Domestic Franchise
Neither the Punjab Kings nor the Royal Challengers Bangalore had particularly memorable IPL campaigns in 2021, which is something they will no doubt be desperate to put right having rebuilt their sides in the mega-auction. Both sides now look like they could forge some success in the 2022 edition of the IPL, but which team […]
Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi are set to face off in the first eliminator as the Pakistan Super League approaches its conclusion. Both sides will be desperate to keep their season alive, and both will feel they have the quality to go all the way. But who will come out on top? Read on for […]
The two best sides of the round-robin stage of the Pakistan Super League are set to go head-to-head in the first match of the playoffs, with the reward for the winner a place in Sunday’s final. Multan Sultans will understandably be the favourites, but Lahore Qalandars have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with […]
With both sides assured of their place in the playoffs and their finishing positions almost set in stone, there will not be a great deal riding on this clash between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. But both sides will want to make sure they head into the playoffs with some momentum. Who will come out […]
Multan Sultans have been superb throughout the Pakistan Super League round-robin and the league leaders will be looking to end this stage of the tournament on a high. But they come up against an Islamabad United side who need a win to make absolutely sure of their place in the playoffs. Who will come out […]
Neither Quetta Gladiators nor Karachi Kings have had a Pakistan Super League to remember and both are set to miss out on the playoffs for the second consecutive year. But they will have high hopes of ending frustrating seasons with a win. Who will come out on top? Read on for our full Quetta Gladiators […]
Lahore Qalandars have secured their spot in the playoffs already, but their grip on second spot has been weakened by Peshawar Zalmi’s late resurgence. Islamabad United, meanwhile, look odds on to finish inside the top four, but could use a win to make absolutely certain of their place. Who will come out on top here? […]
After a brief blip, the Multan Sultans winning machine got back to doing what it does best in its last match. But Mohammad Rizwan’s side now come up against a Quetta Gladiators side that still have hopes of reaching the playoffs, but are fast running out of rope. Will the Purple Force be able to […]
With the race to secure a play-off place heating up, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will clash with both looking to secure a valuable two points to make sure of their position in the top four. It should make for an entertaining clash, but who will come out on top? Read on for our full […]
For many years, in fact for almost the entire history of the modern game, international cricket has defined the sport. There was always value in domestic cricket, make no mistake about that, but it served mostly as a means of making the international game possible. Of late, however, international cricket has seemingly started to stagnate […]
These two sides head into this game having had sharply contrasting fortunes in the 2022 edition of the Pakistan Super League. Multan Sultans have already guaranteed their spot in the playoffs, whilst Karachi Kings have been eliminated after a historically bad season so far. But they have the chance to restore some pride here. Who […]
The 2022 edition of the Pakistan Super League has undoubtedly been an embarrassment for Karachi Kings. They were led by the star batsman and Pakistan captain Babar Azam, but were still a long away short of being competitive in the PSL. As the tournament approaches its closing stages, they have lurched from excruciating defeat to […]
With the Pakistan Super League table now having taken shape, neither Peshawar Zalmi nor Quetta Gladiators are likely to be overly enamoured with the picture before them. Quetta sit in fourth place on six points, Peshawar in fifth behind their opponents here on run-rate. With just two matches left for both after this, victory here […]
It has been a miserable year in the Pakistan Super League for Karachi Kings and their hopes of making the playoffs are already all but over. There will surely be little confidence left in the side as a result ahead of a daunting fixture against Islamabad United who, by way of contrast, have plenty still […]
Lahore Qalandars have been a growing force in this year’s Pakistan Super League and hopes will be growing that they can win their first title. But Quetta Gladiators have considerable experience and enough power in the batting line-up to hurt opponents. Who will come out on top? Read on for our full Lahore Qalandars vs […]
The second-leg of the Pakistan Super League is upon us. Karachi Kings have endured a miserable campaign so far, but if they can start winning and winning well they still have an outside chance of making the playoffs. Peshawar Zalmi are in a stronger position, but they too can afford few slip-ups. Who will come […]
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