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KARACHI: A composed and determined unbeaten knock from Marnus Labuschagne guided Hyderabad Kingsmen to a six-wicket victory over Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a modest 154 on a tricky surface offering grip and uneven bounce, Kingsmen reached 157 for four in 18.1 overs, securing their second consecutive win and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Leading from the front, Labuschagne anchored the innings with an unbe

A thrilling weekend of Pakistan Super League action saw contrasting contests at the National Stadium in Karachi, where Hyderabad Kingsmen clinched a tense chase against Karachi Kings. At the same time, Peshawar Zalmi registered a historic demolition in a separate fixture. In Saturday’s derby, Hyderabad Kingsmen held their nerve to secure a four-wicket victory over Karachi Kings, chasing down a challenging 189 with five balls to spare. The win was anchored by a late blitz from

Quetta Gladiators delivered a commanding all-round performance to hand Rawalpindiz their fifth consecutive defeat, winning by 61 runs and pushing their opponents to the brink of elimination from the league stage. Batting first after being put in, Quetta posted a competitive 182 for 6 on a tricky surface in Karachi. Rilee Rossouw anchored the innings with a composed 53 off 42 balls—his first half-century of the season—while Saud Shakeel contributed a steady 42 off 39 deliv

In a match that swung wildly until the very last delivery, Iftikhar Ahmed delivered a sensational all-round performance to guide Peshawar Zalmi to a dramatic four-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. Playing at the iconic National Stadium Karachi , the 35-year-old off-spinner first dismantled Hyderabad’s batting lineup with a match-defining spell of 4 for 21, before returning to finish the job with the bat in a nerve-wracking c

A blistering knock from Sameer Minhas propelled Islamabad United to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rawalpindiz , as the much-hyped twin-city clash failed to live up to its billing at Gaddafi Stadium . Chasing 157, Islamabad made light work of the target, cruising to 157 for 3 with nearly six overs to spare. The chase was anchored by a sensational 36-ball 70 from Minhas, whose aggressive strokeplay dismantled the Rawalpindiz bowling attack early in the innings. The f

A blistering top-order display from Mohammad Naeem and Emon powered Lahore Qalandars to a commanding 20-run victory over Multan Sultans in a rain-shortened Pakistan Super League encounter. In a match reduced to 13 overs per side, Qalandars posted a daunting 185 for 5, riding on aggressive knocks from their top order. Naeem led the charge with a rapid 60, while Emon chipped in with a fluent 45, as Lahore raced to 134 runs inside the first eight overs. The Sultans’ bowlers

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has strongly responded to mounting criticism over his performances in high-pressure situations, insisting he pays no attention to outside noise and remains focused on his own game. Speaking during a recent media interaction following a dramatic Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash, Rauf made it clear that social media opinions hold little value for him. “To be honest, I don’t look at social media at all because I know people talk without really

Lahore Qalandars have confirmed an internal disciplinary action following a reported breach of security protocol involving team players during the ongoing Pakistan Super League season. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the franchise said it had conducted a thorough internal review into an incident that allegedly took place at the team hotel on March 28. While acknowledging that an incident did occur, the management maintained that it had been “overstated in publ

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a hefty fine of PKR 2 crore on Naseem Shah after finding him guilty of violating multiple clauses of his Central Contract and breaching the board’s Social Media Guidelines. The decision comes after a formal disciplinary process initiated by the PCB, which issued a show-cause notice to Naseem on March 27, 2026. The notice outlined concerns regarding his conduct and sought an explanation for the alleged violations. Following Naseem

The Punjab Police have formally written to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management, highlighting an alleged breach of tournament security protocols involving members of the Lahore Qalandars . According to reports, the incident centers around Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and all-rounder Sikandar Raza . The two players have been accused of disregarding security directives and escorting four visitors into Raza’s hotel room late on Saturday night. Security personnel

Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan has responded with maturity and optimism after being left out of Pakistan’s national setup, saying he is choosing to view the situation as a positive rather than a setback. Speaking during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), Haseebullah highlighted a key concern shared by many players on the fringes of selection — the lack of consistent opportunities. He pointed out that being given a single match and then sidelined for long peri

Multan Sultans cruised to a five-wicket victory over Islamabad United in a controlled chase of 172, powered by key contributions from Josh Philippe and Ashton Turner . Chasing 172, Multan reached 175 for 5 with more than an over to spare. Philippe laid the foundation with a fluent 55, while captain Turner applied the finishing touches with an unbeaten 43 off just 28 balls, ensuring there were no late hiccups in what turned out to be a straightforward pursuit. Earlier, Isla

Karachi Kings secured a thrilling 14-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in their second match of the Pakistan Super League , holding their nerve in a contest that swung dramatically across both innings. After being put in to bat, Karachi posted a competitive 181/7, thanks largely to an unbeaten 48 off 29 balls from Moeen Ali . Early impetus came from David Warner (35) and a quick cameo by Salman Agha , but a mid-innings slowdown allowed Quetta to claw their way back, with

In a strong appeal highlighting concerns over dwindling crowd presence, Salman Iqbal has called on the government to allow spectators back into stadiums during the ongoing Pakistan Super League season. Taking to social media, the Karachi Kings owner expressed disappointment over empty stands, emphasizing the emotional and commercial impact of fan absence on the league. He noted that as a founding stakeholder of the PSL, witnessing vacant venues has been particularly dishear

Naseem Shah show-cause notice issued by PCB for alleged breach of contract and media policy during ongoing HBL PSL.

Peshawar Zalmi head coach Ottis Gibson has thrown his support behind Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam, urging him to ignore social media criticism and rediscover the fearless approach that once made him one of the world’s most consistent performers. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League season, Gibson acknowledged the intense scrutiny Babar faces, particularly over his strike rate and recent performances, but insisted that external noise could be detrimen