RAWALPINDI: Qalandars’ wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings showed an aggressive batting method during their second match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 against Quetta Gladiators at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The right-handed batter scored an volatile, unbeaten half-century to help Qalandars reach 219/6.
In responsibility so, he established a new record for the fastest fifty by a Qalandars batter in PSL history, transporting up his half-century in just 19 deliveries, outstanding Umar Akmal’s previous record of 22 balls, set in Dubai during the first PSL season in 2016.
The record for the fastest fifty in PSL history is presently held by two active players, Asif Ali and Rilee Rossouw, who both scored their fifties in just 17 deliveries.
Qalandars’ Fastest Fifties in PSL History:
| Players | Balls | Date |
| Sam Billings | 19 | 13th April, 2025 |
| Umar Akmal | 22 | 8th February, 2016 |
| Chris Lynn | 22 | 15th March, 2020 |
| Ben Dunk | 23 | 8th March, 2020 |
| Umar Akmal | 23 | 16th February, 2016 |
Qalandars delivered a impressive batting display against Quetta Gladiators on Sunday in their second match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Pindi Cricket Stadium, posting a difficult total of 219/6.
Choosing to bat first, the Qalandars faced an early hindrance when opener Mohammad Naeem was dismissed for 10, bowled by Abrar Ahmed, leaving the team at 17/1 in 2.3 overs.
Though, Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique stabilized the ship, forming a 56-run partnership for the second wicket. Their violent batting put pressure on the Gladiators, with both players finding boundaries at will.
The partnership over when Akeal Hosein dismissed Shafique for 37 off 21 balls, dropping the score to 73/2 in 7.5 overs.
Zaman sustained to dominate, reaching his 20th PSL fifty, and was joined by Daryl Mitchell.
The pair constructed a solid 80-run partnership, taking the score past 150 in the 15th over. Mitchell contributed an unbeaten 37.
Though, Abrar Ahmed hit again, dismissing Mitchell and reducing the Qalandars to 153/3 in 14.5 overs.
Zaman was dismissed for 67, and though Sam Billings added a quickfire 50*, the Qalandars finished with 219/6.
