June 26, 2026
Peshawar Zalmi beat debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to lift their second Pakistan Super League title, with Aaron Hardie's all-round display sealing a maiden trophy for captain Babar Azam.
NEW DEAL: Peshawar Zalmi were in action during the 10th season of HBL Pakistan Super League. Photo: PSL/file KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi have agreed to extend their PSL franchise deal, while other franchises have until Tuesday to decide. However, the issues of the Multan Sultans remain unresolved. According to details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently conducted a valuation of the Pakistan Super League and its franchises. Based on this assessment, new franchise fees were determined. Franchises were initially given until November 20 to accept the new terms of the agreement, which was later extended to November 25. Sources say the
For the first time in the history of the Pakistani Super League (PSL) HBL, Peshawar Zalmi failed to qualify for the playoffs and owner Javed Afridi does not take it slightly. In a sincere message published on X (formerly Twitter), Afridi turned to the base of the team’s fans after a HBL PSL 10 disappointing campaign that ended with just four wins from ten games. The Babar Azam-Led Side’s Last Hope was Extinguish “The result of this season hurts, but this platform remains a launchpad for national career,” Afridi wrote. “Significant changes are coming – we will rebuild with sand
Ahmed Shehzad has come out of the defense of Babar Azam, after Peshawar Zalmi fell from the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 after loss of 26 running at Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi. In a post on the X account (formerly Twitter), Pakistan’s test opener hit back in the narrative accusing Governor Zalmi Babar Azam for the team’s derogatory season. Shehzad argued that Cricket is a team game and that the whole team should be held accountable – not just one player. Yes, Babar Azam is out of shape. Yes, the last 50 was late. But why is all the
Former Quetta Gladiators champions have become the first team to officially qualify for the playoffs of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 after securing 11 points from eight matches. Currently, they are sitting at the top of the table at a clean execution rate (NRR) +0.906, Gladiators’ qualifications were announced on HBL PSL social media platforms with a stylized poster with Captain Saud Shakeel, Veteran Fast Bowler Mohammad AMir Rossouw. Their campaign began strongly with a dominant victory over Peshawar Zalmi, followed by a mid -season fall with two major losses. However, Quetta bounced back to win four of
Babar Azam dealt with a tense exchange with a journalist during a press conference of HBL PSL captains, defending his decision to remain silent in the recent bad performance of Pakistan’s Cricket. The former Captain of Pakistan was visibly frustrated after being asked if he would only speak when Pakistan Kricket was “finished”. The question followed a series of frustrating results, including Trophy Champions and a recent 0-3 ODI defeat in New Zealand. In response to the challenge line, Babar said: “Jaha Mujhe Bolna Hoga, Waha Main Bolta Hu. Aur Main Media Pe Baithke Nahi Bolunga Ki Kya Karna Chahiye.
Lahore Qalandars Overseas David Wiese, Sam Billings, Rishad Hossain and Kusal Perera arrived in Islamabad in front of the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League, scheduled to begin Friday. Franchise confirmed arrivals in a social media publication on Monday, writing: “Touchdown islamabad 🛬 Qalandars have begun to arrive for HBL PSL 10.” Namibia’s David Wiese, a pillar for Lahore Qalandars since 2019, returns to the team with a record of 629 strikes at a strike of 162.11 in 53 games. He has also received 38 wickets with the ball with an economy rate of 8.20. England’s Sam Billings
Peshawar is yet to see a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match, despite persistent calls from Peshawar Zalmi fans and team owner Javed Afridi. The Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar has undergone extensive construction and renovation over the past two years, with the hope that it will soon join the list of cities to host the PSL. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan as the host cities for the upcoming ninth edition of the PSL, there is a possibility that Peshawar could host an exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and another franchise before
March 17, 2023
The second Eliminator of the 8th Edition of the Pakistan Super League will be played between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars in Lahore on Friday. The match will start at 7:00 p.m. Pakistan Standard Time. The winner of the 2nd Eliminator will play the final of the league against Multan Sultans in Lahore tomorrow.
February 26, 2023
Two matches will be played in the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Sunday. In the first match, Karachi Kings will take on Multan Sultans at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi at 2:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars will face Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in the evening match at 7:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time. Karachi Kings are currently placed in the fifth position in the points table and need a win to stay in contention for the final four. They have only won one of their five games so far. Multan Sultans is
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