In a thrilling match, the Hyderabad Kingsmen secured their spot in the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 by defeating the Rawalpindi team by a massive 103-run margin. This victory also marked the end of the playoff journey for the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars. The match was played at the National Stadium in Karachi, where the Hyderabad Kingsmen set a target of 245 runs for the Rawalpindi team, which was eventually bowled out for 136 runs in 18 overs.
Prior to the match, the Rawalpindi team won the toss and chose to bowl first. In response, the Hyderabad Kingsmen scored 244 runs for the loss of six wickets. The Rawalpindi team was required to score 158 runs less than the target set by the Hyderabad Kingsmen, which they failed to achieve, getting bowled out for 136 runs.
This victory marked the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs, while the Lahore Qalandars were knocked out of the event. The defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, were eliminated from the playoff contention, while the Hyderabad Kingsmen secured a spot in the top four.
In another match played at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Lahore Qalandars defeated the Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets. The Peshawar Zalmi team was bowled out for 200 runs in 19.3 overs, while the Lahore Qalandars chased down the target in just 3 overs.
The Hyderabad Kingsmen’s all-rounder, Hunain Shah, was awarded the man of the match for his impressive bowling performance. The event’s matches are being broadcast live on Geo Super and the Maico app.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan women’s cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe, with Fatima Sana leading the team. The PSL 11 final match is scheduled to take place on May 3 at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
In other news, the former Nigerian footballer, Michael Animu, passed away during a friendly match. According to British media, the 40-year-old Animu suffered a heart attack. The Nigerian Football Federation has confirmed his death.
In a separate incident, a human trafficker, who was arrested by the authorities in Cambodia, has admitted to smuggling 16 Pakistanis to Libya. The United Nations has warned of the risk of human devastation due to the closure of the Hormuz Strait.
In a statement, the Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs, Ramesh Singh Arora, said that the idea of Narendra Modi is flourishing in India.
