The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to make history by featuring its first-ever Pashto cricket commentary in its 11-year history. The move comes in collaboration with the Peshawar Zalmi franchise, which has announced that Pashto commentary will be available for the remaining matches of Season 11. Assistant coach of the Peshawar Zalmi, Azhar Mahmood, expressed confidence that the team will perform well in the next two matches to secure a win.
Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will face off in the first qualifier match in Karachi, which will be followed by the two eliminators and the final in Lahore. The PSL 11 qualifier match saw Babar Azam deliver a scintillating innings of 103 runs, featuring four sixes and 12 fours, as Peshawar Zalmi scored 221 runs in 20 overs despite losing seven wickets.
Meanwhile, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 captain Shreyas Iyer has been in top form, leading his team Punjab Kings to the top of the points table with an average of 70 and a strike rate of 186. The first qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will take place in Karachi today. A user from India has suggested that David Warner leave the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will take over as the New Zealand Cricket CEO on July 1.
The sale of tickets for the PSL 11 qualifier match has been suspended due to a technical glitch. The top team Peshawar Zalmi will face off against the second-ranked team Islamabad United in the qualifier match, which is considered a challenging encounter. The Asia Beach Games, currently underway in the Chinese city of Xi’an, has witnessed impressive performances from Pakistani wrestlers, securing two medals. Adil Khan and Asadullah have made it to the finals.
In other news, the Pakistan Super League has announced the start of its playoffs phase, with the first qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United set to take place in Karachi. Assistant coach of Peshawar Zalmi, Azhar Mahmood, expressed confidence that the team will perform well in the next two matches to secure a win. The Pakistan Football Federation has announced that the Under-16 Development Tournament will feature a match between Pakistan and Russia, with Pakistan expected to put up an impressive performance.
The UAE has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC Plus, with the decision to take effect from May 1, 2026. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is facing a critical deadline on May 1, 2026, as he must obtain Congressional approval to extend his military operations against Iran beyond 60 days under the War Powers Act. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bunting has made a significant claim regarding Iran’s oil reserves. Former US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has stated that Trump wants Iran to surrender its arms completely, which is unlikely to happen.
