18 Facts About Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars is a Pakistani professional cricket franchise which plays in the Pakistan Super League, representing the city of Lahore.

The Lahore franchise was sold to the Kausar Rana Resources Private Limited Company for US$25.

In 2016, under Players Development Program, the Lahore Qalandars franchise organised "Jazz Rising Stars" trials across eight Pakistani cities, to identify upcoming youth talent.

However, in the following game, against Peshawar Zalmi, the Lahore Qalandars collapsed to 59 all-out inside 11 overs - the second shortest innings in T20 cricket history.

However, following this loss, the Lahore Qalandars managed to win against Islamabad United by 1-wicket in a tense contest that saw them chase 146 runs in 19.

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Lahore Qalandars lost the first three games of the season, against Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators and, arch-rivals, Karachi Kings respectively - suffering major batting collapses in each.

Batting first in the one-over eliminator, the Lahore Qalandars set a target of 16 runs, which the United achieved via a last-ball six.

Originally the Lahore Qalandars were to be captained by Mohammad Hafeez, but due to an injury during team's second fixture, he had to withdraw his name from the squad.

Lahore Qalandars beat Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets to qualify for the second eliminator where they beat Multan Sultans to qualify for the final.

The next day on 22 February 2021, Lahore Qalandars won against Quetta Gladiators by 9 wickets and 10 balls left.

Lahore Qalandars chased them and on the last ball Lahore Qalandars won by a single run and 5 wickets remaining.

The Lahore Qalandars lost by 28 runs and all out while chasing Islamabad with their 157 runs.

Lahore lost their next matches against Quetta, Karachi Kings and then where Qalandars could have reached the finals against Multan Sultans.

Lahore Qalandars started their 2022 PSL campaign with a match against Multan Sultans.

Lahore Qalandars franchise was launched on 12 December 2015 by owner Fawad Rana.

The "Q" in the Qalandars was linked to both represent both Qatar and QALCO and Rana added that the name was chosen to highlight the Sufi culture of Lahore – "Qalandar" is a common term used in Pakistan to describe Sufi mystics or saints whose shrines attract millions of devotees and tourists.

Ahead of the second season, Lahore Qalandars launched new kits, with the red being changed to green.

Lahore Qalandars have an active rivalry with Karachi Kings, and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to their historic economic and cultural rivalry.