Lahore, 20 March 2023 (TDI): The US Consulate General Lahore extended warm congratulations to the Lahore Qalandars on their impressive victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 8.
One run!
Congratulations @lahoreqalandars! Pakistan Super League 2023 & PSL Champions! Defending champions! 🏏🎉 #PSLFinal
— U.S. Consulate General Lahore (@USCGLahore) March 18, 2023
For the information, the Qalandars have defended their title as champions with a remarkable display of talent, determination, and sportsmanship.
In a nerve-wracking Pakistan Super League final, Lahore Qalandars became the first team to successfully defend their title and take the trophy home Saturday after beating Multan Sultans by one run at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Chasing a daunting target of 201 runs, the Sultans came very close to achieving the target but lost by one run.
GREATEST. FINAL. EVER.@lahoreqalandars become the first team to successfully defend their HBLPSL title 🏆#HBLPSL8 | #SabSitarayHumaray | #MSvLQ pic.twitter.com/hskDWqKZRr
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 18, 2023
To mention, the nail-biting final was an unforgettable event that showcased the best of Pakistan’s cricketing prowess.
So, all teams should be commended for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Here is a glimpse of the incredible final.
𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ✨
Zaman Khan is just built different 🙌#HBLPSL8 | #SabSitarayHumaray | #MSvLQ pic.twitter.com/2V38qNElmg
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 18, 2023
As a longstanding supporter of cricket in Pakistan, the US Consulate General Lahore recognizes the vital role that sports play in promoting goodwill and understanding between nations.
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Also, this momentous occasion is a great example of the power of sports to bring people together.
“We are proud to join the people of Pakistan in celebrating this momentous occasion and look forward to continuing to strengthen our bonds of friendship through shared passions and mutual respect,” he stated.
Once again, congratulations to the Lahore Qalandars on their outstanding achievement!
About Pakistan Super League (PSL)
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Pakistan, which was first held in 2016. The league is organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and consists of six teams representing different cities in Pakistan.
Moreover, each team in the league is composed of a combination of local and international players, with a salary cap for each team’s roster. The league is played annually and features a round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final.
Here are the winners of the PSL until 2022:
PSL 2016: The inaugural PSL was won by Islamabad United, who defeated Quetta Gladiators in the final.
PSL 2017: The second edition of the PSL was won by Peshawar Zalmi, who defeated Quetta Gladiators in the final.
PSL 2018: Islamabad United won their second PSL title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
PSL 2019: Quetta Gladiators won their first PSL title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
PSL 2020: Karachi Kings won their first PSL title by defeating Lahore Qalandars in the final.
PSL 2021: Multan Sultans won their first PSL title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
PSL 2022: Lahore Qalandars won their first PSL title by defeating Karachi Kings in the final.
In a nutshell, the PSL has gained popularity over the years and has produced several talented cricketers for Pakistan’s national team.
