GSL,9th Match,29 Jul 2026- San Francisco Unicorns Outclass Lahore Qalandars by 7 Wickets

Lahore Qalandars Post Fighting Total 152/6

After being put in to bat, Lahore Qalandars posted 152/6 in their 20 overs with useful contributions throughout the batting order.

Shayan Jahangir top-scored with a well-crafted 61 off 50 balls, striking 2 fours and 4 sixes. He shared a valuable opening partnership with Shamyl Hussain, who scored a steady 36 from 36 deliveries.

Middle-order batter Mohammad Naeem added a quick 18 off 15 balls, while Michael Bracewell chipped in with 10 off 6. However, the Qalandars failed to accelerate during the final overs, finishing with a total that looked slightly below par.

Callum Stow Stars with the Ball

San Francisco Unicorns' bowling attack kept Lahore under constant pressure.

Callum Stow delivered the match-winning spell, finishing with outstanding figures of 4 wickets for 25 runs in his four overs. He dismissed Shamyl Hussain, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Naeem, and Michael Bracewell, breaking the backbone of the Qalandars' batting lineup.

Peter Siddle and Fabian Allen claimed one wicket each, while Hassan Khan and Anirudh Immanuel maintained disciplined lines to restrict the scoring rate.

Hassan Khan Leads a Clinical Chase

Chasing 153, San Francisco Unicorns started positively despite losing Tim Robinson for 21.

Wicketkeeper Connor Esterhuizen continued the momentum with 29 off 18 balls, before captain Hassan Khan took complete control of the innings.

The left-hander remained unbeaten on 53 from just 33 deliveries, smashing 2 fours and 5 sixes to anchor the chase with authority.

Oliver Peake and Hammad Azam Finish the Job

Young batter Oliver Peake played an aggressive knock of 27 off 15 balls, helping keep the required run rate comfortably under control.

After his dismissal, Hammad Azam provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 18 from 11 balls, as he and Hassan Khan guided the Unicorns to 156/3 in only 15.2 overs, completing the chase with 28 balls to spare.

Lahore Bowlers Unable to Defend the Target

The Qalandars' bowling attack struggled to contain San Francisco's aggressive batting.

Shahab Khan: 1/23
Michael Bracewell: 1/33
Shamim Hossain: 1/13

Despite picking up three wickets, none of the bowlers managed to slow the scoring as the Unicorns maintained a run rate above ten per over.

Match Summary
Result San Francisco Unicorns won by 7 wickets
Lahore Qalandars 152/6 (20 overs)
San Francisco Unicorns 156/3 (15.2 overs)
Player of the Match Callum Stow (4/25)
Key Performers
Lahore Qalandars
Shayan Jahangir – 61 (50)
Shamyl Hussain – 36 (36)
San Francisco Unicorns
Hassan Khan – 53* (33)
Connor Esterhuizen – 29 (18)
Oliver Peake – 27 (15)
Callum Stow – 4/25
Final Thoughts

San Francisco Unicorns produced a complete team performance to secure an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars. Callum Stow's superb four-wicket spell restricted Lahore to a manageable total before captain Hassan Khan led a fearless chase with an unbeaten half-century. The convincing win further strengthens the Unicorns' position in the Global Super League 2026, while Lahore Qalandars will look to improve both their death-over batting and bowling performances in the matches ahead.