LAHORE: ICC Elite Panelists Aleem Dar and Richard Illingworth will be officiating on the ground during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 final.
Dar and Illingworth will be accompanied by Michael Gough (3rd Umpire) and Ahsan Raza (4rth Umpire) on the final day. Sri Lanka’s Roshan Mahanama will lead the playing control room.
Defending champions Multan Sultans will take on Lahore Qalandars in the final contest on Sunday.
LAHORE: The home side Lahore Qalandars have sealed a thrilling victory by six runs against Islamabad United in the second eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, here at Gaddafi Stadium.
The Qalandars’ all-rounder David Wiese bowled a magnificent last over; defending a mere eight runs to drive his side to the PSL 7 final. The Qalandars will now face the defending champions Multan Sultans on February 27.
Set to chase 169, the United remained six runs short despite the brilliant knocks of Azam Khan and Alex Hales. The two-time PSL champions were steering comfortably in the run chase till the 14th over as the side was 125-4 before Azam got run out.
Following Azam’s dismissal, Hales also made his way back to the pavilion after scoring 38. Azam, however, top-scored with his 40 off 28 balls with the help of three boundaries and two sixes.
Hales’ dismissal then, initiated a match-defining collapse as the United were bundled out for 162 in the run chase; handing a thrilling six runs victory to the Qalandars.
For the Qalandars, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Zaman Khan, and Haris Rauf bagged two wickets each. The hero of the Qalandars Wiese, on the other hand, claimed one wicket.
Despite an unwanted start, the Qalandars finished at a commendable 168-7 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to the Wiese’s late power hitting at the death. His cameo of 28 runs came for just eight deliveries with the help of a boundary and three sixes.
Came out to bat, the Qalandars were halted by a poor start; losing two wickets for a mere seven runs as the in-form batter Fakhar Zaman and Phil Salt perished after scoring cheaply.
Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam then anchored the innings with a brilliant 73-runs partnership for the third wicket. Kamran departed earlier after scoring 30, while Shafique went on to smash a magnificent half-century.
The right-handed batter scored 52 runs off just 28 balls; smashing four boundaries and three sixes. Later, Samit Patel also played a crucial knock of 21 to provide a helping hand to Wiese. He scored 21 off 18 balls; including one boundary and a six.
For the United, Liam Dawson and Mohammad Wasim bagged two wickets each, while Shadab Khan and Waqas Maqsood struck out a batter apiece.
LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and elected to bat first against Islamabad United in the second eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, here at Gaddafi Stadium.
PLAYING XIs
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Will Jacks, Azam Khan, Asif Ali, Liam Dawson, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hassan Ali, Waqas Maqsood, Athar Mahmood
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez, Harry Brook, Phil Salt, David Wiese, Samit Patel, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
HEAD TO HEAD
Matches-14, Islamabad United-9, Lahore Qalandars-5
In the last five matches, Qalandars lead the table by 3-2
LAHORE: Pakistan Red defeated Pakistan Green by 20 runs in a blind cricket exhibition match held at Gaddafi Stadium before the second eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, here on Friday.
Batting first, the Reds scored 77 runs in the first innings with Badar Munir top-scoring with 41 off just 12 balls.
The Greens in response could only manage to score 57 runs in the allotted four overs thus handing an easy 20-runs victory to the men in red.
The exhibition match was held prior to the second eliminator of the PSL 7 as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took the initiative to promote blind cricket during its biggest event.
Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) lauded PCB’s effort and thanked PCB chairman Ramiz Raja for providing the opportunity to the national side.
“Thank you [Ramiz Raja] for providing the opportunity to Pakistan Blind Cricket Team to demonstrate their skills in an exhibition match of 4 overs a side at GSL on the sidelines of [PSL 7],” the cricket council wrote.
Thank you @iramizraja for providing the opportunity to Pakistan Blind Cricket Team to demonstrate their skills in an exhibition match of 4 overs a side at GSL on the sidelines of #PSL7
Pak Red made 77 in 4 overs Badar* 41 (12) MOM
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Pak Green 57 in 4 overs.#LevelHai pic.twitter.com/TQZMWkTk7e— Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) (@pbcc_official) February 25, 2022
It must be noted here that the South Africa blind team will be coming to Pakistan in March to play five ODIs and three T20Is. The ODI series will take place in Karachi whereas Faisalabad and Lahore will host T20Is.
READ: Blind Cricket to roll into action before PSL 7 Eliminator 2
LAHORE: In the second eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, the re-strengthened Islamabad United will lock horns with the home side Lahore Qalandars to book their final berth against Multan Sultans, here at Gaddafi Stadium.
Two time PSL champions United and the Qalandars will be seeking a win to secure their place in the final of the mega event. The winning side will proceed further in the tournament and will face the defending champions Sultans in the final on February 27. The losing side, however, will be crashed out of the tournament.
United, who were jolted by the injuries and unavailability of their key players have got revamped as their Irish explosive batter Paul Stirling also made his way back to the side after the inclusion of their skipper Shadab Khan and Alex Hales.
With a revamped squad and a stunning victory in the first eliminator against Peshawar Zalmi, the side will be heavily backing itself to taste an important triumph today.
The side once again can rely on their top-order as Hales and Stirling can provide a flying start, while Shadab, Azam Khan, and Faheem Ashraf can hit the ball later in the innings.
In the bowling department too, Shadab is an important asset for the champions, who is currently leading the list of top wicket-takers in this year’s PSL. Fast bowler Hasan Ali can also be proved handy after his astonishing performance in their last outing against Zalmi.
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The Qalandars, on the other hand, which suffered a frustrating defeat against Sultans in the qualifier will be looking to bounce back and seal the final spot.
The home side relies heavily on their in-form opener Fakhar Zaman, who is currently the leading run-scorer of the PSL 7. The Qalandars direly need him to chip in on the big stage since the side lost their way in the run chase against Sultans, following his dismissal.
The Qalandars’ bowling unit, however, is considered as their strength since the home side has the services of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and Mohammad Hafeez, who has an extraordinary record against the left-handers.
HEAD TO HEAD
Matches-14, Islamabad United-9, Lahore Qalandars-5
LAHORE: Ireland’s opening batter Paul Stirling has rejoined Islamabad United for second Eliminator against Lahore Qalandars today in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.
Stirling’s surprise return will strengthen United’s top-order before the all-important knock-out game. The right-handed opener will be available for selection.
The Irish cricketer left for national duty after playing Karachi-leg of PSL 7. He represented his team in ICC T20 World Cup 2022 qualifier. Ireland and UAE qualified for the mega event.
LAHORE: Former pacer Waqar Younis highly praised Peshawar Zalmi’s pacer Salman Irshad who impressed him with his yorkers bowled against Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s first Eliminator on Thursday.
In a Tweet after watching some deadly yorkers bowled by Irshad, Younis said the youngster reminded him of his old days.
“Another Lahore Qalandars’ product Salman Irshad, Super Spell. Good speed and accuracy. Purani yaadain taza kar deen with those beautiful inswinging Yorkers. Excellent game of Cricket. Big congratulations to Islamabad,” the legendary pacer wrote.
Another @lahoreqalandars product @Salman150kph Super Spell. Good speed and accuracy. Purani yaadain taza kar deen with those beautiful inswinging Yorkers. Excellent game of Cricket 🏏. Big congratulations to @IsbUnited @thePSLt20 #IUvsPZ pic.twitter.com/gssUSua3Jc
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) February 25, 2022
Salman clean bowled Alex Hales and Asif Ali by bowling impressive yorkers.
HASEEN NAZZARA 😍@Salman150kph gets another breakthrough 👌🏼 #HBLPSL7 l #LevelHai l #PZvIU pic.twitter.com/JF5t9kJwAE
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 24, 2022
KAMAAL YORKER 👌🏼 #HBLPSL7 l #LevelHai l #PZvIU pic.twitter.com/GKRKNNq8a2
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 24, 2022
LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s second Eliminator between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United can be affected by rain in the city today as predicted by the Met Office.
As per the prediction, the city will receive rain between 3 pm to 6 pm. The ground staff at Gaddafi Stadium has covered the square.
The knock-out game can be played with reduced overs. In case of a wash-out, Qalandars will qualify for the final due to winning more matches at the group stage. Shaheen Afridi-led Qalandars also beat United twice in this tournament.
It must be noted here that Multan Sultans are already in the final after they beat Qalandars by 28 runs in the Qualifier on Wednesday.
LAHORE: Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets in a thrilling first eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, here at Gaddafi Stadium.
With a stunning victory, the United will now face Lahore Qalandars in the second eliminator tomorrow for the final berth.
Set to chase 170, United chased down the total with three balls to spare as Liam Dawson hit a six and a boundary to steer his side over the line after brilliant knocks of Alex Hales and Azam Khan.
Earlier, in the run chase, the United openers provided a fair start for the run chase as Will Jacks departed after managing to score 11. His partner Hales, on the other hand, stood firm and kept the scoreboard ticking alongside Shadab Khan.
The pair put on an important 34-runs partnership as the batters accelerated the innings with some big hits. Shadab departed earlier after scoring 22 off 17 balls; smashing one boundary and a six.
Hales then joined hands with the newly arrived Azam to proceed to score his half-century. He, however, could not continue for long as Salman Irshad yorked him for 62. He faced 49 balls and smoked six boundaries and three sixes.
Azam also played a crucial 28-runs knock before walking back to the pavilion in the final over. He faced 22 balls and smashed three boundaries including two sixes.
For the Zalmi, Salman bagged three wickets, while Khalid Usman and Benny Howell struck out a batter each.
After opting to bat first in the first qualifier, the Zalmi managed to post a commendable 169-5 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to the fifties from their experienced batters Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik.
Coming out to bat, the Zalmi openers Mohammad Haris and Kamran failed to provide a flying start to the side as Faheem Ashraf managed to break the opening partnership for 30. Haris, who was looking firm perished after scoring 12.
His opening partner, Kamran however, stood firm and kept the scoreboard ticking single-handedly while the newly joined batter Yaris Khan walked back to the pavilion after scoring cheaply.
Kamran then put on an important 40-runs partnership with Malik and reached his half-century. He, however, could not continue for long as he departed after scoring 58 off 39 balls; smashing seven boundaries and two sixes.
Malik then put things under his control and accelerated the innings with the left-hander Hussain Talat. The pair put on a quick 56-runs partnership for the fourth wicket before Talat perished while attempting to scoop Hassan Ali’s full-length delivery; handing an easy catch to the short fine leg. He scored a quick 28 off 15 balls, laced with five boundaries.
Malik, on the other hand, carried his bat till the last over and scored a magnificent 55 off 43 balls. The veteran smashed four boundaries and two sixes in the course of his stunning knock.
Following the late power hitting, the Zalmi finished at 169-5 in the first innings; setting a 170-runs target for the United.
For the United, Hasan starred; taking three wickets, while Shadab and Faheem struck out a batter each.
KARACHI: Blind cricket team will play an exhibition match before Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s second Eliminator on February 25.
According to the details, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken an initiative to promote blind cricket during its biggest event.
The exhibition match will consist of four-overs-a-side and national blind cricketers will take part in it. The match will be played from 3:45 pm PST at Gaddafi Stadium.
It must be noted here that South Africa blind team will be coming to Pakistan in March to play five ODIs and three T20Is. The ODI series will take place in Karachi whereas Faisalabad and Lahore will host T20Is
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