Shakeel's undefeated 88 guarantees the Quetta Gladiators a spot in the playoffs.

Lahore Qalandars, the reigning champions, conclude their campaign with one victory in ten games.

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After four years, the Quetta Gladiators have finally qualified for the PSL playoffs. On Sunday, Mohammad Wasim dismissed Lahore Qalandars six wickets to his last-ball six-ball.

As a result, the two-time defending champion Qalandars were left with just one league victory at the end of their dreadful campaign. With 11 points, the Gladiators in fourth place can still position in the top two if they defeat the Multan Sultans, who are currently leading the league, on Tuesday.

Prior to Wasim hitting Lahore's captain over mid-wicket for a winning six off the penultimate delivery, opener Saud Shakeel led Quetta's run chase of 169 for 4 with an unbeaten 88 off 65 balls, which included two consecutive boundaries against Afridi in the final over.

Before Shakeel and Khawaja Nafay (26) put on a 70-run stand, left-arm fast bowler Jahandad Khan (2 for 30) frustrated the Gladiators' chase in the opening half of the innings by taking the wickets of Jason Roy (18) and captain Rilee Rossouw (13).

Earlier, Lahore made 166 for 4 after opting to bat first. Afridi got 55 after moving up at No. 5, while Abdullah Shafique was 59 not out. Along with Shafique, he shared a 91-run partnership with two fours and four sixes. Shafique helped Qalandars end with 166 after scoring 59 in 39 runs in the opening innings.

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