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PSL 8: Amir shatters record books with fiery spell

Pacer claimed three wickets in his opening burst

By Web Desk

March 01, 2023

Amir celebrates after taking a wicket — PCB

Karachi Kings’ pacer Mohammad Amir bowled a record-breaking spell during his side’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Peshawar Zalmi at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday

Amir dismissed Babar Azam (0) and Mohammad Haris (0) for a duck in his first over, meanwhile Saim Ayub (1) was the third victim in the pacer’s second over.

This was the first time in PSL history that a team's top three batters were collectively dismissed for less than three runs.

Amir was making a comeback in the Kings’ side after missing the previous two matches, both against Multan Sultans, due to a groin injury.

It must be noted that the closing ceremony and final of PSL 8 will be played on March 19 in Lahore, which will also host play-offs.

The winner will not only lift the Supernova Trophy but will also collect a cheque of Rs120m, while the runners-up will receive a cheque of Rs48m.

Lahore Qalandars will attempt to become the first side to win back-to-back titles; meanwhile Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful side by lifting the trophy thrice.