Sikandar Raza 4-Flight Marathon from England to PSL Final Glory
Just a day before the PSL 2025 final, Sikandar Raza played a Test for Zimbabwe. He faced England while donning the Zimbabwean jersey in Nottingham’s challenging conditions. After the match ended, he immediately prepared for a long and tiring journey to Pakistan. He remained focused on joining Lahore Qalandars for the high-stakes PSL final.
Raza took flights from Nottingham to Birmingham, then Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and finally reached Lahore. Despite fatigue, he stepped onto the field with energy and intent. He played a crucial, match-winning knock under pressure in the final showdown. His commitment inspired fans and proved his immense value to Lahore Qalandars’ success.
He landed just 10 minutes before the toss at a packed Gaddafi Stadium for the PSL final. With no warm-up or rest, he walked straight into high-pressure action. Raza showed pure intent and fierce passion from the moment he stepped onto the field. Despite exhaustion, he delivered when it mattered most.
Sikandar Raza Journey in Numbers
He removed Rilee Rossouw with a crucial breakthrough that halted Quetta’s growing momentum. Then came his explosive match-winning cameo under intense pressure. Raza smashed 22 off just 7 balls, including 2 sixes and 2 fours.
He finished the chase on the second-last ball — hitting the winning runs himself.
- Played a Test match for Zimbabwe vs England just 24 hours earlier
- Boarded four flights across two continents
- Landed 10 minutes before toss
- Bowled crucial overs, took Rilee Rossouw’s wicket
- Scored 22 off 7*, including 2 sixes and 2 boundaries
- Hit the winning runs in a 202-run chase
Commitment Like No Other
Cricket fans and analysts across the globe are hailing Raza’s commitment. Rarely do we witness such devotion and resilience. Playing a five-day Test match and then contributing to a high-stakes T20 final within 24 hours, across multiple time zones, is nothing short of heroic.
Lahore Qalandars’ third PSL title win under Shaheen Afridi will be remembered not just for the trophy — but also for Sikandar Raza’s unforgettable contribution, both with ball and bat, arriving like a storm from the skies and writing his name into PSL folklore.
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