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The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi joined Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir in an elite club of bowlers, marking yet another achievement in his career.

The left-arm pacer, who is Lahore Qalandars’ captain, completed his 300 wickets in T20 cricket during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 clash against Islamabad United on Wednesday.

Afridi hit the landmark after dismissing United’s opener Sahibzada Farhan (9) in the third over, marking his 300th wicket in the shortest format.

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With this achievement, Shaheen Afridi became only the seventh Pakistani bowler to take 300 wickets in T20s, joining the ranks of Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Shahid Afridi, and Shadab Khan.

Most wickets in T20s by Pakistan bowlers:

• Wahab Riaz – 413 wickets in 344 innings

• Sohail Tanvir – 389 wickets in 381 innings

• Mohammad Amir – 371 wickets in 315 innings

• Imad Wasim – 353 wickets in 376 innings

• Shahid Afridi – 347 wickets in 323 innings

• Shadab Khan – 336 wickets in 297 innings

• Shaheen Shah Afridi – 300 wickets in just 215 innings

At just 25, Shaheen continues to underline his credentials as a T20 force. He has picked up nine wickets in seven matches so far this season, with his best figures of 3/34.

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Last night’s match also marked a statement win for Lahore Qalandars, as they handed Islamabad United their first defeat of the season.

After being put into bat, the Qalandars posted a commanding 209/6. The bowling unit, led by Shaheen, then dismantled Islamabad for just 121 in 16.5 overs, sealing a thumping 88-run win.

With the victory, Lahore Qalandars now sit second on the points table with four wins in seven matches. Islamabad United, despite the loss, remain at the top with five wins from six outings.

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The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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LAHORE: Sikandar Raza and Daryl Mitchell’s sublime knocks powered Lahore Qalandars to a five-wicket win over Multan Sultans in the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Lahore Qalandars chased down the 186-run total on the loss of five wickets in the 19th over, thanks to impressive knocks from Sikandar Raza and Daryl Mitchell.

The home team’s chase started on a shaky note as the emerging batter, Mohammad Naeem (6), failed to impress once again and was dismissed in the second over.

Despite an early wicket, Qalandars’ innings continued as Fakhar Zaman formed a brief 33-run partnership with Abdullah Shafique, advancing the score to 45 in just 6 overs. The left-hander led the charge with 28 runs off 22 balls, belting Akif Javed for two sixes in an over before getting dismissed.

Multan Sultans sensed a comeback after Fakhar’s wicket; however, Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell forged a vital 49-run stand to lift them out of trouble. Qalandars were cruising at 94-2 in 11.1 overs, but it was Ubaid Shah’s double-wicket over that brought the visiting team back into the game.

The right-arm pacer struck twice to remove Shafique and Sam Billings. Abdullah Shafique went after scoring 34 off 25 balls, striking two fours and an equal number of sixes, while Billings was gone without scoring.

The game seemed to be heading Multan’s way in the 12th over, with Qalandars requiring 95 off 48 balls. However, Sikandar Raza and Daryl Mitchell created an 89-run partnership that took the game away from Multan Sultans.

Both batters played briskly, scoring a flurry of boundaries in each over. Daryl was dismissed on the second last ball of the 18th over, after scoring an enterprising 64 off 38 balls, with the help of four sixes and four elegant fours.

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Sikandar Raza remained unbeaten on 41 runs from 20 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes, and struck the winning runs on the last ball of the 18th over.

For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah was the stand-out bowler, taking two wickets in his four overs, while Josh Little, Akif Javed, and Mohammad Hasnain bagged one wicket each.

Earlier, Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam’s determined half-centuries powered Multan Sultans to a formidable total against Lahore Qalandars.

Put into bat, Multan Sultans posted 185 for the loss of three wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

Multan Sultans were off to a quiet start, scoring only 19 runs in the first five overs, until the sixth over in which Haris Rauf gave 11 runs despite taking a wicket. He dismissed Yasir Khan, who scored 24 off 18 balls, including a six and a four in the same over.

Following the wicket, Usman Khan partnered with Mohammad Rizwan for a brief partnership of 21, before the former’s dismissal on the score of 18. Usman scored 18 off 14 deliveries with the help of two fours and a six.

Lahore Qalandars continued to pressure the visitors by dismissing Shai Hope, who was out for 9 at the halfway stage of the innings.

However, it was Kamran Ghulam’s and Mohammad Rizwan’s partnership that shifted the momentum. The duo formed a formidable 115-run stand on 59 balls, taking Sultans to an impressive total.

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Initially, Kamran led the charge with brisk batting, powering Multan Sultans to the 100-run mark in the 13th over. He took Raza to the cleaners hitting a six and a four, and scoring 15 runs off the over.

Mohammad Rizwan, who was batting slowly also shifted gears in the last four overs. The duo remained unbeaten, with Rizwan scoring 76 off 48 balls, striking six fours and three sixes, while Kamran was impressive with his brisk 52 off 31 balls, laced with two fours and four sixes.

For Lahore Qalandars, Tom Curran—playing his first match this season was the standout bowler, taking one for 24 in his quota of four overs. While Haris Rauf and Daryl Mitchell took one wicket each, but conceded a significant number of runs in their allocated overs.

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Tom Curran, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

Multan Sultans: Muhammad Rizwan (c), Shai Hope, Yasir Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ubaid Shah, Muhammad Hasnain, Akif Javed, Josh Little

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LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Multan Sultans in the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. 

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Tom Curran, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi

Multan Sultans: Muhammad Rizwan (c), Shai Hope, Yasir Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ubaid Shah, Muhammad Hasnain, Akif Javed, Josh Little

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HEAD TO HEAD

Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans have played each other 20 times since the inception of the PSL. In these competitive encounters, Multan has won 11 times while Qalandars have secured 9 victories.

RECORD: Matches 20, Lahore Qalandars 9, Multan Sultans 11

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The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will run from Friday, 11 April, to Sunday, 18 May.

This thrilling six-team showdown will feature a total of 34 electrifying matches, captivating cricket fans across the nation.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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LAHORE: Alzarri Joseph’s fiery bowling spell, followed by a determined half-century from Babar Azam, led Peshawar Zalmi to an emphatic win over Lahore Qalandars in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.

Chasing a modest 130, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably reached the target, losing three wickets in the process with 20 balls to spare.

Peshawar Zalmi faced early setbacks while chasing, losing Saim Ayub on the third ball of the first over. Soon after, Tom Kohler-Cadmore fell to an outstanding delivery from Haris Rauf in the next over, leaving Zalmi in a precarious position at seven for two.

On a pitch that assisted fast bowlers, Lahore Qalandars’ pacers bowled waywardly in the opening overs, allowing Zalmi to capitalize. Mohammad Haris led the charge after an early hiccup as they posted 40 at the end of the fourth over.

Shaheen Afridi dismissed Haris on the last ball of the fourth over, after scoring a spirited 20 off 16 balls, including two sixes in that same over.

At 40-3 in 5 overs, the game looked evenly poised; however, it was Babar Azam and Hussain Talat who took the game away from the Qalandars with a solid 93-run partnership

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The duo batted with composure, taking their total past the 100-run mark in the 14th over. Both Babar and Hussain remained unbeaten, ensuring their team’s victory.

Babar scored 56* off 42 balls, hitting seven fours and one six, while Hussain contributed 51 runs off 37 balls, including five fours and a six.

For Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Afridi was the pick of bowlers with two for 22 in his four overs, while Haris Rauf bagged one wicket, giving away 39 runs in his 3.4 overs.

Earlier, Alzarri Joseph’s three-wicket haul helped Peshawar Zalmi bundle out Lahore Qalandars for a modest total.

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that proved beneficial.

Lahore Qalandars were in early trouble as Zalmi bowlers wreaked havoc with the ball in the opening overs. The new opening pair of Asif Ali and Fakhar Zaman were removed inside the first two overs.

Fakhar Zaman was the first to go after scoring 10 off 8 balls, with the help of two fours. He was castled by Alzarri Joseph. Soon after, Asif Ali was trapped in front of Luke Wood’s bowling after scoring 4 off 6 balls.

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Peshawar Zalmi fast bowlers were on a roll on a spicy pitch for fast bowlers, removing Lahore Qalandars’ two more batters, Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell, in successive overs.

Abdullah failed to open his account, while Mitchell could only manage to score 2 off three deliveries. Both were removed by Joseph and Ali Raza.

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Qalandars were reeling at 67-7 in 10.5 overs. However, it was Sikandar Raza’s determined innings that took them to a fighting total.

Sikandar forged a vital partnership with Haris Rauf to lift the home team out of trouble, taking the score above the 100-run mark in the 15th over. Rauf was dismissed after scoring 10 off 14 balls with the help of one four.

Sikandar Raza continued to score runs and was eventually dismissed on the first ball of the penultimate over. His brisk 52 runs off 37 deliveries included three sixes and five fours.

For Peshawar Zalmi, Alzarri Joseph starred with the ball with a three-wicket haul. Luke Wood and Hussain Talat supported him well with two wickets each.

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi(c), Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and Asif Afridi.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitch Owen, Abdul Samad, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Arif Yaqoob, and Ali Raza.

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LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lahore Qalandars in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. 

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi(c), Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and Asif Afridi.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitch Owen, Abdul Samad, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Arif Yaqoob, and Ali Raza.

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HEAD TO HEAD

Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi have played each other 20 times since the inception of the PSL. In these encounters, Zalmi has won 11 times while Qalandars have secured 8 victories.

RECORD: Matches 20, Lahore Qalandars 8, Peshawar Zalmi 11

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The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will run from Friday, 11 April, to Sunday, 18 May.

This thrilling six-team showdown will feature a total of 34 electrifying matches, captivating cricket fans across the nation.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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MULTAN: Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi vowed to make a strong comeback after their defeat against Multan Sultans in the 12th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Chasing a daunting total of 229, Lahore Qalandars crumbled under pressure and could only manage 195 for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.

Lahore Qalandars started strong in pursuit of the target, posting 38 in 3.2 overs, before Mohammad Naeem’s wicket.

Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brisk 32 off 14 balls, laced with three fours and two sixes. However, he was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the fourth over, halting Qalandars’ momentum.

Following his dismissal, Abdullah Shafique partnered with Daryl Mitchell and formed a brisk 36-run stand, taking the Qalandars’ score to 85 in 8.4 overs. Just as the Qalandars appeared to recover, Multan Sultans struck back, removing both batters in quick succession to leave the visitors struggling at 87-4.

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The required run-rate soared as Qalandars slipped to 111-5 in 11.2 overs. Meanwhile, Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza provided them with a glimmer of hope with a valiant 38-run partnership.

Sam Billings was removed for a well-made 43 off 23 balls, an innings featuring four sixes and two fours. However, his dismissal derailed the chase once more. Sikandar Raza continued to fight with a valiant 50 off 27 balls, featuring five fours and three sixes, but the target proved too steep in the end.

For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah starred with a three-wicket haul while Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell each picked up two wickets in economical spells.

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During the post-match talk, Shaheen vowed to fight back and praised the performance of youngsters, stating it would significantly boost their confidence for future matches.

“It’s still early days in the tournament, and we’re confident of bouncing back stronger,” he said.

“To be honest, it was a tough wicket for the bowlers today. But the youngsters stepped up, and that’s one of the big positives we’ll take forward,” he added.

Shaheen Afridi expressed confidence in Rishad Hossain’s recent performances and anticipated even better results from him in the upcoming matches, highlighting that the expected pitch conditions would be favorable for his style of bowling.

“We also wanted to try out Mitchell on this surface and give everyone an opportunity. Rishad Hossain has been bowling really well for us, and we believe the upcoming pitches will suit his style even more, ” he remarked.

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MULTAN: Ubaid Shah’s three-wicket haul and Yasir Khan’s explosive 87 powered Multan Sultans to a 33-run victory over Lahore Qalandars in the 12th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Chasing a daunting total of 229, Lahore Qalandars crumbled under pressure and could only manage 195 for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.

Lahore Qalandars started strong in pursuit of the target, posting 38 in 3.2 overs, before Mohammad Naeem’s wicket.

Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brisk 32 off 14 balls, laced with three fours and two sixes. However, he was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the fourth over, halting Qalandars’ momentum.

Following his dismissal, Abdullah Shafique partnered with Daryl Mitchell and formed a brisk 36-run stand, taking the Qalandars’ score to 85 in 8.4 overs. Just as the Qalandars appeared to recover, Multan Sultans struck back, removing both batters in quick succession to leave the visitors struggling at 87-4.

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The required run-rate soared as Qalandars slipped to 111-5 in 11.2 overs. Meanwhile, Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza provided them with a glimmer of hope with a valiant 38-run partnership.

Sam Billings was removed for a well-made 43 off 23 balls, an innings featuring four sixes and two fours. However, his dismissal derailed the chase once more. Sikandar Raza continued to fight with a valiant 50 off 27 balls, featuring five fours and three sixes, but the target proved too steep in the end.

For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah starred with a three-wicket haul while Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell each picked up two wickets in economical spells.

Earlier, Yasir Khan’s blistering knock powered Multan Sultans to an imposing total against Lahore Qalandars.

Opting to bat first, Multan Sultans posted 228 for the loss of five wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

Multan Sultans capitalized on the decision early with a strong opening partnership. Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan’s blazing partnership ended on the score of 89 in 7.1 overs.

Rizwan was castled by Asif Afridi after scoring 32 off 17 deliveries, an innings laced with one six and four fours. Meanwhile, Yasir Khan— playing his first match in this PSL- reached his half-century.

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Mohammad Rizwan’s wicket, however, did not stem the flow of runs as Yasir Khan and Usman continued the surge with another quick-fire 70-run partnership, before Usman’s dismissal after a well-made 39 of 24 balls with the help of five fours and one six.

Lahore Qalandars sensed a comeback by taking wickets of Yasir Khan and Ashton Turner. Yasir was caught after an eye-catching knock of 87 in 44 balls. His blazing knock was laced with six fours and half a dozen sixes.

Despite losing wickets, Multan Sultans posted an impressive total, thanks to a rapid cameo from Iftikhar Ahmed, who hit three sixes and three fours for a score of 40 off 18 balls.

For Lahore Qalandars, Rishad Hossain was the pick of the bowlers, taking two for 45 in his four overs. Sikandar Raza and Asif Afridi each took one wicket, showcasing their skills on a batting-friendly wicket.

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi (c), Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Asif Afridi.

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Joshua Little.

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