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LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam praised the team’s effective performance in their convincing victory over Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here 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.

While speaking in the post-match presentation, Babar credited the bowling unit for their execution in a must-win game.

“As I said at the toss, we’re in a position where every game is a must-win—there’s no room for error. Credit to our bowling unit, they really stepped up and dominated the powerplay, which gave us early control,” he said.

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Babar Azam deemed the Peshawar Zalmi squad as well-balanced, admitting the reliance on their top five or six.

“Looking at our squad, it feels like a well-balanced unit. While Hussain and Mitch can contribute with the ball, we generally rely on our core top 5-6. The key is always execution—sticking to our plans and adapting to the conditions, ” he added.

The right-handed batter highlighted the strong partnership he formed with Hussain Talat, especially during a time when they lost early wickets.

“During the chase, we lost early wickets, which put us under pressure. But the idea was to rebuild calmly and play our natural game till around the 10th over. Hussain’s knock was outstanding—his reading of the situation made a real difference,” Babar concluded.

READ: PSL 10: Babar, Joseph star as Peshawar Zalmi thrash Lahore Qalandars

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.

READ: Moin Khan backs more teams in PSL to boost cricket development

LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators head coach Moin Khan has advocated for the inclusion of more teams in the Pakistan Super League to support cricket’s development in Pakistan.

While speaking to the media ahead of their clash against the Karachi Kings tomorrow, Moin Khan remained optimistic about the inclusion of new teams in PSL.

“More teams mean increased revenue, which can be invested back into cricket development. Plus, it gives young players more opportunities and a bigger platform to showcase their skills, ” he remarked.

“We’re in touch with the PCB and hopeful they’ll accommodate the new team. Their presence will have a real impact,” he added.

He expressed satisfaction with Quetta Gladiators’ progress, saying the side is growing stronger as the tournament progresses.

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“We’re glad to have Mark Chapman onboard. His inclusion will definitely enhance the team’s performance,” Moin said.

He praised the overall standard of the PSL 10, highlighting that top players are participating in the event.

“The quality of the PSL is excellent. Top players are coming in, and franchises are giving chances to promising youngsters.”

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Moin highlighted that several young players are emerging from different franchises and said it’s a positive sign for Pakistan cricket.

“There’s good talent coming through. We’ve identified some of it, and the deserving players are getting opportunities,” he added.

Moin downplayed age concerns in T20 cricket, backing veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik to shine despite criticism.

“An average age of 30 isn’t much. It brings experience,” he said while praising Shoaib Malik’s fitness and contributions to the side.

He also acknowledged the effect of dew in night matches and shed light on the playing conditions ahead of their crucial encounter against Karachi Kings.

“We’ve been practicing for the past three days. Dew becomes a big factor. If it continues, it’ll be a challenge. Chasing teams have a clear edge in such conditions,” he concluded.

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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 Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan has been fined for breaching the code of conduct during his side’s defeat against Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 on Wednesday.

Mohammad Rizwan, along with Islamabad United’s Colin Munro, was fined 30 per cent of their match fees for committing a Level 2 offense under Article 2.13 of the HBL PSL Code of Conduct, which relates to Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

The incident occurred during the 10th over of Islamabad United’s run chase when left-handed batter Munro gestured towards the bowler Iftikhar Ahmed. In turn, Rizwan got involved in an argument with the batter.

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Both players pleaded guilty to the charges and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Ali Naqvi. The charges were imposed by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown.

Chasing a below-par score of 169, Islamabad United comfortably reached the target, losing just three wickets with 17 balls to spare at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night.

Islamabad United were off to a flying start in pursuit of the target, posting 29 in 2.4 overs, before Sahibzada Farhan’s wicket.

Farhan led the United charge with an enterprising 22 off 13 balls, laced with three fours and a six. He scored 16 runs in Bracewell’s second over, setting an early tone for the chase.

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After the wicket, Multan Sultans sensed an opportunity to restrict the Islamabad United batters; however, incoming batter Colin Munro, alongside Andries Gous, built an 81-run partnership, elevating United to 110 runs in 10.4 overs.

Munro was eventually removed for a brilliant 45 off 28 deliveries, smashing five fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Gous remained firm, reaching his maiden PSL half-century.

Gous formed another 55-run partnership with Mohammad Nawaz, eclipsing United’s dominance in the tournament. The right-hander remained unbeaten and took his team over the line. The opener struck six fours and five towering sixes in his blazing knock.

For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah, Chris Jordan, and Michael Bracewell took one wicket each.

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MULTAN: In a heartfelt gesture, Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan dedicated his team’s victory to Rumman Raees, who is grieving the loss of his sister.

Rumman, the fast bowling consultant for Islamabad United, left the team’s camp on 21 April.

The gesture followed United’s impressive victory over Multan Sultans at their home ground, marking their first win in Multan and their fifth consecutive victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Chasing a below-par score of 169, Islamabad United comfortably knocked the winning runs on the loss of three wickets with 17 balls to spare.

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Gous starred with an unbeaten 80 off 45 deliveries, laced with six fours and five towering sixes.

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Shadab Khan reflected on the team’s comprehensive victory, praising their clinical execution.

“Firstly, thanks to the Almighty. On paper, we looked strong, but what truly matters is execution—and I’m really pleased with how spot-on we’ve been. The team is playing wonderfully,” he said.

The leg-spinner emphasized the planning behind bowling first, lauding the bowling unit for their brilliant execution in the last six overs.

“We had already planned to bowl first, and credit goes to our bowling unit for executing brilliantly, especially in the last six overs. The pitch was a bit on the drier side, but they stuck to the plan and delivered, ” Shadab Khan added.

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Shadab Khan also highlighted the team’s depth, noting that all-rounders are a vital cog of in T20 cricket.

“In T20 cricket, all-rounders bring immense value—they add depth to the batting lineup and give extra options with the ball. They’re often the match-winners. Our strategy was to take the game deep, and it worked perfectly.”

Finally, he dedicated the win to Rumman Raees during this difficult time for his family.

“Lastly, this win is dedicated to Rumman (Raees) bhai and his family. He recently lost his sister, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with him,” Shadab Khan concluded.

READ: ‘We were 20 runs short,’ Mohammad Rizwan on defeat against Islamabad United

MULTAN: Mohammad Rizwan, Multan Sultans captain, opened up after the defeat to Islamabad United in the 13th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Chasing a below-par score of 169, Islamabad United comfortably reached the target, losing just three wickets with 17 balls to spare at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night.

Islamabad United were off to a flying start in pursuit of the target, posting 29 in 2.4 overs, before Sahibzada Farhan’s wicket.

Farhan led the United charge with an enterprising 22 off 13 balls, laced with three fours and a six. He scored 16 runs in Bracewell’s second over, setting an early tone for the chase.

After the wicket, Multan Sultans sensed an opportunity to restrict the Islamabad United batters; however, incoming batter Colin Munro, alongside Andries Gous, built an 81-run partnership, elevating United to 110 runs in 10.4 overs.

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Munro was eventually removed for a brilliant 45 off 28 deliveries, smashing five fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Gous remained firm, reaching his maiden PSL half-century.

Gous formed another 55-run partnership with Mohammad Nawaz, eclipsing United’s dominance in the tournament. Nawaz was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the 16th over after scoring a 19-ball 21 just when United needed four runs for the victory.

Nonetheless, Gous remained unbeaten and took his team over the line. The opener struck six fours and five towering sixes in his blazing knock.

For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah, Chris Jordan, and Michael Bracewell took one wicket each.

While speaking during the post-match presentation, Rizwan asserted that Multan Sultans were 20 runs short in the first innings.

“I think we were about 20 runs short today. Our target was somewhere around 180+ on this pitch. In the second innings, the ball was coming onto the bat quite nicely, which made things tougher for our bowlers,” he said.

Rizwan highlighted concerns in Multan Sultans’ bowling attack while praising Islamabad United for their disciplined performance.

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“Our powerplay bowling has been a bit of a concern. Credit to Islamabad United—they bowled really well up front and that’s an area we need to learn from, ” he remarked.

Mohammad Rizwan expressed optimism about the upcoming matches, recalling their previous title-winning campaign.

“The team environment is still positive, and we’re fully aware that every game from here is a must-win. If you look back at our title-winning campaign, we also lost the first three matches. So, let’s see what happens—we’re staying hopeful and focused,” he concluded.

READ: Islamabad United thrash Multan Sultans for fifth straight win in PSL 10

MULTAN: Andries Gous’ explosive batting and a strong bowling display led Islamabad United to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in the 13th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing a below-par score of 169, Islamabad United comfortably knocked the winning runs on the loss of three wickets with 17 balls to spare.

Islamabad United were off to a flying start in pursuit of the target, posting 29 in 2.4 overs, before Sahibzada Farhan’s wicket.

Farhan led the United charge with an enterprising 22 of 13 balls, laced with three fours and a six. He scored 16 runs in Bracewell’s second over, setting an early tone for the chase.

After the wicket, Multan Sultans sensed an opportunity to restrict the Islamabad United batters; however, incoming batter Colin Munro, alongside Andries Gous, built an 81-run partnership, elevating United to 110 runs in 10.4 overs.

Munro was eventually removed for a brilliant 45 off 28 deliveries, smashing five fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Gous remained firm, reaching his maiden PSL half-century.

Gous formed another 55-run partnership with Mohammad Nawaz, eclipsing United’s dominance in the tournament. Nawaz was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the 16th over after scoring a 19-ball 21 just when United needed four runs for the victory.

Nonetheless, Gous remained unbeaten and took his team over the line. The opener struck six fours and five towering sixes in his blazing knock.

For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah, Chris Jordan, and Michael Bracewell took one wicket each.

Earlier, Usman Khan’s determined half-century helped the Multan Sultans reach a fighting total against Islamabad United.

After opting to bat, Multan Sultans scored 168 for the loss of five wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

Multan Sultans’ openers Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan provided a solid start with a 51-run partnership, before Yasir’s removal after an enterprising knock of 29 off 17 balls. His innings featured two fours and two sixes.

After the wicket, the incoming batter Usman Khan partnered with Mohammad Rizwan, forging a solid 65-run stand, bringing the team’s total to 116 runs in 13.3 overs.

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The partnership kept United bowlers at bay until Shadab Khan broke through, taking Rizwan’s wicket. The right-hander was dismissed after scoring 36 runs off 37 deliveries, with the help of three fours.

The wicket halted Multan Sultan’s momentum, who were once in a strong position to score well over 180. However, Usman Khan held firm at one end while wickets tumbled on the other end.

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The middle order batters of Multan Sultans, Michael Bracewell (9) and Iftikhar Ahmed (10), were removed in the 15th and 17th over, after struggling innings. This was largely due to Islamabad United disciplined bowling, which prevented them from freeing their hands in the last phase of the innings.

Usman Khan remained the top scorer with 61 off 40 deliveries, laced with four fours and four sixes.

For Islamabad United, it was an all-round bowling effort with Jason Holder, Shadab Khan, Riley Meredith, and Mohammad Nawaz each taking one wicket.

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Islamabad United: Andries Gous (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Muhammad Nawaz, Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Salman Irshad

READ: Abrar Ahmed opens up about ending his head-shake celebration

LAHORE: Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan’s mystery spinner, has revealed the reason behind ending his unique head-shaking celebration after taking a wicket.

While speaking to a Private channel, Abrar Ahmed stated that he decided to end his head-shake celebration after the match against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

The 26-year-old spinner, currently representing Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, dismissed Shubman Gill with an outstanding delivery in the high-stakes encounter.

Following the wicket, Abrar gestured to Subman to leave while shaking his head, which drew significant backlash.

“I started this celebration in the previous PSL and continued it in South Africa without any issues,” Abrar explained.

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“But during the India match in the Champions Trophy, it became a bigger deal. I never intended to offend anyone, so I’ve decided to move on from it,” he added.

He emphasized the value of spirit in the game, admitting that he does not want to hurt anyone with his actions.

Abrar Ahmed highlighted the areas of improvement in his bowling, lauding his hard work. The right-arm spinner expressed confidence in the Quetta Gladiators’ squad for a strong comeback in the upcoming matches.

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“Our squad is strong—just one win can change our momentum. Having a legend like Viv Richards motivate us is invaluable,” he remarked.

It is worth mentioning that Abrar Ahmed has a good outing in the PSL 10 so far, taking seven wickets in just three matches. However, Quetta Gladiators have struggled in the tournament so far, currently placed fifth on the points table, with one win and two losses in three matches.

They are scheduled to play their next match against the Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 25 April.

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MULTAN: Multan Sultans have won the toss and opted to bat first against the Islamabad United in the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. 

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

Islamabad United: Andries Gous (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Muhammad Nawaz, Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Salman Irshad

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HEAD TO HEAD

Islamabad United and Multan Sultans have faced each other 16 times in the PSL. In these competitive encounters, both Multan and Islamabad have won 8 matches each.

RECORD: Matches 16, Multan Sultans 8, Islamabad United 10

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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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