Zimbabwe's Raza Flies In to Take Lahore to PSL Title

Sikandar Raza hit the winning runs to win Lahore Qalanders the Pakistan Super League, a little more than 24 hours after he was playing for Zimbabwe against England in their Test loss at Trent Bridge.

The all-rounder struck a six and a four from consecutive deliveries to take Lahore to victory against Quetta Gladiators with one ball to spare.

Needing 202 for victory, Raza joined Kusal Perera at the crease with 20 balls remaining and the pair staged an unbroken 59-run partnership to complete the highest chase in a PSL final.

Quetta scored 201-9 after winning the toss, with Hasan Nawaz striking a 43-ball 76, while star Lahore seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3-24.

Quetta topped the regular season table while Lahore finished fourth, but the Qalanders won three consecutive knockout games to seal their third title in four years.

- Author: Mike Peter, BBC