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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: Peshawar Zalmi To Face Quetta Gladiators Tonight

PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators

After suffering a major blowout in the 18th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 in which Islamabad United gained a victory against Quetta Gladiators by 10 wickets, Peshawar Zalmi will lock horns with Gladiators in the thrilling match tonight.

The 2019 PSL champions Quetta Gladiators will face Peshawar Zalmi tonight in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi – Match Details

Date: June 12, 2021 (Saturday)

Time: 8:00 PM LOCAL/ 9:30 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Squad

Quetta Gladiators: Usman Khan, Faf du Plessis, Saim Ayub, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan, Andre Russell, Jack Wildermuth, Mohammad Nawaz, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain

Peshawar Zalmi: Kamran Akmal, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, David Miller, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Wahab Riaz (C), Umaid Asif, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan

PSL 2021 Schedule 

Here you can check the updated remaining matches schedule list of PSL 2021.

Date Day Night
9-Jun Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United
10-Jun Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars
11-Jun Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators
12-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi
13-Jun Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi
14-Jun Islamabad United v Karachi Kings
15-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings
16-Jun Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators
17-Jun Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars
18-Jun Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars
19-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings Multan Sultans v Islamabad United
21-Jun Qualifier (1 v 2) Eliminator 1 (3 v 4)
22-Jun Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)
24-Jun Final

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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: Sarfaraz Ahmed Aspires Gladiators to score big Against United

Sarfaraz Ahmed

As Quetta Gladiators is all set to take on two-time champion Islamabad United in the 18th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 tonight, Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed says we will play every match like the final.

After suffering the setback against Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United will be aiming to recover themselves in this match against Gladiators in the 18th match of PSL 2021 remainders.

“We are already behind on the table and cannot afford any more defeats. If we want to make it to the knockout stage we have to win each match from here on so it is all to play for in Abu Dhabi. We have to put in the best in every department of the game to stay in the competition,” Sarfaraz said in a virtual presser.

“Yes, we had a horrendous run in Karachi when our game plan went haywire, particularly our fielding. That is surely one area we’ve been working on diligently,” he added.

Wicketkeeper-batsman opined that every individual knows his role and won’t repeat their previous mistakes.

“Every member of the team is capable of delivering and making the best use of his abilities. What we want from our batsmen is to stay at the wicket and make sure that there are enough wickets to go for a kill in the later part of the 20 overs. And when it comes to restricting opponents we should make the best of our bowling abilities,” he maintained.

Earlier on March 1, the United had defeated Gladiators in Karachi. However, all the contributors to the previous winners are not available to Islamabad on Friday.

Squads

Islamabad United

Shadab Khan (c), Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Asif Ali, Brandon King, Colin Munro, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Umar Amin, Usman Khawaja, Zafar Gohar and Zeeshan Zameer.

Quetta Gladiators

Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Abdul Nasir, Andre Russell (partially available), Arish Ali Khan, Azam Khan, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Hassan Khan, Jack Wildermuth, Jake Weatherald, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood and Zahir Khan.

PSL 2021 Schedule 

Here you can check the updated remaining matches schedule list of PSL 2021.

Date Day Night
9-Jun Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United
10-Jun Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars
11-Jun Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators
12-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi
13-Jun Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi
14-Jun Islamabad United v Karachi Kings
15-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings
16-Jun Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators
17-Jun Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars
18-Jun Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars
19-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings Multan Sultans v Islamabad United
21-Jun Qualifier (1 v 2) Eliminator 1 (3 v 4)
22-Jun Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)
24-Jun Final

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PSL 2021: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators – Who Will Win Tonight’s Match?

PSL 2021 IU vs QG

After the thrilling match, last night in which Lahore Qalandars managed to beat Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs, the two-time PSL champions, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators will face each other tonight in the remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021.

Match Details

Match – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators – 18th match

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 09:30 PM IST, 04:00 PM GMT

Squads

Islamabad United

Predicted XI

Usman Khawaja, Colin Munro, Rohail Nazir (wk), Shadab Khan (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Fawad Ahmed

Bench: Muhammad Musa, Zafar Gohar, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Zeeshan Zameer, Brandon King, Muhammad Akhlaq, Umar Amin

Quetta Gladiators

Predicted XI

Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & WK), Azam Khan, Andre Russell, Jack Wildermuth, Mohammad Nawaz, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain

Bench:  Abdul Nasir, Anwar Ali, Arish Ali Khan, Hassan Khan, Khurram Shehzad, Zahir Khan, Jake Weatherald, Usman Shinwari

PSL 2021 Schedule 

Here you can check the updated remaining matches schedule list of PSL 2021.

Date Day Night
9-Jun Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United
10-Jun Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars
11-Jun Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators
12-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi
13-Jun Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi
14-Jun Islamabad United v Karachi Kings
15-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings
16-Jun Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators
17-Jun Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars
18-Jun Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars
19-Jun Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings Multan Sultans v Islamabad United
21-Jun Qualifier (1 v 2) Eliminator 1 (3 v 4)
22-Jun Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)
24-Jun Final

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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: Today ‘Lahore Qalandar’ will face ‘Islamabad United’

PSL 2021: Today ‘Lahore Qalandar’ will face ‘Islamabad United’

Today, Pakistan Super League 2021 (PSL) will resume with ‘Lahore Qalandar’s’ facing ‘Islamabad United’ in Abu Dhabi at 9:30 pm. The final is scheduled to play on June 24.

The postponed season of PSL 2021 is set to resume in Abu Dhabi today. Lahore and Islamabad will face off in the first match of the resumed season at 9:30 pm. These both rivals will face each other for the first time in PSL 6 with their repeat match scheduled for Sunday, 13th June.

Both the teams along with ‘Karachi Kings’ and ‘Peshawar Zalmi’ are locked at six points each on
the points table, However, the two sides have played one less match as compared with Karachi and Peshawar, which means today’s match-winner will go top on the points table after halfway stage in the competition.

The PSL 2021 is returning to UAE where it was born in 2016, in 2017’s edition only final was held in Lahore, in 2018 the last three games of the edition were held in Pakistan, in 2019 last eight matches of the event were held in Karachi, and the entire 2020 tournament was held across four Pakistan venues (Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Multan) despite an interruption due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Several leading international stars will be featuring in the remaining twenty matches, including Usman Khawaja (Islamabad United), Faf du Plessis (Quetta Gladiators), Martin Guptill (Karachi Kings), David Miller (Peshawar Zalmi), Shimron Hetmyer (Multan Sultans), and Rashid Khan (Lahore Qalandars).

They will be joined by Pakistan international players along with the emerging stars, including Babar Azam, Arshad Iqbal, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, and Usman Qadir.

These players have been named in Pakistan men’s squads for the three T20Is against England and five T20Is against world champions the West Indies.

 

 

Full Schedule:

June 9, Wednesday

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United at 9:30 PM

June 10, Thursday

Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM

Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM

June 11, Friday

Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM

June 12, Saturday

Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi at 9:30 PM

June 13, Sunday

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi at 11:30 PM

June 14, Monday

Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings at 9:30 PM

June 15, Tuesday

Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars at 6:30 PM

Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings at 11:30 PM

June 16, Wednesday

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators at 9:30 PM

June 17, Thursday

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi at 6:30 PM

Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars at 11:30 PM

June 18, Friday

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars at 9:30 PM

June 19, Saturday

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings at 6:30 PM

Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United at 11:30 PM

June 21, Monday

Qualifier (1 vs 2) at 6:30 PM

Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4) at 11:30 PM

June 22, Tuesday

Eliminator 2 (loser of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 1) at 9:30 PM

June 24, Thursday

Final (winner of Qualifier vs winner of Eliminator 2) at 9:30 PM

 

Squad and Players

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Ahmed Saifi Abdullah, Ali Khan, Akif Javed, Asif Ali, Brandon King, Colin Munro, Fawad Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Akhlaq, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Umar Amin, Usman Khawaja, Zafar Gohar and Zeeshan Zameer

Karachi Kings: Imad Wasim (c), Abbas Afridi, Amir Yamin, Arshad Iqbal, Babar Azam, Chadwick Walton, Danish Aziz, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Haris, Thisara Perera, Najeebullah Zadran, Noor Ahmed, Qasim Akram, Sharjeel Khan, Waqas Maqsood and Zeeshan Malik

Lahore Qalandars: Sohail Akhtar (c), Ahmed Danyal, Ben Dunk, Callum Ferguson, Dilbar Hussain, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, James Faulkner, Maaz Khan, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Hafeez, Rashid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Seekuge Prasana, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sultan Ahmed, Tim David, Zaid Alam and Zeeshan Ashraf

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Asif Afridi, Hammad Azam, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan Snr, Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Umar, Blessing Muzarabani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Rossouw, Shahnawaz Dhani, Shan Masood, Shimron Hetmyer (partially available), Sohaib Maqsood, Sohaibullah, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir and Muhammad Waseem

Peshawar Zalmi: Wahab Riaz (c), Abrar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Bismillah Khan, David Miller (partially available), Fabian Allen (partially available), Fidel Edwards (partially available), Haider Ali, Hazratullah Zazai, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Irfan Snr, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik, Umaid Asif and Waqar Salamkheil

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Abdul Nasir, Andre Russell (partially available), Arish Ali Khan, Azam Khan, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Hassan Khan, Jack Wildermuth, Jake Weatherald, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Usman Shinwari, Zahid Mahmood and Zahir Khan

 

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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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