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Basit Ali predicts Qualifier 1 winner

Basit Ali predicts Qualifier 1 winner

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3 min readMay 26, 2026 05:15 PM IST Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has backed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to beat the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 and enter the final of IPL 2026, drawing a comparison with Peshawar Zalmi’s 2026 Pakistan Super League title-winning campaign. The reference to Zalmi’s 2026 PSL triumph was made in the context of a dominant, consistent playoff run, where they beat Islamabad United in Qualifier 1 and reached the final. “RCB will do exactly what Peshawar Zalmi did—straightforward domination. If anyone can challenge RCB, it is Sunrisers Hyderabad. Otherwise, no one else has a chance,” he said on the ‘Game Plan’ podcast. The reigning champions had qualified for the IPL 2025 final after beating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 in New Chandigarh. They finished on top of the points table in IPL 2026, with 18 points in 14 matches. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal referred to a recent match involving Sunrisers Hyderabad and Virat Kohli, highlighting a brief post-match moment that drew attention. “In the last match between Sunrisers …

‘Tension na lein, teeno format kheloonga’: Babar Azam shuts down talk of him not playing all 3 formats for Pakistan | Cricket News

‘Tension na lein, teeno format kheloonga’: Babar Azam shuts down talk of him not playing all 3 formats for Pakistan | Cricket News

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4 min readMay 4, 2026 10:03 AM IST After dragging his team Peshawar Zalmi to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) title as the captain and the top scorer in the league, Babar Azam has shut down talk that he could focus on select formats. In his press conference after Zalmi won the PSL 11 title — thanks to a five-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen — Babar cut short a reporter’s question asking him if he would focus on specific formats. ‘Tension na lein, teeno format kheloonga (Don’t stress, I will play in all three formats),’ Babar told the journalist after interrupting his question. Babar then continued: “It’s not for the player to decide [which format to skip]; a player’s job is to play. In my opinion, every player should play every form of cricket. You shouldn’t focus only on the white ball or T20s. Red-ball cricket gives you immense experience. It teaches you how to build an innings and gives you patience. When you play four-day cricket or any domestic circuit, you gain the experience …

Kamran Akmal, Basit Ali question PCB: Rs. 18 billion spent on Gaddafi Stadium and it still can’t handle rain | Cricket News

Kamran Akmal, Basit Ali question PCB: Rs. 18 billion spent on Gaddafi Stadium and it still can’t handle rain | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 1, 2026 09:53 PM IST Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal raised serious questions about the PCB’s renovation of Gaddafi Stadium after the PSL match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was abandoned without a ball bowled on March 31. “Yaar mujhe lag raha hai itna paisa Champions Trophy se pehle laga, kis base pe laga — ye saari cheezein dekhni thi na,” (“I feel so much money was spent before the Champions Trophy — on what basis, all these things needed to be looked at”) Kamran said on the YouTube channel ‘Game Plan’. “Drainage system sabse best karna tha — aap kaise paani wahan pe khada ho sakta tha.” (“The drainage system should have been the top priority — how can water just stand there like that.”) On covers, he said a simple fix was never made. “Cover mangwa ek minute mein aaya — thode cover zyada badha lo yaar, aapko pata hai ke har match hamare liye kitna important hai.” (“Covers can be brought in a minute — just get more …

Rattled Pakistan Cricket Board Moves Pakistan Super League Out Of Country As Tensions With India Escalate

Rattled Pakistan Cricket Board Moves Pakistan Super League Out Of Country As Tensions With India Escalate

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The PCB on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of its Pakistan Super League to the UAE because of the ongoing military confrontation with India which has left the event’s foreign players anxious. The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) said early this morning that the last eight fixtures, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, will now be staged in the UAE. Schedule of matches, outlining the dates and venues, will be shared in due course, a statement said. PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi alleged that the Rawalpindi cricket stadium was affected in the most recent strike inside Pakistan and that the PSL was disrupted. However, the Indian defence ministry has made it clear that only the air defence radars and systems were targeted on Thursday after Pakistan tried to hit 15 places in northern and western regions in India on Wednesday night. The PCB chief said the shift to UAE was done so that domestic as well as foreign cricketers’ concerns are suitably addressed. “As a responsible organisation that has overcome …

Punjab Kings Sign Babar Azam’s PSL Teammate As Glenn Maxwell Gets Ruled Out

Punjab Kings Sign Babar Azam’s PSL Teammate As Glenn Maxwell Gets Ruled Out

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PBKS have signed Australian Mitchell Owen as the injury replacement for Glenn Maxwell.© X (Twitter) Punjab Kings (PBKS) have signed Australian Mitchell Owen as the injury replacement for star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a broken fracture earlier this week. Owen, who is currently playing for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League, will join PBKS for Rs 3 crore. Owen was the leading run-scorer of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, smashing 452 runs at a strike-rate of over 200 to help Hobart Hurricanes lift their first title. “Punjab Kings (PBKS) have picked all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a broken finger,” an official IPL statement read. “Mitch Owen, from Tasmania, Australia, has played 34 T20s and scored 646 runs, including two centuries and a highest score of 108. The Australian all-rounder also has 10 T20 wickets to his name,” the statement added. …

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2025 Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2025 Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live

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Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, PSL 2025 LIVE Streaming: Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators come up against each other in the second game of Pakistan Super League 2025 on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suspended South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch from PSL for one year as a consequence for pulling out of this year’s tournament after being selected at the draft. Bosch, who was a diamond pick for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL draft, was subsequently signed as an injury replacement by Mumbai Indians (MI) in the current IPL. As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation. Bosch expressed deep regret for withdrawing from the PSL, he apologized to Pakistan, Peshawar Zalmi fans, and the cricket community. He took full responsibility for his actions and accepted the consequences, including the fine and ban. He acknowledged the lesson he learned and hoped to return to the PSL with renewed …

PCB issues legal notice to Corbin Bosch for breaching contractual obligations | Cricket News

PCB issues legal notice to Corbin Bosch for breaching contractual obligations | Cricket News

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday issued a legal notice to South Africa’s Corbin Bosch for breaching his contractual obligations with the board. Bosch was picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the Diamond category during the tenth edition of Pakistan Super League Players Draft, held in Lahore on January 13. The legal notice was served through his agent, and the player has been asked to justify his actions of withdrawing from his professional and contractual commitments. “The PCB management has also outlined the repercussions of his departure from the league and expects his response within the stipulated time frame. The PCB will not make any further comments on the matter,” the notice read Story continues below this ad Last week, the 30-year-old Bosch, signed with Mumbai Indians as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams. He has featured in 86 T20s, has taken 59 wickets and boasts a highest score of 81. He also played a key role in MI Cape Town’s title-winning 2025 season in SA20, claiming 11 wickets during the campaign. “South African …

PCB Announces PSL 10 Schedule, Set To Clash With IPL 2025 Dates

PCB Announces PSL 10 Schedule, Set To Clash With IPL 2025 Dates

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The confirmation of the PSL schedule means it will will clash with IPL.© X (Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be begin on April 11 with a clash between defending champions Islamabad United and two-time champions Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final on May 18. The confirmation of the PSL schedule means it will will clash with the bigger and more lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), which is scheduled to be held between March 22 and May 25. The PSL will feature 11 matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium including Qualifier 1 on May 13. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each. The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day). Peshawar Zalmi will play their five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the winners …

“Dukh Hota Hai”: Shadab Khan On Fans Taunting Imad Wasim With “Babar Babar” Chants

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A poor incident caught the limelight during the Eliminator 2 of Pakistan Super League between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United on Saturday. At the game at National Stadium in Karachi, a section of fans taunted United all-rounder Imad Wasim with “Babar Babar” chants. The video of the incident went viral on social media with Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan also commenting on the issue after the game. Shadab was quite vocal to say that acts like those do hurt the players. Imad Wasim Replied to Fans Babar Azam Chants #ImadWasim #BabarAzam #PSL9 #BabarAzam #PSL2024 pic.twitter.com/dCIs3oHzvV — Arsalan Iqbal (@Arsalan88915193) March 10, 2024 “Obviously dukh hota hai. Itne lambe arse ke liye Pakistan ke liye khelna, performance karna. Aisi cheezein jo hamaara crowd hai woh aisi cheezein kar raha tha. Aapko feel hota hai ‘Maine isi mulk ke liye khela hai aur isi mulk ke liye matches jeetayein hain, aur hamaare log aisa treat kar rahe hain’ so woh thoda feel hota hai. (It’s obviously saddening to see. To play and perform for Pakistan for such …