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Umar Gul backs Kingsmen for strong showing in PSL 11 eliminator 2

Umar Gul backs

LAHORE: Former Pakistan Test fast bowler and current bowling coach Umar Gul has expressed confidence that Hyderabad Kingsmen can deliver an impressive performance in the second eliminator of the Pakistan Super League Season 11.

Sharing his views, Umar Gul said an exciting contest is expected between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night.

He noted that Hyderabad Kingsmen have made a strong comeback after suffering four consecutive defeats earlier in the tournament, building solid momentum heading into the crucial knockout clash.

Umar Gul added that even an individual player’s strong performance can significantly impact the overall team result.

He highlighted that along with improved batting, Hyderabad Kingsmen’s bowling unit has also shown notable progress, making them a competitive side in the high-stakes encounter.

PCB announces ticket details for PSL 11 qualifier in Karachi

PCB announces

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released important information regarding tickets for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 Qualifier scheduled to be held on April 28 in Karachi.

The playoff stage of the Pakistan Super League Season 11 begins tomorrow, with Peshawar Zalmi set to face Islamabad United in the Qualifier.

Fans can purchase e-tickets for the match through the official PCB ticketing portal. Ticket holders will be able to gain entry by scanning their mobile e-tickets at the stadium or by presenting a printed copy.

The PCB has set a uniform ticket price of Rs500 for all enclosures at National Bank Stadium.

Physical tickets will be available at designated TCS box office counters located at China Ground, opposite the stadium.

According to the PCB, e-ticket sales will begin tonight, while physical tickets will go on sale from tomorrow morning.

Details regarding tickets for the Eliminator matches scheduled in Lahore on April 29 and May 1 will be announced soon.

It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already approved spectator entry for all PSL 11 playoff matches.

PM Shehbaz allows spectators for all PSL 11 playoff matches

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has granted permission for spectators to attend all three playoff matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on X, fans will now be allowed to enter stadiums for playoff fixtures scheduled in Karachi and Lahore.

Mohsin Naqvi further stated that the Prime Minister has directed spectators to use public transport when traveling to stadiums to ensure smooth arrangements and avoid congestion.

Earlier, the Prime Minister had approved spectator entry for the PSL 11 final. The latest decision extends this permission to all playoff matches.

Prior to this, Mohsin Naqvi also met the Prime Minister to discuss the overall security situation and arrangements for fan attendance during PSL matches. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over security measures in place during the ongoing regional diplomatic developments.

The playoff stage begins tomorrow, with Peshawar Zalmi set to face Islamabad United in the Qualifier in Karachi. The first Eliminator will be played in Lahore between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans, followed by the second Eliminator on May 1 at the same venue.

The grand final of PSL 11 is scheduled for May 3 at Gaddafi Stadium.

Multan Sultans beat Rawalpindiz by six wickets in PSL 11 clash

Multan Sultans

KARACHI: Pakistan Super League Season 11 saw Multan Sultans register a convincing six-wicket victory over Rawalpindiz, securing two crucial points and moving up to second place on the points table.

In the match played in Karachi, Rawalpindiz won the toss and opted to bat first, posting 166 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs.

For Rawalpindiz, Daryl Mitchell top-scored with an unbeaten 58, while Sam Billings contributed 29 runs. Captain Mohammad Rizwan added 26 to the total.

In reply, Multan Sultans comfortably chased down the target in 18.4 overs for the loss of four wickets, thanks to a brilliant half-century by Steve Smith.

Smith remained the top scorer with 56 runs, while Ashton Turner played a solid unbeaten knock of 37 to guide his team home.

With this win, Multan Sultans climbed to second position on the points table with 12 points from eight matches. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi lead the standings with 15 points from eight games.

Peshawar Zalmi cruise to 8-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in PSL 11

Peshawar Zalmi

Karachi — Peshawar Zalmi registered a comfortable eight-wicket win against Quetta Gladiators in Match 11 of the Pakistan Super League, securing their sixth victory of the tournament.

After winning the toss, Zalmi opted to field first, inviting Quetta to bat. The Gladiators struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 154 runs in 20 overs. Hassan Nawaz top-scored with 37, while Rilee Rossouw contributed 26. Khawaja Nafay added 20, and captain Saud Shakeel chipped in with 16 runs.

For Zalmi, Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Basit were the standout bowlers, claiming three wickets each to restrict Quetta to a modest total.

In response, Zalmi chased down the 155-run target with ease, reaching it with nine balls to spare. Captain Babar Azam led from the front with an unbeaten 71. Mohammad Haris scored 35, while Kusal Mendis and Aaron Hardie added 21 and 18 runs respectively.

With this victory, Peshawar Zalmi remain unbeaten in the tournament, sitting at the top of the points table with 13 points from seven matches, including one no-result due to rain. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators languish in fifth place, managing just two wins so far in the competition.

Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans by 24 runs, move top of PSL 11 table

Peshawar Zalmi

KARACHI:  Peshawar Zalmi secured a comfortable 24-run victory over Multan Sultans in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, registering their fifth win of the tournament.

After being put in to bat, Peshawar Zalmi posted an impressive 196 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Kusal Mendis led the charge with a brilliant 68, while Mohammad Haris contributed a quickfire 38. Babar Azam scored 18, Saim Ayub added 30, and Michael Bracewell chipped in with 14 runs.

For Multan Sultans, Mohammad Ismail and Peter Siddle took two wickets each.

Chasing 197, Multan Sultans were restricted to 172 for 8 in their 20 overs. Shan Masood top-scored with 35, while Josh Philippe made 32.

Zalmi’s bowling attack was led by Sufiyan Muqeem, who picked up three wickets, while Iftikhar Ahmed and Nahid Rana claimed two wickets each.

With this win, Peshawar Zalmi moved to the top of the points table with 11 points from six matches, including one no-result, while Multan Sultans remain second with 8 points.

Rawalpindi signs New Zealand’s Ben Sears for PSL 11

Rawalpindi signs

ISLAMABAD:  Rawalpindi has secured an agreement with New Zealand pacer Ben Sears for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Sources report that Sears is currently with New Zealand A in Sri Lanka and will join the Rawalpindi squad tomorrow once permission is granted. The 28-year-old fast bowler will be making his PSL debut.

With injuries to Zaman Khan and Naseem Khan, Rawalpindi is hopeful that Sears’ inclusion will strengthen the squad. Injured pacer Naseem Shah remains part of the team, with his next test scheduled for April 15.

Rawalpindi’s next PSL fixture is set for April 10 in Karachi.

PSL 11: Multan Sultans seal easy win over Rawalpindi

PSL 11

LAHORE: Multan Sultans secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Rawalpindi Pindiz in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League.

Chasing a target of 183 runs, Multan Sultans comfortably reached the total in 16.2 overs, losing just three wickets.

Sahibzada Farhan played a match-winning knock of 68 runs off 38 balls, while Josh Philippe contributed 56 runs. Shan Masood scored 27, and captain Ashton Turner remained unbeaten on 26.

For Rawalpindi, Mohammad Amir picked up two wickets.

Earlier, Rawalpindi Pindi Boys posted 182 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted overs. Sam Billings top-scored with 56 off 34 balls, while Kamran Ghulam added 35 runs.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan managed 19 runs, while Dane Forrester scored 24 and Daryl Mitchell made 17 before being dismissed by Faisal Akram.

Faisal Akram was the standout bowler for Multan Sultans, claiming four wickets. Arafat Minhas took two wickets, while Peter Siddle and Mohammad Ismail grabbed one wicket each.

Multan captain Ashton Turner had earlier won the toss and elected to field first, opting to retain the winning combination.

Fakhar Zaman appeals against two-match ban in PSL 11

Fakhar Zaman

LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman, a key batter for Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League 11, has filed an appeal against his two-match suspension imposed over a ball-tampering incident.

The Pakistan Cricket Board had suspended Fakhar Zaman for two matches, citing a Level 3 breach of the code of conduct related to ball tampering.

According to PCB officials, the ban was imposed under the relevant article concerning ball manipulation during a match.

Sources indicate that the cricketer has now approached the PSL technical committee, challenging the decision and seeking relief from the suspension.

The incident was reported during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, after which match referee Roshan Mahanama announced the verdict following a hearing.

Schedule announced for HBL Pakistan Super League Season 11

Schedule announced

ISLAMABAD: The schedule for the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League Season 11 (PSL 11) has been officially announced, with the tournament set to run from March 26 to May 3.

According to the details, a total of 44 matches will be played during the tournament. For the first time in PSL history, eight teams will participate in the competition. Two new franchises — Hyderabad Kings Men and Rawalpindi Pindis League — have been added to the league.

During the league stage, each team will play 10 matches, while the playoffs will begin on April 28.

The matches of PSL 11 will be held across six cities, with Faisalabad and Peshawar set to host PSL games for the first time. The opening match of the tournament will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including a qualifier, while 15 matches are scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

In a historic development, Faisalabad will host seven PSL matches for the first time, and Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar will also stage PSL games for the first time.

Meanwhile, Multan Cricket Stadium will host four matches, featuring the home team Multan Sultans, while National Bank Stadium in Karachi will stage six matches during the tournament.

The schedule also includes 12 double-headers, adding more excitement for cricket fans throughout the competition.