Lahore set 167-run target for Islamabad

SHARJAH: Lahore Qalandars set a rather difficult target of 167 runs for Islamabad United in the ninth Twenty20 match of the Pakistan Super League 2016 here on Wednesday.

After sent into bat by Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars were losing wickets at regular intervals but later an aggressive batting display by Mohammad Rizwan they made a good score of 166-6 in the allotted 20 overs.

Rizwan remained not on 50, facing just 27 balls. He smashed three sixes and five boundaries.

Other significant contributors were captain Azhar Ali (27), Darren Bravo (26), Naved Yasin (25) and Umar Akmal (23).

For Islamabad United, fast bowler Mohammad Sami captured two wickets for 21.