Overview

• Sikandar Raza traveled from England to Lahore within 24 hours after playing a Test match for Zimbabwe, arriving 10 minutes before the PSL final toss.
• Raza's unbeaten 22 off 7 balls, including a six and a four in the final over, sealed Lahore Qalandars' six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators.
• Lahore Qalandars chased a record 202 runs in the PSL final, with Kusal Perera contributing a crucial 62 not out off 31 balls.
• This victory marked Lahore Qalandars' third PSL title in four years, equaling Islamabad United's record of three championships.
• The PSL tournament resumed on May 17 after being briefly suspended due to Pakistan-India tensions, adding to the challenges faced by players like Raza with international commitments.