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KARACHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood scored 150 runs together as Multan Sultans chased down 207 runs against Lahore Qalandars to win their second consecutive match in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 here at National Stadium.

Set to chase 207 runs, Rizwan and Shan made the run-chase too easy for Sultans who already had a win against Karachi Kings in their account.

In the first phase of the run-chase, Rizwan and Shan looked like in solid mood to chase it down quickly. Shan scored 83 runs off 50 balls including 14 boundaries and a six whereas Rizwan got out after scoring 69 laced with six boundaries and three sixes.

Needed 14 off last over bowled by Haris Rauf, Khushdil Shah smacked three boundaries and a six to finish it off for Sultans in style.

For Qalandars, Shaheen Shah Afridi bagged three wickets.

Earlier, Fakhar Zaman smashed 76 runs to set the tone for Qalandars to score 206-5 in 20 overs.

In a newly introduced bright red kit, Qalandars were sent into bat first after Sultans won the toss on good a sunny day. Fakhar and Abdullah Siddiqui soaked the sun so well and enjoyed smashing shots all around the park.

Fakhar gained massive attention with his firing shots before Sultans’ bowlers. The duo scored 89 runs together before Abdullah was caught at long-off on a tossed up delivery of Imran Tahir. The right-handed debutant batter scored 24 including three boundaries.

It wasn’t an end for Fakhar as he continued his powerful knock and joined hands with another debutant Kamran Ghulam to take Sultans on charge. Fakhar smoked 76 runs off 35 balls laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums.

Kamran struck three sixes and two boundaries to register his worthy contribution of 43 runs off 31 balls. David Wiese (13*) and Rashid Khan (17*) scored quick runs as Qalandars went past to PSL 7’s maiden 200+ score.

For Sultans, Shahnawaz Dahani, Imran, David Willey, Ihsanullah and Khushdil Shah managed to take a wicket each.

TOSS

Sultans won the toss and decided to bowl first against Qalandars

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans team: Shan Masood, *+Mohammad Rizwan, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Imran Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Imran Tahir, Ihsanullah.

Lahore Qalandars team: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Ghulam, Samit Patel, +Ben Dunk, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, *Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan.

KARACHI: Wasim Akram – mentor and president of Karachi Kings, believes that Peter Moores brought a lot of new things with him as franchise’s head coach. 

Speaking in ARY News’ show ‘Bouncer’, Akram said Moores has vast experience of coaching in white-ball cricket.

“Moores brings in a vast experience of coaching in white-ball cricket. He has a good cricketing mind and brings a lot of new things to the team,” he said.

“Our players like Joe Clarke played under him and you can see their impact at such a young age,” the legendary cricketer said.

It must be noted here that Moores was appointed as head coach of Kings for PSL 7 following his vast coaching experience. Remember, Moores coached England’s team twice.

READ: WATCH: ‘Excited to work with Babar Azam’ Peter Moores

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi’s captain – Shoaib Malik led from the front to guide his side to a thrilling victory over Quetta Gladiators in the second match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), here on Friday.

Set to chase 191, Zalmi’s captain – Shoaib’s magnificent fourth-wicket partnership with Hussain Talat anchored the run-chase for the side. The pair added an 81-runs partnership and put their side onto the driving seat despite an average start.

Shoaib remained unbeaten with his magnificent 48 off 32 deliveries, laced with one boundary and four sixes, while Talat top-scored for the side; scoring a terrific half-century. He scored 52 off just 29 deliveries; smoking five boundaries and two sixes.

Yasir Khan, on the other hand, also chipped in; scoring a quickfire 30 off only 12 balls, smashing four boundaries and two sixes.

For the Gladiators, Nawaz starred with the ball; taking three wickets, while Naseem Shah and James Faulkner struck out a batter each.

Batting first, Gladiators set a decent 191-runs target for the Zalmi. Right-handed opener Smeed carried his bat till the last ball of the innings; scoring a magnificent 97 off just 62 deliveries.

The 20-years-old missed his century by just three runs, looked to pull the last ball of the innings out of the park but failed to do so. He smashed 11 boundaries and four sixes in the course of his outstanding innings.

The Gladiators openers wreaked havoc on the opposition bowlers after being put in to bat. Zalmi’s shoddy fielding contributed to the team’s demise, with Sohail Khan dropping Smeed earlier and Imam ul Haq dropping Ali’s regulation catch at deep midwicket afterwards.

The pair recorded a stunning 155-runs opening partnership before Ahsan fell short on Usman Qadir’s delivery. The right-handed batter looked to slog the ball over the mid-wicket boundary but failed to clear the rope. He scored a quick 73 off just 46 deliveries; smashing eight boundaries and three sixes.

For the Zalmi, Usman and Sameen claimed two wickets each.

SQUADS

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Will Smeed, Ahsan Ali, Ben Duckett, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sohail Tanveer, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Hasnain, James Faulkner, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Ashir Qureshi

Peshawar Zalmi: Shoaib Malik (c), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Yasir Khan, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Sherfane Rutherford, Ben Cutting, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir, Sameen Gul, Pat Brown

The stage for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 was lit up on January 27 after a glittering opening ceremony at Karachi’s National Stadium. 

Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by nine wickets in the opening game of the PSL 7. Now, Quetta Gladiators will play against Peshawar Zalmi in the second game today at 7:30 pm.

In absence of Wahab Riaz, experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik will lead the Zalmi side. Kamran Akmal and Hazratullah Zazai will also miss the match due to COVID-19.

On the other hand, Sarfaraz XI will miss their icon player Shahid Afridi who was tested COVID-19 positive earlier.

Head-to-head

In the last five matches, Zalmi beat Gladiators in four while they were victorious once.

READ: Zalmi’s Zazai to miss first match against Gladiators due to COVID-19

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Wahab Riaz is confident to prove himself as an all-rounder and make an impressive comeback in the national team. 

Speaking in ARY News’ show Bouncer, Wahab said he can bat, bowl and field too and wants to make a comeback as a complete all-rounder.

“I can bat at the top whenever needed. I can bowl too and give my best in the field. I will make a comeback as a complete all-rounder,” he said.

“Being a professional, my job is to give my best and deliver. Whenever I get an opportunity, I try my best to be on top,” he added.

While talking about Zalmi’s strength, Wahab credited players’ input in it. “Every player is important for us and we treat them equally. We give the same respect to junior and senior. So, such an environment is created so that players deliver on the field,” he concluded.

READ: Shoaib Malik to lead Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 7 initial fixtures

KARACHI: Hazratullah Zazai of Peshawar Zalmi has been tested positive for COVID-19 and will their first match against Quetta Gladiators today in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

According to the details, Zazai joined Zalmi’s camp four days ago. In the latest COVID-19 testing, Zazai was tested COVID-19 positive. He will now remain in isolation until he returns negative.

Zalmi are scheduled to take Gladiators in their first PSL 7 match today at 7:30.

PSL 7 kicked off here at National Stadium on January 27 with a glittering opening ceremony. Karachi Kings lost the opening game against Multan Sultans by seven wickets.

READ: Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by seven wickets in PSL 7

KARACHI: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7 officially kicked off by chairman Ramiz Raja and Prime Minister Imran Khan in a glittering opening ceremony here at National Stadium on Thursday. 

“PSL 7 is starting from today. I wish all the teams best of luck and want them to fight till the last ball,” PM Khan said in a pre-recorded inauguration video.

In the opening ceremony, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja narrated the history of Pakistan’s cricket in a documentary directed by Oscar winner filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinnoy. The documentary featured different phases of Pakistan cricket and their achievements.

The inception of PSL and its success to produce star players was also well described by the PCB chairman. Star singers Atif Aslam and Aima Baig performed PSL 7’s official anthem ‘Agay Dekh‘ with grace and pride.

Meanwhile, fans cheered glimpses of the brief opening ceremony. Home side Karachi Kings and defending champions Multan Sultans will take on each other in the opening match of the league.

READ: Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim to miss PSL 7 opening encounter

The wait is about to end, the perks for PSL fans are just around the corner as national and international stars will lit up the seventh episode of the fastest growing franchise league today. 

From the glittering opening ceremony to the grand start with home side Karachi Kings taking on defending champions Multan Sultans, the stage is all ready to amuse cricket fans across the world.

With all-time bigger collaboration of tv rights, PSL 7 will be live telecasted all around the world.

The opening match will be played between the two captains who turned teammates to opponents. Fans favorite Babar Azam (Karachi Kings) and crowd puller Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans) will lead up to the expectations of fans who will be in numbers across the world.

Reportedly, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim and Jordan Thompson will not be available for the opening match. Sultans whereas will have strong combination.

Eight thousand fans will watch the match live in the stadium whereas millions on Televisions and social media. The match will start at 7:30pm and will be live streamed on A Sports and PTV Sports.

KARACHI: Former English footballers, Michael Owen is likely to attend Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s opening ceremony, scheduled on January 27 here at National Stadium.

According to the details, Owen is currently in the metropolis under the banner of Global Soccer Venture (GSV) which held ground breaking ceremony of Pakistan’s first-ever Soccer City Stadium.

Sources told this correspondent that Owen is expected to witness PSL 7’s opening ceremony tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Owen talked to media on the sideline of ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday.

“I am excited to be here and being a part of this soccer city stadium project which will revamp football scenario in the country,” he said.

“The talent here is exceptional and I am really looking forward to meeting some of them soon. I hope to return here and spend time to work for football,” he added.

Owen is scheduled to visit Lyari aka ‘Mini Brazil‘ tomorrow to meet some local footballers.

READ: First-ever soccer city stadium to be built in Pakistan

KARACHI: Traffic Police of Sindh has revealed traffic plan for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, scheduled to start on January 27 here at National Stadium. 

According to the plan, except for one track of Sir Shah Suleman Road, all linked roads to the National Stadium will be opened for public traffic. The decision was taken for public convenience.

Meanwhile, Sindh Security division shared the security plan for the matches. As many as 5650 security personals will be deployed around the stadium. Spectators are advised to bring their original CNIC and vaccination certificate to enter the stadium.

Parking for spectators have been arranged at Hakeem Saeed Ground. Shuttle service will be available for their commute to the stadium.

NCOC had allowed up to 8,000 fans to watch each match live from the stands at NSK. The event will start on January 27 with a short opening ceremony followed by opening encounter between Karachi Kings and defending champions Multan Sultans.

READ: Shahid Afridi likely to miss initial matches of PSL 7