Islamabad United skipper Shadab Khan has reflected on the side\u2019s performance after they were knocked out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 on Friday. The defending champions crashed out of the tournament after Lahore Qalandars defeated them comprehensively in the Qualifier 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium. The Qalandars bowled out Islamabad United for 107 in 15.1 overs after posting a massive 202-run total on the scoreboard. Following the defeat in the penultimate game of the PSL 10, Shadab Khan admitted the side\u2019s inability to handle crucial movements in their games. The Islamabad United skipper also mentioned the bowling lineup\u2019s struggles in the death overs in the playoffs. \u201cI think we struggled with a few things throughout the tournament. We didn\u2019t get wickets at crucial moments, and they took full advantage of the powerplay\u2014especially Naeem, who batted really well. Our death bowling hasn\u2019t been up to the mark either,\u201d he said. Shadab Khan revealed that the side was forced to promote Muhammad Shahzad up the order after Alex Hales left the Islamabad United ahead of the PSL 10 Qualifier 2. \u201cShahzad was sent as an opener because Alex was not available today. He has played most of his white-ball cricket as an opener, but unfortunately, it didn\u2019t work out this time,\u201d the Islamabad United skipper said. As their PSL 10 campaign ends, Shadab Khan vowed to learn from their shortcomings and return as a stronger side in the next edition. \u201cThis has been a very competitive tournament. As a team, we failed to handle key moments well, but we\u2019ll reflect, learn, and hopefully come back stronger in the next edition,\u201d he said. It is to be noted here that the Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will face off in the PSL 10 final on Sunday, May 25, at the Gaddafi Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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