Usman Tariq had only played one competitive game before opening an account in the ongoing PSL season.
Babar Azam scored 522 runs across 11 matches in the PSL at an average of 52.20 and a strike rate of 145.40.
Despite this wicket, Khan and Islamabad United couldn’t beat Peshawar Zalmi and were eliminated from the tournament.
While Multan Sultans have fixed their finals berth, the defending champions will lock horns with the winner of Eliminator 1 in Eliminator 2 on March 17 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
The Multan Sultans are currently third in the points table with ten points.
Hasan Ali plays for PSL franchise Islamabad United and was benched in the match against Multan Sultans on March 7.
While Peshawar Zalmi are placed fourth in the points table, Quetta Gladiators are standing at the fifth spot in the six-team table.
After the match, Karachi Kings slipped to the fifth position with seven losses and two wins from nine games.
Islamabad United are placed third in the points table with four wins and two losses from six matches, meanwhile the Karachi Kings are placed fifth with two wins and six losses from eight games.
Ihsanullah is currently the leading wickettaker in PSL 2023.
Babar Azam looked in a fun mood during the press conference ahead of team’s clash against Lahore Qalandars.
United is placed second in the points table with two wins and one loss from three matches, meanwhile Peshawar Zalmi are fourth with two wins and as many losses from four matches so far.
The Babar Azam-led side is fourth on the points table after two wins and two losses from four games so far in the tournament.
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Sultans registered a hard-fought 3-run win.
Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi will next play against Multan Sultans on 17 February 2023.
Karachi Kings will next face Islamabad United in match number 4, while the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi will take on Multan Sultan in match number 5 of the tournament.
Umar Akmal last played in Pakistan colors in 2019, however he plays for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League 2023.
Lahore Qalandars won the tournament opener by 1 run after they restricted the Multan Sultans to chase 175 runs total.
Shahnawaz Dahani had provided the much-needed breakthrough to his side by dismissing experienced Hafeez on a beautiful delivery.
It was indeed a heartwarming act of brotherhood between two Pakistani star players.
As expected, the netizens were quick to give their reactions on the incident.
The Eliminator 2 of PSL 2022 witnessed something absolutely incredible on Friday.
While chasing 168, Islamabad United never had the command of the game and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
The left-handed batsman scored 63 runs in 45 balls, an innings which included 2 fours and 4 sixes.
With 23 runs required off the last six balls and only two wickets in hand, it required something miraculous and Shaheen Afridi was capable enough to do it.
The last league game which was expected to be a dead rubber turned out to be the most thrilling one of this season.
Following Rashid Khan’s impressive performance in the tournament, a heartwarming gesture by Qalandars got everyone’s attention as they expressed their gratitude towards the Afghan all-rounder.
Even Ramiz Raja had a great time during the match as he was seen sharing high-fives with US General, who was wearing Lahore Qalandars’ jersey.
The incident took place in the 14th over of the match when Shahnawaz Dahani bowled Noor Ahmad and, in delight, ran towards the boundary.
The Englishman was the captain of his team in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ and he led his team from the front.
The 31-year-old batted at a strike-rate of 203.51, hitting 11 fours and 8 sixes.
Babar ended up taking 3 catches in the match in what was a classy display of fielding effort from Karachi Kings captain.
Known as the Iron Man of Pakistan, Umaid Asif did not shy away from producing his famous celebration on Friday.
Although Lahore Qalandars won the game comfortably and Fakhar Zaman shone with his quickfire fifty, it was a sloppy day for the Qalandars’ fielders.
With this thrilling victory over Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans maintained their winning streak and registered their third win of the season.
Although Rashid has been known for troubling batters with his mystical bowling, he has recently been making headlines with his outrageous shots.
However, it did not take much time for left-arm pacer to get justice.
The 39-year-old remained unbeaten on 48* off 32 balls, hitting 1 four and 4 sixes during a sensational match-winning knock.
Imran Tahir, probably for the first time, was outdone by his teammate, with regards to celebrating a wicket.
Notably, the anthem is sung by Atif Aslam and Aima Baig and produced by Abdullah Siddiqui. The 16-second long teaser opens with smoke rising from the stumps and continues to spotlights at a crowd cheering in a stadium.