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| لہور قلندرز (Punjabi) لاہور قلندرز (Urdu) | |||
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| Personnel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain |  Shaheen Afridi | ||
| Coach |  Russell Domingo | ||
| Batting coach | Amjad Ali | ||
| Bowling coach | Kashif Raza | ||
| Fielding coach | Shehzad Butt | ||
| Owner | Atif Rana | ||
| Manager | Sameen Rana Jang Media Group | ||
| Team information | |||
| City | Lahore,Punjab, Pakistan | ||
| Founded | 2015; 10 years ago (2015) | ||
| Home ground | Gaddafi Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 35,000[1][2] | ||
| History | |||
| Pakistan Super League wins | 3 (2022 ,2023 &2025) | ||
| Official website | lahoreqalandars.com | ||
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| Seasons |
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Lahore Qalandars[a] is a Pakistani professionalcricket franchise that competes in thePakistan Super League, representing the city ofLahore, the capital ofPunjab.[3] The team plays its home matches atGaddafi Stadium and is owned by theRana brothers.[4]
Formed in 2015, Lahore Qalandars was the second-most expensive franchise sold during the inaugural PSL team auction and one of the few purchased by an international group. The team struggled in its early seasons, finishing at the bottom of the table five times, but later emerged as one of the league's most successful sides, winning titles in2022,2023, and2025.[5]
The team is currently captained byShaheen Afridi and coached byRussell Domingo.[6]Fakhar Zaman is the team’s leading run-scorer, whileShaheen Afridi is the leading wicket-taker.[7][8]
In 2015, thePakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the inaugural season of thePakistan Super League (PSL) would be held in February 2016 in theUnited Arab Emirates.[9] On 3 December 2015, the PCB revealed the owners of the five city-based franchises. The Lahore franchise was purchased by Kausar Rana Resources Private Limited for US$25.1 million over a ten-year period,[10][11] making it the second-most expensive team after theKarachi Kings at the time. Following the introduction of theMultan Sultans in 2018, sold for approximately US$41.6 million, Lahore Qalandars became the third most expensive PSL franchise.[9][10][12]
In November 2025, the franchise renewed its rights for another ten-year period (2026–2035) with the PCB. The renewal was part of a league-wide re-evaluation conducted byErnst & Young, which shifted the financial model from US dollars toPakistani Rupees. Under the new terms, the annual franchise fee for Lahore Qalandars was set atRs. 670 million, making it the most expensive franchise in the league's history.[13][14]
In 2016, under theLahore Qalandars Players Development Program (PDP), the franchise launched the "Jazz Rising Stars" talent hunt across eight Pakistani cities to identify emerging cricketers. Selected players were sent toAustralia to train with theSydney Thunder, while the top two performers were awarded the opportunity to play for the Qalandars.[15] During the program, an ambidextrous fast bowler, Yasir Jan, was discovered by former Pakistan pacerAqib Javed.[16]
In the inauguralPakistan Super League season, Lahore Qalandars drafted notable players includingChris Gayle,Umar Akmal,Dwayne Bravo,Azhar Ali, andYasir Shah.[17] The team struggled for consistency, winning only two of their eight group matches, and finished last in the standings. Despite this,Umar Akmal emerged as the tournament's top run-scorer with 335 runs in seven innings, earning the "Best Batsman" award.[18] Lahore Qalandars also received the “Spirit of the Game” and “Fair Play” awards for their sportsmanship during the tournament.
Ahead of the 2017 season, Lahore Qalandars tradedChris Gayle toKarachi Kings forSohail Tanvir and swappedSohaib Maqsood forAamer Yamin fromPeshawar Zalmi.[19] The franchise appointed former New Zealand captainBrendon McCullum as team captain for the new season.[20]
Lahore's campaign was inconsistent, highlighted by wins against defending championsIslamabad United and rivalsKarachi Kings, but also marred by collapses such as being bowled out for 59 againstPeshawar Zalmi.[21][22] They finished the group stage at the bottom of the points table for a second consecutive year, failing to qualify for the playoffs.[23]
Lahore Qalandars began the 2018Pakistan Super League season with three consecutive defeats againstMultan Sultans,Quetta Gladiators, andKarachi Kings, suffering repeated batting collapses in each game.[24][25][26]
Their fortunes did not improve in Sharjah, where they lost a Super Over thriller againstIslamabad United after tying the match on the final ball.[27] A ten-wicket loss toPeshawar Zalmi, the first such result in PSL history, confirmed their early elimination from playoff contention.[28]
Later in 2018, the Qalandars represented the PSL in the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy, where they defeatedTitans in the final to win the tournament.[29]
Ahead of the2019 PSL season, Lahore Qalandars overhauled their squad, drafting several international stars includingAB de Villiers,Mohammad Hafeez,Corey Anderson,David Wiese,Sandeep Lamichhane,Brendan Taylor, andCarlos Brathwaite.[30][31]
The team began under the captaincy ofMohammad Hafeez, who was later ruled out due to a fractured thumb sustained during their second match.[32] Leadership subsequently rotated betweenAB de Villiers andFakhar Zaman. Despite flashes of promise, including standout performances by Wiese and Lamichhane, Lahore Qalandars again finished last in the standings, winning only three of their ten matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs.[33]
In the2020 PSL, Lahore Qalandars reached the playoffs for the first time in the franchise's history, having finished at the bottom of the table in all previous editions. The team ended the league stage in fourth place, securing a playoff berth for the first time.[34]
In the playoffs, Lahore defeatedPeshawar Zalmi by five wickets in the Eliminator 1, withDavid Wiese playing a key finishing role.[35] They then beatMultan Sultans in Eliminator 2 to advance to their maiden final.[36] In thefinal, played againstKarachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars were restricted to 134/7 in their 20 overs, with Karachi chasing down the target by five wickets.Babar Azam’s unbeaten 63 guided Karachi Kings to their maiden PSL title.[37]
Lahore Qalandars began the2021 PSL strongly with consecutive wins overPeshawar Zalmi andQuetta Gladiators.[38][39] The league was later postponed due to theCOVID-19 pandemic and resumed inAbu Dhabi in June.[40] Lahore addedJames Faulkner andTim David to their squad and briefly topped the table before losing their final four matches. They finished fifth with five wins and five losses, missing out on the playoffs.[41]
Lahore Qalandars began their2022 PSL campaign with a narrow loss toMultan Sultans despite scoring over 200 runs.[42] They rebounded with wins overKarachi Kings,Peshawar Zalmi andIslamabad United, driven by consistent batting performances fromFakhar Zaman and strong death bowling fromZaman Khan.[43][44] They finished second in the league stage and advanced to the playoffs, defeatingIslamabad United in the Eliminator 2 to reach their second PSL final.[45] In the final, they beatMultan Sultans by 42 runs to win their maiden PSL title, withMohammad Hafeez starring with both bat and ball.[46]
Entering the2023 PSL as defending champions underShaheen Afridi's captaincy, Lahore Qalandars retained most of their core squad from 2022, includingFakhar Zaman,Haris Rauf, andRashid Khan.[47] They topped the league stage with seven wins in ten matches, registering notable victories such as a record 110-run win overIslamabad United and a last-ball triumph againstMultan Sultans.[48][49]
After losing theQualifier to Multan Sultans, Lahore bounced back with a win overPeshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2 to reach their second consecutive final.[50] In thefinal, they defeated Multan Sultans by one run, the narrowest margin in PSL final history, with Shaheen Afridi starring for his 44* (15) and 4 wickets, whileZaman Khan defended 12 runs in the last over.[51]
With the win, Lahore became the first franchise in PSL history to defend their title successfully, while Fakhar Zaman finished as the team's top run-scorer, earning the Hanif Mohammad Cap for the second consecutive season.[52]
Lahore Qalandars entered the2024 Pakistan Super League as defending champions underShaheen Shah Afridi, aiming for a third consecutive title. However, the season proved to be their worst inPSL history, as they won only one of ten matches and finished last with three points.
Despite retaining key players likeFakhar Zaman,Haris Rauf, andDavid Wiese, the team struggled in all departments. The absence ofRashid Khan due to injury weakened their bowling attack, while fielding lapses and inconsistent performances led to several narrow defeats, including losses againstIslamabad United,Quetta Gladiators, andKarachi Kings.
Lahore Qalandars won their thirdPakistan Super League title in four years (2022, 2023, 2025), equallingIslamabad United as the most successful team in the competition's history.[53] The team had a mixed start to the season, losing their opening match toIslamabad United before recording comprehensive victories overQuetta Gladiators andKarachi Kings. Despite the unavailability of overseas players such asDaryl Mitchell andSam Billings, Lahore finished the league stage in the top four, led byShaheen Shah Afridi,Fakhar Zaman, andAbdullah Shafique. In the playoffs, they defeated Karachi in the Eliminator and Islamabad in Qualifier 2 to reach the final. On 25 May 2025 at theGaddafi Stadium, Lahore chased down 202 runs to beatQuetta Gladiators by six wickets, withKusal Perera scoring an unbeaten 62 and Afridi taking three wickets.[54] The win marked a strong recovery following their bottom-place finish in the previous season.
The Lahore franchise was launched on 12 December 2015 by ownerFawad Rana. The "Q" in theQalandars was linked to both represent both Qatar and QALCO[55] and Rana added that the name was chosen to highlight theSufi 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.[56] The team's logo features a Sufi performing the famousSufi whirling with three stumps to his right and a cricket ball as the base, and is meant to represent the Sufi culture of the region[57] The Qalandars' kit colors in thefirst season were red and black. Ahead of thesecond season, Qalandars launched new kits, with the red being changed to green.[58]
Famous Film starShaan was the team's brand ambassador from 2016 to the 2018 season.[59]
Since 2019,Shaheen Afridi has been the brand ambassador.
The anthem of the team in 2016 season was "Dama Dam Mast" released in two versions; one byAsrar and other byNabeel Shaukat Ali.[60]The official song for 2017 season "Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars" was sung byShafqat Amanat Ali.[61][62]
Mobilink was the team's first shirt sponsor and the title sponsor.[63] Alkaram, a textile mill situated inKarachi, was announced as another sponsor[63] and the media partner of the team isGeo TV.Royal Palm is the team's hospitality partner.
| Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding | Sleeve branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Millat Sports | Jazz | Al-Karam Textiles | Geo News | QALCO,Mobilink |
| 2017 | QALCO,Huawei,Royal Palm | ||||
| 2018 | Ecostar | Gree | Bank of Punjab, ZXMCO,Royal Palm | ||
| 2019 | Mughal Steel | QALCO,Lays | |||
| 2020 | Hashmi Ispaghol | Mughal Steel | |||
| 2021 | B4U Cabs | Bravo Super Market | Mughal Steel, Revolt | ||
| 2022 | Marina Sports City | Al Jalil Garden | Mughal Steel | Bank of Punjab,AirSial, Kausar Rana Trust | |
| 2023 | Qalandars City | MELBET | Bank of Punjab,AirSial | ||
| 2024 | Gym Armour | Pakistan State Oil | Lahore Entertainment City | Bank of Punjab,AirSial, Kausar Rana Trust | |
| 2025 | Grip Active | Smog Free Punjab | Al-Fatah | Bank of Punjab,AirSial, RUDA |
Qalandars have an active rivalry withKarachi Kings,[64] and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to their historic economic and cultural rivalry.[65] As of2021 season, both teams have played against each other 14 times, with Qalandars coming out victorious in 6 of them.[66] Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.[67] Both teams are known to be the most expensive teams of PSL.[10]
They have a budding provincial rivalry with the second team from Punjab,Multan Sultans. The matches between the two are known as 'The Punjab Derby'.[68]
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| No. | Name | Nationality | Birth date | Category | Batting style | Bowling style | Year signed | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | |||||||||
| 39 | Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | (1990-04-10)10 April 1990 (age 35) | Platinum | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2017 | ||
| 45 | Asif Ali | Pakistan | (1991-10-01)1 October 1991 (age 34) | Silver | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | 2025 | ||
| 57 | Abdullah Shafique | Pakistan | (1999-11-20)20 November 1999 (age 26) | Gold | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak | 2022 | ||
| 75 | Daryl Mitchell |  New Zealand | (1991-05-20)20 May 1991 (age 34) | Platinum | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | 2025 | ||
| 18 | Moshin Qamar | Pakistan | (2006-12-01)1 December 2006 (age 18) | Emerging | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2025 | ||
| 17 | Muhammad Naeem | Pakistan | (1999-04-10)10 April 1999 (age 26) | Supplementary | Right-handed | — | 2025 | ||
| All-rounders | |||||||||
| 11 | Jahandad Khan | Pakistan | (2003-06-16)16 June 2003 (age 22) | Gold | Left-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | 2024 | Vice Captain | |
| 22 | Rishad Hossain |  Bangladesh | (2000-08-05)5 August 2000 (age 25) | Silver | Right-handed | Right-arm Leg Spin | 2025 | ||
| 53 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bangladesh | (1997-10-25)October 25, 1997 (age 28) | Right-Handed | Right-arm off-break | 2025 | |||
| 75 | Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | (1987-03-24)March 24, 1987 (age 38) | Left-Handed | Slow left arm | 2025 | |||
| 24 | Sikandar Raza |  Zimbabwe | (1986-04-24)24 April 1986 (age 39) | Diamond | Right-handed | Right-arm offbreak, legbreak | 2023 | ||
| 27 | David Wiese |  Namibia | (1985-05-18)18 May 1985 (age 40) | Silver | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2019 | ||
| 31 | Asif Afridi | Pakistan | (1987-12-25)25 December 1987 (age 37) | Silver | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2025 | ||
| 59 | Tom Curran |  England | (1995-03-12)12 March 1995 (age 30) | Supplementary | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2025 | ||
| Wicket-Keepers | |||||||||
| 50 | Muhammad Akhlaq | Pakistan | (1993-01-12)12 January 1993 (age 32) | Silver | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2025 | ||
| 55 | Kusal Perera |  Sri Lanka | (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 (age 35) | Diamond | Left-handed | — | 2025 | ||
| 77 | Sam Billings | England | (1991-06-15)15 June 1991 (age 34) | Supplementary | Right-handed | — | 2023 | ||
| Bowlers | |||||||||
| 10 | Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | (2000-04-06)6 April 2000 (age 25) | Platinum | Left-handed | Left-arm fast | 2018 | Captain | |
| 12 | Zaman Khan | Pakistan | (2001-09-10)10 September 2001 (age 24) | Gold | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | 2022 | ||
| 150 | Haris Rauf | Pakistan | (1993-11-07)7 November 1993 (age 32) | Diamond | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | 2019 | ||
| 20 | Mohammad Azab | Pakistan | (2005-03-15)15 March 2005 (age 20) | Emerging | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | 2025 | ||
| 82 | Salman Mirza | Pakistan | (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (age 31) | Supplementary | Right-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | 2025 | ||
| Source:ESPNcricinfo | |||||||||
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Arslan Ahmed Jang Media Group Atif Rana | OEO and Manager and Owner |
| Russell Domingo | Head coach |
| Farooq Anwar | Assistant team manager |
| Amjad Ali | Batting coach |
| Kashif Raza | Bowling coach |
| Shehzad Butt | Fielding coach |
 Timroy Allen | Power-hitting coach |
 Hiten Maisuria | Physiotherapist |
| Waseef Khalid Khan | Data analyst |
| Rehan Ashraf Chohan | Masseur |
Simon Paul – Sports Massage Therapist| Name | From | To | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie+W | Tie+L | NR | Win(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azhar Ali | 2016 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
 Dwayne Bravo | 2016 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brendon McCullum | 2017 | 2018 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2019 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| AB de Villiers | 2019 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 2019 | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Sohail Akhtar | 2020 | 2021 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.17 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2022 | present | 47 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 57.52 |
| David Wiese | 2023 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Source:ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 12 March 2024
| Year | Pld | Won | Loss | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR (%) | Position | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | 5/5 | League Stage |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 | 5/5 | League Stage |
| 2018 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30.00 | 6/6 | League Stage |
| 2019 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 | 6/6 | League Stage |
| 2020 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 | 2/6 | Runners-up |
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | 5/6 | League Stage |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 65.39 | 2/6 | Champions |
| 2023 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.23 | 1/6 | Champions |
| 2024 | 9[b] | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.11 | 6/6 | League Stage |
| 2025 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.39 | 4/6 | Champions |
| Total | 40 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 42.55 | 3 titles |
Source:ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 12 March 2024
| Opposition | Years | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 2016–present | 19 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47.36 |
| Karachi Kings | 2016–present | 19 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.31 |
| Multan Sultans | 2018–present | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 2016–present | 19 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42.10 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 2016–present | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Opposition | Years | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Marylebone Cricket Club | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Titans | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Yorkshire | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Hampshire | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Victoria | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Rangpur Riders | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Source:ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 10 January 2025
| Player | Years | Innings | Runs | Highest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 2017–present | 84 | 2,525 | 115 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2019–2022 | 37 | 925 | 98* |
| Sohail Akhtar | 2018–2022 | 42 | 808 | 75 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 2022–present | 26 | 678 | 75 |
| David Wiese | 2019–present | 44 | 624 | 48* |
| Player | Years | Innings | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 2018–present | 74 | 108 | 5/4 |
| Haris Rauf | 2018–present | 59 | 68 | 4/23 |
| Rashid Khan | 2021–2023 | 28 | 44 | 5/20 |
| Zaman Khan | 2022–present | 35 | 44 | 4/16 |
| David Wiese | 2019–present | 51 | 38 | 3/17 |
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