PSL 2020: Multan is going to host PSL Season- 5

First time in the history of PSL Multan is going to host any PSL match.

After Lahore and Karachi Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 is moving towards Multan and Rawalpindi. Up till now seven matches of PSL 2020 have been played from which four matches have been played in National Stadium Karachi and three matches have been played in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

Today on 26^th February 2020 Multan will host eighth match of PSL 2020 which will be the encounter of Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi.

Previously Peshawar Zalmi participated in all PSL seasons from which two times in 2018 and 2019  Peshawar Zalmi became runner up while in 2017 Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL and in 1^st season of PSL in 2016 Peshawar Zalmi got third position. For Multan Sultans this is their third time to participate in PSL.  In 2018 they first time participate in Pakistan Super League.

Up till now both teams successfully scored two points each. Both teams played two matches each. Peshawar Zalmi defeat Quetta Gladiators in their second match while they lost their 1^st match against Karachi Kings. On the other hand Multan Sultans was beaten by Islamabad United by eight wickets while they won their match against Lahore Qalandars.

Zalmi team is a perfect blend of young and experience, national and international players. Team includes Carlos Brathwaite, Kieron Pollard, Laim Dawson, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Laim Livigstone, Tom Banton and Lewis Gregory.  Peshawar Zalmi is lead by West Indies all rounder and most popular cricketer for Pakistani cricket lovers Darren Sammy. They also have fast bowler Wahab Riaz and Rahet Ali. Hasan Ali is also part of the team. Imam-ul-Haq and Umar Amin are also providing their services to Peshawar Zalmi.

Under the captaincy of Shan Masood England alrounder Moean Ali, Ravi Bopara, James Vince and Rilee Rossouw will provide their services to Multan Sultans. They also have off-spinner Wayne Madsen and leg-spinner Imran Tahir. Pakistani players Mohammad Irfan, Sohail Tanvir, Junaid Khan, Bilawal Bhatti , apinner Usman Qadir and Zeeshan Ashraf and wicket keeper Rohail Nazir are the part of Multan Sultans.

Cricket legend and most wanted player in the field by Pakistani cricket lover BOOM BOOM Afridi is also the part of Multan Sultans. Although Shahid Afridi has retired from cricket but still he has a lot of fans and lovers and he has a lot to give.

Both teams are equally strong and up till now both have equal scores in PSL 2020 tournament. It will be a sensational match and people of Multan hope to see a good cricket in their home ground.

Source: THE NEWS