LAHORE: Champions defending Multan Sultan will face Lahore Qalandars in a qualifier on Wednesday (today) and Peshawar Zalmi will face Islamabad United in Eliminator 1 on Thursday (tomorrow).
The winner of Wednesday’s match will advance to Sunday’s final, and the losing team will have another chance to qualify for the title when they meet the winner on Thursday.
All in all, the Sultans seem to be on the side with all their foundations covered. In this program, they sent a total of 245-3 (v Quetta Gladiators), 222-3 (v Peshawar Zalmi), 217-5 (v Islamabad United) and 209-5 (v Lahore Qalandars). And this is reflected in the batting table where Mohammad Rizwan sits in second place with 479 runs and his opening partner Shan Masood is in third place with 457 runs.
Sultans’ Wrist Spinner Imran Tahir is second best with 16 wickets, while left-arm spinner Khushdil Shah has 15 wickets. Shahnawaz Dahani has scored 13 wickets. All three were instrumental in keeping the opposition on a low note.
Despite their drought, Lahore Qalandars remain a favorite of fans. And this publication, they have shown that they have the strength, talent, and ability to put an end to disappointment.
Fakhar Zaman with 521 runs was the most successful runner and Kamran Ghulam hit 234 runs, Mohammad Hafeez 226, Harry Brook 208, and Abdullah Shafique 180.