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KARACHI: The teams will begin to arrive in Lahore from tomorrow for the second phase of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.

The Karachi-leg of the ongoing marquee event is about to be concluded tomorrow with the match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at National Stadium. The franchises will start to fly for Lahore from tomorrow.

According to the details, the teams of Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, and Multan Sultans will reach Lahore tomorrow, while Karachi Kings, Qalandars, and Gladiators will reach the city on February 8.

The teams will then have practice sessions at National High-Performance Center (NHPC) and Lahore City Cricket Association Ground (LCCA).

The second phase of the PSL 7 will commence on February 10 in which 19 matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, including the play-offs and the final. The marquee event will conclude on February 27.

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KARACHI: English fast bowler – Chris Jordan,  who reached Pakistan earlier this week, has completed his quarantine period and will be available for selection for the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.

Kings, which were jolted by the injuries of their pacers – Mohammad Amir and Muhammad Ilyas, will now be able to avail the services of experienced pacer – Jordan, who is available for selection in their clash against the United.

The Kings had an unwanted start of this year’s PSL as the former champions are yet to taste a triumph in the ongoing marquee event. The 2020 champions have played four matches so far and could not manage to win once.

It is apropos to mention here that the Kings will be taking on the United in the 14th match of the PSL 7 at National Stadium Karachi today.

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Babar Azam-led Karachi Kings will lock horns with Shadab Khan’s Islamabad United today in search of their maiden victory in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

The PSL 2020 champions suffered four straight losses in this year’s event that kicked off January 27 after a glittering opening ceremony at National Stadium Karachi. The Kings lost their opening match against Multan Sultans followed by defeats against Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi respectively.

Babar XI desperately needs a win before the league transfers to Lahore for its second phase, starting from February 10 at iconic Gaddafi Stadium.

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On the other hand, United will look for a victory with good margin to over take Qalandars on second position at the points table. Shadab’s team has to come over their close defeat against Qalandars by just eight runs the other day. They have to forget Zaman Khan’s spellbinding last over to defend 12 runs before taking on Kings.

With four points, United are currently at number three position.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

In last five contests between the two teams, United won three while Kings won two.

SQUADS

KARACHI KINGS: Babar Azam (c), Aamer Yamin, Ian Cockbain, Lewis Gregory, Imad Wasim, Tom Lammonby, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Taha, Qasim Akram, Rohail Nazir, Sahibzada Farhan, Sharjeel Khan, Taha Ahsan, Jordan Thompson, Umaid Asif

ISLAMABAD UNITED: Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Athar Mahmood, Azam Khan, Danish Aziz, Marchant de Lange, Faheem Ashraf, Alex Hales, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Wasim, Mubasir Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq, Mohammad Musa, Colin Munro, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Paul Stirling, Zafar Gohar, Zahir Khan

KARACHI: Multan Sultans have defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 57 runs in the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, here at National Stadium on Saturday.

Set to chase 223, Zalmi’s batters failed to go big with the bat. The side kept losing the wickets at a constant rate and in the end, fell short by 57 runs; finishing at 165-8 in the allotted 20 overs.

For Zalmi, Hazratullah Zazai resisted a bit with his 43, while Ben Cutting provided a rather late onslaught. He remained unbeaten as the top scorer for the side with his quick 52 off 30 balls.

For the Sultans, Shahnawaz Dahani and Imran Tahir picked three wickets each, while Blessing Muzarabani and Abbas Afridi made one scalp apiece.

Batting first, Sultans set a commendable target of 223 for the Zalmi as Mohammad Rizwan and Tim David led the way with brilliant half-centuries.

Rizwan and David recorded a magnificent 69-runs partnership for the third wicket to anchor the innings. Rizwan scored an astonishing 82 off 53 balls, laced with eight boundaries and a six, while David remained unbeaten for his quickfire 51 off 19; including two boundaries and six maximums.

Khushdil Shah’s late onslaught in the final over bolstered the Sultans to amass 222-3 in 20 overs. The left-hander scored 21 off just seven deliveries.

Earlier, Shan Masood alongside Rizwan provided a magnificent start. The pair scored 85 runs for the first wicket before Shan departed after scoring 35. Later, Maqsood also chipped in with his valuable 25.

For the Zalmi, Shoaib Malik, Salman Irshad, and Usman Qadir bagged one wicket apiece.

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to field first against Multan Sultans in the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.

PLAYING XIS

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Johnson Charles, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dahani

Peshawar Zalmi: Wahab Riaz (c), Kamran Akmal, Hazratullah Zazai, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Ben Cutting, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz, Salman Irshad, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Umar

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-9, Multan Sultans-6, Peshawar Zalmi-3

In the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 Wahab Riaz’s Peshawar Zalmi will be up for a real test as the side will take on Mohammad Rizwan led Multan Sultans, which is leading the points table with four out of four victories.

Zalmi, which secured the fourth position on the points table yesterday after beating Karachi Kings, will be looking to further surge up to the table. Zalmi have played four matches so far in PSL 7 and managed to win two out of them.

For the Zalmi, veteran cricketer – Shoaib Malik can be a handy contributor for the triumph, while the explosive Afghan batter – Hazratullah Zazai can also turn things around if he gets going. In the bowling department, however, last night’s hero Mohammad Umar will be a player to watch.

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The Sultans, on the other hand, are experiencing a delightful run so far in this year’s PSL. The defending champions have been unbeaten in the four matches they have played so far. The side, however, will be looking to almost confirm their play-off berth after securing the fifth victory.

ICC T20I Player of the Year and the skipper of the Sultans – Rizwan can be a reliant performer for the side despite his back to back failures. Sultan’s trump card in this season – Khushdil Shah can also be lethal in all departments and can play an important role in the side’s triumph. The classy left-hander – Shan Masood will also be watchful for the side’s fifth PSL 7 clash.

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Matches-9, Multan Sultans-6, Peshawar Zalmi-3

KARACHI: Star all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi asked for rest from Quetta Gladiators’ management. 

According to the sources, Afridi rested during his team’s training session on Saturday. The experienced cricketer is likely to rest in upcoming match against Lahore Qalandars.

It must be noted here that Afridi went as most expensive bowler in Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s history against Islamabad United. He conceded 67 runs in four overs.

Gladiators are currently placed on fifth position at the points table with only a win.

KARACHI: Zaman Khan stunned Islamabad United by defending 12 runs off last over to hand Lahore Qalandars an eight-runs victory and second spot on the points table in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

United’s skipper Shadab Khan and Colin Munro scored 100 runs together to set a perfect tone for their team to chase 175 runs. But, Qalandars’ bowlers managed to take an upper hand in twilight phase of the match.

Shadab scored 52 including four sixes and two boundaries whereas Munro smashed 60 off 45 balls laced with five boundaries and three sixes.

Young Zaman was handed the bowl to defend 12 runs in last over with Azam Khan and Asif Ali at the crease. The youngster showed his courage and determination with perfect line and length to concede just three runs off last over including a wide ball. Also, he bagged Asif on the fifth ball to dent the hopes of United.

Zaman bagged a wicket alongside Rashid Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, also taking a wicket each. Haris Rauf managed to take two.

Earlier, it were Shadab and Waqas, bagging four wickets each to control flow of runs and restrict Qalandars to 174-9 in 12th match of PSL 7 here at National Stadium on Saturday.

Qalandars’ openers Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman gave a solid 83-runs start to their team. But, United’s bowlers made impressive comeback to control the flow of runs.

Sent into bat first, Zaman and Shafique took charge and smacked solid shots around the park to score some handy opening runs. Zaman smashed a six and four boundaries to score 38 runs while Shafique made 44 laced with six boundaries and a maximum.

Shadab removed the opening duo to turn things around for his team. Mubasir Khan supported his skipper to go deep into the middle order of opponents to thrash them.

From 83-0, Qalandars fell to 98-5 within no time. Debutant Hary Brooks rescued his team and scored well-fought 37 including five boundaries and also partnered with David Wiese to score handy 51 runs together for sixth wicket. Wiese contributed 20 runs.

Apart from Shadab and Waqas, Mubasir took a wicket for United.

KARACHI: Babar Azam fought hard for Karachi Kings but Peshawar Zalmi managed to beat them by nine runs in 11th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 here at National Stadium on Friday. 

Babar stood firm till the end and remained not out for 90 runs including nine boundaries and a six. But, Kings lost their fourth match in a row. Ian Cockbain resisted a bit by scoring 31 runs with the help of five boundaries.

For Zalmi, Mohammad Umar bagged three wickets while Shoaib Malik, Hussain Talat and Usman Qadir shared a wicket apiece.

Earlier, Malik scored his maiden half-century in PSL season 7 as Zalmi posted 173-4. Kings’ skipper Babar won the toss and invited Zalmi to bat first. Openers Hazratullah Zazai and Kamran Akmal provided much-needed good start by scoring 53 runs together.

Akmal got out after scoring 21 runs off 19 balls including two boundaries. Zazai smashed 41 runs laced with five boundaries and two sixes.

Veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik remained not out for 52 runs which included five boundaries and two sixes.

For Kings, Umaid Asif bagged three wickets while Aamer Yamin managed to take one.

KARACHI: Pacer Mohammad Amir of Karachi Kings shared his feelings for missing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 due to injury. 

Taking to Twitter, Amir expressed disappointment over missing the mega event. “Gutted to miss the PSL season 7 but everything happens for the reason but my prayers and best wishes with Karachi Kings,” he wrote. 

gutted to miss @thePSLt20 season 7 but everything happens for the reason but my prayers and best wishes with @KarachiKingsARY 😊

— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) February 4, 2022

Amir missed first three matches due to side strain. Later on, he suffered back pain while bowling in the nets. On Thursday, Kings’ management and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Amir’s ouster from PSL 7 due to injury.

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