Quetta Gladiators, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, are still in the running to qualify for PSL 2023 playoffs. However, they need to win their last league stage match against Multan Sultans on March 11th by a big margin. Additionally, they require Islamabad United to beat Peshawar Zalmi by a significant margin on March 12th to secure a place in the next round. Quetta needs a swing of approximately 100 runs in their favor from the aforementioned games to qualify.
Quetta is currently at the fifth position on the points table with six points after nine matches. Their opening batter, Jason Roy, played an outstanding inning during the 25th contest of the ongoing PSL season eight, smashing 145 runs to help Quetta Gladiators chase down a record 241 runs against Peshawar Zalmi on March 9th. Roy smoked 20 boundaries and five maximums to score the highest individual total of PSL, beating the previous highest score of 127 scored by Colin Ingram in 2019.
It is important to note that the closing ceremony and final of PSL 8 will be held on March 19th in Lahore, which will also host the playoffs. The winner will not only lift the Supernova Trophy but will also receive a cheque of Rs120m, while the runners-up will receive a cheque of Rs48m. Lahore Qalandars will attempt to become the first side to win back-to-back titles, while Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful side by lifting the trophy thrice.
Remaining PSL 8 Matches
- March 11th: Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 12th: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium
- March 15th: Qualifier (1 v 2), Gaddafi Stadium
- March 16th: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), Gaddafi Stadium
- March 17th: Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), Gaddafi Stadium
- March 19th: Final, Gaddafi Stadium
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