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• Khushdil was fielding near the boundary line.
• spectators insisted on approaching him to take a selfie with them.
• Khushdil raced to the grill of stands and snapped selfies with his supporters.

QUETTA: All-rounder Khushdil Shah, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in an exhibition match against Peshawar Zalmi in Quetta, has granted a fan’s desire.

Khushdil was fielding near the boundary line when supporters in the spectators insisted on approaching him to take a selfie with them.

“We want a selfie with Khushdil Bhai,” fans said.

“I am coming,” the cricketer responded.

During the intermission, Khushdil raced to the grill of stands and snapped selfies with his supporters. The cricketer put a smile on the faces of his admirers.

Khushdil hit 36 runs off 24 balls to help his franchise Gladiators achieve 184 runs in 20 overs in a first-of-its-kind PSL 8 preseason match at Quetta’s Bugti Stadium.

Khushdil will play for Multan Sultans, the PSL 8 champions from 2021.

The PSL 8 will be split into two legs, with matches taking place at Multan Cricket Stadium and National Bank Cricket Arena from February 13 to February 26, followed by matches at Gaddafi Stadium and Pindi Cricket Stadium from February 26 to March 19. This includes the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the Final, which will be held from March 15 to 19 at the home of Pakistan cricket.

Rawalpindi will host the most matches (11), Karachi and Lahore will each host nine matches, and Multan will host five. For the first time, the opening ceremony will be held in Multan.

The competition will feature more than 36 foreign players from ten different countries.

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• Zalmi was reduced to 181-7 in 20 overs while chasing 185 for the win.
• Iftikhar Ahmed hit a fifty for Quetta Gladiators.
• Quetta came back in the second part of the innings to score a competitive total.

Quetta Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi by three runs in an exhibition match on Sunday in Quetta.

Zalmi was reduced to 181-7 in 20 overs while chasing 185 for the win.

Earlier, Iftikhar Ahmed hit a fifty as Quetta Gladiators set Peshawar Zalmi a target of 185 runs in an exhibition match on Sunday in Quetta.

Babar Azam, the captain of Zalmi, had won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Wahab Riaz, the veteran pacer, gave Zalmi the perfect start by removing Ahsan Ali and Umar Akmal in the second over of the innings, but Quetta came back in the second part of the innings to score a competitive total.

In the penultimate over of the innings, Ahmed smashed Riaz for six sixes to ensure Quetta finished on a high note. On 94 runs in 50 balls, the right-hander remained unbeaten.

Khushdil Shah, batting in the middle order, scored 36 runs in 24 balls, while opener Abdul Wahid Bangalzai scored 28 in 19.

Aamir Jamal cleaned up Quetta skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, who only managed four runs.

Riaz took three wickets but gave up 47 runs in his whole four overs.

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• Fans flocked to watch the exhibition match.
• Fans arrived at the stadium early in the morning.
• Management closed the stadium doors to avoid any mishaps.

QUETTA: After hosting their first competitive game in over 26 years, fans flocked to watch the exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.

Fans arrived at the stadium early in the morning because the stadium gates were scheduled to close at 9 a.m. They waited in line to get inside the stadium to see their favorite cricket players in action.

When this tale was written, a large crowd of fans was gathered outside the stadium, waiting for their turn to enter the stands.

Due to the large throng, management has closed the stadium doors to avoid any mishaps and is gradually allowing the public to enter the stadium.

The match is completely sold out. In the stands, around 15,000-16,000 temporary seats were installed.

It should be recalled that Quetta last hosted an international game in 1996. Pakistan played Zimbabwe in the most recent One-Day International (ODI) in Quetta.

The exhibition game is being held in preparation for the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The event will be held in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan from February 13 to March 19.

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• Nadeem Omar met with fans on the sidelines.
• Nadeem went around to each fan and thanked them.
• The owner of the franchise has come to support his squad.

QUETTA: Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar met with fans on the sidelines of their exhibition match against Peshawar Zalmi at Bugti Stadium.

Nadeem went around to each fan and thanked them for filling the stadium.

“Thank you so much for coming,” Nadeem told a fan who requested the Gladiators’ owner for bringing Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches to Quetta next year.

“We are working on this. Don’t worry, we will definitely bring PSL matches here next year,” he added.

The owner of the franchise has come to support his squad in an exhibition match against Zalmi.

Iftikhar Ahmed’s power exhibition helped Gladiators collect 184 runs while batting first.

As Gladiators put pressure on Zalmi, Iftikhar scored an incredible fifty. The right-handed hitter hit six maximums in an over of Wahab Riaz and scored 94 runs in 50 balls.

Khushdil Shah, batting in the middle order, scored 36 runs in 24 balls, while opener Abdul Wahid Bangalzai scored 28 in 19.

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• Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl first.
• A special pitch has been prepared.
• Tickets for the game sold out in two days.

QUETTA: Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators in an exhibition match ahead of the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

A total of 16 HD cameras, including a drone, will be placed to offer live cricket entertainment for PTV Sports.

For the exhibition match, however, a special pitch has been prepared.

To help supporters, temporary seats have been erected in the stands.

It should be mentioned that tickets for the game sold out in two days.

According to a security officer, people have been gathering in large numbers in front of Bugti Stadium‘s main gate for the past few days, demanding tickets.

“We are tired of telling them again and again, ‘there are no tickets in the stadium’. They are complaining that they didn’t know where to get tickets from,” he shared.

“We know they are too excited but they need to understand that there is a certain capacity in the stadium. Not everyone can go inside and watch the match. We are having arguments with them for the last couple of days. It’s getting tough for us,” he lamented.

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• The 37-year-old is also the league’s most-capped player.
• He has made 77 appearances for Zalmi in all seven seasons.
• Riaz stated that regular matches can teach crucial lessons.

Wahab Riaz of Peshawar Zalmi believes that a bowler should be conscious of his strengths and flaws, particularly in T20 cricket.

When he sent out Islamabad United batter Danish Aziz last year, he became the only bowler in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to surpass the 100-wicket mark.

The 37-year-old is also the league’s most-capped player, having made 77 appearances for Zalmi in all seven seasons.

Speaking ahead of PSL 8, Riaz stated that regular matches can teach crucial lessons.

“As a bowler, you should be aware of your strengths and weaknesses. You should know how to bowl according to each phase of the innings. The more matches you play and the more experience you gain, you learn important lessons with the exposure,” Riaz told PCB Digital.

“I keep things very simple in T20s. It is necessary you realize that batters will attack and you can go for runs, but you need to trust the process and not forget the basics,” he added.

Riaz gave up 47 runs in four overs on Sunday in Quetta during an exhibition match between the Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar. Iftikhar Ahmed hit him for six sixes in the final over of the innings.

Opening Ceremony

The PSL 8 opening ceremony will take place on February 13 in Multan, preparatory to the tournament opener between the 2021 winners Multan Sultans and the defending champions Lahore Qalandars; the closing ceremony and final will take place on March 19 in Lahore, which will also host play-offs.

Lahore Qalandars will try to become the first team to win back-to-back championships, while Islamabad United will try to become the most successful team by winning the trophy three times.

Rawalpindi will host 11 games, while Karachi and Lahore will each host nine, and Multan will host five.

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