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Islamabad: Shadab khans Islamabad United win HBL PSL9 after defeating Multan Sultans in the final at National Stadium Karachi on Monday.

Multan Sultans after batting first made 159 runs on the board with the help of Usman Khan 57 runs on 40 balls whereas in the last overs Iftikhar Ahmed made 32 runs in 20 balls and reach the total of 159/9 in 20 overs. Imad Wasim bowled superbly and got 5 wickets and conceived only 23 runs which is the best bowling figure among all the finals in PSL so far.

In the reply Islamabad United faced very tight bowling strategy of Sultans and they would not played freely in the first power play . Multan Sultans bowlers kept pressure on the Islamabad batsmen and stopped them to play free shots . Martin Guptill once again played sensible innings and made 50 runs in 32 balls which helped the Islamabad United to achieve the target and Azam Khan also did well and made 30 valuable runs. Imad Wasim got man of the match award while Shadab Khan earned man of the series award.

Pallekele :Dubai Giants continued their impressive form in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) as they defeated Kandy Samp Army by 56 runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. While Punjab Royals hammered Colombo Lions by 8 wickets in the first match on a super Friday.Kandy Samp Army won the toss and invited Dubai Giants to bat first. Despite losing opener Richard Levi for 6 runs, Dubai Giants found support in the form of Shaun Marsh who led the batting attack by example. The former Australian cricketer took the opposition bowling attack to the cleaners by hitting 53 off 27 balls including 8 fours and 2 sixes at a healthy strike rate of 196.33. Saurabh Tiwary also expressed himself in the best possible way as he scored 47 off 20 balls.In the end, Dubai Giants registered a humongous total of 190/7 in 90 balls, which is the highest-ever total achieved by a team so far in LCT 2024.Kandy Samp Army’s bowlers were sloppy as they failed to contain runs on the match day. Tino Best accounted for 3 dismissals, giving away 40 runs whereas Chris Mpofu took 2 wickets, conceding 38 runs.Samp Army didn’t recover from the main batter’s dismissal as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals before losing the game. The Dubai Giants won the game by 56 runs as Kandy Samp Army ended up with 134/8. With this win, Dubai Giants move on top of the LCT 2024 points table with 8 points, which will give them a great deal of confidence in the build-up to the final.In the first match of the day, it was yet another disastrous day at the office for Colombo Lions as they still remain winless in the LCT 2024. Despite having marquee players like Chris Gayle, Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor in their armoury, they lacked the tenacity to churn out a result in their favour so far in the competition. Colombo Lions suffered their fourth-straight defeat of the season, with their most recent loss coming against Punjab Royals. Punjab Royals comfortably aced the run-chase and won the game by 8 wickets to pick up their third win of this season to sit fourth on the table with six points.Batting first, Colombo Lions mustered 127/8 in 90 balls. Ben Dunk who has been an in-form batter for the Lions top-scored with 39 off 21 balls, laced with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Robbie Frylinck provided a great deal of support down the order with his 30 off 21 (3 fours, 1 six).In response, Punjab Royals chased down the target without any hiccups in 74 balls. Dilshan Munaweera was the pick of the batters as he top-scored with 47 off 26 balls including seven fours and a six whereas captain Tillakaratne Dilshan accumulated 43 off 29 balls including 4 fours and 2 sixes.Brief scoresMatch 14Colombo Lions – 127/8 (90 balls) – Ben Dunk – 39 (21); Milinda Siriwardana – 1/16Punjab Royals – 133/2 (74 balls) – Dilshan Munaweera – 47 (26); Javon Searles – 4/28Match 15Dubai Giants – 190/7 (90 balls) – Shaun Marsh – 53 (27); Sachith Pathirana – 4/21Kandy Samp Army – 134/8 (90 balls) Kevin O Brien – 52 (24); Tino Best – 3/40

Islamabad: The Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team led by Zaka Ahmed Qureshi has been crowned the champion of the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) T20 World Cup 2024 held at Cricket Vision Centre, Sharjah, UAE from 6 to 12 March.

chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has praised the efforts of deaf cricket team and congratulate them to become the winner of the event . he said “Pakistan deaf cricket team players performed very well in the final of the tournament, Basit Ali did great job as a batsman while on the other hand Jabbar Ali and Manzoor Khan bowled very well”

“Defeat cricket team players out classed Srilankan cricket team in the final due to perfect team work and consistent hard work which is the key factor to become successful” he added

Islamabad:

In a recent interview, Harbhajan Singh hailed the LCT 90 format for offering a balanced cricketing experience. “The LCT 90 format adds a new dimension to the game,” remarked Singh. “It strikes a fine balance between length and skill, allowing players to showcase their talents across various aspects of the sport.”
Sharing his experience of the league, Singh highlighted its significance for retired players. “Leagues have started happening with retired players for the past two to three years,” he said. “It provides opportunities for retired players to continue playing in a competitive environment, whether they’re colleagues from abroad or the national team.”Speaking about playing in Kandy, Singh described the unique features of the 90-ball format. “It’s different from other formats, with four power plays and the option for the batsman to choose their powerplay between 10 to 15. Additionally, the best bowler can bowl four overs, making it favorable for retired players,” he explained.
Singh also praised the format for allowing longer gameplay compared to T10 cricket. “In T10, there’s limited time for play, but in the LCT 90 format, longer play is possible. This works to our advantage, especially when we have strong bowlers like Malinga,” he added.

Islamabad:
It was a thrilling day of cricket at the Pallekele International Cricket stadium which saw two encounters in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. The first match of the day was between the Rajasthan Kings and Kandy Samp Army, and the second of the day between Dubai Giants and Delhi Devils.
In match one of the day, Rajasthan Kings put on a commanding performance to secure a resounding victory over Kandy Samp Army.
Batting first, Rajasthan Kings exhibited an explosive display of power-hitting, amassing a formidable total of 176 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 15 overs. Spearheading the Kings’ onslaught was the veteran batsman Robin Uthappa, who dazzled the audience with a scintillating knock of 72 runs off a mere 30 deliveries, embellished with 5 boundaries and 6 towering sixes.
In pursuit of a challenging target, Kandy Samp Army’s batting lineup struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined bowling attack from Rajasthan Kings. Despite commendable efforts from Kevin O’Brien and Irfan Pathan, who fought valiantly with the bat, Samp Army fell short of their target, managing to muster only 132 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their stipulated 15 overs.
In the second game of the day, Dubai Giants bounced back with a win against Delhi Devils after their loss in the first game. The Thisara Perera-led side, in absence of regular skipper Harbhajan Singh, chased down their target of 148, thanks to a solid show from their batters.
Batting first, Callum Ferguson fired all cylinders to score an unbeaten 57 off 36, that saw 4 fours and as many sixes, that saw Delhi Giants posting a respectable total of 147/5 from their stipulated 15 overs.
Coming to bat, Dubai Giants lost Solomon Mire for a golden duck. However, that did not deter them along the way, as both Shaun Marsh (44 of 30) and Gurkeerat Singh Mann (45 off 24) came out all guns blazing. The task was relatively easier for Dubai Giants as Saurabh Tiwary and skipper Thisara Perera combined to help them reach the finish line.
Brief Scores:
Match 2:
Rajasthan Kings – 176/4 (Robin Uthappa – 72 off 30 balls; Parvinder Awana – 4 for 13 runs)
Kandy Samp Army – 132/8 (Kevin O’Brien – 50 off 30 balls)
Match 3:
Delhi Devils – 147/5 (Callum Ferguson – 57 off 36 balls)
Dubai Giants – 148/6 (Gurkeerat Singh Mann – 45 off 24 balls)

Khurram Shehzad Awan: Pindi fans created a sensation in PSL matches. The stadiums of Lahore, Karachi and Multan were left to see the way of the spectators, but Pindi Boys stole the festival. According to the details, the matches of PSL 9 are going on in Pindi Cricket Stadium. On the first day, both the matches were postponed due to rain. There was heavy rain, but after that, the cricket fans participated in the matches in large numbers and showed that the spectators of Pindi cricket. How much love The people of Lahore, Karachi and Multan kept crying because the tickets were expensive and did not come to the stadium, but people in Pindi kept aside the concern of inflation and joined the matches and all the stands are full of spectators. It is encouraging to see that the people of Pindi love cricket so much۔