Shahid Afridi shares cryptic tweet as a mark of respect for pacer Haris Rauf; Check out

Shahid Afridi came up with a cryptic tweet for pacer Haris Rauf as he had stood with folded hands in front of veteran cricketer after shattering his stumps in Eliminator 2 between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans at National Stadium in Karachi on Sunday night.

'Please bowl slow': Shahid Afridi

Taking to micro-blogging site, 'Lala' complimented young bowler by saying that it was indeed an unplayable yorker and requested Rawalpindi-based cricketer to bowl slow to him next time. former Pakistan skipper n congratulated Lahore Qalandars for consolidating a final berth and n added that he is looking forward to Tuesday's final by terming it as an 'exciting match'. 

Last but t least, senior all-rounder thanked all passionate fans of Multan Sultans for supporting m throughout tournament. 

Rauf greets Afridi with folded hands after rattling his stumps

This happened in 14th over of Multan's innings. On penultimate delivery, 'Lala' who had just come to crease took strike and was cleaned up for a golden duck. former Pakistan skipper tried to work an incoming delivery towards backward square leg but such was pace of ball that it quickly sneaked between his bat and pads as furniture was disturbed. A stunned Afridi had choice but to take a long walk back to pavilion for a golden duck. 
While dynamic batsman was on his way back, Rauf approached him and stood before him with folded hands.

READ: Haris Rauf Greets Afridi With Folded Hands After Rattling His Stumps In Eliminator 2

Qalandars beat Sultans to set up a title-clash with Karachi Kings

Multan Sultans skipper Shan Masood won toss and asked Qalandars to have a bat first. Openers Fakhar Zaman (46 ) and Tamim Iqbal (30)added 46 runs for opening stand. However, it appeared that Lahore would lose ir way during middle of ir innings after having lost half ir side for 111 but it was t to be as South African all-rounder David Weise's spectacular cameo took m to a competitive total of 182/6 in ir 20 overs. Weise remained unbeaten on a 21-ball 48 at a strike rate of 228.57 including five boundaries and three maximums.

In reply, Sultans got off to a good start riding on some delightful strokes from opener Adam Lyth (50). However, that was only silver lining in dark cloud for Shan Masood-led side as neir of or batsmen could succeed in converting ir starts into back kcks and in end were bundled out for 157 in final over. 

Lahore Qalandars won this crucial fixture by 25 runs and will w be facing Karachi Kings in tournament-decider at same venue on Tuesday, vember 17. 

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