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Sarfaraz to miss Quetta Gladiators' crucial match against Multan Sultans

It's a must-win game for his side

March 11, 2023

KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators' captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will miss his side's crucial match against Multan Sultans today (Saturday) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

Ahmed also missed his side's match against Peshawar Zalmi due to a finger injury on Wednesday. This was the first time Sarfaraz missed a match for Quetta in the history of the PSL since he has been with the side from the inaugural season.

Mohammad Nawaz will lead Quetta in the absence of Sarfaraz, meanwhile Bismillah Khan has been named as the wicketkeeper's replacement.

Quetta Gladiators still have a chance to qualify for the playoffs of the PSL 8.

The Sarfaraz Ahmed-led unit need to win their last league stage match against Multan Sultans by a big margin. Quetta also want Islamabad United to beat Peshawar Zalmi by a significant margin on Sunday in order to qualify for the next round.

Quetta need a swing of approximately 100 runs in their favour from the aforementioned games.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam-led Zalmi can qualify for the playoffs even if they lose by a close margin.

Quetta are currently at the fifth position on the points table with six points after nine matches.

It must be noted that the closing ceremony and final of PSL 8 will be held 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.