The HBL Pakistan Super League 11 has reached its critical stage, with Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, and Hyderabad Kingsmen securing their berths in the Playoffs. Notably, reigning champions Lahore Qalandars and 2020 victors Karachi Kings have been eliminated, despite accumulating 10 points each, due to an inferior net run rate.
The playoff fixtures are now set, commencing on Tuesday, 28 April, when Peshawar Zalmi will clash with Islamabad United in the Qualifier match. This crucial encounter is scheduled to take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, according to a report by PCB today.
Multan Sultans, having forfeited their opportunity to compete in the Qualifier after a four-wicket defeat to Islamabad United in their last league game, will now face Hyderabad Kingsmen. This Eliminator 1 fixture is slated for Wednesday, 29 April, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The tournament”s second Eliminator is slated for 1 May, leading up to the grand final on 3 May. For the first time in the tournament”s history, spectators will be permitted to attend the matches.
On the individual performance front, Peshawar Zalmi players continue to dominate the runs-scoring charts. Kusal Mendis leads with an impressive 500 runs, closely followed by his teammate Babar Azam, who has amassed 485 runs.
In the bowling department, Sufyan Moqim stands out as the leading wicket-taker, having secured 19 scalps. Shaheen Shah Afridi is next in line with 16 wickets to his name.
Today, 27 April, marks a rest day in the HBL PSL 11 schedule. During this period, both Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans are travelling to Lahore. Peshawar Zalmi had already arrived in Karachi on Sunday, 26 April.