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PSL 2021 Final: Shoaib Malik Eyes Award-Winning Battle Against Sultans

PSL 2021 Final: Shoaib Malik Eyes Award-Winning Battle Against Sultans

Shoaib Malik, Pakistan’s experienced all-rounder is all set for Peshawar Zalmi’s fight with Multan Sultans in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 final tonight in Abu Dhabi.

His post on Facebook shows Shoaib Malik’s dedication and he hopes for an award-winning game tonight. The 39-year-old player expressed his determination regarding the PSL 2021 final battle with Multan Sultans at 9pm.

He is ready to give his best and wrote in his post, “It’s the night of all nights — let’s give it all we got.”

How Much Will The PSL 2021 Champion Team Earn?

The winner of PSL 2021 will walk away with a whopping amount of INR 3.5 crore as a prize for their stellar efforts throughout the season. The runners-up, losing team in the final, will be awarded INR 1.5 crore. There are also significant prizes for the Player of the tournament, best batsman, bowler, fielder, and wicket-keeper. Have a look!

PSL 6 Prize Money:

Winner – PKR 75million

Runner-up – PKR 30million

Player of the tournament – PKR3million

Best Batsman – PKR0.8million

Best Bowler – PKR0.8million

Best Fielder – PKR0.8million

Best Wicketkeeper – PKR0.8million

Spirit of Cricket – PKR3.2million

SQUAD

Peshawar Zalmi

Kamran Akmal (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Imam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Khalid Usman, Wahab Riaz (c), Umaid Asif, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Imran

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (captain, wk), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Johnson Charles, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Blessing Muzarabani, Imran Khan, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani

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PSL 2021: Hasan Ali decides not to retire from the PSL

PSL 2021: Hasan Ali decides not to retire from the PSL

Hasan Ali of Islamabad United has decided to play the remaining matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In response to the decision, Ali expressed admiration to his wife for her support during difficult times. Due to personal concerns, the bowler had to return to Pakistan from Abu Dhabi. He has … Read more

PSL 2021: Shahnawaz Dahani is delighted after leading the PSL 2021 wickets chart.

Shahnawaz Dahani is delighted after leading the PSL 2021 wickets chart.

Shahnawaz Dahani, the fast bowling star for Multan Sultan, seeks to maintain his consistency after topping the list of leading wicket-takers in the sixth season of the Pakistan Super League. The 22-year-old bowler claimed four wickets in Multan’s PSL game against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday night. He brings his overall wickets to count to 13 … Read more

PSL 2021: Asif Ali responds to criticism ‘I’m not a four-over batsman’

Asif Ali responds to criticism ‘I’m not a four-over batsman’

After a match-winning knock against Lahore Qalandars on Sunday, Islamabad United’s middle-order batsman Asif Ali responded to his critics. Asif, who smashed 75 runs off 43 balls to save his team from a critical scenario, believes that labeling him as a four-over batsman is incorrect. Asif Ali said, “Except for Islamabad United, nobody trusts my … Read more

PSL 2021: Faheem Ashraf could miss the rest of the PSL 2021 season, a setback for Islamabad United

PSL 2021: Faheem Ashraf could miss the rest of the PSL 2021 season

Faheem Ashraf, allrounder for Islamabad United, has a hand injury and is doubtful for the remaining HBL PSL-6 matches, the franchise stated on Thursday. According to the franchise, Faheem is doubtful about the upcoming matches after suffering a split webbing in his left hand during the game against Lahore Qalandars on Wednesday night. Faheem had … Read more

Pakistan will bid for key events at the ICC conference this month

Pakistan will bid for key events at the ICC conference this month

The International Cricket Council (ICC) seeks offers for the hosting rights of men’s events from 2024 to 2031. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will submit bids for at least five major international tournaments this month. During this time frame, four T20 World Cups, two ODI World Cups, and two Champions Trophy events will be held. … Read more

PSL 2021: Rashid Khan’s five-wicket haul ‘broke our back,’ says Shoaib Malik

PSL 2021: Rashid Khan 'broke our back,' says Shoaib Malik

Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs thanks to Rashid Khan’s 5 for 20. In their game against the Lahore Qalandars on Thursday, the Peshawar Zalmi conceded 44 runs in the final two overs. Wahab Riaz’s 19th over proved costly, going for 29 runs. However, Shoaib Malik, who scored a 48-ball 73 in the chase, … Read more

PSL 2021: Tim David is pleasantly surprised by Rashid Khan after second victory

PSL 2021: Tim David is pleasantly surprised by Rashid Khan

Tim David, a Singaporean cricketer who has made a name in franchise cricket in recent years, was overwhelmed by teammate Rashid Khan’s skill with the ball as Lahore Qalandars won their second game in the Pakistan Super League 6 (PSL 2021) in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Tim David stated, ‘‘it was a satisfying win. It was … Read more

PSL 2021: Wahab Riaz considers Haider Ali as a key player of his team

PSL 2021: Wahab Riaz considers Haider Ali as a key player of his team

Peshawar Zalmi captain Wahab Riaz believes that young Haider Ali will be crucial to his team’s victories in the final six matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season in Abu Dhabi. Riaz stated during a virtual press conference that Ali’s aggressive batting is vital for the Zalmi team. Wahab Riaz stated, “You have … Read more

PSL 2021: Sohaib Maqsood acknowledged, “This could be my way back into the Pakistan team”

"This could be my way back into the Pakistan team," Sohaib Maqsood

Sohaib Maqsood of the Multan Sultans has stated that a strong effort in the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches could be his ticket back into the national team. In January 2016, Maqsood last appeared for the national team. Prior to the PSL’s suspension earlier this year, the 34-year-old scored 135 runs in five matches. … Read more

PSL 2021: Shoaib Malik believes his batting and fitness are at a good level

PSL 2021: Shoaib Malik believes his batting and fitness are at a good level

Shoaib Malik, an experienced Pakistani all-rounder for Peshawar Zalmi, believes his batting and fitness are up to the mark. Malik was in excellent form with the bat before the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this year. He scored 101 runs in five games, averaging 33.66, and strike rate of 124.69. Malik stated … Read more

PSL 2021: Today’s schedule includes two matches

PSL 2021: Today's schedule includes two matches

On Thursday, two matches from the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League will be played in Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The upcoming match is the first of a doubleheader. At 6:00 p.m. Pakistan standard time, Karachi Kings will meet Multan Sultan in the first match. Meanwhile, at 11 p.m., Lahore Qalandars will face … Read more

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings will continue their campaign against Multan Sultans

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings will continue their campaign against Multan Sultans

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 season, which had been postponed, began on Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates with Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United. Multan Sultans will face reigning champions Karachi Kings in today’s match 16 on Thursday. Karachi Kings successfully started their title defense in Karachi. They played five games, three of which … Read more

PSL 2021: Rashid Khan shines as Lahore Qalandars defeat Islamabad United

Rashid Khan shines as Lahore Qalandars defeat Islamabad United.

Rashid Khan smashed three consecutive fours in the final over, changing the match’s outcome. Rashid Khan of Lahore Qalandars shined with the bat in the final over to lead his team to an unlikely victory over Islamabad United in the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. … Read more

PSL 2021: Babar-Sharjeel Likely to Be the Openers For Karachi Kings

PSL 2021: Karachi's first option opening duo will be Babar and Sharjeel

Despite the presence of New Zealand’s veteran opener Martin Guptill, Karachi Kings’ opener Babar Azam and Sharjeel Khan are likely to open for the franchise as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 remainders are resuming from today (Wednesday).

During a virtual press conference, Skipper Imad Wasim said that the opening pair will be discussed by team management after a thorough evaluation of the squad’s necessities during PSL 2021 remainders.

Imad stated, “I am the sort of person who doesn’t like to change the openers. We will have a discussion about it. It depends on the position we are in. I have no intentions of making too many changes. So I think you are probably going to see Babar Azam and Sharjeel Khan, to be honest. We will do whatever is necessary for the team. We will sit together and talk to Babar, Sharjeel, and Guptill. But I probably think Babar and Sharjeel will open for us.”

The all-rounder declared that there was no pressure to defend the title and that the players will give their 100% in all situations.

Imad also mentioned that if the team requires him at a higher position, he may consider moving up the batting order.

“If my team needs it, then I can consider batting a little higher in the order. Individual performances however are not the aim. I will do whatever is good for the team. If I feel that other bowlers are bowling better than me, then I will keep using them instead of bowling myself,” he concluded.

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PSL 2021: Spinner Rashid Khan’s inclusion into the squad will boost Lahore Qalandars’ performance, Aqib Javed

Lahore Qalandars head coach is worried about the dew factor in PSL

The Lahore Qalandars head coach Aqib Javed said the dew factor will play a role in the upcoming matches of the PSL 2021 ahead of the remainders, resuming today (Wednesday) in Abu Dhabi.

While speaking to media officials, Aqib Javed has termed the late matches of the PSL 2021 as the “biggest challenge” for everyone.

Speaking about the training sessions, Javed said the Qalandars were getting used to the Abu Dhabi conditions. “As far as the heat is concerned, it will not have a big difference on the players. We held a couple of training sessions, they went well,” he added.

He further added, “Afghan spinner Rashid Khan’s inclusion into the squad will boost the Qalandars’ performance.”

“Team had a great combination when the first half of the PSL 2021 was being played,” Javed added.

However, he said due to the league’s postponement, the combination had been affected a bit.

“However, we will try to give our best performance,” he said. “Ferguson, Faulkner and Tim David will hopefully rise to the expectations for the team,” added the Qalandars head coach.

He said the Qalandars had tried to cover each base, adding that bowlers such as Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Rashid Khan, considered among the best in the world when it comes to T20 cricket, were in the squad.

“We also have Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman in the batting line-up, Ben Dunk always makes his presence felt in the team.”

What Is Dew Factor?

Excess moisture on the surface turns the ball slippery, posing significant challenges for the bowling side, especially spinners. This is known as the “dew factor” in cricket.

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PSL 2021: Watch LQ Vs PZ live updates here

PSL 2021 LQ VS PZ

Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi are all geared up for the much-anticipated match. The second match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 has begun. Both teams are excited enough to compete with each other for a fierce battle. The match is being played at the National Stadium Karachi. Lahore Qalandars have won the toss and … Read more