PSL 9: Sikandar Raza has a message for ‘hurt’ Lahore Qalandars fans

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza shared a message for the disappointed fans of Lahore Qalandars, who have lost six matches in a row during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.

Raza said that the Qalandars know that their fans are “hurt” but they are proud of the fact that they have still “stuck with the team”.

“We are trying and giving our best and InshaAllah [God Willing] things will turn around,” he added.

Earlier, table-toppers Multan Sultans handed Qalandars their sixth straight defeat in the PSL 9 on Tuesday.

After posting 214 for the loss of four wickets, Multan restricted Shaheen's men to 154 to bag a 60-run win.

Usama Mir was the star with the ball for Multan, picking 6/40 in his four-over spell. His figures are the fourth best in the competition's history.

Scores in brief:

Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars by 60 runs

Multan Sultans 214-4, 20 overs (Usman Khan 96, Iftikhar Ahmed 40 not out, Reeza Hendricks 40; Shaheen Shah Afridi 2-39)

Lahore Qalandars 154 all out, 17 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 31, Rassie van der Dussen 30; Usama Mir 6-40, Faisal Akram 2-25)

Player of the match – Usman Khan (Multan Sultans)

Lahore’s remaining PSL 9 matches

March 2, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium;

March 6, 2024 Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium

March 9, 2024 Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium

March 10, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium

Playoffs

March 14, 2024 Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium

March 15, 2024 Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium

March 16, 2024 Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium

March 18, 2024 Final, National Bank Stadium