The second phase of HBL PSL 7 will start (today) in Lahore
Defending champions Multan Sultans prevailed in a total of 15 thrilling matches played.
The second round of HBL Pakistan Super League 7 will be played at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. The first round of the league, which started on January 27, was played till February 7 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Defending champions Multan Sultans prevailed in a total of 15 thrilling matches played during this period.
The Multan Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan, are the only team to have won all five of their matches in the tournament so far. Defeat in all five matches has made it inevitable for the Babar Azam-led Karachi Kings to win the remaining matches of the tournament.
The winner of the 2016 and 2018 editions, Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, is at the second position in the points table with six points. The Lahore Qalandars, who have won three of the five matches, have six points but are third in the points table in terms of run rate. So far, Sarfraz Ahmed's Quetta Gladiators and Wahab Riaz's Peshawar Zalmai ranks fourth and fifth in the points table, respectively.
Meanwhile, the captains of all the six teams of the event are eagerly awaiting the start of the second phase of HBL PSL 7 to be played in Lahore, where the glittering trophy battle of the tournament will be at its peak. Shadab Khan has said that he is happy with the overall performance of his team at the end of the first phase played in Karachi despite the thrilling defeat against Lahore Qalandars.
He said that Islamabad United has played the best brand of cricket so far which is evident from their second position in the points table. Shadab Khan said that he is also satisfied with his individual performance in the tournament so far. He said that now all his focus is on ensuring the access of Islamabad United in the playoffs. It has been difficult, but he believes that this team has the potential to make a great comeback in the event.
Babar Azam said he was hopeful that the Karachi Kings team would perform well in the scheduled match against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday. He said that his team's goal now is to win all the matches of the second phase only. Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said that his team has shown excellent cricket in HBL PSL 7. As captain, he is happy that Fakhr Zaman is in excellent form, consistently performing well.
Shaheen Shah Afridi said that Lahore Qalandars have an excellent bowling attack which will play a key role in winning the matches of the second phase played in Lahore. He is happy that Lahore Qalandars will be in action in front of their home crowd in the second phase of the league. Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan says he is proud of his players and every member of the sports staff squad.
Happily, the team's performance is consistent. He said that Multan Sultans will now play their own brand of cricket at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore as well as National Stadium Karachi. Peshawar Zalmi's captain Wahab Riaz said that the team's performance in the first phase of the league played in Karachi was not as expected but in the presence of experienced and talented players Peshawar Zalmi's team in the second phase of the scheduled league in Lahore. Able to play the best game.
Wahab Riaz said that he will try to reach the playoff stage by collecting maximum success in the second phase of the league. He said that everyone knows that once Peshawar Zalmi reaches the playoffs, it is not easy to stop him, so he is hopeful for a great comeback in the event. Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfraz Ahmed says that Lahore Success in the match against Qalandars has boosted the confidence of the players. Jason Roy's brilliant century has raised the morale of the team. He said that Quetta Gladiators have always got full support in Lahore. He asked the fans to turn to the stadium to encourage the players.
Zalmi faces challenge from Sultans
Multan Sultans will take on Peshawar Zalmi in the 16th match of the second phase of Pakistan Super League (PSL).The first round of the league played in Karachi saw interesting matches, the Sultans remained unbeaten in all five matches.
Led by Rizwan, the defending champions occupy the first position in the table with 10 points. The last 19 matches of the season will be played at Gaddafi Stadium.After two days of rest, all franchises will be in action again.