Tag: PSL 7

KARACHI: Babar Azam – Karachi Kings’ skipper is confident for his side to make comeback in upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 matches. 

Taking to Twitter, Babar motivated Kings’ fans and ensured better performance in next match. “Not the start we were preparing for but there’s a lot more to come and we believe we can turn this around. It’s never over until it’s over,” he wrote.

Not the start we were preparing for but there's a lot more to come and we believe we can turn this around. It's never over until it's over. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/mWV86w5Xks

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) January 31, 2022

It must be noted here that Babar-led Kings lost all three matches so far in PSL 7. Their next game will be against Peshawar Zalmi on February 7.

KARACHI: English cricketer Liam Dawson to replace Paul Stirling in Islamabad United’s squad for Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s Lahore-leg.

Stirling, who scored magnificent half-century to lead United to victory against Peshawar Zalmi in their first PSL 7 game, will be leaving the league after February 7 due to national duty.

Ireland are scheduled to take part in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers.

PSL 7’s technical committee has approved United’s request for Stirling’s replacement. Same COVID-19 protocols will be followed for Dawson before he joins the two champions’ camp.

Lahore-leg of PSL 7 will start from February 10 after two days’ rest. As many as 19 matches including playoffs and final will be played Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium till February 27.

READ: ‘My desire to play under Babar Azam has fulfilled’ Mohammad Nabi

KARACHI: Khushdil Shah, Imran Tahir and David Willey bagged three wickets each to help Multan Sultans defend 175 runs against Quetta Gladiators to end Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7’s chasing streak. 

Set to chase 175 runs, Gladiators suffered a brief collapse after losing their in-form opener Will Smeed following a brilliant caught and bowled by Khushdil. Smeed had to walk off after scoring just three runs.

Ahsan Ali resisted with his 24-runs knock but this time things looked different for the 2019 PSL champions. Ben Duckett scored 47 runs off 32 balls including six boundaries and a six.

The roller coaster ride for Gladiators was then supported by Iftikhar Ahmed who smashed well-fought 30 off 13 including three maximums.

Sohail Tanvir also struck a six and a boundary to get Gladiators over the victory line. But, Willey took things away from them by defending eight runs off last over with Tim David taking a stunner at boundary to send back the last wicket of Naseem Shah to the pavilion.

Sent into bat first, Shan Masood smoked unbeaten 88 runs in Sultans’ 174-4 against Gladiators.

After losing his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan for duck, Masood kept his nerves calm and displayed complete exposure to score runs. Sultans’ skipper Rizwan got out for a duck after 26 T20 innings.

SHAAN-DAAR SHOT 💥#PakistansFirstHDsportsChannel#ASportsHD #HBLPSL7 #LevelHai #PSL7 #PSL2022 #QGvMSpic.twitter.com/ZK7KNDOq1m

— ASports (@asportstvpk) January 31, 2022

Masood partnered briefly with Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw and Tim David to contribute worthy runs of Sultans. After Rizwan’s departure, Masood and Maqsood joined hands to score 50 runs together with left-hander’s major contribution.

Sohaib Maqsood is looking good out there 👏

Multan Sultans are 47/1 in the seventh over!#PakistansFirstHDsportsChannel#ASportsHD #HBLPSL7 #LevelHai #PSL7 #PSL2022 #QGvMSpic.twitter.com/XHwU0e7n8u

— ASports (@asportstvpk) January 31, 2022

Maqsood scored 21 runs followed by Rossouw scoring as many runs. Maqsood struck two boundaries and a six whereas Rossouw smashed just two boundaries.

Tim David remained not out for 28 off 16 balls including a boundary and two sixes. Masood’s inning included six boundaries and four sixes. Khushdil struck eight runs including a towering six.

BYE BYE, BALL 👋

How was that from Khushdil Shah? 💪#PakistansFirstHDsportsChannel#ASportsHD #HBLPSL7 #LevelHai #PSL7 #PSL2022 #QGvMSpic.twitter.com/bwCMop82xf

— ASports (@asportstvpk) January 31, 2022

Mohammad Hasnain bagged two wickets for Gladiators while James Faulkner managed to take one.

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held an important meeting at the National High-Performance Center (NHPC) for the preparations of the second-leg matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The high-profile meeting for the preparations of the league’s upcoming matches in Lahore was presided by Deputy Commissioner Lahore – Umer Sher Chattha. Several members of the PCB, district administration, and law enforcement agencies attended the meeting.

The meeting directed the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) to maintain complete cleanliness inside and around the stadium. Whereas, ordered the district administration to arrange shuttle bus service from designated places for the convenience of the fans.

Furthermore, a 25-bed hospital will also be set up soon to combat any unpleasant situation.

It is worth mentioning here that the second phase of the PSL 7 will start from February 10 in Lahore.

READ: ‘My desire to play under Babar Azam has fulfilled’ Mohammad Nabi

KARACHI: Afghanistan’s star all-rounder – Mohammad Nabi, who is representing Karachi Kings in the ongoing seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), said his desire to play under the leadership of Babar Azam has been fulfilled in Kings.

Nabi, while speaking exclusively to ARY News, disclosed that the Afghan all-rounder had a desire to play under Babar, which, however, has been fulfilled in the ongoing PSL 7.

“My desire to play under the leadership of Babar Azam has been fulfilled in Karachi Kings. I now wish to play under Virat Kohli,” he said.

Talking about the Kings’ performance in the ongoing mega event, Nabi stated that the former champions need an experienced fast bowler to strengthen the bowling unit.

“Karachi Kings are lacking the services of an experienced fast bowler. Our bowling unit is a little weak,” he said.

“The playing-XI will be strengthened with Mohammad Amir’s return. We are also waiting for Chris Jordan,” he added.

Nabi also said that the team will work to get rid of the issues in a few days gap.

Talking about the fans’ favourite Kings-Qalandars clash, Nabi claimed that the Kings felt the absence of left-arm pacer – Mohammad Amir.

“Karachi Kings missed the presence of Amir against Lahore Qalandars,” he said.

“At an instance, it seemed like we are going to win but the results turned out to be different,” he added.

Nabi also claimed that the competition gets tougher for him if he and Rashid Khan are in the opposing team, while also shared that he always tries that Rashid could not get him out.

The 37-years-old went on to say that he is always in contact with the Pakistani cricketers while sharing that Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali supported him to groom the young Afghan cricketers.

The Kings’ all-rounder also lauded the PSL, said he always enjoys playing in the marquee event.

READ: Shahid Afridi recovers from COVID-19, set to enter the bubble

KARACHI: The most followed franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Karachi Kings have dropped their official anthem for the ongoing seventh edition, named ‘Yeh Hai Karachi’.

Featuring Asim Azhar and Talhah Yunus, Yeh Hai Karachi displays the passion of the Kings for the PSL 7. It boosts the excitement of the fans who were waiting for so long.

Taking to YouTube, Kings released their official anthem for the PSL 7.

 

Apart from Asim and Talhah, cricket stars including Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Sharjeel Khan, Umaid Asif and the president – Wasim Akram also featured in the music video.

KARACHI: Fakhar Zaman smashed his maiden Pakistan Super League (PSL) century as Lahore Qalandars notched seven-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in sixth match of the tournament here at National Stadium on double-header Sunday.

Fakhar was on song as he propelled Qalandars to chase 171 runs single-handedly against Kings. Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Qalandars made 174-4 to complete the target with four balls to spare.

The left-handed batter smoked 106 runs off 60 balls laced with 12 boundaries and four sixes. Mohammad Hafeez made 24 runs whereas Samit Patel remained not out for 26 including four boundaries.

For Kings, Umaid Asif took two wickets while Imad Wasim and Mohammad Nabi shared a wicket apiece.

Earlier, Babar Azam and Sharjeel Khan scored 84 runs together to set the tone for Kings to score 170-7.

Sent into bat first, Babar and Sharjeel provided a steady start to Kings. The duo scored 84-0 in 10 overs before Hafeez arrived and bagged Sharjeel off clean bowled.

The left-handed batter fired 60 runs off 39 balls laced with eight boundaries and three sixes. Babar smashed four boundaries to score 41 runs.

Kings’ suffered batting collapsed after Sharjeel’s departure but Joe Clarke rescued them with his well-fought 24 runs.

For Qalandars, Haris Rauf bagged three wickets while Rashid, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, and Afridi bagged a wicket each.

Lahore Qalandars defeated Karachi Kings by six wickets in the sixth match of PSL 7

LQ 174-4 (19.2 overs)

Qalandars need six runs off six deliveries, Gregory to bowl the last over

LQ 165-4 (19 overs)

18.5: Slower bouncer outside off-stump, Fakhar upper-cuts it but there is no pace to work with and it’s safely held by Imad

Umaid to bowl his last

LQ 162-3 (18 overs)

Ilyas comes to bowl again

LQ 140-3 (17 overs)

Umaid comes again

LQ 130-3 (16 overs)

Gregory comes back

LQ 121-3 (15 overs)

Ilyas replaces Nabi

LQ 111-3 (14 overs)

Imad to bowl his last

LQ 96-3 (13 overs)

Nabi to bowl his last

LQ 91-3 (12 overs)

11.5: Hafeez looks to go big but fails to clear the rope, hands an easy catch to Babar at the long-off boundary

Imad continues

LQ 87-2 (11 overs)

Nabi to bowl his third

LQ 77-2 (10 overs)

Imad comes back

LQ 73-2 (9 overs)

Gregory comes again

LQ 64-2 (8 overs)

Umaid continues

LQ 57-2 (7 overs)

Gregory comes to bowl the first over after the powerplay

LQ 52-2 (6 overs)

5.4: Fraction short from Umaid, Kamran stands tall and punches it off the back-foot through the off-side, superb timing and placement. Nabi takes a stunning catch at mid-off

Umaid to bowl his first

LQ 42-1 (5 overs)

Ilyas comes into the attack

LQ 31-1 (4 overs)

Imad comes into the attack

LQ 27-1 (3 overs)

2.4: Nabi gets Shafique. Dances down the track, looking to heave the ball over the mid-wicket boundary, gets the elevation but could not power the ball enough. Yamen takes a brilliant catch at the boundary.

Nabi continues

LQ 22-0 (2 overs)

Yamen to bowl from the other end

LQ 8-0 (1 over)

Nabi to open the attack

KARACHI KINGS vs LAHORE QALANDARS (2nd INNINGS)

Karachi Kings set a target of 171 runs in the sixth match of the PSL 7

KK 170-7 (20 overs)

19.3: Two in two for Haris! Imad looks to pull the ball out of the ground straight away but fails to time the ball enough. Rashid takes a sharp running catch, diving forward at the mid-wicket region.

19.2: Haris strikes back. After being hit for a six by Farhan, Rauf bowls a yorker, Farhan gets some willow on it but could not block the ball from dislodging the bails.

Haris to bowl the last over for the Qalandars

KK 157-5 (19 overs)

Shaheen to bowl his last

KK 148-5 (18 overs)

17.3: Haris strikes! Gregory has to walk back. Cross-seam, short of a length delivery, Gregory looks to pull the ball hard but the extra pace and bounce force him to slice the ball. Shaheen in the end takes a brilliant catch running behind.

Haris comes back into the attack

KK 140-4 (17 overs)

16.2: Shaheen gets Yamen. Full-toss, angling across him, Yamin looks to clobber it across the line but slices, no distance on this and Haris runs around takes a well-judged catch.

Shaheen comes back

KK 137-3 (16 overs)

Zaman to bowl his last

KK 124-3 (15 overs)

14.4: Big blow for Kings! Rashid gets Babar, bowls a wrong one and Babar who looks to slog the ball hard, gets deceived completely and the ball hits the off stump.

Rashid to bowl his last

KK 116-2 (14 overs)

13.1: Zaman strikes! Nabi looks to power the ball over the long-off boundary, slices the ball high but could not send over the fence. Shaheen takes an easy catch at the boundary.

Zaman comes to bowl his third

KK 106-1 (13 overs)

Rashid comes again

KK 99-1 (12 overs)

Haris replaces Wiese

KK 88-1 (11 overs)

10.1: Hafeez straightaway gets the left-hander Sharjeel. Tossed up, pitched around middle and off, Sharjeel looks to work it through for a single but gets deceived by the away movement and gets cleaned up.

Hafeez comes into the attack

KK 84-0 (10 overs)

Wiese continues

KK 72-0 (9 overs)

Samit comes to bowl his first

KK 61-0 (8 overs)

Wiese comes to bowl his first

KK 52-0 (7 overs)

Rashid continues

KK 48-0 (6  overs)

Haris comes to bowl his first

KK 41-0 (5 overs)

Rashid comes into the attack

KK 36-0 (4 overs)

Zaman continues from the other end

KK 29-0 (3 overs)

Shaheen continues

KK 22-0 (2 overs)

Zaman to bowl from the other end

KK 13-0 (1 over)

Babar, Sharjeel come out to bat for the Kings. Shaheen starts bowling for the Qalandars

KARACHI KINGS vs LAHORE QALANDARS (1st INNINGS)

KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and opted to field first in the high-voltage clash against Karachi Kings, in the sixth match of the seventh Pakistan Super League (PSL), here on Sunday.

SQUADS

Karachi Kings: Babar Azam (c), Sharjeel Khan, Joe Clarke, Muhammad Nabi, Sahibzada Farhan, Lewis Gregory, Imad Wasim, Amir Yamin, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Taha Khan, Muhammad Ilyas

Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Samit Patel, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Head to Head Record

Matches- 13, Karachi Kings-8, Lahore Qalandars-5

When the two most followed franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars meet, fans across the country stick in front of their Tv screens. 

Also known as El Clasico of PSL, Kings vs Qalandars rivalry is the most followed one in the fastest growing franchise cricket league, PSL. The two opponents will meet for the first time under their new captains, Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi in sixth match of PSL 7.

Babar-Shaheen are the two most followed cricketers of current era. When the two captains come against each other today, surely it would be perfect entertainment for not only limited capacity crowd in the National stadium but millions of PSL followers across the world.

The two teams haven’t won a match in the league as of yet. Kings have lost both of their matches whereas Qalandars lost their opening game against Peshawar Zalmi on Saturday. It means the arch-rivals will take on the ground in search of a much-needed victory.

HEAD TO HEAD

In last five outings, Kings have won three while Qalandars managed to win two. An exciting contest awaits cricket fans today.

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KARACHI: Alex Hales and Paul Stirling didn’t look back as they helped Islamabad United to chase down 169 runs in 15.5 overs to beat Peshawar Zalmi by nine wickets in the fifth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 here at National Stadium on Sunday. 

Set to chase 169 runs, Hales and Stirling smacked Zalmi bowlers all around the park. The opening duo scored 112 runs in 9.3 overs to lay down a solid foundation for United to win their opening match in PSL 7.

Hales remained not out for 82 runs laced with 13 boundaries and a six whereas Stirling fire powered 57 runs including seven boundaries and three sixes. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also supported in-form Hales and scored 27 with the help of a boundary and two sixes. The two partnered strongly to score match-winning 55 runs.

Sent into bat first, Sherfane Rutherfood stood like a wall for Zalmi as they managed to recover well against United on double-header Sunday.

Recovering strongly from 35-4, Rutherford alongside experienced Shoaib Malik scored 73 runs together as they reached 108-4 in 14.2 overs.

Malik fell to Mohammad Wasim Jr after scoring 25 with the help of two boundaries and a six. But, Rutherford held things strongly for his team as he remained not out for 70 runs off 46 balls laced with seven boundaries and three sixes.

Ben Cutting also made a worthy contribution by smacking four boundaries to score four boundaries.

Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf started the proceedings for United by picking up two quick wickets. The right-arm duo managed to take two wickets each. Wasim Jr and skipper Shadab Khan took a wicket.