Lahore: The final of HBLPSL 7 will be played today between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans.
The decisive match of HBLPSL 7 will be played today between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans. For the first time since 2017, Lahore’s historic ground Gaddafi Stadium will host the final. The pitch is conducive for batting.
Multan Sultans reached the final by defeating Lahore Qalandars by 28 runs in the qualifiers. Lahore Qalandars are the only team to have beaten defending champions Multan Sultans this season.
Multan Sultans are led by ICC T20 Player of the Year Muhammad Rizwan. With excellent leadership, he has scored 532 runs while keeping the graph of individual performance high. This includes 7 fifties. Fellow opener Shaun Masood has scored 459 runs. Aamir Azmat, Riley Rousseau and Khushdal Shah can destroy any bowling line-up. The pacers have the services of Shahnawaz Dhani, Asif Afridi and Roman Raees. Khushdal Shah will also be present to accompany spinner Imran Tahir. ۔
Fakhr Zaman of Lahore Qalandars, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was named ICC Cricketer of the Year last year, is in the best form of his career. He has the honor of being the first batsman, he will try to make up for the failure of the last match, Phil Salt has not yet shown the essence of ability but is capable of batting aggressively.
Abdullah Shafiq had complimented the former cricketers with his excellent batting in the second eliminator. It will not be easy to overcome Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez and Harry Brook, including Patel and David Visa bowling. Yes, the peace battery consisting of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan is also eager to persecute.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi says that after the victory of Islamabad United in a thrilling match in the second element, the eyes of Lahore Qalandars are now focused on the trophy. Have the full potential to defeat it.
He said that there could be no greater joy than playing in a stadium full of spectators and then winning. We are grateful to the people of Lahore for turning out a large number of stadiums for every match. Pick up the trophy and thank them.
Multan Sultans leader Mohammad Rizwan said that this tournament was wonderful for us. As a captain I could not expect anything more from my players. There is pressure to be defending champion but the management of Multan Sultans and all the players Performed well.
He said that Lahore Qalandars have played the best cricket in the event so far, they will also get full support from the crowd, it is hoped that a large number of Multan Sultans fans will also turn to the stadium in the final The trophy was lifted in the empty stadium but this time Gaddafi Stadium full of spectators will win the final in Lahore.
Rizwan further said that he was grateful to all the fans of Multan Sultans for their full support throughout the tournament.
Aleem Dar and Ellingworth on-field umpires in final: referee
Aleem Dar and Richard Ellingworth will be the on-field umpires in the final of HBL PSL 7, both of whom have played in a total of 81 T20 International matches. ۔
Aleem Dar has also served in the decisive battles of the first, third, fifth and sixth editions. In today’s match, Michael Gough will be the third umpire of the ICC elite panel while Ahsan Raza will be the fourth umpire. The match referee will handle Roshan Monthly.
Possible playing XIs:
Multans Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c, wk), Shan Masood, Aamer Azmat, Rilee Rossouw, Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Asif Afridi, Rumman Raees, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam Mohammad Hafeez, Phil Salt (wk), Harry Brook, David Wiese, Samit Patel, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
