Karachi, 16 November 2020: A dream final line-up of Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, a wish of millions of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) fans since its inception, is now true as the two rivals play for the coveted and prestigious trophy at the National Stadium in what should be an epic final on Tuesday night. After an eight-month Covid-19-enforced break following the end of the group-stage, the HBL PSL playoffs began on Saturday with a thrilling Qualifier, between table-toppers Multan Sultans and Kings. Kings, helped by a stunning bowling performance of Mohammad Amir in the Super Over, held their nerves to book a place in the final. Qalandars brushed aside Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets in the Eliminator 1 on the back of an unbeaten 74 by Mohammad Hafeez after which David Wiese’s all-round exploits helped the side, who had finished at the bottom of the table in each of the first four seasons, seal a berth in the final with a convincing 25-run win over Sultans in Eliminator 2. This is the first time these two sides are featuring in a HBL PSL final. Both sides flaunt top T20 cricketers who have played an integral role in their progression over … Continue reading Qalandars, Kings ready to chase history in dream PSL 5 Final