LQ Vs IU Live: Imad Wasim Rocks Lahore Early As Islamabad Seize Control

Lahore Qalandars made a shaky start after Islamabad won the toss and elected to bowl first in Karachi, slipping to 34 for 2 after six overs in a tense PSL clash against Islamabad United.

Imad Wasim set the tone straight away. Muhammad Naeem lasted only one ball before edging out, and Abdullah Shafique followed soon after for 10. Lahore’s top order looked unsettled and Islamabad had complete control of the tempo.

Imad Wasim flips powerplay battle

The biggest damage in the LQ vs IU first inning came from Imad’s disciplined spell. His figures of 2 for 8 in two overs squeezed Lahore badly, especially when quick runs were badly needed in the field restrictions.

Haseebullah Khan tried to steady things. The wicketkeeper-batter stayed unbeaten on 20 from 17 balls, finding three boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving when wickets kept interrupting momentum. Rubin Hermann, though, struggled to get going and sat on 0 from 6 deliveries.

That left pressure building on Lahore’s middle order heading into the next phase. Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali and Ryan Burl now carry the rescue job.

For Islamabad, this LQ vs IU live contest is tilting nicely after the toss decision to bowl first. Still, the LQ vs IU first inning remains alive because one fast partnership can quickly change the mood at National Stadium Karachi.