 20 overs. Haris Rauf impressed once again as he ended with three wickets to his name. Shaheen Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal, and Rashid Khan took one wicket each. It was now time for the batsmen to show their class.

Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman star in high scoring encounter

Chasing 179 was never going to be beyond the Qalandars reach considering the strong batting line-up they had. They did not disappoint as they achieved an easy win by nine wickets with ten balls to spare. It was a run scoring fest as the batsmen went all guns blazing.

Captain Sohail Akhtar disappointed as he scored a 26 ball 21. He never looked settled and was eventually dismissed by Zahid Mahmood. Fakhhar Zahman and Mohammad Hafeez then stole the show to hand their side the second victory of the season.

Fakhar scored 82* runs off 52 balls but was overshadowed by Hafeez who scored a brilliant 73* off only 33 balls. The duo was involved in an unbeaten 115-run partnership to seal the game for their side. The bowlers had a disappointing day as they leaked runs and failed to get wickets. The Quetta side has now lost two in two and would require an improved performance in their upcoming games.

Here are the best tweets

Fakhar Zaman. An impact player. #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/M6hg6CfU5h
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 22, 2021

Good to see Fakhar Zaman back among runs. pic.twitter.com/hYS51AEL9C
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) February 22, 2021

What a win for Lahore Qalandars – chasing 179 runs they have finished the match in 18.2 overs. The ball striking of Hafeez is one of the finest when he in full flow – 73* from just 33 balls including 5 fours & 6 sixes along with Fakhar Zaman 82* from 52 balls. #PSL2021
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 22, 2021

Hafeez is getting better with age. He is 40 but has played a quality knock in a run chase. Fakhar Zaman has been brilliant too
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) February 22, 2021

Fakhar Zaman v Mohammad Hasnain in T20s
Innings – 4
Runs – 45
Dismissals – 1
Balls – 19
Strike Rate – 236.8#QGvLQ #HBLPSL6
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) February 22, 2021

Fakhar Zaman "I needed an innings like this and I had been trying to play an innings like this for a while. Luckily I had some time off recently in which I worked on my batting and all that work paid off today which is very pleasing" #Psl6 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/JSXLCz5Kh2
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 22, 2021

One of the finest run-chases in the history of PSL. Kudos to the way Fakhar Zaman and Muhammad Hafeez are playing!#LQvQG #QGvLQ #HBLPSL6
— Wajahat Kazmi 🇵🇰 (@KazmiWajahat) February 22, 2021

Fakhar zaman is batting sensibly
Usman Shinwari is bowling sensibly
Rare sights in cricket
— Faheem ashraf is GOAT AR (@rashidulllah198) February 22, 2021

Is there anything better than watching a player defy his haters. What a knock this is from Fakhar Zaman. Great to see him play closer to his potential #HBLPSL6 pic.twitter.com/KOtYOKxuVI
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) February 22, 2021

Well deserved victory for Lahore Qalandars.. 😍❤️
Well played Professor & Fakhar Zaman..😍❤️
The most unpredictable team showing its best.. 😍❤️#LQvsQG #PSL6 #PSL2021
— Maha Aslam 🇵🇰 (@mahaaslam_) February 22, 2021

Congratulations team Lahore qalandars and great batting by Professor Hafeez and Fakhar zaman 🏏👍👌🥳🏏✌️❤️#LQvQG pic.twitter.com/ZO1w3hurgD
— حـⷨــͣــͥـــافـــظ جـــی لاہورقلندر (@WaCas786) February 22, 2021

Alham du Lillah. Happy to perform for the winning cause @lahoreqalandars pic.twitter.com/W5hEL99QAB
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) February 22, 2021

Mohammad Hafeez has dismissed Chris Gayle 5 times in T20s for just 22 runs. Average of just 4.40. An interesting matchup in tonight's PSL match. #LQvQG
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 22, 2021