Fakhar Zaman and Mirza Baig got off to a flier but once they were dismissed, lower-middle order batters found it tough to completely dominate the proceedings.


Mulan: Lahore Qalandars on Monday scraped their way to 175 in the first match against Multan Sultans in the HBL Pakistan Super League 8th season at Multan Stadium tonight.
Fakhar Zaman and Mirza Baig got off to a flier but once they were dismissed, lower-middle order batters found it tough to completely dominate the proceedings.
Fakhar Zaman's six was a thing of beauty ☄️#QalandarHum #HBLPSL8pic.twitter.com/FJ9BkHCHn1
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 13, 2023
There was a bit of recovery towards the last few overs as they got 45 off the final four. Sikander Raza's provided the much-needed impetus to the innings and Hussain Talat got a quickfire 20. The spin duo of Usama Mir and Akeal Hosein didn't let Lahore get off the hook and enjoyed bowling on this surface. There is plenty of seam movement on offer and assistance for spinners as well, should be an interesting contest.
Multan Sultans won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first match.
@MultanSultans have won the toss and are bowling first against @lahoreqalandars #HBLPSL8 #LetsPlaySaeen pic.twitter.com/jGOCOW3kS5
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) February 13, 2023
The tournament started after an heart-touching ceremony at Multan where the artists sung the national anthem, PSL anthem and other songs.
The fireworks at the end colored the whole sky on the occasion, spreading happiness and shine on the faces of the thousands of cricket fans.
The first match of the mega event is being played at Multan Stadium.
The tournament started after an heart-touching ceremony at Multan where the artists sung the national anthem, PSL anthem and other songs.
The national anthem of Pakistan sung by Aima Baig ??#HBLPSL8 | #SabSitarayHumaray pic.twitter.com/BGUFJwa0Nv
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 13, 2023
.@MultanSultans win the toss and opt to field in the first match of #HBLPSL8 ?#SabSitarayHumaray | #MSvLQ pic.twitter.com/pPjImUSaug
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 13, 2023
The fireworks at the end colored the whole sky on the occasion, spreading happiness and shine on the faces of the thousands of cricket fans.

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