- Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars will lock horns in the final match.
- The upcoming PSL 2023 final between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars will be their fourth meeting this season.
Lahore: HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 Final will be played at Lahore Gaddafi Stadium today evening.
Initially scheduled for Sunday, the match was moved to Saturday as Pakistan Cricket Board had concerns about rain on Sunday. In case bad weather disrupts the game, two backup days have been reserved. In case bad weather disrupts the game, two backup days have been reserved.
Multan Sultans secured their spot in the PSL final 2023 with an 84-run triumph over Lahore Qalandars in the Qualifier on Wednesday. Kieron Pollard’s half-century led Sultans to a total of 160/5, and Sheldon Cottrell’s three-wicket haul restricted Qalandars to just 76.
Qalandars earned another opportunity to compete in the final by finishing in the top two of the PSL points table. They kept their hopes of defending their 2022 title alive by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2. After Peshawar Zalmi set a target of 171 with Mohammad Harris’ 85-run knock, Mirza Baig’s fifty led Qalandars to a successful chase with four wickets in hand.
However, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Islamabad United by 12 runs in Eliminator 1, securing their place in Eliminator 2 against Qalandars on Thursday. Babar Azam’s fifty aided Zalmi in setting a target of 184, which Islamabad United failed to achieve, despite the fifties from Alex Hales and Sohaib Maqsood. In the end, Zalmi’s bowlers proved to be too strong for the chasing team, who were limited to a total of 171.
Qalandars defeated Sultans by one run in their first encounter, which was also the opening match of the tournament. In their second clash, Qalandars triumphed over Sultans by 21 runs. Yet in their recent encounter, the Qualifier match of PSL 2023, Multan Sultans emerged victorious by 84 runs.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 final featuring Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars is scheduled today at 7 PM.
The PSL has a massive fan base, not just in Pakistan but also globally, with cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the final match. The buildup to the final will undoubtedly generate significant buzz and excitement among cricket fans, with many eagerly awaiting the match to see their favorite teams and players compete for the championship title.
For those who want to watch the match live, it will be broadcast on Sony Sports TEN 5 SD, Daraz App, and Sony Sports TEN 5 HD television channels. Additionally, live streaming of the PSL 2023 Final will be available on various online sports news channels.
