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In the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, the two struggling sides; placed at the bottom of the points table – Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings will lock horns, eyeing a bounceback in the ongoing marquee event.

Zalmi, who are currently placed at the second last position, has played three matches so far and managed to win one. Despite starting their PSL 7 campaign with a convincing victory, the 2017 champions lost two encounters afterwards, including a humiliating defeat against Islamabad United.

For the Zalmi, Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai will be a player to watch despite his failure in the last encounter against Lahore Qalandars. Apart from Zazai, Shoaib Malik and Haider Ali can also play a vital role in the team’s success.

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The Kings, on the other hand, had an unwanted start to this year’s PSL, the 2020 champions are yet to taste a triumph since the side could not manage to win a single game out of three matches they have played so far.

The Kings’ skipper – Babar Azam, in spite of being out of form, will be a reliable player for the Kings, while his opening partner – Sharjeel Khan, who has been impressive so far with the bat will also be a player to rely for the Kings.

It is worth mentioning here that the Kings faced a major blow yesterday as their experienced and rookie pacer – Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Ilyas has been ruled out of the tournament following the injuries and will be worth witnessing how the former champions deal with the unpleasant situation.

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The two teams have faced each other 15 times, with the Zalmi remaining victorious 10 times, while the Kings could only seal five victories. In the last five encounters, however, the Kings are leading with three wins.

KARACHI: As per the initiative of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 will observe ‘Pink Ribbon Day’ today for the breast cancer awareness campaign.

In the 11th match of the ongoing PSL 7, Karachi Kings will lock horns with the 2017 champions – Peshawar Zalmi and the players of both teams will don pink caps and ribbons to promote awareness against the disease.

Moreover, the stumps in the National Stadium will also be of pink colour today, while the informative and awareness messages will also be broadcasted on the big screens.

Pink lighting will also be used to transform the stadium pink.

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KARACHI: PSL 2020 champions, Karachi Kings have replaced Usman Shinwari with Mohammad Ilyas for the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that PSL’s technical committee has approved the replacement of Ilyas with Shinwari from event’s reserved players pool.

Ilyas and Mohammad Amir of Kings were ruled out of PSL 7 due to injuries. Ilyas got shoulder injury while Amir sustained back injury during training session.

Kings will play their fourth match today (February 4) against Peshawar Zalmi. They have lost all their previous three matches in the event.

READ: Karachi Kings’ Amir, Ilyas ruled out of PSL 7 due to injuries

KARACHI: Experienced pacer Mohammad Amir and rookie pacer Mohammad Ilyas of Karachi Kings have been ruled out of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 due to injuries.

The franchise confirmed the news and informed that both the cricketers will be leaving the event’s bio-secure bubble tomorrow.

According to the team management, Ilyas sustained shoulder injury while fielding in training session whereas Amir suffered back pain while bowling in the nets. Earlier, Amir was suffering from side strain and missed all three matches of the PSL 7.

Kings will now pick replacements from the reserved players’ pool in the bio-secure bubble.

KARACHI: Ahsan Ali scored fifty whereas Mohammad Nawaz scored 47 to show solid fight but Islamabad United managed to defend 230 runs and beat Quetta Gladiators by 43 runs margin in 10th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 here at National Stadium on Thursday.

Set to chase mammoth 230 runs, Ahsan started off well for Gladiators but other batters couldn’t continue longer with him. The right-handed batter scored his third PSL 7 fifty to resist a bit for his team who were bowled out for 186. His 50-runs knock included eight boundaries and a six.

Mohammad Nawaz, in the end, tried to put his team back on the track but they kept on losing wickets. He scored 47 off 22 balls laced with two boundaries and five sixes. James Faulkner remained not out for 30 including three boundaries and two sixes.

Shadab Khan bagged five wickets while Mohammad Wasim and Hasan Ali managed to take two wickets each.

Earlier, United’s batters were on song as they smacked Gladiators’ bowlers all around the park to post mammoth 229-4 in 20 overs.

United’s openers Alex Hales and Paul Stirling opened their runs account from the very start as they put together quick 55 runs. James Faulkner removed Hales (22) to give some relief to Gladiators.

But, Stirling looked in red-hot touch as he smacked three maximums and seven boundaries to score 58 runs off 28 balls.

Later on, Colin Munro (72*) and Azam Khan (65) joined hands to smash opponent’s bowlers. The left-right-hand combination scored 93 runs together. Azam struck six maximums followed by Munro’s towering five sixes.

Experienced bowler Shahid Khan Afridi was smashed for eight sixes altogether and he finished as the most expensive bowler in history of PSL, conceding 67 runs in four overs. Mohammad Nawaz took two wickets.

KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators have won the toss and decided to bowl first in the 10th match of the ongoing seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), here on Thursday.

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Matches-13, Quetta Gladiators-7, Islamabad United-6

PLAYING XIs

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Ahsan Ali, James Vince, Abdul Bangalzai, Ben Duckett, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, James Faulkner, Sohail Tanvir, Naseem Shah

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Colin Munro, Asif Ali, Azam Khan, Mubasir Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Waqas Maqsood

In the 10th match of the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United are set to lock horns to secure the second victory in the ongoing PSL 7.

The two sides, who are currently placed in the middle of the points table will be looking to surge up the order.

United, which is currently in the third position, has only played two games so far, winning one of them. Despite their loss against Multan Sultans in the eighth match, the team will be confident in their ability to defeat the limping Gladiators.

For the United, the skipper – Shadab Khan will be a player to watch following his spectacular 91 against the Sultans which however went in vain. In addition, their openers – Alex Hales and Paul Stirling can also be lethal earlier in the innings for the Gladiators’ bowlers.

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The Gladiators, on the other hand, are also in dire need to seal the second triumph in the ongoing PSL 7. Winning just one out of their three matches so far is evolving into a near-must-win situation for the 2019 champions.

The side will be highly reliant on in-form opener Ahsan Ali, while Will Smeed can also be handy if he gets going. The Gladiators will also be looking to avail the services of returning all-rounder – Shahid Afridi, who will be available for the selection for the encounter, while the English opener – James Vince is also ready to take on the field for the men in purple.

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The two sides have come face to face 13 times, with the Gladiators emerging victorious seven times, while United are just one short with six. In the last five outings also, the Gladiators are ahead of the United with three victories.

EXPECTED PLAYING XIs

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mubasir Khan, Asif Ali, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali, Marchant De Lange

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Ahsan Ali, James Vince, Ben Duckett, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ashir Qureshi, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, Sohail Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain

KARACHI: Former champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Quetta Gladiators announced that the star all-rounder Shahid Afridi will be available for selection for the side’s fixture tonight against Islamabad United.

The star all-rounder, who was out of action due to COVID-19 has now joined the training camp of the 2019 champions. According to the franchise, Shahid will now be available for selection for tonight’s clash with the United.

Furthermore, the English batter – James Vince will also be available for tonight’s match, while his countryman Jason Roy will be available after the completion of the mandatory isolation period.

On the other hand, the mentor of the Gladiators Sir Vivian Richards will be present in the team’s dugout in tonight’s match.

It is worth mentioning here that the Gladiators have played three matches so far in PSL 7 and could only manage to win one game.

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s left-arm pacer – Mohammad Amir, is set to represent Karachi Kings in their fourth match against Peshawar Zalmi tomorrow in the ongoing seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

In the Kings’ training session for tomorrow’s clash against the Zalmi, several foreign players participated including Tom Lammonby and Ian Cockbain.

Furthermore, the English all-rounder Jordan Thompson has also joined the Kings’ training camp and will also be available for the side’s upcoming fixtures.

Kings’ experienced left-arm fast bowler – Amir also hit the training camp and is hopeful of playing against the Zalmi.

The two sides will be locking horns in the 11th match of this year’s PSL; eyeing the second victory in the ongoing marquee event.

READ: ‘Karachi Kings have the ability to make a comeback’ Umaid Asif

KARACHI: Experienced all-rounder – Umaid Asif, who is representing Karachi Kings in this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL), is confident of the comeback from his team.

In an exclusive interview with ARY Sports, Umaid claimed that the Kings possess the ability to make a comeback in the ongoing PSL, also termed the Kings’ batting failure as one of the reasons for their scary start.

“We are working hard to make a comeback in PSL, I think Karachi Kings have the ability to make a comeback,” he said.

“In the first three matches, the bowlers fought till the last ball, but, unfortunately, some batters could not perform well,” he added.

Umaid also added that the Kings still have seven matches left and the former champions will strive to play good cricket in the upcoming matches.

Talking about the Kings’ upcoming clash against Peshawar Zalmi tomorrow, Umaid said he understands the plans of the Zalmi since he has played for the 2017 champions.

“I have played for Peshawar Zalmi, also understand the plans of the opposing team,” he said.

Talking about his cricketing journey, the six feet five inches tall all-rounder disclosed that he was a batter first but started to focus more on his bowling because of his height.

“I played from school to national level, I was a batter in my early cricketing days but began to focus more on bowling because of my height,” he said.

Umaid also revealed that he changed his action by listening to the cricket commentary and also thinks that his bowling action is similar to that of Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Nazir.

The 37-years-old also divulged that he had asthma in his childhood, but, became a good athlete because of sports and got rid of the disease.

It is worth mentioning here that the Kings will take on Zalmi in their upcoming PSL 7 clash tomorrow at National Stadium Karachi. The 2020 champions are yet to taste a victory in the ongoing season of the mega event, whereas, the Zalmi have won one out of their three matches so far.

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