Pakistan Super League #PSL Discussion Thread

[UmerIdrees]

Tomorrow's first Qualifier match between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators will be played while the Eliminator match will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.

Last season, Islamabad United won the title; hence, this time, chances are that they will repeat the same. However, Lahore is also powerful as are Karachi Kings. Let's see what happens. Last evening, Islamabad United played against Karachi Kings, and they beat them by a considerable margin. I am with Islamabad United for the first qualifier match.

[Unknown Op]

Islamabad lost 4 of their last 5 matches, which is why many thought that the team was weak, but in reality, the team was not weak. It was easy to guess that they would wake up. Because they have some players in their team, if any of them back in form, it would be difficult for any other team to beat that team. In the match, Islamabad's batsmen Sahibzada Farhan, Alex Hales, Shadab Khan and Haider Ali all batted well, due to which they were able to set a target of 251 runs in the match. On the other hand, Karachi Kings' batsmen did not perform well, as they finished their innings in just 172. Karachi Kings lost the match by 79 runs. The team could not progress much because several batsmen of Karachi Kings lost wickets in single digits.

IU has done a good job by winning it's last game and moving to second position which means they will get a second chance if they lose first qualifier. QG is also in good form, they have lost just 2 games in group stages and are looking for their first PSL final in six years. I will go with QG for tomorrow qualifier because they have balanced batting and bowling. Moreover, QG is unbeaten in there last 7 matches, it's natural that they are going with winning momentum and high moral in qualifiers.  

Last match of Pakistan super league competition was finished among Islamabad United squad and Karachi Kings squad. At the calling of Karachi Kings squad, Islamabad United squad was started match first with batting inning and their batters collected 251 scores after playing 20 overs and this was huge scores match and quite challenging match for Karachi Kings squad. Alex Hales  and Sahibzada Farhan both played a wonderful inning and both collected 88 and 73 scores respectively in start of inning. Shadab Khan also displayed strong support in last of inning and he collected 41 scores after playing 19 deliveries. Karachi Kings played their batting inning under high burden of target and they achieved 172 scores just and faced defeat with 79 scores.

[Marvell1]

The two teams at the top of the points table, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, will face each other today. The match is undoubtedly going to be very enjoyable. Quetta Gladiators are a strong team. And they have not lost a match in a long time. The team has continued its winning streak in the last 7 matches. One of them was abandoned.

Islamabad United was in great form at the beginning of the season. After that, they lost four matches in a row. However, their comeback in the last match was impressive. The team was given a huge target of 252 runs and won by a big margin of 79 runs.

Islamabad has the ability to win against Quetta Gladiators if they can bat well like in the last match. However, I doubt whether Islamabad United's batsmen will be able to continue such a great performance. Quetta Gladiators' bowling order is strong

[GigaBit]

The two teams at the top of the points table, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, will face each other today. The match is undoubtedly going to be very enjoyable. Quetta Gladiators are a strong team. And they have not lost a match in a long time. The team has continued its winning streak in the last 7 matches. One of them was abandoned.

Quetta Gladiators are unbeaten in their last 5 matches. This is a big deal for the team. The team is undoubtedly in good form and is currently at the top of the points table. But Islamabad cannot be ignored at this match. The team can compete with any team. Though they could not play the way they started the season but in the last match they gave a message to get back to their old form. I will support Islamabad in today's match. If they win the toss and opt to chase, I think they can win. Islamabad scored 251 runs against Karachi and won by a big margin. If Shadab Khan scores again, Quetta will not be able to take advantage of the match. In cricket, it is not possible to say that the performance will be the same every day. At least we can say that the match will be highly competitive.

[Marvell1]

The two teams at the top of the points table, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, will face each other today. The match is undoubtedly going to be very enjoyable. Quetta Gladiators are a strong team. And they have not lost a match in a long time. The team has continued its winning streak in the last 7 matches. One of them was abandoned.

Quetta Gladiators are unbeaten in their last 5 matches. This is a big deal for the team. The team is undoubtedly in good form and is currently at the top of the points table. But Islamabad cannot be ignored at this match. The team can compete with any team. Though they could not play the way they started the season but in the last match they gave a message to get back to their old form. I will support Islamabad in today's match. If they win the toss and opt to chase, I think they can win. Islamabad scored 251 runs against Karachi and won by a big margin. If Shadab Khan scores again, Quetta will not be able to take advantage of the match. In cricket, it is not possible to say that the performance will be the same every day. At least we can say that the match will be highly competitive.

Yeah, Quetta Gladiators have won their last 5 matches. The team is in great form. But we don't know how the team will play after the break. Moreover, Islamabad United won the last match against Karachi Kings. You might be thinking that Karachi team was unbeaten in their last three matches. Even then, Islamabad United won this match by a huge margin of 79 runs. Islamabad is back on track. But if they cannot continue this performance, they will not be able to win. But since the performance of Pakistani players is very erratic, it is difficult to make predictions about PSL matches.

[Sithara007]

Yeah, Quetta Gladiators have won their last 5 matches. The team is in great form. But we don't know how the team will play after the break. Moreover, Islamabad United won the last match against Karachi Kings. You might be thinking that Karachi team was unbeaten in their last three matches. Even then, Islamabad United won this match by a huge margin of 79 runs. Islamabad is back on track. But if they cannot continue this performance, they will not be able to win. But since the performance of Pakistani players is very erratic, it is difficult to make predictions about PSL matches.

Both Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators are strong teams and that is the reason why they are playing in Qualifier 1. It seems like Colin Munro may not be playing for the United, and that will be a big handicap for them. On the other hand, Gladiators have most of the star players available, including Hasan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed and Saud Shakeel. But the most important factor that we should remember is that United has lost all of their recent matches, except the one against Kings.

[Nanga Parbat]

Yeah, Quetta Gladiators have won their last 5 matches. The team is in great form. But we don't know how the team will play after the break. Moreover, Islamabad United won the last match against Karachi Kings. You might be thinking that Karachi team was unbeaten in their last three matches. Even then, Islamabad United won this match by a huge margin of 79 runs. Islamabad is back on track. But if they cannot continue this performance, they will not be able to win. But since the performance of Pakistani players is very erratic, it is difficult to make predictions about PSL matches.

PSL Today match is a strong and interesting match because in it two teams are playing hard against each other. In their competition, we will see toughness and hard work, due to which one of the two teams will increase their points by winning. Quetta is stronger because they are the strongest and most successful team, but Islamabad is also strong, who won consecutive matches in the beginning of this league. In today match, Quetta batsmen have scored 111 runs in 11 overs which they are playing quite well. If they play with speed and try to score more then Islamabad can win easily. Quetta has put a lot of effort and hard work to put Islamabad in trouble. If Islamabad bowlers cannot show toughness in this, then they will fail to win and their points and position will be weak.

[virasog]

Yeah, Quetta Gladiators have won their last 5 matches. The team is in great form. But we don't know how the team will play after the break. Moreover, Islamabad United won the last match against Karachi Kings. You might be thinking that Karachi team was unbeaten in their last three matches. Even then, Islamabad United won this match by a huge margin of 79 runs. Islamabad is back on track. But if they cannot continue this performance, they will not be able to win. But since the performance of Pakistani players is very erratic, it is difficult to make predictions about PSL matches.

It seems that Quetta Gladiators are well on target to win this first qualifier match and eventually move directly to the finals of this year's PSL. If that is the case, then all the credit will go to their batsmen. How well they have batted today and didn't let any pressure on them.

I was expecting Rilee Rossouw or Saud Shakeel to play a major innings, but the top order failed in this important match. However, the middle order helped them reach over a 200+ score. A really amazing innings by Dinesh Chandimal who made 48 runs and also Faheem Ashraf 45 runs in only 23 balls made the game back in favour of Quetta Gladiators.

[ZAINmalik75]

Quetta Gladiators are unbeaten in their last 5 matches. This is a big deal for the team. The team is undoubtedly in good form and is currently at the top of the points table. But Islamabad cannot be ignored at this match. The team can compete with any team. Though they could not play the way they started the season but in the last match they gave a message to get back to their old form. I will support Islamabad in today's match. If they win the toss and opt to chase, I think they can win. Islamabad scored 251 runs against Karachi and won by a big margin. If Shadab Khan scores again, Quetta will not be able to take advantage of the match. In cricket, it is not possible to say that the performance will be the same every day. At least we can say that the match will be highly competitive.

According to your expectations Islamabad has choose to chase but surprisingly Quetta done really phenomenal through vital contribution of Siri Lankan power hitters and thus put 200+ on board which look like will be an easy bite for united batters as we have seen how well they can punished opponent side, but unfortunately some quality bowling from Quetta get their vital batter with minor contribution especially the lower middle order, which results in Quetta officially qualify for final while Islamabad still has chance to compete with winner between Lahore and Karachi in thier next coming game so if Islamabad get thier opponent what ever it will be then they will get second opportunity to meet Quetta again in final.

[UmerIdrees]

According to your expectations Islamabad has choose to chase but surprisingly Quetta done really phenomenal through vital contribution of Siri Lankan power hitters and thus put 200+ on board which look like will be an easy bite for united batters as we have seen how well they can punished opponent side, but unfortunately some quality bowling from Quetta get their vital batter with minor contribution especially the lower middle order, which results in Quetta officially qualify for final while Islamabad still has chance to compete with winner between Lahore and Karachi in thier next coming game so if Islamabad get thier opponent what ever it will be then they will get second opportunity to meet Quetta again in final.

Well, the Islamabad United tried hard to chase this total but couldn't do so. They were all out at 179 runs. However, the Islamabad United fans shouldn't be disappointed at all because they are not out of the race yet. They will still have a chance to play and win the 2nd qualifier match. Whoever wins between the Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, they will play against the IU. This is the advantage of being ending up in the first two positions, as then you will get another chance in the knockout matches.

[N.O]

Yeah, Quetta Gladiators have won their last 5 matches. The team is in great form. But we don't know how the team will play after the break. Moreover, Islamabad United won the last match against Karachi Kings. You might be thinking that Karachi team was unbeaten in their last three matches. Even then, Islamabad United won this match by a huge margin of 79 runs. Islamabad is back on track. But if they cannot continue this performance, they will not be able to win. But since the performance of Pakistani players is very erratic, it is difficult to make predictions about PSL matches.

PSL Today match is a strong and interesting match because in it two teams are playing hard against each other. In their competition, we will see toughness and hard work, due to which one of the two teams will increase their points by winning. Quetta is stronger because they are the strongest and most successful team, but Islamabad is also strong, who won consecutive matches in the beginning of this league. In today match, Quetta batsmen have scored 111 runs in 11 overs which they are playing quite well. If they play with speed and try to score more then Islamabad can win easily. Quetta has put a lot of effort and hard work to put Islamabad in trouble. If Islamabad bowlers cannot show toughness in this, then they will fail to win and their points and position will be weak.

Congratulations Quetta team win strong game. Quetta played a good match in last 6 matches and their effort was amazing. Every players from Quetta team showed their amazing skills and played really amazing. The Quetta best batting performance in the man team was by Dinesh Chandimal . Islamabad Untied lost game  by 30 runs. Quetta set a record  total runs for 209 and won the match. Islamabad chased a record total runs for 179 and lost the match. The qualifier match between Quetta and Islamabad was played at Gaddafi Stadium . Quetta won toss and elected batting.  The best bowling performance in the Islamabad team was by Usman Tariq bowled 4 overs and conceded 32 runs and took 3 wickets.

[Compromise me]

Yeah, Quetta Gladiators have won their last 5 matches. The team is in great form. But we don't know how the team will play after the break. Moreover, Islamabad United won the last match against Karachi Kings. You might be thinking that Karachi team was unbeaten in their last three matches. Even then, Islamabad United won this match by a huge margin of 79 runs. Islamabad is back on track. But if they cannot continue this performance, they will not be able to win. But since the performance of Pakistani players is very erratic, it is difficult to make predictions about PSL matches.

PSL Today match is a strong and interesting match because in it two teams are playing hard against each other. In their competition, we will see toughness and hard work, due to which one of the two teams will increase their points by winning. Quetta is stronger because they are the strongest and most successful team, but Islamabad is also strong, who won consecutive matches in the beginning of this league. In today match, Quetta batsmen have scored 111 runs in 11 overs which they are playing quite well. If they play with speed and try to score more then Islamabad can win easily. Quetta has put a lot of effort and hard work to put Islamabad in trouble. If Islamabad bowlers cannot show toughness in this, then they will fail to win and their points and position will be weak.

Quetta Gladiators cricket team played very well in this match because they gave excellent target in this match. They gave target of 209 runs in this match which was good and players played with full strength to give big target in this match. Faheem Ashraf made 45 runs in this match which was crucial for the team. Dinesh Chandimal made important runs for his team and he was top performer of this match because she hit three six and 4 fours in this match and played with strike rate of 48runs . Finn Allen also played well in this match and played with strike rate of 41 runs  and in bowling side also took 3 wickets in this match which was crucial for the team and team made pressure from the start of match.

[JunaidAzizi]

What a game in the Pakistan Super League! Quetta Gladiators came out all guns blazing and piled up a massive total of 209 runs. Their batters were in top form, smashing boundaries all over the park and putting the opposition under real pressure from the start. Chasing such a big target was never going to be easy. Islamabad United gave it a decent shot, with a few players showing some fight, but they couldn't keep up with the rising required run rate. Tight bowling and sharp fielding made things even harder, and they eventually finished their innings at 179 runs, losing the game by 30 runs. It was a well deserved win for Quetta Gladiators who looked sharp in every department. As the PSL rolls on, performances like these are setting the stage for an exciting finish to the tournament.

Islamabad United was the team that was unbeatable in this PSL, winning 5 matches back to back. However, they are now losing and becoming unpredictable. I don't know the reason they haven't been eliminated from the league, as they still have chances and have qualified. The real question is why they are performing this way, especially with the final coming up on the 25th of May. If they continue to behave the same way and don't do anything for their survival, it will be very hard for them to reach the final. On the other hand, Quetta is a team that is also fighting for their survival. After this break, they are setting such a huge target, which shows how much they are performing for the final match.

[WatChe]

Islamabad United was the team that was unbeatable in this PSL, winning 5 matches back to back. However, they are now losing and becoming unpredictable. I don't know the reason they haven't been eliminated from the league, as they still have chances and have qualified. The real question is why they are performing this way, especially with the final coming up on the 25th of May. If they continue to behave the same way and don't do anything for their survival, it will be very hard for them to reach the final. On the other hand, Quetta is a team that is also fighting for their survival. After this break, they are setting such a huge target, which shows how much they are performing for the final match.

Islamabad United lost the path after winning their first 5 games. Now they have lost the first Qualifier also and the way they are performing it's very much expected that they will lose second Qualifier also. Quetta Gladiators faced no resistance in their game against Islamabad. Faheem Ashraf was the man behind Quetta win in the first Qualifier as he first played an innings of 45 runs and then picked two wickets in bowling. Quetta team now just one win away from lifting the PSL trophy, last time they won PSL title was in 2019.

[noormcs5]

Islamabad United was the team that was unbeatable in this PSL, winning 5 matches back to back. However, they are now losing and becoming unpredictable. I don't know the reason they haven't been eliminated from the league, as they still have chances and have qualified. The real question is why they are performing this way, especially with the final coming up on the 25th of May. If they continue to behave the same way and don't do anything for their survival, it will be very hard for them to reach the final. On the other hand, Quetta is a team that is also fighting for their survival. After this break, they are setting such a huge target, which shows how much they are performing for the final match.

Islamabad United lost the path after winning their first 5 games. Now they have lost the first Qualifier also and the way they are performing it's very much expected that they will lose second Qualifier also. Quetta Gladiators faced no resistance in their game against Islamabad. Faheem Ashraf was the man behind Quetta win in the first Qualifier as he first played an innings of 45 runs and then picked two wickets in bowling. Quetta team now just one win away from lifting the PSL trophy, last time they won PSL title was in 2019.

Quetta Gladiators were the best team in this league and they proved this in the Qualifier 1 match yesterday. They outclassed Islamabad United in both batting and bowling and there was no chance for them to even come close at any point. Faheem Ashraf was the man who destroyed the dreams for IU. First he had a quick short 45 runs innings and then he also took two wickets in his 3 overs.

[Minor Miner]

Quetta Gladiators were the best team in this league and they proved this in the Qualifier 1 match yesterday. They outclassed Islamabad United in both batting and bowling and there was no chance for them to even come close at any point. Faheem Ashraf was the man who destroyed the dreams for IU. First he had a quick short 45 runs innings and then he also took two wickets in his 3 overs.

In the previous match, Islamabad United played well against Karachi. But Islamabad could not maintain the consistency. However, it was very difficult for Islamabad to perform well against Quetta Gladiators. Both the batsmen and bowlers of Quetta Gladiators are in good form. The batsmen were able to give a big target of 210 runs. The bowlers were also able to perform their duties properly.

Quetta was able to collect 209 runs due to the excellent batting of Dinesh Chandimal and Faheem Ashraf. Chandimal scored 48 runs in 28 balls and Faheem scored 45 runs in 23 balls. Also, usman, Abrar and Amir all three bowled very controlled. As a result, Islamabad United's innings was stopped for 139 runs. Islamabad lost by 30 runs.

[virasog]

Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars are playing the Eliminator match, which is crucial for both teams as the team that loses will be eliminated from the tournament. 

Karachi kings chose to bat first and they made the right decision. They made 117 runs and are well on track to reach a challenging total. In fact it is David Warner who is dominating the bowlers and he is looking threatening at the moment. What a great innings by the KK captain. If he doesn't get out now, he may reach to a century too.

[Nanga Parbat]

Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars are playing the Eliminator match, which is crucial for both teams as the team that loses will be eliminated from the tournament. 

Karachi kings chose to bat first and they made the right decision. They made 117 runs and are well on track to reach a challenging total. In fact it is David Warner who is dominating the bowlers and he is looking threatening at the moment. What a great innings by the KK captain. If he doesn't get out now, he may reach to a century too.

Karachi Kings batsmen have play a very good game in today match and their batsmen have scored runs with a lot of hard work and struggle and have set a difficult target for Lahore batsmen due to which I hope that it is difficult for Lahore to win the match due to which we should hope for Karachi Kings batsmen and their bowlers should also play well and work hard then it will be easy to get this win. Lahore Qalandar batsmen are also playing well because their batsmen have scored 21 runs in 2 overs due to which I am also seeing their pace quite good due to which I feel that they will win this match. Lahore batsmen should not be control by Karachi bowlers due to which they may lose this match due to which they will not be able to play well again.

[virasog]

Karachi Kings batsmen have play a very good game in today match and their batsmen have scored runs with a lot of hard work and struggle and have set a difficult target for Lahore batsmen due to which I hope that it is difficult for Lahore to win the match due to which we should hope for Karachi Kings batsmen and their bowlers should also play well and work hard then it will be easy to get this win. Lahore Qalandar batsmen are also playing well because their batsmen have scored 21 runs in 2 overs due to which I am also seeing their pace quite good due to which I feel that they will win this match. Lahore batsmen should not be control by Karachi bowlers due to which they may lose this match due to which they will not be able to play well again.

The match is in a very tough condition as Lahore Qalandars are giving a good chase here. They further need to make 122 runs in 77 balls, it is possible, but at the same time Karachi Kings are also pushing well in the bowling side. Both the sides have equal chances to win. Just now Fakhar Zaman got out, he could score much more and helped the team a lot but he is no more in this game, now it is the time for the middle order to perform and it is the knockout game so one mistake and Lahore Qalandars step down from the league. So, let's see what is going to happen there at Gaddafi Stadium. Can the hosts chase the target?

[UmerIdrees]

Karachi Kings batsmen have play a very good game in today match and their batsmen have scored runs with a lot of hard work and struggle and have set a difficult target for Lahore batsmen due to which I hope that it is difficult for Lahore to win the match due to which we should hope for Karachi Kings batsmen and their bowlers should also play well and work hard then it will be easy to get this win. Lahore Qalandar batsmen are also playing well because their batsmen have scored 21 runs in 2 overs due to which I am also seeing their pace quite good due to which I feel that they will win this match. Lahore batsmen should not be control by Karachi bowlers due to which they may lose this match due to which they will not be able to play well again.

The match is in a very tough condition as Lahore Qalandars are giving a good chase here. They further need to make 122 runs in 77 balls, it is possible, but at the same time Karachi Kings are also pushing well in the bowling side. Both the sides have equal chances to win. Just now Fakhar Zaman got out, he could score much more and helped the team a lot but he is no more in this game, now it is the time for the middle order to perform and it is the knockout game so one mistake and Lahore Qalandars step down from the league. So, let's see what is going to happen there at Gaddafi Stadium. Can the hosts chase the target?

Last 39 bowls are left and Lahore Qalandars need to make 54 runs, this is so easy for them. Lahore to play the next Qualifier round against Islamabad United. Islamabad United badly lost their last game against Quetta (Quetta is in the final now.)

However, back to the current game, there is still a chance for Karachi Kings to win. Abdullah Shafique and Kusal Peera are batting right now. I have hopes with Abdullah Shafique. This time, Lahore cannot afford any wickets. They need to play calmly and easily. And if possible, then go for the boundaries too.