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Pakistan Super League introduces student discount

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Adding more glitter to the league, Pakistan Cricket Board has introduced student discount of 30% on the original ticket prices for VIP, Premium and VVIP categories in Lahore and Rawalpindi. This is a unique strategy initiated by the Pakistan Cricket Board to increase spectator response, target youth to attract them to cricket and boost the revenue as well. Where this new initiative of introducing student discount for increasing sales and spectators is interesting, the weather can possibly hinder the ongoing Pakistan Super League especially the matches to be held in…

Owners snapping up US Open teams

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Team owners are lining up to take ownership of US Open T20 teams because of the equity that the brand has built up. The 12th Edition of the popular T20 league will take place from the 16 to 20 of December at the Central Broward Regional Park. So far five teams have been snapped up with still another nine months to go to the start of the tournament. Successful Atlanta businessman CK Yaw has taken ownership of the Atlanta Griffin cricket team. The team played at the…

Rossouw record ton helps Sultans prevail over Gladiators in run-fest

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Rilee Rossouw smashed the fastest century in HBL Pakistan Super League to set up a 30-run win over Quetta Gladiators on Saturday. The home side survived a scare from Quetta opener Shane Watson, who threatened to surmount the steep chase in his belligerent 41-ball 80. Watson’s dismissal off Imran Tahir’s bowling eventually paved the way for the Gladiators’ collapse as they stuttered to 169-7 in 20 overs. Bilawal Bhatti, playing his first game this season, claimed three wickets in his match-winning spell giving Quetta’s batters little room to free their…

Pressure on skipper De Kock ahead of Australia ODI series

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“Quinton de Kock was named South Africa ODI captain in January . ©AFP” /> Paarl (South Africa) (AFP) – South Africa’s Quinton de Kock claimed he had not Several of South Africa’s most experienced players, including former captain Faf du Plessis, fast bowler Dale Steyn and consistent scorer Rassie van der Dussen, have been rested. Aaron Finch will be leading what looks like a full-strength touring side with the exception of Glenn Maxwell, who is missing because of surgery. Steve Smith and David Warner, who returned to the scene of…

PSL 2020: current situation

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Pakistan Super League kicked off on 27th February in Karachi and with 9 matches already played till date , here is a look at the current standing for the teams in PSL  with a net run-rate of 0.197, Multan Sultans is leading the chart with one win in two matches and two points, the Quetta Gladiators has a net run-rate of 0.124 with four points, 1 loss and 2 wins, playing three matches. Karachi Kings has played two matches and won one, they have two points currently with a net…

Buoyant Pakistan ready for England challenge

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COURTESY BY: https://www.pcb.com.pk/ ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group B match to start at 1pm (PST) “We would strive to apply our plans well and if we do that well we can succeed regardless of the opposition”, says player-of-the-match against West Indies Javeria Khan Javeria Khan’s interview is available here Urdu version of the media release is attached here Karachi, 27 February 2020: After a stunning all-round performance against reigning champions West Indies, Pakistan women are confident of another strong display in their second ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against England on…

HBL-PSL 2020

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For the first time ever, Pakistan Super League is being staged exclusively in Pakistan with four venues being engaged in total; namely: Multan, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi stadiums. In total, 34 matches are being held in the span of 32 days. Interestingly, the spectator response has been massive especially in Karachi. More importantly, the broadcasters that play an important part in engaging worldwide audience have been instrumental in promoting the Pakistan Super League as such` the news broadcasters in more than 115 countries are playing match highlights with partnership of…

PCB delighted with crowd support, quality of cricket in HBL PSL 2020 to date

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COURTESY BY: https://www.pcb.com.pk/ The Pakistan Cricket Board has thanked the Karachi and Lahore fans for embracing the first-ever complete HBL Pakistan Super League in Pakistan by almost filing the National and Gaddafi stadia, respectively for each of the opening seven matches of the 34-match 32-day tournament. The event has now taken a two-day break and resumes on Wednesday, 26 February, when Multan Sultans host Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The following day, Pindi Cricket Stadium will play host to Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators match. Both the fixtures…

HBL PSL 2020 stats pack after three matches

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The stats pack after the first match is attached here Lahore, 22 February 2020: The following two matches will be played today in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League 2020: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi at Karachi’s National Stadium at 2pm Islamabad United v Multan Sultans at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium at 7pm   Please find attached the stats pack after the three matches.