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Former chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has praised Quetta Gladiators batter Hasan Nawaz for his sublime century against Islamabad United in the 26th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 on Wednesday.

Quetta Gladiators secured a comprehensive 109-run victory over Islamabad United, securing the top spot on the PSL points table.

Hasan Nawaz’s fireworks powered Quetta Gladiators to a record-breaking 263/3 in 20 overs, the highest-ever total in PSL history.

Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz pioneered the Gladiators’ victory, both scoring centuries. Rossow smashed a blistering 104 while Hasan scored a swashbuckling 45-ball ton with the help of nine towering sixes and four elegant fours.

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With this century, Hasan became only the second Pakistani player after Babar to score centuries in both the PSL and T20 Internationals (T20Is) in the same calendar year.

Ramiz Raja described Hasan Nawaz’s innings as a complete package and praised his smart batting for maintaining the Gladiators’ momentum

“Hassan Nawaz’s knock was a complete package and an absolute joy to watch,” he said.

“He kept rotating the strike, ensured Rossouw maintained his rhythm, and never let his own strike rate drop. That is the hallmark of a smart batter — playing for the team while sustaining personal momentum,” he added.

Ramiz Raja credited Hasan with helping Quetta Gladiators reach a record PSL total, stating that the youngster’s game awareness helped his team set up a formidable target.

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“If Hasan hadn’t held his ground and batted sensibly, the team would not have reached that total,” Ramiz stated.

The former cricketer highlighted Hasan Nawaz’s innings, mentioning that he displayed excellent control throughout his knock.

“He timed his innings perfectly, never lost control of the game, and accelerated when it mattered the most,” he concluded.

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Multan Sultans’ middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed has shared his thoughts on the team’s disappointing campaign in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

The 2021 champions and the last three seasons’ runners-up had a dismal campaign, losing eight out of nine matches. They are currently languishing bottom of the table with only two points.

Multan Sultans failed with the bat and ball in the tournament, with poor fielding being particularly noticeable.

Their misery with the bat was evident in the match against Peshawar Zalmi, where they crumbled for 108 in 19.1 overs.

The defeat set an unwanted record for Multan Sultans as they became the only team in the tournament’s history to be bowled out for under 120 runs four times in a single season.

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While speaking on a private TV channel, Iftikhar Ahmed expressed disappointment over the quality of cricket, mentioning that they have been unable to perform as they did in previous years.

“We have lost eight matches out of nine. You have to play quality cricket in the PSL, which we have been playing for the past four years,” he said.

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“Look, if the team losses, then every aspect of its performance is highlighted. I believe that, in addition to fielding, we have not performed well in any area. We didn’t lose solely due to the fielding; it was due to overall lack of performance,” he added.

The right-handed batter emphasized the lack of power-hitting in this PSL, stating that extensive work is needed on this ability within a specific timeframe to achieve better results.

”If you work for a month with someone, this is not enough. Instead, we should create a schedule for at least six months dedicated to developing the power-hitting skills of players. This way, we can see significant improvements at the next level,” he concluded.

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Karachi Kings fast bowler Abbas Afridi has praised Umar Gul as a key inspiration in his career, stating that he started playing cricket after watching him.

Abbas, one of the joint leading wicket-takers with 15 wickets alongside Jason Holder in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

The 24-year-old has represented Pakistan in 20 T20 Internationals (T20Is), taking 33 wickets at an average of 15.48.

Since his PSL debut in the 2021 season, Abbas has taken 58 wickets in 37 matches. He currently plays for the Karachi Kings in PSL 10, having represented the Multan Sultans for three seasons.

Karachi Kings are currently third on the points table with five wins from eight games. They will play their next match against Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

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Abbas Afridi recently shared his thoughts about his cricketing journey on a social media platform.

During the interview, he said that Umar Gul is his cricketing idol, while aiming to deliver performances like him

“Umar Gul is my uncle and my idol. I started playing cricket by watching him, and I always aim to deliver match-winning performances like him,” said Abbas Afridi.

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Abbas Afridi further revealed that Umar Gul worked on his power hitting, which greatly improved him.

“Before the PSL, Umar Gul took me for practice sessions where we worked on power hitting, and it helped me a lot,” he said.

The right-arm pacer emphasized batting abilities, stating that he focuses more on batting rather than bowling.

“I consider myself an all-rounder, but I haven’t had enough opportunities to showcase my full potential yet. I focus more on batting than bowling, and my goal is to establish myself as a true all-rounder,” he concluded.

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MULTAN: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam praised Saim Ayub for his composed knock against Multan Sultans in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League PSL (10) here on Monday.

Peshawar Zalmi chased down the modest total of 109 in 13 overs, losing just three wickets in the process.

Saim Ayub returned to form, scoring 49 off 33 balls, striking four fours and three sixes.

During the post-match presentation, Babar Azam lauded Saim Ayub for his much-awaited knock.

“I want to particularly mention Saim Ayub’s knock. We were all eagerly waiting for him to come good, and thankfully, he scored a few runs tonight,” he said.

Babar Azam deemed Saim crucial for Peshawar Zalmi, calling him a game-changer.

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“As we know, his form is crucial for Peshawar Zalmi. He has the ability to turn the game around when he’s in good form. He’s a game-changer, and tonight showed that he’s coming back into form,” he added.

Babar Azam mentioned that the break seemed to benefit him. He noted that as a young player, it’s important for Saim Ayub to learn to push through difficult times.

“I think the break really helped him. He’s a young player, and we want him to fight through the tough patches.”

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Babar Azam praised bowlers for making early inroads while highlighting the continuous bowling change.

“I think we weren’t expecting the pitch to behave the way it did, but credit should go to our bowlers. When a team takes early wickets, the opposition feels the pressure, and we managed to keep adding more pressure with each bowling change, ” he explained.

He emphasized execution while revealing the team’s plan against Multan Sultans’ batting unit.

“The balls bowled on a good length came on to the bat in a two-paced manner. Our plan was simple: hit the pitch hard and bowl according to the field, and that’s why we could restrict them to such a low total,” Babar said.

READ: ‘We failed to execute our plans’: Mohammad Rizwan on loss to Peshawar Zalmi

MULTAN: Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed disappointment over poor execution in the loss to Peshawar Zalmi in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (10) here on Monday.

Peshawar Zalmi chased down the modest total of 109 in 13 overs, losing just three wickets in the process.

Saim Ayub starred with bat, scoring 49 off 33 balls, striking four fours and three sixes while Ahmed Daniyal bagged ‘Player of the Match’ award for his outstanding three wicket haul.

Earlier, Multan Sultans were bowled out for 108 in 19.1 overs in a poor batting display. The loss marked Multan Sultans’ eighth defeat of the season, with only one win out of nine matches.

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While speaking during the post-match presentation, Mohammad Rizwan emphasized on pitch, pointing out that the pitch behaved differently in the second innings.

“The ball was coming onto the bat well in the first innings, but it started to behave a bit differently later on. In the second innings, they batted really well, and unfortunately, we failed to execute our plans,” he said.

He further emphasized the younger players, praising their performances while also highlighting the contributions of the players from last season.

“Shahid has bowled exceptionally well, and we also have Ubaid, who’s been doing a great job. The youngsters are performing really well—Ali Raza, for instance, has impressed.”

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“Last season, we had top players like Mohammad Ali, but now they’re playing for different teams. The names in the squad don’t matter much; if you drop too many catches, it will cost you, Rizwan added.

At last, Mohammad Rizwan aimed to provide a performance that would once again fill Multan Cricket stadium.

“The Multan crowd supports good cricket, and I hope we can give them a performance that fills the stadium again,” Mohammad Rizwan concluded.

READ: PSL 10: Daniyal, Ayub shine as Peshawar Zalmi thump Multan Sultans

MULTAN: Ahmed Daniyal’s three-wicket haul and Saim Ayub’s explosive 49 led Peshawar Zalmi to a convincing victory over Multan Sultans in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Chasing a modest 109-run total, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably knocked the winning runs on the loss of three wickets in 13 overs.

Peshawar Zalmi were off to a shaky start, losing Mitchell Owen for one in the first over. However, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub forged a 49-run stand for the second wicket, bringing the score to 57 in 6.4 overs.

Babar Azam was dismissed for 8 runs off 13 balls by an outstanding delivery from debutant Shahid Aziz.

Meanwhile, Saim Ayub returned to form with a swashbuckling 49 off 33, laced with three sixes and four elegant fours. He was dismissed when Zalmi’s scorecard showed a total of 70 runs for 3 wickets in 9 overs.

Despite losing wickets, Peshawar Zalmi scored quickly as Max Bryant and Mohammad Haris formed an unbeaten 40-run partnership, guiding their team to victory.

For Multan Sultans, Shahid Aziz claimed two wickets while David Willey picked up one wicket.

Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi bowled out Multan Sultans for 108 in 19.1 overs.

Opting to bat first, Multan Sultans got off to a poor start after losing their opening batters inside the powerplay. Yasir Khan was the first to go after scoring 10 off 11 deliveries.

Shortly after, Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for 17 runs off 14 balls, with the help of three fours, leaving Sultan 34-2.

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In an attempt to steady Multan Sultans’ innings, Tayyar Tahir and Shai Hope formed a brief 26-run partnership before the former was dismissed off Ahmed Daniyal for 22.

Peshawar Zalmi struck at regular intervals, never allowing the home team to recover, with Shai Hope at the receiving end. Ashton Turner fell to Maaz Sadaqat for a duck as the Sultans slumped to 61/4 in 9.3 overs.

Muhammad Amir Barki failed in his PSL 10 debut game and became Sadaqat’s second victim after scoring just three runs.

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Shahid Aziz made one before his dismissal off Ali Raza, while David Willey was removed by Ahmed Daniyal on eight.

Ubaid Shah became Daniyal’s third victim in the game while Mohammad Hasnain was dismissed by Wood after he scored 11.

Faisal Akram remained unbeaten on four as Peshawar Zalmi bundled out Multan Sultans for 108 in 19.1 overs.

For Peshawar Zalmi, it was an all-round bowling effort with Ahmed Daniyal being the stand-out bowler.  He picked up three wickets while Luke Wood bagged two.

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Mitch Owen, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (cap), Mohammad Haris (wk), Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza

Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (cap & wk), Shai Hope, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Amir Barki, Ashton Turner, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah

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MULTAN: Multan Sultans have won the toss and opted to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. 

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Mitch Owen, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (cap), Mohammad Haris (wk), Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza

Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (cap & wk), Shai Hope, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Amir Barki, Ashton Turner, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah.

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HEAD TO HEAD

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans have faced each other 17 times in the PSL. In these encounters, Multan has won 11 matches while Peshawar has secured 6 wins.

RECORD: Matches 17, Multan Sultans 11, Peshawar Zalmi 6

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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.

READ: Peshawar Zalmi coach laments rushing Saim Ayub back in PSL after injury

Peshawar Zalmi bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed expressed disappointment over the return of Saim Ayub to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 without sufficient match preparation.

In early January, Saim Ayub suffered a right ankle fracture while fielding during the first day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa. The injury ruled him out for 10 weeks and prevented him from playing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The incident occurred in the seventh over of South Africa’s first innings when Ryan Rickelton played a fuller-length delivery from Mohammad Abbas past the slip cordon into the deep third-wicket region.

Following the injury, Saim Ayub was advised a six-month rest period to allow for a full recovery and was sent to the United Kingdom for his rehab following an ankle injury.

The Pakistan opening batter missed the Champions Trophy 2025 and the following New Zealand white-ball tour.

Saim Ayub returned to competitive cricket in PSL 10, scoring a fifty in his first game. However, the left-hander has struggled to find his form since then and is experiencing a lean run in form.

Now, Peshawar Zalmi bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has confessed that it was a mistake to bring Saim Ayub directly into PSL 10 without sufficient match practice.

While speaking in the post-match studio show, Mushtaq shed light on Saim Ayub’s difficulties with the bat.

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“When a player returns from injury, net sessions alone aren’t enough,” said Mushtaq. “To regain form and rhythm, match practice is essential.”

Mushtaq Ahmed stressed the need for a few club matches for Saim Ayub before returning to the high-pressure environment of the PSL.

“Unfortunately, that did not happen, and now we are seeing the consequences of not giving him enough match time before the tournament,” he added.

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Put into bat, Lahore Qalandars posted 160 for the loss of eight wickets in 15 overs.

The home side openers were off to a flyer, scoring 90 for the loss of one wicket in just 7.5 overs. Mohammad Naeem led the charge after receiving a reprieve early in the innings due to a dropped catch by Amir Jamal.

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He dominated Karachi Kings fast bowler Hasan Ali, scoring 22 runs in the second last over of the powerplay, thus reaching his consecutive half-century in the process.

The right-handed batter was eventually dismissed after a brisk 65 off 29 deliveries, laced with five sixes and six fours. It was all going the Qalandars’ way before rain halted play.

Following the rain break, the momentum shifted towards the Karachi Kings, who reduced Qalandars to 122 for 3 in 11 overs despite a 16-run over from Amir Jamal.

Abbas Afridi took two wickets in consecutive deliveries during the 11th over, dismissing Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell, which brought Kings back into to game.

However, Fakhar Zaman helped his team in reaching a challenging total with a gutsy 51 off 33 balls, striking four fours and three sixes.

For Karachi Kings, Abbas Afridi was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 27 in three overs. Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza Amir Jamal bagged one wicket each.

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Peshawar Zalmi’s Mitchell Owen is set to represent Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as a replacement for injured Glenn Maxwell.

According to Cricinfo, the right-handed batter will join the IPL franchise after his stint with Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 10.

He will replace Glenn Maxwell, who had a lean run in the IPL but was ruled out after suffering a finger injury in his right hand.

The hard-hitting Australian batter, hailing from Tasmania, has reportedly been bought for INR 3 crore.

Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi currently sits in fifth place in the PSL 10 points table, and their final group stage fixture will be on 9 May.

Mitchell Owen’s commitment to the franchise could be prolonged till 18 May if Zalmi qualify for the playoffs, two days before PBKS’ last group stage fixture.

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Mitchell Owen made headlines after leading the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 runs chart. He played a vital role in the Hobart Hurricanes’ triumph in the final with a joint-fastest 39-ball hundred in the tournament’s history.

The 23-year-old scored 108 from 42 balls to win the Player-of-the-Match award, finishing with 452 runs from 11 innings, scoring at an average of 45.20 and a strike rate of 203.60.

Mitchell Owen has recently played in the South Africa (SA20) and the PSL. He bowls medium pace and has claimed 10 wickets in 20 T20 innings.

Ricky Ponting, the head coach of PBKS and former Australian cricketer, has kept a close eye on Owen’s progress while serving as the Hurricanes’ head of strategy in the BBL

It is pertinent to mention that Mitchell Owen joined Peshawar Zalmi as a replacement for Corbin Bosch, who withdrew from the PSL 10 after Mumbai Indians picked him as a replacement for Lizaad Williams.

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