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Template:Karachi Kings squad

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{{cricket squad
| name = Karachi Kings squad
| teamdisplay = Karachi Kings
| teamname = Karachi Kings
| bgcolor = mediumblue
| textcolor = gold
| bordercolor = red
| list =
{{cricket squad2 player|no=00|name=[[Mohammad Ilyas (cricketer, born 1999)|Ilyas]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=5|name=[[Mohammad Amir|Amir]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=7|name=[[Mohammad Nabi|Nabi]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=9|name=[[Imad Wasim|Imad]]}} [[Captain (cricket)#Vice-captain|(vc)]]
{{cricket squad2 player|no=12|name=[[Aamer Yamin|Yamin]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=13|name=[[Umaid Asif|Umaid]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=14|name=[[Mohammad Imran (cricketer, born 2001)|Imran]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=15|name=[[Tom Lammonby|Lammonby]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=28|name=[[Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1987)|Cockbain]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=33|name=[[Joe Clarke (cricketer)|Clarke]]}} [[Wicket-keeper|(†)]]
{{cricket squad2 player|no=34|name=[[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Jordan]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=44|name=[[Rohail Nazir|Rohail]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=49|name=[[Qasim Akram|Qasim]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=51|name=[[Sahibzada Farhan|Sahibzada]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=56|name=[[Babar Azam|Babar]]}} [[Captain (cricket)|(c)]]
{{cricket squad2 player|no=90|name=[[Mohammad Taha (cricketer)|Taha]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=98|name=[[Sharjeel Khan|Sharjeel]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Tom Abell|Abell]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Jordan Thompson (cricketer)|Thompson]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Faisal Akram|Faisal]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Talha Ahsan (cricketer)|Talha Ahsan]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Romario Shepherd|Shepherd]]}}

{{cricket squad manager|title=Head Coach|name=[[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]}}

}}<noinclude>
{{collapsible option}}
[[Category:Pakistan Super League navigational boxes|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1987)

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{{short description|English cricketer}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Ian Cockbain
| image =
| country = England
| fullname = Ian Andrew Cockbain
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|02|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England
| nickname = Coey, Mini<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lords.org/mcc/young-cricketers/2010-player-profiles/ian-cockbain,1265,AR.html |title=Ian Cockbain|publisher=Lords.org|date= |accessdate=26 August 2011}}</ref>
| family = [[Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1958)|Ian Cockbain, Sr.]] (father)
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right arm medium
| club1 = [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2010–present}}
| clubnumber1 = 28
| club2 = [[Adelaide Strikers]]
| year2 = 2022
| clubnumber2 = 3
| club3 = [[Karachi Kings]]
| year3 = 2022
| clubnumber3 = 28
| type1 = [[First-class cricket|First-class]]
| debutdate1 = 8 April
| debutyear1 = 2011
| debutfor1 = Gloucestershire
| debutagainst1 = [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]]
| type2 = [[List A cricket|List A]]
| debutdate2 = 24 April
| debutyear2 = 2011
| debutfor2 = Gloucestershire
| debutagainst2 = [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]]
| columns = 3
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 57
| runs1 = 2,684
| bat avg1 = 29.82
| 100s/50s1 = 5/15
| top score1 = 151[[Not out|*]]
| deliveries1 = 47
| wickets1 = 1
| bowl avg1 = 44.00
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 1/23
| catches/stumpings1 = 36/–

| column2 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches2 = 68
| runs2 = 1,633
| bat avg2 = 34.02
| 100s/50s2 = 2/10
| top score2 = 108[[Not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = –
| wickets2 = –
| bowl avg2 = –
| fivefor2 = –
| tenfor2 = –
| best bowling2 = –
| catches/stumpings2 = 41/–

| column3 = [[Twenty20|T20]]
| matches3 = 139
| runs3 = 3,583
| bat avg3 = 33.46
| 100s/50s3 = 1/20
| top score3 = 123
| deliveries3 = –
| wickets3 = –
| bowl avg3 = –
| fivefor3 = –
| tenfor3 = –
| best bowling3 = –
| catches/stumpings3 = 65/–
| date = 17 January
| year = 2022
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/297498.html ESPNcricinfo
}}

'''Ian Andrew Cockbain''' (born 17 February 1987, [[Liverpool]]) is an English [[cricket]]er who currently plays for [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]]. A right-handed batsman and right-hand medium pace bowler, he made his first-class debut for [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]] against [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] in August 2011. Cockbain joined [[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]] in 2010 on a two-year deal after impressing opening for MCC young cricketers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/gloucestershire/9268118.stm|title=Gloucestershire sign up young MCC batsman Ian Cockbain |publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 December 2010 |accessdate=26 August 2011}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Cockbain was born in [[Liverpool]] and educated locally at [[Maghull High School]] and [[Liverpool John Moores University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ian Cockbain |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/119/119445/119445.html |website=CricketArchive |access-date=24 January 2022}}</ref> His father, also called [[Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1958)|Ian]], made 47 first-class cricket appearances for [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] in the 1980s, making 7 first-class half-centuries, top scoring with 98.

==County career==
Cockbain started his career playing youth cricket for [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]], however he did not make a competitive appearance for the first team. He was then picked up by [[Marylebone Cricket Club]] (MCC) young cricketers before joining Gloucestershire in 2010. He made his first-class debut in a seven-wicket victory against [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] in April 2011. He opened the batting along with [[Chris Dent]] and scored just 5 in the first innings as Gloucestershire posted 343. In the second innings he saw Gloucestershire to victory, scoring 59 not out and making his maiden first-class half century.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/492160.html|title=Gloucestershire v Derbyshire|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date=8–11 April 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref> In the following game of the season he scored 21 and 47 against [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] in a 189-run defeat.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/315/315983.html|title=Gloucestershire v Glamorgan|publisher=Cricket Archive|date=14–17 April 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref> Cockbain made his [[List A]] debut against [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]] on 24 April; he scored just 4 in a three-wicket victory for Gloucestershire.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/492237.html|title=Gloucestershire v Glamorgan|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date=21 April 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref> Cockbain made scores of 1 and 72 as Gloucestershire drew in a first-class tie against [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] in May 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/492176.html|title=Gloucestershire v Middlesex|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date=4–7 May 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref> Cockbain scored his maiden first-class century in June 2011 against [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]] in a drawn match. He scored 127 from 233 deliveries batting at number five, a knock which included 16 fours and 1 six.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/492196.html|title=Gloucestershire v Middlesex|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date=27–30 June 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref> On 24 July, Cockbain made his highest one-day score of 79 runs from 84 balls in a 19-run defeat.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/316/316304.html|title=Gloucestershire v Nottinghamshire|publisher=Cricket Archive|date= 24 July 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref> On 4 August 2011, Cockbain scored 59 from 50 balls to record his third one-day half-century in a six-wicket defeat. He has secured a place in the Gloucestershire 1st XI middle order as a reliable batsman, and recorded one day half centuries against Essex and Lancashire respectively in 2012 to go with a match saving 112 and 51 against Hampshire at Bristol.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/316/316338.html|title=Gloucestershire v Lancashire|publisher=Cricket Archive|date= 4 August 2011 |accessdate=27 August 2011}}</ref>

In 2013, Cockbain was used almost exclusively by Gloucestershire as a limited overs player. Players from the 2nd XI being promoted over him, resulting in him playing just one first-class match in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cricket-quick-route-Ian-Cockbain/story-19239777-detail/story.html|title=No quick route back for Ian Cockbain|publisher=Gloucestershire Echo|date= 10 June 2013|accessdate=24 November 2013}}</ref>

==Statistics==

===Career Best Performances===
''as of 1 October 2013''
{|class=wikitable style="font-size:90%"
|-
!rowspan="1"|
!colspan="4" rowspan="1"|Batting
|-
!
!Score
!Fixture
!Venue
!Season
|-
|[[First-class cricket|FC]]
|align="center"|127
|[[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]] v [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
|[[Uxbridge Cricket Club Ground|Uxbridge]]
|align="center"|2011
|-
|[[List A cricket|LA]]
|align="center"|79
|[[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire Gladiators]] v [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire Outlaws]]
|[[College Ground, Cheltenham|Cheltenham]]
|align="center"|2011
|-
|[[Twenty20 cricket|T20]]
|align="center"|78
|[[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire Gladiators]] v [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey Lions]]
|[[Archdeacon Meadow|Gloucester]]
|align="center"|2011
|}

===First Class===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!colspan=6|Ian Cockbain's First Class Centuries
|-
!For!!Against!!Date!!Format!!Result!!Score
|-
|rowspan="1"|'''[[Gloucestershire County Cricket Club|Gloucestershire]]'''||[[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]||27–30 June 2011||4-day||Draw||'''127'''
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=297498}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110814140320/http://www.gloscricket.co.uk/cricket/the-squad/Ian-Cockbain Ian Cockbain Gloucestershire Profile]

{{Gloucestershire County Cricket Club squad}}
{{Welsh Fire squad}}
{{Karachi Kings squad}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cockbain, Ian}}
[[Category:1987 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Cricketers from Liverpool]]
[[Category:English cricketers]]
[[Category:Gloucestershire cricketers]]
[[Category:Welsh Fire cricketers]]
[[Category:Karachi Kings cricketers]]
[[Category:Adelaide Strikers cricketers]]

Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1987)

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Template:Islamabad United squad

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{{Cricket squad
| name = Islamabad United squad
| teamdisplay = Islamabad United
| teamname = Islamabad United
| bgcolor = red
| textcolor = white
| bordercolor = #FFBB00
| list =

{{Cricket squad2 player|no=1|name=[[Paul Stirling|Stirling]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=7|name=[[Shadab Khan|Shadab]]}} [[Captain (cricket)|(c)]]
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=10|name=[[Alex Hales|Hales]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=17|name=[[Zafar Gohar|Gohar]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=21|name=[[Rahmanullah Gurbaz|Gurbaz]]}} ([[Wicket-keeper|†]])
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=23|name=[[Azam Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Azam]]}} ([[Wicket-keeper|†]])
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=32|name=[[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=38|name=[[Reece Topley|Topley]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=41|name=[[Faheem Ashraf|Faheem]]}} [[Captain (cricket)#Vice-captain|(vc)]]
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=45|name=[[Asif Ali (Faisalabad cricketer)|Asif]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=53|name=[[Mubasir Khan|Mubasir]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=58|name=[[Waqas Maqsood|Waqas]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=61|name=[[Muhammad Akhlaq|Akhlaq]]}} ([[Wicket-keeper|†]])
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=64|name=[[Danish Aziz|Danish]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=70|name=[[Muhammad Musa|Musa]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=74|name=[[Mohammad Wasim (cricketer, born 2001)|Wasim]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=75|name=[[Zahir Khan (Afghan cricketer)|Zahir]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=82|name=[[Colin Munro|Munro]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=90|name=[[Marchant de Lange|de Lange]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Mohammad Huraira|Huraira]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Zeeshan Zameer|Zameer]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Liam Dawson|Dawson]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Athar Mahmood (cricketer)|Athar]]}}

{{Cricket squad manager|title=Head coach|name=[[Azhar Mahmood]]}}
{{Cricket squad manager|title=Assistant coach and Spin bowling consultant|name=[[Saeed Ajmal]]}}

}}<noinclude>
{{Squad maintenance|update source=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/953791.html}}
[[Category:Pakistan Super League navigational boxes]]
</noinclude>

List of Pakistan Super League captains

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{{short description|Wikipedia list article}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
[[Pakistan Super League]] is a professional
[[Twenty20]] [[Cricket|cricket]] league, which is operated by
[[Pakistan Cricket Board]] . It is contested between six franchises comprising cricketers from Pakistan and around the world (excluding India).
A player who leads the cricket team is known as its [[Captain (cricket)|captain]]. Each team usually has one nominated captain, although if that player is not participating in a match another player will deputise for them. The captain of a cricket team typically shoulders more responsibility for results than team [[Captain (sports)|captains]] in other sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dangermouse.net/cricket/captain.html|title=The Role of a Captain|publisher=DangerMouse|accessdate=31 January 2015}}</ref>

==Key==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Word
! Meaning
|-
|First
|Year of the first match played as a captain
|-
|Last
|Year of latest match played as a captain
|-
|Matches
|Number of matches played as a captain
|-
|Team(s)
|Team(s) for which the player has played as captain
|-
|Won / Lost
|Number of games won / lost as a captain
|-
|Tied
|Number of games [[Result (cricket)#Tie|tied]]
|-
|NR
|Number of games with [[Result (cricket)#No result|no result]]
|}

==List of PSL captains==

[[File:2022 Pakistan Super League captains.png|center|600px|thumb|Team captains in [[2022 Pakistan Super League|PSL 7]] (from left to right): Wahab Riaz (Peshawar Zalmi), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators), Babar Azam (Karachi Kings), Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans), Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), and Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)]]

This is a list of the players who have acted as captain in at least one match of PSL. Five teams competed in both; [[2016 Pakistan Super League|first]] and [[2017 Pakistan Super League|second]] seasons of the league. [[Sarfraz Ahmed]], captain of the team [[Quetta Gladiators]], is the most successful captain by winning most (29) matches. His team have been the runner up in [[2016 Pakistan Super League Final|2016]] and in [[2017 Pakistan Super League Final|2017]] and won the championship in [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/quetta-gladiators-sarfaraz-ahmed-sets-psl-record?fbrefresh=1037171705|title=Quetta Gladiators’ Sarfaraz Ahmed sets PSL record|website=Cricket Pakistan|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1470221|title=Quetta Gladiators overwhelm Peshawar Zalmi to clinch maiden Pakistan Super League title|last=Dawn.com|date=2019-03-17|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+Pakistan Super League captains
|-
! Player
! Nationality
! First
! Last
! Matches
! Team(s)
! Won
! Lost
! Tied
! NR
! Win%
|-
! [[Sarfraz Ahmed]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|present
! 51
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]
|29
|21
|0
|1
! 58
|-
! [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2018
! 26
|[[Islamabad United]]
|15
|10
|1
|0
! 59.61
|-
! [[Shahid Afridi]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2016
! 10
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]
|6
|4
|0
|0
! 60
|-
! [[Azhar Ali]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2016
! 7
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|2
|5
|0
|0
! 28.5
|-
! [[Darren Sammy]]
|{{flag|West Indies}}
|2017
|2020
! 39
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]
|22
|16
|0
|1
! 57.89
|-
! [[Shoaib Malik]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2019
! 28
|[[Karachi Kings]] [[Multan Sultans]]
|9
|18
|0
|1
! 33.33
|-
! [[Brendon McCullum]]
|{{flag|New Zealand}}
|2017
|2018
! 18
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|5
|11
|2
|0
! 33.33
|-
! [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
|{{flag|Sri Lanka}}
|2017
|2017
! 10
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|5
|5
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Imad Wasim]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|present
! 28
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|14
|11
|1
|2
! 55.76
|-
! [[Eoin Morgan]]
|{{flag|England}}
|2018
|2018
! 3
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|1
|2
|0
|0
! 33.33
|-
! [[JP Duminy]]
|{{flag|South Africa}}
|2018
|2018
! 2
|[[Islamabad United]]
|2
|0
|0
|0
! 100
|-
! [[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|2019
! 4
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]] [[Lahore Qalandars]]
|2
|2
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Rumman Raees]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|2018
! 2
|[[Islamabad United]]
|1
|1
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Shane Watson]]
|{{flag|Australia}}
|2016
|2016
! 2
|[[Islamabad United]]
|1
|1
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Ravi Bopara]]
|{{flag|England}}
|2016
|2016
! 1
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|0
|1
|0
|0
! 0
|-
! [[Mohammad Amir]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|2018
! 1
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|0
|1
|0
|0
! 0
|-
! [[Dwayne Bravo]]
|{{flag|West Indies}}
|2016
|2016
! 1
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|0
|1
|0
|0
! 0
|-
! [[Mohammad Sami]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2019
|2019
! 9
|[[Islamabad United]]
|4
|5
|0
|0
! 44.44
|-
! [[Shadab Khan]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2019
|present
!12
|[[Islamabad United]]
|5
|7
|0
|0
! 41.66
|-
! [[AB de Villiers]]
|{{flag|South Africa}}
|2019
|2019
! 3
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|1
|2
|0
|0
! 33.33
|-
! [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2019
|2019
! 5
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|1
|4
|0
|0
! 20.00
|-
! [[Shan Masood]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2020
|present
! 8
|[[Multan Sultans]]
|6
|1
|0
|1
! 85.71
|-
! [[Sohail Akhtar]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2020
|present
! 9
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|4
|5
|0
|0
! 44.44
|-
! [[Wahab Riaz]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2020
|present
! 5
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]
|2
|3
|0
|0
! 40
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo]

== See also ==
* [[List of Pakistan Super League cricketers]]
* [[List of Pakistan Super League records and statistics]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Pakistan Super League|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Cricket captains]]
[[Category:Pakistan Super League lists|Captains]]

List of Pakistan Super League captains

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{{short description|Wikipedia list article}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
[[Pakistan Super League]] is a professional
[[Twenty20]] [[Cricket|cricket]] league, which is operated by
[[Pakistan Cricket Board]] . It is contested between six franchises comprising cricketers from Pakistan and around the world (excluding India).
A player who leads the cricket team is known as its [[Captain (cricket)|captain]]. Each team usually has one nominated captain, although if that player is not participating in a match another player will deputise for them. The captain of a cricket team typically shoulders more responsibility for results than team [[Captain (sports)|captains]] in other sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dangermouse.net/cricket/captain.html|title=The Role of a Captain|publisher=DangerMouse|accessdate=31 January 2015}}</ref>

==Key==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Word
! Meaning
|-
|First
|Year of the first match played as a captain
|-
|Last
|Year of latest match played as a captain
|-
|Matches
|Number of matches played as a captain
|-
|Team(s)
|Team(s) for which the player has played as captain
|-
|Won / Lost
|Number of games won / lost as a captain
|-
|Tied
|Number of games [[Result (cricket)#Tie|tied]]
|-
|NR
|Number of games with [[Result (cricket)#No result|no result]]
|}

==List of PSL captains==

[[File:2022 Pakistan Super League captains.png|center|600px|thumb|Team captains in [[2022 Pakistan Super League|PSL 7]] (from left to right): Wahab Riaz (Peshawar Zalmi), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators), Babar Azam (Karachi Kings), Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans), Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), and Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)]]

This is a list of the players who have acted as captain in at least one match of PSL. Five teams competed in both; [[2016 Pakistan Super League|first]] and [[2017 Pakistan Super League|second]] seasons of the league. [[Sarfraz Ahmed]], captain of the team [[Quetta Gladiators]], is the most successful captain by winning most (29) matches. His team have been the runner up in [[2016 Pakistan Super League Final|2016]] and in [[2017 Pakistan Super League Final|2017]] and won the championship in [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/quetta-gladiators-sarfaraz-ahmed-sets-psl-record?fbrefresh=1037171705|title=Quetta Gladiators’ Sarfaraz Ahmed sets PSL record|website=Cricket Pakistan|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1470221|title=Quetta Gladiators overwhelm Peshawar Zalmi to clinch maiden Pakistan Super League title|last=Dawn.com|date=2019-03-17|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+Pakistan Super League captains
|-
! Player
! Nationality
! First
! Last
! Matches
! Team(s)
! Won
! Lost
! Tied
! NR
! Win%
|-
! [[Sarfraz Ahmed]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|present
! 51
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]
|29
|21
|0
|1
! 58
|-
! [[Misbah-ul-Haq]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2018
! 26
|[[Islamabad United]]
|15
|10
|1
|0
! 59.61
|-
! [[Shahid Afridi]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2016
! 10
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]
|6
|4
|0
|0
! 60
|-
! [[Azhar Ali]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2016
! 7
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|2
|5
|0
|0
! 28.5
|-
! [[Darren Sammy]]
|{{flag|West Indies}}
|2017
|2020
! 39
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]
|22
|16
|0
|1
! 57.89
|-
! [[Shoaib Malik]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2016
|2019
! 28
|[[Karachi Kings]] [[Multan Sultans]]
|9
|18
|0
|1
! 33.33
|-
! [[Brendon McCullum]]
|{{flag|New Zealand}}
|2017
|2018
! 18
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|5
|11
|2
|0
! 33.33
|-
! [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
|{{flag|Sri Lanka}}
|2017
|2017
! 10
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|5
|5
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Imad Wasim]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|present
! 28
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|14
|11
|1
|2
! 55.76
|-
! [[Eoin Morgan]]
|{{flag|England}}
|2018
|2018
! 3
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|1
|2
|0
|0
! 33.33
|-
! [[JP Duminy]]
|{{flag|South Africa}}
|2018
|2018
! 2
|[[Islamabad United]]
|2
|0
|0
|0
! 100
|-
! [[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|2019
! 4
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]] [[Lahore Qalandars]]
|2
|2
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Rumman Raees]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|2018
! 2
|[[Islamabad United]]
|1
|1
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Shane Watson]]
|{{flag|Australia}}
|2016
|2016
! 2
|[[Islamabad United]]
|1
|1
|0
|0
! 50
|-
! [[Ravi Bopara]]
|{{flag|England}}
|2016
|2016
! 1
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|0
|1
|0
|0
! 0
|-
! [[Mohammad Amir]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2018
|2018
! 1
|[[Karachi Kings]]
|0
|1
|0
|0
! 0
|-
! [[Dwayne Bravo]]
|{{flag|West Indies}}
|2016
|2016
! 1
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|0
|1
|0
|0
! 0
|-
! [[Mohammad Sami]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2019
|2019
! 9
|[[Islamabad United]]
|4
|5
|0
|0
! 44.44
|-
! [[Shadab Khan]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2019
|present
!12
|[[Islamabad United]]
|5
|7
|0
|0
! 41.66
|-
! [[AB de Villiers]]
|{{flag|South Africa}}
|2019
|2019
! 3
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|1
|2
|0
|0
! 33.33
|-
! [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2019
|2019
! 5
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|1
|4
|0
|0
! 20.00
|-
! [[Shan Masood]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2020
|present
! 8
|[[Multan Sultans]]
|6
|1
|0
|1
! 85.71
|-
! [[Sohail Akhtar]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2020
|present
! 9
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]
|4
|5
|0
|0
! 44.44
|-
! [[Wahab Riaz]]
|{{flag|Pakistan}}
|2020
|present
! 5
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]
|2
|3
|0
|0
! 40
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo]

== See also ==
* [[List of Pakistan Super League 7 Captains
* [[List of Pakistan Super League cricketers]]
* [[List of Pakistan Super League records and statistics]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Pakistan Super League|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Cricket captains]]
[[Category:Pakistan Super League lists|Captains]]

Template:Quetta Gladiators squad

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{{Cricket squad
| name = Quetta Gladiators squad
| teamdisplay = Quetta Gladiators
| teamname = Quetta Gladiators
| bgcolor = indigo
| textcolor = gold
| bordercolor = gold
| list =
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=02|name=[[Ashir Qureshi|Ashir]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=08|name=[[Khurram Shahzad (Punjab cricketer)|K Shahzad]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=10|name=[[Shahid Afridi|Afridi]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=11|name=[[Abdul Bangalzai|Bangalzai]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=13|name=[[Ahsan Ali (cricketer)|Ahsan]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=14|name=[[James Vince|Vince]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=15|name=[[Noor Ahmad|Noor]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=17|name=[[Ben Duckett|Duckett]]}} ([[Wicket-keeper|†]])
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=20|name=[[Jason Roy|Roy]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=21|name=[[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer)|Nawaz]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=23|name=[[Will Smeed|Smeed]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=28|name=[[Dan Lawrence|Lawrence]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=33|name=[[Sohail Tanvir|Tanvir]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=41|name=[[Luke Wood (cricketer)|L Wood]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=44|name=[[James Faulkner (cricketer)|Faulkner]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=54|name=[[Sarfaraz Ahmed|Sarfaraz]]}} ([[Captain (cricket)|c]], [[Wicket-keeper|†]])
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=71|name=[[Naseem Shah (cricketer)|Naseem]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=78|name=[[Naveen-ul-Haq|Naveen]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=87|name=[[Mohammad Hasnain|Hasnain]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=95|name=[[Iftikhar Ahmed (cricketer)|Iftikhar]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=96|name=[[Umar Akmal|U Akmal]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=99|name=[[Ali Imran (cricketer, born 1998)|Ali Imran]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Shimron Hetmyer|Hetmyer]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Hasan Khan (cricketer)|Hasan]]}}
{{Cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Ghulam Mudassar|Mudassar]]}}

{{Cricket squad manager|title=Head Coach|name=[[Moin Khan]]}}
{{Cricket squad manager|title=Assistant and Bowling coach|name=[[Umar Gul]]}}
}}<noinclude>
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[[Category:Pakistan Super League navigational boxes|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

Abdul Bangalzai

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{{short description|Pakistani cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Abdul Bangalzai
| image =
| fullname = Abdul Wahid Bangalzai
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|3|4|df=yes}}
| birth_place =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling =
| role =

| club1 = [[Balochistan cricket team|Balochistan]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2020/21–present}}
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| year2 = 2022
| clubnumber2 = 11

| date = 3 February 2022
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1199393.html Cricinfo
}}
'''Abdul Bangalzai''' (born 4 March 2003) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1231335.html |title=Abdul Bangalzai |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=10 October 2020}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 10 October 2020, for [[Balochistan cricket team|Balochistan]] in the [[2020–21 National T20 Cup]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1231335.html |title=17th Match, Rawalpindi, Oct 10 2020, National T20 Cup |access-date=10 October 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Prior to his Twenty20 debut, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2020-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> In January 2021, he was named in Balochistan's squad for the [[2020–21 Pakistan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-promises-action-packed-cricket.html |title=Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament promises action-packed cricket |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-fixtures-schedule-teams-player-squads-all-you-need-to-know/68040.htm |title=Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament: Fixtures Schedule, Teams, Player Squads – All you need to Know |work=Cricket World |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut on 8 January 2021, for Balochistan, in the 2020–21 Pakistan Cup.<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1231428.html |title=1st Match, Karachi, Jan 8 2021, Pakistan Cup |access-date=8 January 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut on 20 October 2021, for Balochistan in the [[2021–22 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1277345.html |title=1st Match, Faisalabad, Oct 20 - 23 2021, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy |access-date=20 October 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In December 2021, he was named in Pakistan's team for the [[2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup]] in the West Indies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/qasim-akram-to-lead-pakistan-in-icc-u19-men-s-cricket-world-cup.html |title=Qasim Akram to lead Pakistan in ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=2 December 2021}}</ref> However, the following month he was ruled out of the tournament after testing positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-s-abdul-bangalzai-to-miss-u-19-world-cup-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19-1295734 |title=Pakistan's Abdul Bangalzai to miss U-19 World Cup after testing positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=1199393}}

{{Quetta Gladiators squad}}
{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bangalzai, Abdul}}
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Pakistani cricketers]]
[[Category:Balochistan cricketers]]
[[Category:Quetta Gladiators cricketers]]
[[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]]
{{Pakistan-cricket-bio-2000s-stub}}

Dean Foxcroft

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{{short description|South African cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Dean Foxcroft
| image =
| country =
| fullname = Dean Foxcroft
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|4|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Pretoria]], [[Gauteng]], South Africa
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[off break]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]

| club1 = [[Central Districts cricket team|Central Districts]]
| year1 = 2018/19
| club2 = [[Otago cricket team|Otago]]
| year2 = 2019/20
| club3 = [[Lahore Qalandars]]
| year3 = 2022
| clubnumber3 = 11

| type1 = [[First-class cricket|First-class]]
| debutdate1 = 6 December
| debutyear1 = 2018
| debutfor1 = Central Districts
| debutagainst1 = Otago
| type2 = [[List A cricket|List A]]
| debutdate2 = 4 November
| debutyear2 = 2018
| debutfor2 = Central Districts
| debutagainst2 = Otago

| columns = 3
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 8
| runs1 = 342
| bat avg1 = 26.30
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| top score1 = 54
| deliveries1 = 875
| wickets1 = 21
| bowl avg1 = 18.04
| fivefor1 = 1
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/67
| catches/stumpings1 = 5/–
| column2 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches2 = 17
| runs2 = 665
| bat avg2 = 51.15
| 100s/50s2 = 2/3
| top score2 = 138
| deliveries2 = 630
| wickets2 = 14
| bowl avg2 = 40.42
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/39
| catches/stumpings2 = 10/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20|T20]]
| matches3 = 18
| runs3 = 539
| bat avg3 = 41.46
| 100s/50s3 = 0/5
| top score3 = 82[[Not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = 156
| wickets3 = 5
| bowl avg3 = 48.60
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 1/10
| catches/stumpings3 = 5/–

| date = 2 February 2022
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/596099.html Cricinfo
}}
'''Dean Foxcroft''' (born 20 April 1998) is a South African [[cricket]]er who plays domestic cricket in New Zealand.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/596099.html |title=Dean Foxcroft |accessdate=4 November 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for [[Central Districts cricket team|Central Districts]] in the [[2018–19 Ford Trophy]] on 4 November 2018.<ref name="LA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1160258.html |title=The Ford Trophy at Dunedin, Nov 4 2018 |accessdate=4 November 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Prior to his List A debut, he was named in South Africa's squad for the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="U19">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under-19-world-cup-2016/content/story/953769.html |title=Tony de Zorzi to lead South Africa at U-19 World Cup |accessdate=21 December 2015 |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut for Central Districts in the [[2018–19 Plunket Shield season]] on 6 December 2018.<ref name="FC">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1160288.html |title=Plunket Shield at Alexandra, Dec 6-9 2018 |accessdate=6 December 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut for Central Districts in the [[2018–19 Super Smash]] on 31 December 2018.<ref name="T20">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1160504.html |title=8th Match (D/N), Super Smash at New Plymouth, Dec 31 2018 |accessdate=31 December 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In June 2020, he was offered a contract by Otago ahead of the 2020–21 domestic cricket season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29312525/daryl-mitchell,-jeet-raval-finn-allen-major-domestic-moves |title=Daryl Mitchell, Jeet Raval and Finn Allen among major domestic movers in New Zealand |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate=15 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/121831138/auckland-lose-jeet-raval-to-northern-districts-finn-allen-to-wellington-in-domestic-contracts |title=Auckland lose Jeet Raval to Northern Districts, Finn Allen to Wellington in domestic contracts |work=Stuff |accessdate=15 June 2020}}</ref> However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Foxcroft was left stranded in South Africa for the first part of the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/cricket/foxcroft-upbeat-despite-lack-progress |title=Foxcroft upbeat despite lack of progress |work=Otago Daily Times |accessdate=23 December 2020}}</ref> In July 2021, Foxcroft was forced again to miss out playing domestic cricket in New Zealand,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/125625132/otago-cricket-devastated-as-rising-star-dean-foxcroft-denied-reentry-to-new-zealand-again |title=Otago Cricket 'devastated' as rising star Dean Foxcroft denied re-entry to New Zealand, again |work=Stuff |access-date=1 July 2021}}</ref> after his immigration was not approved due to border restrictions in relation to the pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/otago-dean-foxcroft-to-miss-another-domestic-season-due-to-border-restrictions-1268339 |title=Border restrictions force Otago's Dean Foxcroft to miss another domestic season |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=1 July 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=596099}}

{{Lahore Qalandars squad}}
{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Foxcroft, Dean}}
[[Category:1998 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:South African cricketers]]
[[Category:Central Districts cricketers]]
[[Category:Otago cricketers]]
[[Category:Lahore Qalandars cricketers]]
[[Category:Cricketers from Pretoria]]
{{SouthAfrica-cricket-bio-1990s-stub}}

Template:Quetta Gladiators

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| name = Quetta Gladiators
| title = [[Quetta Gladiators|Quetta Gladiators]]
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| list1 =
* [[List of Quetta Gladiators cricketers|Players]]

| group2 = Home ground
| list2 =
* [[Bugti Stadium]]

| group3 = Captains
| list3 =
* [[Sarfraz Ahmed]] (2016–2022)

| group4 = Coaches
| list4 =
* [[Moin Khan]](2016–2022)

| group5 = Honours
| list5 =
* [[2019 Pakistan Super League]]

| group6 = Seasons
| list6 =
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2016|2016]]
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2017|2017]]
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2018|2018]]
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2019|2019]]
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2020|2020]]
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2021|2021]]
* [[Quetta Gladiators in 2022|2022]]

| group7 = See also
| list7 =
* [[Galle Gladiators]]

}}<noinclude>
[[Category:Pakistan Super League navigational boxes]]
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2022 Multan Sultans season

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{{short description|Franchise cricket team in Pakistan Super League}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox cricket club season
| club = [[Multan Sultans]]
| season = 2022
| coach = [[Andy Flower]]
| captain =[[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| comp1 = [[2022 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2022]]
| comp1 result =
| comp2 =
| comp2 result =
| most runs =
| most wickets =
| prevseason = [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]
| nextseason =
}}

The '''[[Multan Sultans]]''' (often abbreviated as MS) is a franchise cricket team which representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team made its PSL debut in [[2018 Pakistan Super League| 2018 season]]. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|author=Ali Ahmed|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|work=Dawn|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> The team is coach by [[Andy Flower]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="Coach2022">{{Cite web|url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/multan-sultans-appoint-ottis-gibson-as-assistant-fast-bowling-coach|title=Multan Sultans appoint Ottis Gibson as assistant, fast-bowling coach|work=Cricketpakistan.com|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and remain under the captaincy of [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/psl/psl_2022_team_guide_multan_sultans.html|title=PSL 2022 team guide: Multan Sultans|publisher=The cricketer.com|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> The Sultans have previously lifted their maiden PSL title in [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> making them the defending champions in 2022.

== Administration and coaching staff ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Name
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
| Manager and COO
|-
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
| Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
| Assistant coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
| Assistant and Spin bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
| Assistant and Fast bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
| Fielding and Strength & Conditioning Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
| Team physio
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
| Team analyst
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
| Assistant manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
| Team manager operations
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
| Head of digital media
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
| Media manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
| Lead videographer
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:[https://www.janoobis.com/team-1 MS Team management],<ref name="Coach2022"/>
|}

== Season standings ==
=== Points table ===
{{2022 Pakistan Super League Points table|showteam=MS}}

== Regular season ==
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 27 January 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[File:PSL-homeground.jpg|baseline|10px]] [[Karachi Kings]]
| score1 = 124/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sharjeel Khan]] 43 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Imran Tahir]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| team2 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score2 = 126/3 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] 52[[not out|*]] (47)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 2/17 (3.2 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/karachi-kings-vs-multan-sultans-1st-match-1293000/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Imran Tahir]] (Multan Sultans)
| toss = Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match1}} '''Match 1'''
| rain =
| notes = [[Ihsanullah (Pakistani cricketer)|Ihsanullah]] (Multan Sultans) made his T20 debut.
}}
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 29 January 2022
| time = 14:30
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[Lahore Qalandars]]
| score1 = 206/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] 76 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 1/14 (2 overs)
| team2 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score2 = 209/5 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shan Masood]] 83 (50)
| wickets2 = [[Shaheen Afridi]] 3/40 (4 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/multan-sultans-vs-lahore-qalandars-3rd-match-1293002/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Shan Masood]] (Multan Sultan)
| toss = Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match3}} '''Match 3'''
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 31 January 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score1 = 174/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shan Masood ]] 88 (58)
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Hasnain]] 2/27 (4 overs)
| team2 = [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| score2 = 168 (19.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Duckett]] 47 (32)
| wickets2 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 6 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/quetta-gladiators-vs-multan-sultans-7th-match-1293006/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Shan Masood]] (Multan Sultans)
| toss = Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match7}} '''Match 7'''
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 1 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score1 = 217/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Tim David]] 71 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Wasim (cricketer, born 2001)|Mohammad Wasim]] 1/39 (4 overs)
| team2 = [[Islamabad United]]
| score2 = 197 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shadab Khan]] 91 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 4/35 (4 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 20 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/islamabad-united-vs-multan-sultans-8th-match-1293007/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Shozab Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Tim David]] (Multan Sultans)
| toss = Islamabad United won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match8}} '''Match 8'''
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{{Single-innings cricket match
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| time = 19:30
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| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
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{{Single-innings cricket match
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| time = 19:30
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
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{{Single-innings cricket match
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| time = 19:30
| night = y
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| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
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{{Single-innings cricket match
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Rashid Riaz]] (Pak)
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{{Single-innings cricket match
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| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Rashid Riaz]] (Pak)
| motm =
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== References ==
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David Willey (cricketer)

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{{short description|English cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = David Willey
| image = David Willey (51223172836) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Willey preparing to bowl, June 2021
| country = England
| fullname = David Jonathan Willey
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|2|28|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Northampton]], [[Northamptonshire]], England
| heightft = 6
| heightinch = 1
| heightm =
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]]
| role = Bowling [[all-rounder]]
| family = [[Peter Willey]] (father)
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2015–present

| odidebutdate = 8 May
| odidebutyear = 2015
| odidebutagainst = Ireland
| odicap = 240
| lastodidate = 4 July
| lastodiyear = 2021
| lastodiagainst = Sri Lanka
| odishirt = 15

| T20Idebutdate = 23 June
| T20Idebutyear = 2015
| T20Idebutagainst = New Zealand
| T20Icap = 72
| lastT20Iagainst = Pakistan
| lastT20Idate = 20 July
| lastT20Iyear = 2021
| T20Ishirt = 15

| club1 = [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]]
| year1 = 2009–2015
| clubnumber1 = 15
| club2 = [[Perth Scorchers]]
| year2 = {{nowrap|2015/16–2018/19}}
| clubnumber2 = 8
| club3 = [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]]
| year3 = 2016–present
| clubnumber3 = 72
| club4 = [[Chennai Super Kings]]
| year4 = 2018
| clubnumber4 = 15
| club5 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| year5 = 2022
| clubnumber5 = 15

| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches1 = 52
| runs1 = 377
| bat avg1 = 23.56
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| top score1 = 51
| deliveries1 = 2,305
| wickets1 = 69
| bowl avg1 = 31.60
| fivefor1 = 1
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/30
| catches/stumpings1 = 23/–
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches2 = 32
| runs2 = 182
| bat avg2 = 14.00
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 29[[Not out|*]]
| deliveries2 = 641
| wickets2 = 38
| bowl avg2 = 22.47
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 4/7
| catches/stumpings2 = 15/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 77
| runs3 = 2,515
| bat avg3 = 27.33
| 100s/50s3 = 2/14
| top score3 = 104[[not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = 10,745
| wickets3 = 198
| bowl avg3 = 29.77
| fivefor3 = 6
| tenfor3 = 1
| best bowling3 = 5/29
| catches/stumpings3 = 18/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 135
| runs4 = 1,859
| bat avg4 = 25.46
| 100s/50s4 = 3/7
| top score4 = 167
| deliveries4 = 5,096
| wickets4 = 157
| bowl avg4 = 30.71
| fivefor4 = 2
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/30
| catches/stumpings4 = 49/–
| date = 25 September 2021
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308251.html ESPNcricinfo
}}
'''David Jonathan Willey''' (born 28 February 1990) is an English international [[cricketer]]. He is a left-handed [[batsman]] and [[Bowler (cricket)|bowler]]. He is the son of former [[England cricket|England]] cricketer and international [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]] [[Peter Willey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308251.html|title=David Willey|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
He married singer-songwriter [[Carolynne Poole]] in November 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/2016110634464/david-willey-weds-singer-carolynne-good-in-stunning-ceremony/|title=England cricketer David Willey weds singer Carolynne Good in stunning ceremony |date=8 November 2016|work=[[Hello Magazine]]|access-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref>

==Domestic career==

===Northamptonshire===
Willey started his career playing for his home county [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]] in the [[County Championship]] division two. Having come through the ranks at Northampton playing for O.N's and Northants Academy, he got his chance in the 2009 season aged 19 after a good pre season. His first game came against [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]], the first game of the season against one of his father's old clubs. He scored 60 on debut after a good partnership with [[Andrew Hall]],<ref>Austin Peters [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/5160456/Andrew-Hall-and-David-Willey-rescue-Northamptonshire-after-sticky-start.html Hall and Willey rescue Northants] ''The Telegraph.'' 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> but did not continue this in the televised game against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] in his first [[list A cricket|one day game]] getting out for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] with a poor shot. His first wicket came in his second [[first-class cricket|first-class]] against [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] when he had [[Phil Edwards (cricketer)|Phil Edwards]] out [[Leg before wicket|LBW]]. On 8 May he was rewarded with a two-year professional contract after impressing during the start of the season.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/northamptonshire/8040609.stm Willey nets contract] ''BBC Sport.'' 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> It was in the [[Twenty20]] that he excelled in, but this time with his [[Bowling (cricket)|bowling]] taking 3/9 in his first spell against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] and finished the [[2009 Twenty20 Cup|2009 competition]] with an average of 11.30. He appeared alongside Northants teammate Jack Brooks on Cricket AM feature, Brain vs Brawn, in 2010.

In 2013, he helped Northamptonshire to a 102-run victory in a rain-shortened Friends Life Twenty20 Final against Surrey where he made 60 with the bat, then had figures of 4/9, including a match-ending hat-trick to clean up the tail.

===Yorkshire===
On 19 August 2015, it was announced that Willey would be joining Yorkshire on a three-year contract at the start of the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/33980954|title=BBC Sport – David Willey: Yorkshire sign all-rounder from Northants|work=BBC Sport|access-date=10 October 2015}}</ref> He made his Yorkshire debut against [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] at Trent Bridge on 1 May 2016.

===Perth Scorchers===
Willey was signed by Perth Scorchers for the 2015–16 BBL season. After a successful first season he was retained for the 2016–17 season. In the first match against the Adelaide Strikers he performed well with the ball, taking 2 wickets, however he scored only 2 runs off five balls with the bat. In the Scorchers' second match against the Sydney Sixers he scored one run and didn't take a wicket, in a heavy defeat. In the third match against the [[Melbourne Renegades|Melbourne]] he bowled well, taking two wickets with the ball, before Ashton Agar scored a six to win in the final over. He was again retained by the Scorchers for the 2017–18 season, as the only overseas player for the club.

===Chennai Super Kings===
[[Chennai Super Kings]] signed Willey for the [[2018 IPL]] season to replace [[Kedar Jadhav]], who was injured during the first match of the tournament, and he was also sought as a replacement for the injured New Zealand spinner, [[Mitchell Santner]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1142848.html?object=308251|title=Willey IPL bound as Super Kings come calling|work=Cricinfo|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the time of his late IPL call, David Willey was playing county cricket matches for Yorkshire before agreeing to play for CSK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/15808/11324516/david-willey-agrees-to-join-indian-premier-league-team-chennai-super-kings|title=David Willey agrees to join Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings|work=Sky Sports|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> He also became the 12th English player to be called up to play at the 2018 IPL season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/101532/david-willey-confirmed-to-join-csk-as-replacement-player-ipl-2018-yorkshire-cricket-club-kedar-jadhav|title=David Willey confirmed to join CSK as replacement player|work=Cricbuzz|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the 2018 IPL edition, he was also the one of three England cricketers to have received the late IPL call-ups along with [[Liam Plunkett]] (for DD) and [[Alex Hales]] (for SRH).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/09/david-willey-ipl-yorkshire-late-signing|title=David Willey's late IPL departure delivers another blow to Yorkshire|last=Martin|first=Ali|date=2018-04-09|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>

[[Chennai Super Kings]] retained David Willey for the 2019 IPL season. He was released by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the [[List of 2020 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2020 IPL auction]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28087425/where-do-eight-franchises-stand-2020-auction |title=Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref>

=== Northern Superchargers ===
He was signed by [[Northern Superchargers]] for the [[2021 season of The Hundred|inaugural edition]] of [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The Hundred 2021 - full squad lists|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/54646061|access-date=2022-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Hundred team guide: Northern Superchargers - all you need to know|url=https://www.skysports.com/the-hundred/news/36888/12359322/the-hundred-team-guide-northern-superchargers-all-you-need-to-know|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref>

==International career==
[[File:England vs. New Zealand 2015 (56).jpg|thumb|right|Willey playing for England in 2015]]
===2015 Ireland===
Willey was selected in the [[English U-19 cricket team|England U19 cricket squad]] for the Tests against [[Bangladesh U-19 cricket team|Bangladesh]]. Although he did not play in the first Test, he scored 65 in the first innings of the second Test.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/7/15728/html/scorecard.stm England U19 V Bangladesh U19 Scorecard] ''BBC Sport.'' 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> He made his [[One Day International]] debut for England [[English cricket team in Ireland in 2015|against Ireland]] on 8 May 2015 and took his first wicket in a rain affected match.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/760889.html |title=England tour of Ireland, Only ODI: Ireland v England at Dublin, May 8, 2015 |access-date=8 May 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2015 New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan===
Willey was also called up to the England ODI team on 14 June 2015 against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and played in the third match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/cricket/32779729|title=England v NZ: 3rd ODI as it happened|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He took a wicket with his 2nd ball and finished with figures of 3–69.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/report/743947/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-odi|title=3rd ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Southampton, Jun 14 2015 - Match report|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the fourth match of the series he took figures of 2–89 as England went on to win the game comfortably.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/scorecard/743949/england-vs-new-zealand-4th-odi-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=4th ODI (D/N), New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 17 2015 - Match summary|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He took 2–50 in the final game of the series as England won the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/scorecard/743951/england-vs-new-zealand-5th-odi-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=5th ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 20 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut in the same series on 23 June 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand tour of England, Only T20I: England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jun 23, 2015. Partner of Carolynne Poole |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/743953.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN Sports Media |date=23 June 2015 |access-date=23 June 2015 }}</ref> He took figures of 3–22 and scored six runs to help England win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/13750/eng-vs-nz-only-t20i-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=England vs New Zealand, Only T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>

Willey played in the only T20 against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], which England won by five runs, taking figures of 2–32.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743975/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=Only T20I, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Aug 31 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He played in the final two ODIs against Australia, taking figures of 3–51 in the fourth ODI as England won by 3 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743983/england-vs-australia-4th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=4th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 11 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the final ODI, Willey was out for a duck but took 1–13 as England lost the match and the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743985/england-vs-australia-5th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=5th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 13 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>

Willey kept his place in the side against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://yorkshireccc.com/news/view/4170/england-selectors-name-their-test-odi-and-t20-squads-for-pakistan|title=ENGLAND SELECTORS NAME THEIR TEST, ODI AND T20 SQUADS FOR PAKISTAN|publisher=Yorkshire County Cricket Club|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He didn't take a wicket in the first game, but returned with figures of 3–25 in the second match to help England win by 95 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902641/england-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902643/england-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 13 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the third game he took 1–45, before taking 2–34 in the final game of the series to help restrict Pakistan to 271 as England won by 84 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902645/england-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Nov 17 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902647/england-vs-pakistan-4th-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=4th ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Nov 20 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>

===2015–16 South Africa===
Willey played in the first three matches against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] and took 1–30 in the first match, as England won by 39 runs on the DL Method.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800469/south-africa-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Bloemfontein, Feb 3 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the second and third match he failed to take a wicket, and did not play in the final two games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800471/south-africa-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=2nd ODI, England tour of South Africa at Port Elizabeth, Feb 6 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800473/south-africa-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Centurion, Feb 9 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/14794/rsa-vs-eng-4th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 4th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/14795/rsa-vs-eng-5th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 5th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> England eventually lost the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800477/south-africa-vs-england-5th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=5th ODI, England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 14 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey played in the first T20I against South Africa, taking figures of 0–15 and scoring an unbeaten seven with the bat, although England lost the game by 3 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800479/south-africa-vs-england-1st-t20i-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=1st T20I (N), England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 19 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>

===2016 T20 World Cup===
Willey played every game in England's 2016 World T20 campaign. He took 1–33 against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and 1–40 against South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951331/england-vs-west-indies-15th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=15th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 16 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951339/england-vs-south-africa-18th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=18th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 18 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He played a crucial role in the win over Afghanistan, making an unbeaten 20 to guide England to 141, before taking 2–23 with the ball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951351/afghanistan-vs-england-24th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=24th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (D/N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 23 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In that same match, partnered with [[Moeen Ali]], he set the record for the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in [[T20 World Cup]] history, 57 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89;type=trophy |title=Highest partnership for each wicket in T20 World Cup history |access-date=7 March 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411221922/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89%3Btype%3Dtrophy |archive-date=11 April 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Willey continued to impress against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], taking figures of 2–26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951361/england-vs-sri-lanka-29th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=29th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 26 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> After the match, Willey was found guilty and was fined 15% of his match fee for using obscene language and for giving Sri Lankan batsman [[Milinda Siriwardana]] a send-off by pointing towards the pavilion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/england-vs-sri-lanka-englands-jason-roy-david-willey-fined-for-misconduct|title=England vs Sri Lanka: Jason Roy, David Willey fined for misconduct|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the semi-final against New Zealand, he took figures of 1–17 as England progressed to the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20 Final|final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951369/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-semi-final-world-t20-2015-16|title=1st Semi-Final (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 30 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> While Willey bowled well, taking figures of 3–20, England fell just short and lost the game to finish as runners-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951373/england-vs-west-indies-final-world-t20-2015-16|title=Final (N), World T20 at Kolkata, Apr 3 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' for the 2016 T20 World Cup by the ICC.<ref>https://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-world-t20-team-of-the-tournament-india-roy-de-kock-kohli-root-buttler-watson-russell/2016-04-04</ref>

===2016 Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh===
Willey took 2–56 in the first ODI against Sri Lanka which ended in a tie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913623/england-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Nottingham, Jun 21 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He took 1–65 in the second match as England won by 10 wickets and took a further wicket in the third ODI, which was abandoned due to rain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913625/england-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=2nd ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Birmingham, Jun 24 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913627/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=3rd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Bristol, Jun 26 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/report/913627/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=England restrict subdued SL before washout|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the fourth match of the series, he took figures of 2–58 to help restrict Sri Lanka to 305 and England went on to secure a six-wicket victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913629/england-vs-sri-lanka-4th-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=4th ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at London, Jun 29 2016|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the final match of the series, he took 4–34 to help England win the match by 122 runs and the series 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/report/913631/england-vs-sri-lanka-5th-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=Root and Buttler lay groundwork for 3-0 series win|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>

Willey played in the fourth ODI against Pakistan, although he didn't pick up a wicket and finished with figures of 0–40, although England won the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913659/england-vs-pakistan-4th-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=4th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 1 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> England lost the final match of the series, with Willey failing to pick up a wicket. England won the series 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913661/england-vs-pakistan-5th-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=5th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Sep 4 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey played in the only T20 between the two sides, making 12 with the bat and taking figures of 0–16 as England lost by nine wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913663/england-vs-pakistan-only-t20i-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=Only T20I (N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 7 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>

Willey did not take a wicket in the first ODI against Bangladesh, which England won by 21 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029819/bangladesh-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 7, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the second match he finished with figures of 0–36 as England lost by 34 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029821/bangladesh-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 9, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He did not play in the final match of the series, which England won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029823/bangladesh-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Chittagong, Oct 12, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>

===2017 India, West Indies===
In the first ODI, Willey made an unbeaten ten runs before taking figures of 2–47 as England lost by three wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034819/India-vs-England-1st-ODI-england-in-india-odi-series|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Pune, Jan 15, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He took 0–32 in the second ODI as India won by 15 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034821/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Cuttack, Jan 19, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the final ODI he took figures of 1–8 but was injured, although England won by five runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034823/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Kolkata, Jan 22, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/report/1034823|title=Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes help England defend 321|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>

In September, Willey started the first match of the ODI series against West Indies by taking a figure of 1–39 as England won the match by seven wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031667/england-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=1st ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Manchester, Sep 19 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He was selected for the next match but he could not play as the match was abandoned due to rain after only two balls were played<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/commentary/1031669/england-vs-west-indies-2nd-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=2nd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Nottingham, Sep 21 2017 - Match commentary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took a figure of 1–34 as England defeated West Indies again in the third match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031671/england-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=3rd ODI, West Indies tour of England at Bristol, Sep 24 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref> He did not play the last two matches of the series but England managed to win those matches and the series 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031673/england-vs-west-indies-4th-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=4th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at London, Sep 27 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031675/england-vs-west-indies-5th-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=5th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Southampton, Sep 29 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref>

===2018 Tri-Series, Australia===
In the second T20 match of the [[2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series|tri-series]], Willey scored only three runs but then he took a figure of 3–28 which was not enough for England as they lost against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072317/australia-vs-england-2nd-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=2nd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hobart, Feb 7 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey scored ten runs and took a figure of 1–30 as England were defeated again by Australia in the third match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072318/australia-vs-england-3rd-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=3rd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Melbourne, Feb 10 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He scored twenty-one runs and didn't take any wicket in the next match as England suffered their third defeat of the series against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072319/new-zealand-vs-england-4th-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=4th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Wellington, Feb 13 2018|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He scored ten runs and failed to take any wicket but England managed to defeat New Zealand this time in their final match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072321/new-zealand-vs-england-6th-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=6th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hamilton, Feb 18 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>

Willey took a figure of 1–41 and scored an unbeaten thirty-five runs as England defeated Australia in the first match of the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119537/england-vs-australia-1st-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at London, Jun 13 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the next match, he scored eleven runs and took no wicket as England managed to defeat Australia again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119538/england-vs-australia-2nd-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=2nd ODI, Australia tour of England at Cardiff, Jun 16 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took a figure of 2–56 as England won the third match with a record-smashing 481 for 6 against Australia which is also the highest score in the history of ODI cricket and also the most crushing defeat in terms of runs ever inflicted upon Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119539/england-vs-australia-3rd-odi-aus-in-eng-2018|title=3rd ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 19 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/report/1119539/england-vs-australia-3rd-odi-aus-in-eng-2018|title=Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales condemn Australia to heaviest defeat after record-smashing 481 for 6|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took four wickets and conceded forty-three runs as his side won again against Australia in the fourth match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119540/england-vs-australia-4th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=4th ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 21 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He didn't play the last match of the series though England won the match and the series 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/18875/eng-vs-aus-5th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=Cricket match facts - England vs Australia, 5th ODI, Australia tour of England, 2018|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>

Willey took a figure of 1–31 as England won the only T20 against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119542/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-aus-eng-2018|title=Only T20I (D/N), Australia tour of England at Birmingham, Jun 27 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref>

===2019 Cricket World Cup and beyond===
In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England's provisional squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181187.html |title=Jofra Archer misses World Cup cut but included to play Ireland, Pakistan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |title=England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref> On 21 May 2019, England finalised their squad for the World Cup, with Willey not named in the final fifteen-man team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48347499 |title=World Cup: England name Jofra Archer, Tom Curran & Liam Dawson in squad |work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 May 2019}}</ref>

On 29 May 2020, Willey was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |title=England Men confirm back-to-training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29239315/alex-hales,-liam-plunkett-left-england-name-55-man-training-group |title=Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref> On 9 July 2020, Willey was included in England's 24-man squad to start training [[Behind closed doors (sport)|behind closed doors]] for the ODI series [[Irish cricket team in England in 2020|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29433420/injured-chris-jordan-misses-england-odi-squad-face-ireland |title=Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1717212/england-men-name-behind-closed-doors-odi-training-group |title=England men name behind-closed-doors ODI training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref> On 27 July 2020, Willey was named in England's squad for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1743928/england-men-name-14-strong-squad-for-royal-london-series |title=England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53553282 |title=England v Ireland: David Willey & Reece Topley recalled for ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref> On 30 July 2020, in the opening match against Ireland, Willey took his first [[five-wicket haul]] in an ODI match, with figures of 5/30 from 8.4 overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12039272/ireland-skittled-for-172-in-first-odi-as-england-seamer-david-willey-takes-five-wickets|title=Ireland skittled for 172 in first ODI as England seamer David Willey takes five wickets|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref>

On 29 June 2021, in the opening fixture [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2021|against Sri Lanka]], Willey played in his 50th ODI match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international/david_willey_return_tom_curran_how_competitive_sri_lanka_be_odi_things_to_watch.html |title=David Willey's return, what next for Tom Curran, and how competitive can Sri Lanka be? ODI Things to Watch |work=The Cricketer |access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, Willey was named in England's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |title=Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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2022 Pakistan Super League players draft

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{{Use Pakistani English|date=December 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
The '''players draft''' for the [[HBLPSL7|seventh season]] of [[Pakistan Super League]] took place on 12 December 2021 at the High Performance Centre in [[Lahore]].<ref name="Dawn"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/amp/hbl-psl-draft-to-take-place-on-december-12|title=HBL PSL 7 draft to take place on December 12|work=Cricket Pakistan|accessdate=4 December 2021|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204022953/https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/amp/hbl-psl-draft-to-take-place-on-december-12|url-status=live}}</ref> Before the draft, the teams were allowed to retain a maximum of 8 players and make any transfers. The transfer and retention window closed on 10 December 2021.<ref name=draft>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/hbl-psl-7-multan-sultans-to-open-title-defence-against-karachi-kings.html|title=HBL PSL 7: Multan Sultans to open title defence against Karachi Kings|website=Pakistan Cricket Board|accessdate=4 December 2021|date=3 December 2021|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204020351/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/hbl-psl-7-multan-sultans-to-open-title-defence-against-karachi-kings.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Background==
The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] announced that Lahore Qalanders will have the first pick.<ref name="draft" />

Each team was also allowed to pick two additional players in the supplementary round. They also had the right to exercise one wildcard pick. In a first in PSL, right-to-match cards were introduced allowing franchises to buy back a maximum of one player that they have released on the draft day by paying the respective fee against each category:<ref name='Espn'/>
* Platinum ({{PKR|28 [[lakh]]}})
* Diamond ({{PKR|17.5 lakh}})
* Gold ({{PKR|14 lakh}})
* Silver ({{PKR|8 lakh}})
* Emerging ({{PKR|4.5 lakh}})

== Transfers ==
[[Shahid Afridi]] and England's [[James Vince]] were traded from the [[Multan Sultans]] to the [[Quetta Gladiators]]. As part of the transfer, the Sultans took Quetta's diamond and silver round picks, respectively.<ref name="Dawn">{{cite news|title=No longer a Sultan, Shahid Afridi becomes a Gladiator for his farewell PSL season|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1662843/no-longer-a-sultan-shahid-afridi-becomes-a-gladiator-for-his-farewell-psl-season|work=Dawn|date=9 December 2021|first=Abu Bakar|last=Bilal|access-date=17 December 2021|archive-date=16 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216085807/https://www.dawn.com/news/1662843/no-longer-a-sultan-shahid-afridi-becomes-a-gladiator-for-his-farewell-psl-season|url-status=live}}</ref>
2021 season's [[Islamabad United]] players [[Iftikhar Ahmed (cricketer)|Iftikhar Ahmed]] was swapped with Quetta Gladiators' wicketkeeper/batsman [[Azam Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Azam Khan]],<ref name="Dawn"/> while [[Hussain Talat]] was traded to Peshawar Zalmi in return of Zalmi's silver category 2nd round pick.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSL7 Draft: Big names released as franchises announce retentions list|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2021/12/psl7-draft-big-names-released-as-franchises-announce-retentions-list/|publisher=[[Samaa TV]]|date=10 December 2021|access-date=17 December 2021|archive-date=11 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211015005/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2021/12/psl7-draft-big-names-released-as-franchises-announce-retentions-list/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Retained players==
On 10 December 2021, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced the retention players list. All the teams were allowed to retain a maximum of 8 players from the previous season.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSL 2022: Franchises finalise player retentions, trades, and releases|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/386997|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=10 December 2021|access-date=17 December 2021|archive-date=17 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217172518/https://www.geo.tv/latest/386997|url-status=live}}</ref> All four franchises fully utilized their quota of eight player retentions apart from Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.<ref name='Espn'>{{cite news|title=Fakhar and Akmal released as PSL teams finalise retentions|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/fakhar-zaman-and-kamran-akmal-released-as-psl-teams-finalise-retentions-1293055|website=ESPNcricinfo|first=Umar|last=Farooq|date=10 December 2021|access-date=17 December 2021|archive-date=16 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216063829/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/fakhar-zaman-and-kamran-akmal-released-as-psl-teams-finalise-retentions-1293055|url-status=live}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Class
![[Islamabad United]]
![[Karachi Kings]]
![[Lahore Qalandars]]
![[Multan Sultans]]
![[Peshawar Zalmi]]
![[Quetta Gladiators]]
|-
! style="background:#bfb"|Platinum
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Asif Ali (cricketer, born 1991)|Asif Ali]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Hasan Ali (cricketer)|Hasan Ali]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Babar Azam]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Imad Wasim]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Shaheen Afridi]]
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Rashid Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
* {{Flagicon|SA}} [[Rilee Rossouw]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Wahab Riaz]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Liam Livingstone]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[James Vince]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]]
|-
! style="background:#abd5f5"|Diamond
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Shadab Khan]] (ambassador)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Faheem Ashraf]]
|
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Mohammad Nabi]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Amir]]
|
* {{Flagicon|NAM}} [[David Wiese]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Haris Rauf]] (ambassador)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sohaib Maqsood]]
* {{Flagicon|SA}} [[Imran Tahir]] (mentor)
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Shoaib Malik]]
* {{Flagicon|GUY}} [[Sherfane Rutherford]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Haider Ali (cricketer)|Haider Ali]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Iftikhar Ahmed (cricketer)|Iftikhar Ahmed]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer)|Mohammad Nawaz]]
|-
! style="background:gold"|Gold
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Alex Hales]] (mentor)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Wasim (cricketer, born 2001)|Mohammad Wasim Jr]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Azam Khan (cricketer, born 1998)|Azam Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Joe Clarke (cricketer)|Joe Clarke]] (ambassador)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sharjeel Khan]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Aamer Yamin]]
|
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Shan Masood]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Khushdil Shah]] (ambassador)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Shahnawaz Dahani]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Saqib Mahmood]] (ambassador)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Hussain Talat]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Shahid Afridi]] (mentor)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Hasnain]] (ambassador)
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Naseem Shah (cricketer)|Naseem Shah]]
|-
! style="background:silver"|Silver
|
* {{Flagicon|NIR}} [[Paul Stirling]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Ilyas (cricketer, born 1999)|Mohammad Ilyas]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sohail Akhtar]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Zeeshan Ashraf (cricketer)|Zeeshan Ashraf]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Ahmed Daniyal]]
|
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Tom Kohler-Cadmore]]
|
|}

==Draft picks==
More than 425 players from 32 countries were registered for the draft.<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 December 2021|title=PSL Draft 2022: Franchises make their picks for tournament set to begin next month|publisher=Geo News|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/387295|accessdate=9 January 2022|archive-date=9 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109011451/https://www.geo.tv/latest/387295|url-status=live}}</ref> For the emerging category, players should be under 23 as of 1 January 2022 and could have either played less than 10 PSL matches in previous seasons but have not been selected in the national squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Live blog - PSL 2022 draft|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/live-blog-psl-2022-draft-1293176|first=Deivarayan|last=Muthu|website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date=9 December 2021|access-date=17 December 2021|archive-date=16 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216063718/https://www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/live-blog-psl-2022-draft-1293176|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Class
![[Islamabad United]]
![[Karachi Kings]]
![[Lahore Qalandars]]
![[Multan Sultans]]
![[Peshawar Zalmi]]
![[Quetta Gladiators]]
|-
! style="background:#bfb"|Platinum
|
* {{Flagicon|NZ}} [[Colin Munro]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Chris Jordan (cricketer)|Chris Jordan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|
* {{Flagicon|SIN}} [[Tim David]]
|
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Hazratullah Zazai]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Jason Roy]]
|-
! style="background:#abd5f5"|Diamond
|
* {{Flagicon|RSA}} [[Marchant de Lange]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Lewis Gregory]]
|
|
* {{Flagicon|JAM}} [[Odean Smith]]
|
|
* {{Flagicon|AUS}} [[James Faulkner (cricketer)|James Faulkner]]
|-
! style="background:gold"|Gold
|
|
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Abdullah Shafique]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Phil Salt]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Harry Brook]]
|
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Usman Qadir]]
|
|-
! style="background:silver"|Silver
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Muhammad Akhlaq]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Reece Topley]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Danish Aziz]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Zafar Gohar]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Umaid Asif]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Tom Abell]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Rohail Nazir]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Imran (cricketer, born 2001)|Mohammad Imran]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Kamran Ghulam]]
* {{Flagicon|RSA}} [[Dean Foxcroft]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Rumman Raees]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Anwar Ali (cricketer)|Anwar Ali]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Asif Afridi]]
* {{Flagicon|JAM}} [[Rovman Powell]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Imran Khan (cricketer, born 1987)|Imran Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Salman Irshad]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Arshad Iqbal]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sameen Gul]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Kamran Akmal]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Umar Akmal]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sohail Tanvir]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Ben Duckett]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Khurram Shahzad (cricketer, born 1999)|Khurram Shahzad]]
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Naveen-ul-Haq]]
|-
! style="background:#9FE764"|Emerging
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mubasir Khan]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} Zeeshan Zamir{{efn|name=RTM}}
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Faisal Akram]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Qasim Akram]]{{efn|name=RTM|'''Right To Match card (RTM)''': Player being picked by other franchise in the draft but his previous season franchise used the Right To Match card option under the draft rules to bring back in their squad.}}
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Zaman Khan]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Maaz Khan (cricketer)|Maaz Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Abbas Afridi (cricketer)|Abbas Afridi]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Aamer Azmat]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} Sirajuddin
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Amir Khan (cricketer)|Mohammad Amir Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Abdul Bangalzai]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Ashir Qureshi]]
|-
! Supplementary
|
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Rahmanullah Gurbaz]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Athar Mahmood (cricketer)|Athar Mahmood]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ahsan
* {{Flagicon|GUY}} [[Romario Shepherd]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Samit Patel]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Syed Faridoun]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ZIM}} [[Blessing Muzarabani]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Ihsanullah (Pakistani cricketer)|Ihsanullah]]
|
* {{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Cutting]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Haris]]
|
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Noor Ahmad]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Ahsan Ali (cricketer)|Ahsan Ali]]
|}
{{notelist}}

==Replacements==
A replacement player draft took place through a virtual session on 8 January 2022, in which the franchises were also allowed on their request to pick additional two supplementary players.<ref>{{cite web|title=HBL PSL 2022: PCB and franchises agree on two additional picks|url=https://www.psl-t20.com/press-release/15|date=17 December 2021|access-date=3 February 2022|website=Pakistan Super League|archive-date=|archive-url=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=PSL7 mini-draft postponed for a day, say sources|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2022/01/psl7-mini-draft-postponed-for-a-day-say-sources/|date=7 January 2022|access-date=7 January 2022|publisher=Samaa TV|archive-date=7 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107102441/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2022/01/psl7-mini-draft-postponed-for-a-day-say-sources/|url-status=live}}</ref> The order of selection was decided through random draw, with each team allowed to pick maximum one foreign player. Zalmi and Gladiators, each reserved their one pick;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1668346|title=PSL 7: Franchises boost teams with supplementary and replacement draft|work=Dawn|first=Abdul|last=Ghaffar|date=8 January 2022|accessdate=8 January 2022|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108152338/https://www.dawn.com/news/1668346|url-status=live}}</ref> and announced the names on 17 January.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2022/01/psl-7-peshawar-zalmi-confirm-partial-replacements-of-mahmood-livingstone/|title=PSL 7: Peshawar Zalmi confirm partial replacements of Mahmood, Livingstone|publisher=[[Bol News]]|date=17 January 2022|accessdate=19 January 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202235452/https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2022/01/psl-7-peshawar-zalmi-confirm-partial-replacements-of-mahmood-livingstone/|url-status=live}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Class
! IU
! KK
! LQ
! MS
! PZ
! QG
|-
! Supplementary
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Muhammad Musa]]
* {{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} [[Zahir Khan (Afghan cricketer)|Zahir Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sahibzada Farhan]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Jordan Thompson (cricketer)|Jordan Thompson]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Imran (cricketer, born 1996)|Mohammad Imran]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Akif Javed]]
|
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[David Willey (cricketer)|David Willey]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Rizwan Hussain (cricketer)|Rizwan Hussain]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Umar (Sindh cricketer)|Mohammad Umar]]
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Sohail Khan (cricketer)|Sohail Khan]]
|
* {{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Ghulam Mudassar]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Dan Lawrence]]
|}

{| class="wikitable"
! Player
! Team
! Replaced with
! Availability
|-
|{{Flagicon|JAM}} Odean Smith
! MS
|{{Flagicon|LCA}} [[Johnson Charles]]
|rowspan=6|Full
|-
|{{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} Naveen-ul-Haq
! QG
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Luke Wood (cricketer)|Luke Wood]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Tom Abell
! rowspan=2|KK
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1987)|Ian Cockbain]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|GUY}} Romario Shepherd
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Tom Lammonby]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} Mohammad Amir Khan
! PZ
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Arish Ali Khan]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Reece Topley
! IU
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Waqas Maqsood]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} James Vince
! QG
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Will Smeed]]
|rowspan=4|Partial
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Saqib Mahmood
! PZ
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Matt Parkinson (cricketer)|Matt Parkinson]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Phil Salt
! LQ
|{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Dunk]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|JAM}} Rovman Powell
! MS
|{{flagicon|BRB}} [[Dominic Drakes]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Jason Roy
! QG
|{{Flagicon|GUY}} [[Shimron Hetmyer]]
|rowspan=3|Partial
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Liam Livingstone
! PZ
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Pat Brown (cricketer)|Pat Brown]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Chris Jordan
! KK
|colspan=2|Reserved
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} Zeeshan Zameer
! IU
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Huraira]]
|rowspan=2|Partial
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} Qasim Akram
! rowspan=2|KK
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Taha (cricketer)|Mohammad Taha]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} Faisal Akram
|colspan=2|Reserved
|-
|{{Flagicon|AFG|2013}} Noor Ahmad
! QG
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Ali Imran (cricketer, born 1998)|Ali Imran]]
|rowspan=4|Partial
|-
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} Harry Brook
! LQ
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Matty Potts]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} Shahid Afridi
! QG
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Hasan Khan (cricketer)|Hasan Khan]]
|-
|{{Flagicon|IRE}} Paul Stirling
! IU
|{{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Liam Dawson]]
|}

Few other replacements were announced afterwards.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSL7: Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi make squad changes|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2022/01/psl7-lahore-qalandars-peshawar-zalmi-make-squad-changes/|date=19 January 2022|access-date=19 January 2022|publisher=Samaa TV|archive-date=19 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119141946/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2022/01/psl7-lahore-qalandars-peshawar-zalmi-make-squad-changes/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2022/01/psl-7-tom-lammonby-replaces-romario-shepherd-for-karachi-kings-in-psl-2022|title=PSL 7: Tom Lammonby replaces Romario Shepherd for Karachi Kings in PSL 2022|publisher=Bol News|date=20 January 2022|accessdate=20 January 2022|archive-date=20 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120152736/https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2022/01/psl-7-tom-lammonby-replaces-romario-shepherd-for-karachi-kings-in-psl-2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Earlier, players from [[Cricket South Africa]] were also in contact to sign in due to cancellation of the [[2022 Mzansi Super League]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1667738|title=HBL-Pakistan Super League: Top SA players likely to feature as preparations for Karachi leg finalised|work=Dawn|first=Mir Shabbar|last=Ali|date=5 January 2022|accessdate=8 January 2022|archive-date=7 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107225547/https://www.dawn.com/news/1667738|url-status=live}}</ref> however they were not allowed due to prior commitments of [[South African cricket team in New Zealand in 2021–22]].<ref>{{cite news|title=No PSL NOC for South Africa's contracted players|first=Danyal|last=Rasool|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-psl-noc-for-south-africa-s-contracted-players-1296018|date=8 January 2022|access-date=8 January 2022|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108142334/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-psl-noc-for-south-africa-s-contracted-players-1296018|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reserved players==
List of additional players to be kept in a [[bio-secure bubble]], in case of emergency replacement due to COVID-19, was announced on 20 January.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://a-sports.tv/pcb-announce-19-reserve-players-psl-7/|title=PCB announce 19 reserved players for PSL 7|date=20 January 2022|accessdate=20 January 2022|publisher=A Sports|archive-date=20 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120141456/https://a-sports.tv/pcb-announce-19-reserve-players-psl-7/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External link==
* {{YouTube|ho6otgtPKKk|#HBLPSL7 players draft (live stream)}}

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Ashir Qureshi

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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Ashir Qureshi
| image =
| fullname = Muhammad Ashir Qureshi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|8|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], Pakistan
| death_date =
| death_place =
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Legbreak googly
| role = [[Bowler (cricket)|Bowling]] [[All-rounder|all-rounder]]
| family =
| club1 = [[Sindh cricket team|Sindh]]
| year1 = 2021/22
| club2 = [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| year2 = 2022

| date = 3 February 2022
| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/ashir-qureshi-1125979 Cricinfo
}}
'''Mohammad Ashir Qureshi''' (born 12 August 2001) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er who plays for [[Sindh cricket team|Sindh]].<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/ashir-qureshi-1125979 |title=Ashir Qureshi |access-date=3 February 2022 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External Links ==

Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)

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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
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| name = Fakhar Zaman
| native_name = فخر زمان
| image = Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, 2017.jpg
| caption = Fakhar Zaman in October 2017
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|4|10|df=yes}}
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| death_date =
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| education = [[Pakistan Navy School]]
| module = {{Infobox cricketer
| embed = yes
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Slow left-arm orthodox
| role = [[Batting order (cricket)#Opening batsman|Opening batsman]]
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2017–present
| country = Pakistan
| testdebutdate = 16 October
| testdebutyear = 2018
| testdebutagainst = Australia
| testcap = 234
| lasttestdate = 3 January
| lasttestyear = 2019
| lasttestagainst = South Africa
| odidebutdate = 7 June
| odidebutyear = 2017
| odidebutagainst = South Africa
| odicap = 212
| lastodidate = 13 July
| lastodiyear = 2021
| lastodiagainst = England
| odishirt = 39
| T20Idebutdate = 30 March
| T20Idebutyear = 2017
| T20Idebutagainst = West Indies
| T20Icap = 74
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| lastT20Iyear = 2021
| lastT20Iagainst = West Indies
| T20Ishirt = 39

| club1 = [[List of Karachi first-class cricket teams|Karachi]]
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| club2 = [[Peshawar cricket team|Peshawar]]
| year2 = 2016
| club3 = [[Lahore Qalandars]]
| year3 = 2017–present
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| year4 = 2017
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| club5 = [[Comilla Victorians]]
| year5 = 2017
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| club6 = [[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]]
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| clubnumber7 = 39
| club8 = [[Brisbane Heat]]
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| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches1 = 3
| matches2 = 53
| matches3 = 59
| runs1 = 192
| runs2 = 2,325
| runs3 = 1,130
| bat avg1 = 32.00
| bat avg2 = 47.45
| bat avg3 = 22.15
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| 100s/50s2 = 6/13
| 100s/50s3 = 0/6
| top score1 = 94
| top score2 = 210[[not out|*]]
| top score3 = 91
| deliveries1 = –
| deliveries2 = 135
| deliveries3 = 6
| wickets1 = –
| wickets2 = 1
| wickets3 = 0
| bowl avg1 = –
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| date = 16 December 2021
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}}

'''Fakhar Zaman''' ({{lang-ps|{{Nastaliq|فخر زمان}}}}; born 10 April 1990) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er who plays for the [[Pakistan national cricket team]]<ref name="ICC">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/692382 |title=Meet the new faces in the Pakistan Test squad |access-date=22 May 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> and for [[Lahore Qalandars]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]].<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/512191.html |title=Fakhar Zaman |access-date=1 November 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

On 20 July 2018, he became the first batsman for Pakistan to score a [[List of One Day International cricket double centuries|double century]] in a [[One Day International]] (ODI) match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fakhar Zaman - from king of Katlang to pride of Pakistan |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24151042/fakhar-zaman-king-katlang-pride-pakistan |publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |access-date=21 July 2018}}</ref> Two days later, he became the fastest batsman to score 1,000 runs in ODIs.<ref name="Fastest1k">{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1764101/7-zaman-breaks-38-year-old-record/ |title=Zaman breaks 38-year-old record |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref> In August 2018, he was one of thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-central-contracts-2018-19.html |title=PCB Central Contracts 2018–19 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24301169/new-central-contracts-guarantee-earnings-boost-pakistan-players |title=New central contracts guarantee earnings boost for Pakistan players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 August 2018}}</ref>

On 4 April 2021, while chasing against South Africa in the second ODI, Fakhar scored 193 before being [[run out]] by [[Quinton de Kock]]. Fakhar's 193 became the highest individual score while chasing in an ODI surpassing the 185 scored by [[Shane Watson]] against Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stats - Fakhar Zaman records the highest ever individual score in an ODI chase|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-pak-2nd-odi-stats-fakhar-zaman-records-the-highest-ever-individual-score-in-an-odi-chase-1257760|access-date=2021-04-05|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Zaman was born on 10 April 1990 in [[Katlang]] in the [[Mardan District]] of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. He moved to [[Karachi]] at the age of 16 following [[matriculation]]. In 2007, Zaman joined the [[Pakistan Navy]] as a sailor after receiving his schooling and training at sea from the [[Pakistan Navy School]], Bahadur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1290111|title=The Navy jawaan who would be Adam Gilchrist|first=Arslan|last=Sheikh|date=16 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/zaman-the-fauji-who-is-now-the-fakhar-of-pakistan-icc-champions-trophy-4710730/|title=India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy Final: Fakhar Zaman, the fauji who is now the pride of Pakistan|date=20 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="Cricinfo">{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com.au/cricket/story/_/id/18274349/my-number-come-fakhar-zaman|title=My number will come – Fakhar Zaman|work=Cricinfo|date=14 December 2016|access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref> His choice of career was persuaded by his father, who was dissuaded by Fakhar's childhood addiction to cricket and wanted his son to focus on his academics.<ref name="Sundaresan">{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/zaman-the-fauji-who-is-now-the-fakhar-of-pakistan-icc-champions-trophy-4710730/|title=India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy Final: Fakhar Zaman, the fauji who is now the pride of Pakistan|work=Indian Express|date=19 June 2017|access-date=19 June 2017|first=Bharat|last=Sundaresan}}</ref> The name ''Fakhar'' literally translates to "pride".<ref name="Sundaresan"/> Amongst his teammates, he is known by the nickname ''fauji'' (soldier).<ref name="Cricinfo"/><ref name="Geo">{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/ct2017/latest/146152-who-is-fakhar-zaman|title=Fakhar Zaman: From the Navy to cricket stardom|date=17 June 2017|access-date=19 June 2017|work=Geo|first=Qaiser|last=Khan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-champions-trophy-final-century-shows-pakistans-fakhar-zaman-was-right-to-ditch-navy-career-a3567591.html|title=Brilliant Champions Trophy Final century shows Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman was right to ditch Navy career|work=Evening Standard|date=18 June 2017|access-date=19 June 2017|first=Tom|last=Collomosse}}</ref>

In 2012, he represented the navy in the [[International Defence Cricket Challenge]] Cup in Australia and was named best player of the tournament. Later in 2020, the navy awarded him lieutenant honorary rank in recognition of his contribution to cricket.<ref name="Siddique 2020">{{cite web | last=Siddique | first=Imran | title=Cricketer Fakhar Zaman made honorary lieutenant by Pakistan Navy | website=DAWN.COM | date=2020-12-28 | url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1598336 | access-date=2021-04-05}}</ref>

==Domestic and T20 career==
In Karachi, he continued playing cricket occasionally in inter-departmental matches, including representations for the Pakistan Navy cricket team. He was first identified by his navy coach, Azam Khan, who encouraged him to pursue professional cricket. In 2013, he left his naval career after a "tough decision" in pursuit of this dream and began appearing for regional outfits like [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Abbottabad Falcons]], [[Balochistan cricket team|Balochistan]] and several Karachi teams. He became the second-highest run scorer in the [[2016 Pakistan Cup]] and also impressed selectors in the 2016–17 [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]]. He was also picked by the [[Lahore Qalandars]] side for the [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], where he was closely mentored by New Zealand player [[Brendon McCullum]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/fakhar-zaman-mccullum-pakistan-lahore-qalandars-psl-azhar-arthur-champions-trophy-final-india/2017-06-18|title=The Kiwi hand behind the fearless Fakhar|work=Cricket.com.au|date=18 June 2017|access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref> He was soon noticed by Pakistan coach [[Mickey Arthur]] during a training camp in Lahore, following which he earned a call-up for the national side.<ref name="Geo"/>

In August 2017, he was named in [[Durban Qalandars]]' squad for the first season of the [[T20 Global League]].<ref name="T20GL">{{cite web|url=http://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|title=T20 Global League announces final team squads|access-date=28 August 2017|work=T20 Global League|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905185645/https://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|archive-date=5 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, in October 2017, [[Cricket South Africa]] initially postponed the tournament until November 2018, with it being cancelled soon after.<ref name="PP">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/story/1123408.html |title=Cricket South Africa postpones Global T20 league |access-date=10 October 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Rotterdam Rhinos in the [[2019 Euro T20 Slam|inaugural edition]] of the [[Euro T20 Slam]] cricket tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27222261/eoin-morgan-represent-dublin-franchise-inaugural-euro-t20-slam |title=Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000010/001060.shtml |title=Euro T20 Slam Player Draft completed |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref> However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27387389/inaugural-euro-t20-slam-cancelled-two-weeks-notice |title=Inaugural Euro T20 Slam cancelled at two weeks' notice |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 August 2019}}</ref>

In January 2021, he was named in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's squad for the [[2020–21 Pakistan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-promises-action-packed-cricket.html |title=Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament promises action-packed cricket |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-fixtures-schedule-teams-player-squads-all-you-need-to-know/68040.htm |title=Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament: Fixtures Schedule, Teams, Player Squads – All you need to Know |work=Cricket World |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref>

==International career==
===International debut===
In March 2017, he was named in Pakistan's [[limited overs cricket|limited overs]] squad for their matches [[Pakistani cricket team in the West Indies in 2016–17|against the West Indies]].<ref name="Pak-LO">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-pakistan-2017/content/story/1086781.html |title=Kamran Akmal returns to Pakistan ODI and T20I squads |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 March 2017}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) debut for Pakistan against the West Indies on 30 March 2017.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1077948.html |title=Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2nd T20I: West Indies v Pakistan at Port of Spain, Mar 30, 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 March 2017}}</ref>

In April 2017, he was named in Pakistan's [[One Day International]] (ODI) squad for the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy]].<ref name="Champ">{{cite news |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/1094602.html |title=Pakistan recall Azhar, Umar Akmal |date=25 April 2017 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=25 April 2017 }}</ref> He made his ODI debut for Pakistan against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in the Champions Trophy on 7 June 2017, scoring 31 runs.

In the final against India, Zaman edged to the [[wicket-keeper]], when he was on 3, but survived as it was a no-ball.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2017/content/story/1104668.html |title=Zaman feared he would miss final |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref> After that, Zaman went on to score his maiden ODI century and helped Pakistan post a total of 338. With that, Zaman became the first batsman for Pakistan to score a century in an ICC event final.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2017/content/story/1104602.html |title=Fakhar Zaman rewarded for his risk |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref> India batting second collapsed and Pakistan won the match by 180 runs to become the winners of [[ICC Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]] for the first time. Zaman was adjudged [[man of the match]] for his batting performance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2017/content/story/1104414.html |title=New champions: Zaman, Amir and Pakistan raze India for title |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref> Zaman and [[Azhar Ali]]'s partnership in the match was 128 runs, making it the highest opening partnership in the Champions Trophy history for Pakistan, and the highest opening partnership in an ODI for Pakistan since 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2017/content/story/1103885.html |title=Zaman, Ali help Pakistan storm into Champion's Trophy final |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/england-vs-pakistan-fakhar-zaman-and-azhar-ali-record-highest-opening-run-stand-in-champions-trophy-4704442/|title=ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali record highest ODI opening run stand for Pakistan since 2009|date=14 June 2017|work=The Indian Express|access-date=15 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2018: England, Zimbabwe and Australia===
In April 2018, he was named in Pakistan's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their tours to [[Pakistani cricket team in Ireland in 2018|Ireland]] and [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2018|England]] in May 2018, but he did not play.<ref name="IreEng">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23179810/fakhar-imam-receive-maiden-call-ups-ireland-england-tests |title=Fakhar, Imam receive maiden call-ups to Ireland, England Tests |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref>

On 8 July 2018, Fakhar scored 91 runs against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in the [[2018 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series#Final|tri-series final]] in [[Harare Sports Club|Harare]] to help Pakistan secure the title. He was named man of the final and man of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18633/report/1142919/australia-vs-pakistan-final-zimbabwe-twenty20-tri-series|title=Fakhar Zaman's 91 seals record chase to give Pakistan the title |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='A great team effort' – Sarfraz Ahmed |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/780945 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=8 July 2018}}</ref> During his innings he also became the first Pakistani batsman to score 500 or more runs in T20Is in a calendar year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/202396-fakhar-first-pakistani-to-score-500-t20i-runs-in-calendar-year|title=Fakhar becomes first Pakistani to score 500 T20I runs in calendar year| work=GEO Tv | access-date=8 July 2018}}</ref>

On 20 July 2018, in the fourth ODI [[Pakistani cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2018|against Zimbabwe]], he became the first batsman for Pakistan to [[List of One Day International cricket double centuries|score a double century in ODIs]], finishing 210 [[not out]].<ref name="FZ200">{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/fakhar-first-pakistan-batsman-score-double-century-200-zimbabwe/ |title=Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistani to score a double ton in ODIs |work=Ary News |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/204067-fakhar-zaman-becomes-first-pakistani-to-hit-odi-double-century |title=Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistani to hit ODI Double century |work=[[Geo TV]] |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> In the same match, he and [[Imam-ul-Haq]] made the then [[List of One Day International cricket records#Highest partnerships by wicket|highest opening partnership in ODIs]], scoring 304 runs.<ref name="open304">{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-zimbabwe-fakhar-zaman-imam-ul-haq-break-all-time-odi-opening-partnership-record-1886828 |title=Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq Break All-Time Opening Partnership Record In ODIs |work=NDTV |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> His innings propelled Pakistan's total to 399, which was their [[List of Pakistan One Day International cricket records#Highest runs in an inning|highest score in ODIs]].<ref name="Pak399">{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1762612/7-records-galore-as-pakistan-rewrite-hi/ |title=Records galore as Pakistan rewrite history in Bulawayo |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref>

Two days later, in the fifth match of the series, Zaman became the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in ODIs.<ref name="Fastest1k"/> He reached the milestone in 18 innings, beating the previous record of 21 innings, held by five other batsmen.<ref name="Fastest1kICC">{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/787943 |title=Fakhar Zaman is the quickest to 1000 runs in ODIs |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref> Zaman went on to score 85 runs in the match, bringing his total to 515 runs in the series, the most by a Pakistan batsman in a bilateral ODI series.<ref name="515runs">{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/787951 |title=Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq march into the record books |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref> Zaman and Imam had scored 705 runs together across the series, the most by a pair in a bilateral ODI series.<ref name="515runs"/> Zaman also recorded the most runs scored by a batsman between two dismissals in ODIs, with 455.<ref name="455runs">{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/cricket-news/article/fakhar-zaman-all-the-records-broken-by-pakistans-star-opener-during-5th-odi-against-zimbabwe/258132 |title=Fakhar Zaman: All the records broken by Pakistan's star opener during 5th ODI against Zimbabwe |work=Times Now |access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref>

In September 2018, he was named in Pakistan's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[Australian cricket team in the United Arab Emirates in 2018–19|against Australia]].<ref name="PakTest">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1160990.html |title=Mohammad Amir dropped for two-Test series against Australia |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=27 September 2018}}</ref> He made his Test debut for Pakistan against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] on 16 October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157371.html |title=2nd Test, Australia tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Oct 16-20 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 October 2018}}</ref>

===2019: Cricket World Cup year===
In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Pakistan|Pakistan's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181318.html |title=Mohammad Amir left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1188332 |title=Amir left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref> Ahead of the Cricket World Cup, in the ODI series [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2019|against England]], Zaman scored 138 runs in the second ODI match. This was the highest individual total for a Pakistan batsman against England in a One Day International.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/england-vs-pakistan-2019-2nd-odi-statistical-highlights/ |title=England vs Pakistan, 2019: 2nd ODI – Statistical Highlights |work=CricTracker |access-date=12 May 2019}}</ref> However, three days later, [[Imam-ul-Haq]] set a new record with 151 runs, in the third ODI of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/imam-century-powers-pakistan-358-9-third-odi-163254866--spt.html |title=Imam century powers Pakistan to 358-9 in third ODI against England |work=Yahoo! Sports |access-date=14 May 2019}}</ref>

===2020–present===
In June 2020, he was named in a 29-man squad for Pakistan's [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2020|tour to England]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29300707/haider-ali-new-face-pakistan-name-29-man-touring-party-england |title=Haider Ali the new face as Pakistan name 29-man touring party for England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/haider-ali-named-in-29-player-squad-for-england-tour.html |title= Haider Ali named in 29-player squad for England tour |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=12 June 2020}}</ref> However, on 23 June 2020, Zaman was one of seven players from Pakistan's squad to test positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29352210/seven-more-pakistan-players-test-positive-covid-19 |title=Seven more Pakistan players test positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=23 June 2020}}</ref>

On 4 April 2021, in the second ODI [[Pakistani cricket team in South Africa in 2020–21|against South Africa]], Zaman scored 193 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.co/fakhar-zamans-193-in-vain-as-all-round-show-helps-south-africa-beat-pakistan-by-17-runs-and-level-odi-series-1-1/ |title=Fakhar Zaman's 193 in vain as all-round show helps South Africa beat Pakistan by 17 runs and level ODI series 1-1 |work=Inside Sport |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> It was the highest individual score while chasing in an ODI match, surpassing 185 scored by [[Shane Watson]] against Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/fakhar-zaman-193-pakistan-vs-south-africa-2nd-odi-7258784/ |title=Fakhar Zaman run out on 193 after 'fake fielding' by Quinton de Kock |work=The Indian Express |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> Pakistan lost the ODI by 17 runs, with Fakhar's 193 being the second-highest score in an ODI defeat, behind [[Charles Coventry (Zimbabwean cricketer)|Charles Coventry]]'s 194 [[not out]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/south-africa-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-result-fakhar-zaman-193-series-level-1-1-1787111-2021-04-04|title=2nd ODI: Fakhar Zaman hits record-breaking 193 but Pakistan lose to South Africa by 17 runs |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> On 5 May 2021, Zaman was nominated for the [[ICC Player of the Month|ICC's Player of the Month]] award for April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2127860|title=ICC Men's Player of the Month nominations for April|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|date=5 May 2021|accessdate=5 May 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, he was named as one of three travelling reserve players in Pakistan's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467| title=Sharjeel Khan dropped from T20 World Cup squad; Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah make 15-man cut |work= ESPN Cricnfo |access-date= 6 September 2021}}</ref>

In the annual [[ICC Awards]] in January 2022, Fakhar Zaman was named in the [[ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year]] for the year 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2451796 |title=ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year revealed |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=21 January 2022}}</ref> On 30 January 2022, Fakhar scored his first [[Pakistan Super League]] century, against the [[Karachi Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-6th-match-1293005/match-report |title=Fakhar Zaman smashes 106 in 171 chase to knock over Karachi Kings |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=30 January 2022}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of highest individual scores in ODIs]]
* [[List of One Day International cricket double centuries]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=512191}}

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{{Pakistan Squad 2017 ICC Champions Trophy}}
{{Pakistan Squad 2019 Cricket World Cup}}
{{Lahore Qalandars Squad}}
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2022 Multan Sultans season

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{{short description|Franchise cricket team in Pakistan Super League}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox cricket club season
| club = [[Multan Sultans]]
| season = 2022
| coach = [[Andy Flower]]
| captain =[[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| ground = [[Multan Cricket Stadium]]
| comp1 = [[2022 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2022]]
| comp1 result =
| comp2 =
| comp2 result =
| most runs =
| most wickets =
| prevseason = [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]
| nextseason =
}}

The '''[[Multan Sultans]]''' (often abbreviated as MS) is a franchise cricket team which representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team made its PSL debut in [[2018 Pakistan Super League| 2018 season]]. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|author=Ali Ahmed|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|work=Dawn|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> The team is coach by [[Andy Flower]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="Coach2022">{{Cite web|url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/multan-sultans-appoint-ottis-gibson-as-assistant-fast-bowling-coach|title=Multan Sultans appoint Ottis Gibson as assistant, fast-bowling coach|work=Cricketpakistan.com|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and remain under the captaincy of [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/psl/psl_2022_team_guide_multan_sultans.html|title=PSL 2022 team guide: Multan Sultans|publisher=The cricketer.com|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> The Sultans have previously lifted their maiden PSL title in [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> making them the defending champions in 2022.

== Administration and coaching staff ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Name
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
| Manager and COO
|-
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
| Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
| Assistant coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
| Assistant and Spin bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
| Assistant and Fast bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
| Fielding and Strength & Conditioning Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
| Team physio
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
| Team analyst
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
| Assistant manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
| Team manager operations
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
| Head of digital media
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
| Media manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
| Lead videographer
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:[https://www.janoobis.com/team-1 MS Team management],<ref name="Coach2022"/>
|}

== Season standings ==
=== Points table ===
{{2022 Pakistan Super League Points table|showteam=MS}}

== Regular season ==
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 27 January 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[File:PSL-homeground.jpg|baseline|10px]] [[Karachi Kings]]
| score1 = 124/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Sharjeel Khan]] 43 (31)
| wickets1 = [[Imran Tahir]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| team2 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score2 = 126/3 (18.2 overs)
| runs2 = [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] 52[[not out|*]] (47)
| wickets2 = [[Mohammad Nabi]] 2/17 (3.2 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/karachi-kings-vs-multan-sultans-1st-match-1293000/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng)
| motm = [[Imran Tahir]] (Multan Sultans)
| toss = Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match1}} '''Match 1'''
| rain =
| notes = [[Ihsanullah (Pakistani cricketer)|Ihsanullah]] (Multan Sultans) made his T20 debut.
}}
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 29 January 2022
| time = 14:30
| daynight = y
| team1 = [[Lahore Qalandars]]
| score1 = 206/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] 76 (35)
| wickets1 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 1/14 (2 overs)
| team2 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score2 = 209/5 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shan Masood]] 83 (50)
| wickets2 = [[Shaheen Afridi]] 3/40 (4 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 5 wickets
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/multan-sultans-vs-lahore-qalandars-3rd-match-1293002/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Shan Masood]] (Multan Sultan)
| toss = Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match3}} '''Match 3'''
| rain =
| notes =
}}
----
{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 31 January 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score1 = 174/4 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Shan Masood ]] 88 (58)
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Hasnain]] 2/27 (4 overs)
| team2 = [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| score2 = 168 (19.5 overs)
| runs2 = [[Ben Duckett]] 47 (32)
| wickets2 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 3/16 (4 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 6 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/quetta-gladiators-vs-multan-sultans-7th-match-1293006/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Shan Masood]] (Multan Sultans)
| toss = Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match7}} '''Match 7'''
| rain =
| notes =
}}
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 1 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| score1 = 217/5 (20 overs)
| runs1 = [[Tim David]] 71 (29)
| wickets1 = [[Mohammad Wasim (cricketer, born 2001)|Mohammad Wasim]] 1/39 (4 overs)
| team2 = [[Islamabad United]]
| score2 = 197 (19.4 overs)
| runs2 = [[Shadab Khan]] 91 (42)
| wickets2 = [[Khushdil Shah]] 4/35 (4 overs)
| result = Multan Sultans won by 20 runs
| report = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-super-league-2021-22-1292999/islamabad-united-vs-multan-sultans-8th-match-1293007/live-cricket-score Scorecard]
| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Shozab Raza]] (Pak)
| motm = [[Tim David]] (Multan Sultans)
| toss = Islamabad United won the toss and elected to field.
| round = {{anchor|match8}} '''Match 8'''
| rain =
| notes =
}}
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 5 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
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| venue = [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]], [[Karachi]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Shozab Raza]] (Pak)
| motm =
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| round = {{anchor|match13}} '''Match 13'''
| rain =
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 10 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Ahsan Raza]] (Pak)
| motm =
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| round = {{anchor|match16}} '''Match 16'''
| rain =
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 11 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
| team1 = [[File:PSL-homeground.jpg|baseline|10px]] [[Lahore Qalandars]]
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm =
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| round = {{anchor|match17}} '''Match 17'''
| rain =
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 16 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Richard Illingworth]] (Eng) and [[Asif Yaqoob]] (Pak)
| motm =
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| round = {{anchor|match23}} '''Match 23'''
| rain =
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 18 February 2022
| time = 14:30
| night = y
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Aleem Dar]] (Pak) and [[Rashid Riaz]] (Pak)
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| rain =
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{{Single-innings cricket match
| date = 20 February 2022
| time = 19:30
| night = y
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| venue = [[Gaddafi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| umpires = [[Michael Gough (cricketer)|Michael Gough]] (Eng) and [[Rashid Riaz]] (Pak)
| motm =
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| round = {{anchor|match29}} '''Match 29'''
| rain =
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}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Pakistan Super League}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Multan Sultans in 2022}}
[[Category:2022 Pakistan Super League]]
[[Category:2022 in Pakistani cricket]]
[[Category:Multan Sultans seasons]]

Multan Sultans

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{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Multan Sultans
|native_name=ملتان سلطانز| image = MultanSultans.png
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| coach = {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]<ref name="coach2020">{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
| city = [[Multan]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| owner = [[Alamgir Khan Tareen]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2017}}
| colors =[[File:MultanSultans c.png|Multan Sultans team colors]]
| ground =
| capacity =
| psl_wins = '''1''' ([[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]])
| website = {{URL|https://www.janoobis.com}}
| t_title = T20 kit
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{{Infobox
| bodyclass = hlist nowraplinks
| header1 = Seasons
| data2 =
* [[Multan Sultans in 2018|2018]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2019|2019]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2020|2020]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Position
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Name
|-
| COO & team manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
|-
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|-
| Assistant coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
|-
| Assistant and spin bowling coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|-
| Assistant and fast bowling coach
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|-
| Fielding and strength & conditioning coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|-
| Team physio
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|-
| Team analyst
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|-
| Assistant manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|-
| Team manager operations
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|-
| Head of digital media
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|-
| Media manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|-
| Lead videographer
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:[https://www.janoobis.com/team-1 MS Team management]
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|16
|11
|5
|0
|0
|0
|68.75
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie !! Tie+W !! Tie+L !! NR !! Win%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

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{{Multan Sultans squad}}
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| city = [[Multan]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| owner = [[Alamgir Khan Tareen]]
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'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Position
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Name
|-
| COO & team manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
|-
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|-
| Assistant coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
|-
| Assistant and spin bowling coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|-
| Assistant and fast bowling coach
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|-
| Fielding and strength & conditioning coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|-
| Team physio
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|-
| Team analyst
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|-
| Assistant manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|-
| Team manager operations
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|-
| Head of digital media
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|-
| Media manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|-
| Lead videographer
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:[https://www.janoobis.com/team-1 MS Team management]
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|16
|11
|5
|0
|0
|0
|68.75
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

{{Pakistan Super League}}
{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Multan}}

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{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Multan Sultans
|native_name=ملتان سلطانز| image = MultanSultans.png
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| coach = {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]<ref name="coach2020">{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
| city = [[Multan]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| owner = [[Alamgir Khan Tareen]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2017}}
| colors =[[File:MultanSultans c.png|Multan Sultans team colors]]
| ground =
| capacity =
| psl_wins = '''1''' ([[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]])
| website = {{URL|https://www.janoobis.com}}
| t_title = T20 kit
| t_pattern_la =
| t_pattern_b = _upper_blue2
| t_pattern_ra =
| t_pattern_pants =
| t_leftarm = 0000FF
| t_body = 00B13F
| t_rightarm = 0000FF
| t_pants = 0000FF
| current = [[Multan Sultans in 2022]]
}}
{{Infobox
| bodyclass = hlist nowraplinks
| header1 = Seasons
| data2 =
* [[Multan Sultans in 2018|2018]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2019|2019]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2020|2020]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Position
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Name
|-
| COO & team manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
|-
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|-
| Assistant coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
|-
| Assistant and spin bowling coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|-
| Assistant and fast bowling coach
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|-
| Fielding and strength & conditioning coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|-
| Team physio
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|-
| Team analyst
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|-
| Assistant manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|-
| Team manager operations
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|-
| Head of digital media
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|-
| Media manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|-
| Lead videographer
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:[https://www.janoobis.com/team-1 MS Team management]
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|12
|7
|5
|0
|0
|0
|58.33
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 25 July 2021.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

{{Pakistan Super League}}
{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Multan}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Multan Sultans}}
[[Category:Multan Sultans| ]]
[[Category:2017 establishments in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Sport in Multan]]
[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2017]]
[[Category:Sports clubs in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Cricket in Multan]]

Multan Sultans

2022-02-03T07:35:05Z

39.50.33.230: /* Management and coaching staff */

{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Multan Sultans
|native_name=ملتان سلطانز| image = MultanSultans.png
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| coach = {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]<ref name="coach2020">{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
| city = [[Multan]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| owner = [[Alamgir Khan Tareen]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2017}}
| colors =[[File:MultanSultans c.png|Multan Sultans team colors]]
| ground =
| capacity =
| psl_wins = '''1''' ([[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]])
| website = {{URL|https://www.janoobis.com}}
| t_title = T20 kit
| t_pattern_la =
| t_pattern_b = _upper_blue2
| t_pattern_ra =
| t_pattern_pants =
| t_leftarm = 0000FF
| t_body = 00B13F
| t_rightarm = 0000FF
| t_pants = 0000FF
| current = [[Multan Sultans in 2022]]
}}
{{Infobox
| bodyclass = hlist nowraplinks
| header1 = Seasons
| data2 =
* [[Multan Sultans in 2018|2018]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2019|2019]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2020|2020]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Position
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Name
|-
| COO & team manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
|-
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|-
| Assistant coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
|-
| Assistant and spin bowling coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|-
| Assistant and fast bowling coach
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|-
| Fielding and strength & conditioning coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|-
| Team physio
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|-
| Team analyst
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|-
| Assistant manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|-
| Team manager operations
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|-
| Head of digital media
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|-
| Media manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|-
| Lead videographer
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:[https://www.janoobis.com MS Team management]
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|12
|7
|5
|0
|0
|0
|58.33
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 25 July 2021.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

{{Pakistan Super League}}
{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Multan}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Multan Sultans}}
[[Category:Multan Sultans| ]]
[[Category:2017 establishments in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Sport in Multan]]
[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2017]]
[[Category:Sports clubs in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Cricket in Multan]]

Multan Sultans

2022-02-03T07:33:54Z

39.50.33.230: Multan Sultans' official website

{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Multan Sultans
|native_name=ملتان سلطانز| image = MultanSultans.png
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| coach = {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]<ref name="coach2020">{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
| city = [[Multan]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| owner = [[Alamgir Khan Tareen]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2017}}
| colors =[[File:MultanSultans c.png|Multan Sultans team colors]]
| ground =
| capacity =
| psl_wins = '''1''' ([[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]])
| website = {{URL|https://www.janoobis.com}}
| t_title = T20 kit
| t_pattern_la =
| t_pattern_b = _upper_blue2
| t_pattern_ra =
| t_pattern_pants =
| t_leftarm = 0000FF
| t_body = 00B13F
| t_rightarm = 0000FF
| t_pants = 0000FF
| current = [[Multan Sultans in 2022]]
}}
{{Infobox
| bodyclass = hlist nowraplinks
| header1 = Seasons
| data2 =
* [[Multan Sultans in 2018|2018]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2019|2019]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2020|2020]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:55%;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Position
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Name
|-
| COO & team manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Haider Azhar
|-
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|-
| Assistant coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Abdul Rehman
|-
| Assistant and spin bowling coach
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|-
| Assistant and fast bowling coach
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|-
| Fielding and strength & conditioning coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|-
| Team physio
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|-
| Team analyst
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|-
| Assistant manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|-
| Team manager operations
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|-
| Head of digital media
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|-
| Media manager
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|-
| Lead videographer
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|-
! colspan="11" style="text-align: center;"| Source:
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|12
|7
|5
|0
|0
|0
|58.33
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 25 July 2021.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

{{Pakistan Super League}}
{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Multan}}

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[[Category:2017 establishments in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Sport in Multan]]
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[[Category:Cricket in Multan]]

Lahore Qalandars

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{{short description|Team of Pakistan Super League}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2016}}
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| nickname = ''Qalandars''
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = [[Shaheen Afridi]]
| coach = [[Aaqib Javed]]
| city = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| colors = [[File:Lahorecolours_9.45.07_PM.png]]
| owner = [[Fawad Rana]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2015}}
| ground = [[Gadaffi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| capacity = 28,000
| psl_wins = '''0'''
| website = [http://www.lahoreqalandars.com/ lahoreqalandars.com]
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{{Infobox
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| header1 = Seasons
| data2 =
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2016|2016]]
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2017|2017]]
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2018|2018]]
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2019|2019]]
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2020|2020]]
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2021|2021]]
* [[Lahore Qalandars in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Lahore Qalandars''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|لاہور قلندرز}}}}; {{lang-pnb|لہور قلندرز}}; abbreviated as '''LQ''') is a Pakistani professional [[cricket]] franchise which plays in the [[Pakistan Super League]], representing the city of [[Lahore]].<ref name="gulf">{{cite news | url=http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//sport/192/details/466262/cricket-fans-in-qatar-can-now-cheer-for-lahore-qalandars | title=Cricket fans in Qatar now cheer for Lahore Qalandars | access-date=13 December 2015}}</ref> The home ground of the team is [[Gaddafi Stadium]]. The team is owned by Qatar Lubricants Company Limited (QALCO). The team is currently captained by [[Shaheen Afridi]]. The team is coached by [[Aaqib Javed]], a former [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistani]] cricketer.<ref name="LQ2018">{{cite web|title=Aqib Javed appointed head coach, fakhar zaman appointed vice-captain of Lahore Qalandars|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/174050-aqib-javed-appointed-head-coach-fakhar-zaman-vice-captain-of-lahore-qalandars|publisher=Geo TV|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref>

Lahore Qalandars is owned by [[Fawad Rana|Rana brothers]]. It was the second-most expensive franchise, and one of the few teams sold to an international company.<ref name="dawn-rights">{{cite web | url=http://dawn.com/news/1223992/karachi-attracts-highest-bid-as-psl-teams-sold-for-93-million | title=Qalco an international company bought Lahore team | publisher=DAWN | work=Associated Press of Pakistan and Dawn Sport | date=4 December 2015 | access-date=4 December 2015 | pages=1}}</ref> The team finished at the bottom spot in the points table in each of the first four seasons of the PSL, before making its first appearance in the final in the [[2020 PSL|2020 edition]].

[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] is the leading run-scorer and [[Shaheen Shah Afridi]] is the leading wicket-taker for the side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> Afridi is also the Qalandars' brand ambassador.

==Franchise history==
In 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) announced that the inaugural season of the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL) would take place in February 2016 in the [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name="price">{{cite news | url=http://thetoi.com.pk/pcb-will-earn-93-million-approx-10-million-rs-in-ten-years-from-psl-auction | title=Pakistan Super League: PCB will earn 93 million approx 10 million rs in ten years from PSL auction | date=7 December 2015 | access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> On 3 December 2015, the PCB unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises. The Lahore franchise was sold to the Qatar Lubricants Company for US$25.1 million for a span of ten years,<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express Tribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://labs.tribune.com.pk/psl/|title=Pakistan Super League – Tribune Labs|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref> making it the second-most expensive team of PSL (after the [[Karachi Kings]], which sold for US$26 million).<ref name="price" /><ref name="psl_teams" />

In 2016, under Players Development Program (PDP), the Lahore Qalandars franchise organised "Jazz Rising Stars" trials across eight Pakistani cities, to identify upcoming youth talent. Shortlisted players would travel to [[Australia]] and train with [[Sydney Thunder]], while the top two performers would get the opportunity to play for the Qalandars.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/yasir-jan-ambidextrous-pakistan-hast-bowler-jazz-rising-star-trials-lahore-qalandars-video/2016-09-20|title=Rapid ambidextrous quick discovered|work=Cricket Australia|date=20 September 2016|access-date=20 September 2016}}</ref> During the programme an ambidextrous fast bowler, Yasir Jan from [[Rawalpindi]], was identified by former Pakistan fast bowler [[Aqib Javed]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaqib Found an Amazing talent who can bowl with both arms at 135+ km/h|url=http://aaj.tv/2016/10/pakistans-ambidextrous-bowler-pushes-boundaries/|publisher= AAJ News|access-date = 21 October 2016}}</ref>

===2016 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2016}}
After drafting star players such as [[Chris Gayle]], [[Umar Akmal]], [[Dwayne Bravo]], [[Azhar Ali]] and [[Yasir Shah]] in the [[2016 Pakistan Super League players draft|initial player draft]], Qalandars started the tournament with two consecutive losses against [[Karachi Kings]] and [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/02/19/sports/qalandars-felt-yasir-mustafizurs-absence-in-psl-lahore-owner/|title=Qalandars felt Yasir, Mustafizur's absence in PSL: Lahore Owner|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars started their tournament with lose against kings|url=http://espncricinfo.com//ci/engine/match/959177.html/|publisher=ESPN CricInfo|access-date= 27 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Qalandars faces another loss this time against Peshawar|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1041590/live-lahore-qalandars-vs-peshawar-zalmi/|publisher= Express Tribune|access-date= 27 February 2016}}</ref> Their first victory came against [[Quetta Gladiators]].
The team won only two of their eight group stage matches, although they could still have qualified for the play-off section of the tournament if they had won their final group game against [[Islamabad United]]. A loss by five wickets saw Qalanders finish last in the first edition of the PSL. Despite playing only seven games, [[Umar Akmal]] was the highest run scorer of the tournament and won the 'Best Batsman' award for his 335 runs with four fifties. During the finals, Qalandars were given the "Spirit of The Game" award for showing the best sportsmanship throughout the tournament and "Fair play award".<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars wins Spirit of Game and FAIR play awards|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1053169/islamabad-crowned-psl-champions/|publisher = Express Tribune|access-date = 23 February 2016}}</ref>

===2017 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2017}}

Lahore Qalandars icon player in first season of the PSL [[Chris Gayle]] was traded for [[Sohail Tanvir]] of the [[Karachi Kings]] during the off-season trade window.<ref>{{cite news|title= Gayle traded with Sohail Tanvir ahead of 2nd psl draft|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1184862/psl-2017-sangakkara-released-quetta-gayle-traded-lahore/|publisher=Express Tribune|access-date= 20 September 2016}}</ref> [[Sohaib Maqsood]] was also traded for [[Aamer Yamin]] of Peshawar Zalmi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfer window opens as Qalandars traded in Yamin for Maqsood|url=http://socialsports360.com/trading-in-psl/|publisher=Social Sports 360|access-date= 10 October 2016}}</ref>
In September 2016, the team also signed [[New Zealand]]'s former captain [[Brendon McCullum]] as their new captain during the off-season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars signed McCullum as there new Captain|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/20-Sep-16/qalandars-sign-mccullum-as-new-captain/|publisher= (Daily News)|access-date= 20 September 2016}}</ref>

During the [[2017 PSL players draft]], Lahore picked a number of new players, including bowlers [[Yasir Shah]] and [[Sunil Narine]]. The team retained players such as [[Umar Akmal]], [[Azhar Ali]] and [[Dwayne Bravo]]. Later [[Dwayne Bravo]] and [[Anton Devcich]] were replaced with [[Jason Roy]] and [[James Franklin (cricketer)|James Franklin]] while [[Shaun Tait]] was replaced with [[Chris Green (cricketer)|Chris Green]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lahore Qalandars 2017 squad|url=https://www.thenewstribe.com/2016/10/20/psl-2017-lahore-qalandars-final-squad-psl-second-edition/|access-date=20 October 2016|issue=[[The News International|The News]]}}</ref>

In their opening game of the 2017 season, Lahore Qalandars lost a closely fought match to the [[Quetta Gladiators]]. In pursuit of 137, they managed 128 before being bowled out in the penultimate over.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, spinners help Quetta clinch thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081888.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> The team bounced back in the next match by beating defending champions, [[Islamabad United]]. A partnership of 71 runs between [[Jason Roy]] and [[Umar Akmal]] set up the Qalandar's chase of 159 before a quick cameo of 26(12) by [[Sunil Narine]] finished the game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elliott, Roy star in Lahore's first win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075989.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> However, in the following game, against [[Peshawar Zalmi]], the Qalandars collapsed to 59 all-out inside 11 overs - the second shortest innings in T20 cricket history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shortest completed innings (by balls)|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305302.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> But, [[Yasir Shah]] took 4 wickets for 7 runs in the defense to almost take his team to victory before the Zalmis prevailed by 3-wickets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar hobble past Lahore in low-scoring thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082134.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Qalandars registered their second win on the trot. That too against arch-rivals, [[Karachi Kings]]. The match was hard-fought between the two sides before the Qalandars prevailed by 7 runs in the final over. Fakhar Zaman, who was also adjudged man-of-the-match, set up his team's target of 180 through his quick-fire innings of 56(36).<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore edge past Karachi despite Sangakarra fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082835.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> But in the next game, against Quetta Gladiators, the Qalandars were unable to defend a target of 201 despite being in control for most of the match. They allowed 78 runs to be leaked from the last 3.5 overs to end up on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gladiators overpower Qalandars in high-scoring PSL encounter|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1315550/gladiators-overpower-qalandars-in-high-scoring-psl-encounter|website=Dawn|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> However, following this loss, the Qalandars managed to win against Islamabad United by 1-wicket in a tense contest that saw them chase 146 runs in 19.3 overs. [[Umar Akmal]] anchored his team's innings by scoring 66 off 42 balls before [[Grant Elliott]] finished the chase with a six over midwicket.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elliott six seals nerve-wracking one-wicket win for Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083570.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament shifted back to [[Dubai]], the Qalandars suffered back to back defeats against Peshawar Zalmi and arch-rivals, Karachi Kings. Against the Zalmis, the team couldn't chase down 167 after a drastic collapse from 38-1 to 43-6 and fell short by 17 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar triumph after spectacular Lahore collapse|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084205.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> Following this, the Qalandars lost a must-win game against the Kings by 5-wickets. After putting up a respectable target of 156 on board, the team leaked 14-runs from the final over - including sixes on the last two balls to end up on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pollard last-ball six keeps Karachi alive|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084434.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> These two loses meant that the Qalandars finished at the bottom of the table after the league stage and were, in return, knocked out from the play-off proceedings for the second consecutive year.<ref>{{cite web|title=PSL 2017 Points Table|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/series/1075974.html?view=pointstable|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

===2018 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2018}}
The Qalandars lost the first three games of the season, against [[Multan Sultans]], [[Quetta Gladiators]] and, arch-rivals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-clash-titans-lahore-qalandars/Kings|title=Confident Karachi brace for "clash of the titans" with Lahore|publisher=ARY News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1645162/7-karachi-lahore-resume-psl-rivalry/|title=Karachi, Lahore resume PSL rivalry|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> [[Karachi Kings]] respectively - suffering major batting collapses in each. In the match against the Sultans, they went from 132-4 to 136 all-out, thus falling short in their chase of 180 by 43 runs.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Lahore collapse spectacularly around Junaid's hat-trick|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128820/multan-sultans-vs-lahore-qalandars-3rd-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> While against the Gladiators, they could not build on the excellent start they got. They were 60-2 in the fifth over but could only manage 59 runs in the remaining 15 overs to finish at 119-9. In reply, the Gladiator won by 9 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Watson, Archer lead nine-wicket rout of Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128822/quetta-gladiators-vs-lahore-qalandars-5th-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> In the match against the Kings, Qalandars were set a hefty target of 160 runs. They got off to a great start and were 68 for 1 in 6 overs before losing several wickets in quick succession during the middle overs to end up 27 runs short.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22587620/bopara-afridi-consign-lahore-to-third-consecutive-defeat|title=Bopara, Afridi consign Lahore to third consecutive defeat|publisher=www.ESPNcricinfo.com|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref>

As the league stage shifted to [[Sharjah]], the team's fortunes did not change and they lost a closely fought match to [[Islamabad United]]. In pursuit of a below-par target of 122 runs, the Qalandars were on course for an easy win at 77-2 in the 12th over, before losing wickets in quick succession to end up at 115-9. A penultimate ball six from debutant, [[Salman Irshad]], leveled the scores before the team got all-out the next ball, instigating a [[Super Over]]. Batting first in the one-over eliminator, the Qalandars set a target of 16 runs, which the United achieved via a last-ball six.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Lahore Qalandars blow it in Super Over finish|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128829/lahore-qalandars-vs-islamabad-united-12th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The Qalanders continued with their losing streak in the next game against [[Peshawar Zalmi]]. Batting first, the Qalanders once again suffered a batting collapse and went from 56-0 to 100 all-out. In reply, the Zalmis made the target with all 10 wickets intact - the first such instance in PSL's history. This loss effectively ended Lahore's chances for a playoff berth, making them the first team to be eliminated from the second stage of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Liam Dawson, Hasan Ali demolish Lahore Qalandars|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128831/peshawar-zalmi-vs-lahore-qalandars-14th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In July 2018, they were one of the six teams invited to play in the first edition of the [[Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy]], scheduled to start in October 2018. On October 6, 2018 they won the tournament by beating [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] in the final.<ref name="ADT20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23964288/abu-dhabi-host-teams-six-countries-t20-tournament |title=Abu Dhabi to host teams from six countries in T20 tournament |access-date=4 July 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2019}}

Team management picked twelve new players, during the [[2019 Pakistan Super League players draft|2019 PSL draft]], including the International stars like [[AB De Villiers]], [[Mohammad Hafeez]], [[Corey Anderson (cricketer)|Corey Anderson]], [[David Wiese]], [[Sandeep Lamichhane]], [[Haris Sohail]], [[Brendon Taylor]] and [[Carlos Brathwaite]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/11/psl-4-draft-in-islamabad/|title=Choices made for PSL 4 draft|date=20 November 2018|access-date=20 November 2018|publisher=Samaa TV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221014/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/11/psl-4-draft-in-islamabad/|archive-date=20 November 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AB de Villiers don't perform in PSL 2020 to manage workload|url=https://www.zerocric.com/ab-de-villiers-dont-perform-in-psl-2020-to-manage-workload/|access-date=12 November 2019|website=www.Zerocric.com}}</ref>

Originally the Qalandars were to be captained by [[Mohammad Hafeez]], but due to an injury during team's second fixture, he had to withdraw his name from the squad. Then, [[AB De Villiers]] captained in two matches while [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] led the side in their remaining six matches. Like, all previous seasons, they finished at the bottom of the points table this time as well, after winning only three of their ten matches, and as a result, were eliminated in the group stage.

===2020 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2020}}
In the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 PSL]], Lahore Qalandars reached the playoffs and the final for the first time in PSL history (they were at the bottom of the points table in all previous editions of the PSL). Lahore Qalandars lost to [[Karachi Kings]] by five wickets in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League Final|final]].<ref name="Rasool">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1231146/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-final-psl|title=Babar Azam's fluent fifty guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title|work=Cricinfo|date=17 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|first=Danyal|last=Rasool}}</ref>

=== 2021 season ===
In the 2021 season of PSL, Lahore Qalandars had an excellent kickstart with winning their first match of the season against [[Peshawar Zalmi]] with chasing them down and getting 143/6 under 19 overs. The next day on 22 February 2021, Lahore Qalandars won against [[Quetta Gladiators]] by 9 wickets and 10 balls left. They did an excellent job here getting 179/1 in 19 overs. Lahore went ahead and won four matches and 0 losses. Half of PSL 2021 was postponed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] and they on 10 June 2021, the first match, in [[Abu Dhabi]] between Lahore Qalandars and [[Islamabad United]]. This was a tricky match as Islamabad had completed 143 runs in 20 overs and having 9 players of their team out. Lahore Qalandars chased them and on the last ball Lahore Qalandars won by a single run and 5 wickets remaining. Having 144/5. This match introduced two new players of the Lahore Qalandar's Squad: [[James Faulkner (cricketer)|James Faulkner]] as a fast bowler, and [[Tim David]] as Batsmen/ Wicket Keeper. Lahore Qalandars again won with 10 runs against [[Peshawar Zalmi]]. All seemed good for the Qalandars until the rematch against Islamabad where they dominated the Qalandars. The Qalandars lost by 28 runs and all out while chasing Islamabad with their 157 runs. Lahore lost their next matches against Quetta, [[Karachi Kings]] and then where Qalandars could have reached the finals against [[Multan Sultans]]. The [[Multan Sultans]] did 169/8 in twenty overs while the Lahore Qalandars did 89 and all out. This defeat was humiliating and led to the aftermath of Lahore Qalandars not qualifying for [[2021 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2021]] finals. They got five victories and 5 losses.

<big>'''2022 season'''</big>

The Lahore Qalandars picked up new players for it's squad which include: [[Harry Brook]], [[Phil Salt]], [[Abdullah Shafique]] and [[Kamran Ghulam]]. While also retaining some older players like [[Samit Patel]], [[Rashid Khan]] and [[David Wiese]]. The team management opted and picked the youngster [[Shaheen Afridi|Shaheen Afrid]]<nowiki/>i for captaincy throughout the season.

[[Ben Dunk]], who greatly helped [[Lahore Qalandars]] get to finals in [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2020]] was not picked this year. However, with constant requests from fans, he was picked. It could either have been a surprise or [[Lahore Qalandars]] were forced to pick him with peer pressure.

Notable players and the icons of [[Lahore Qalandars]] were not picked which includes [[Dilbar Hussain]] due to injuries

==Team identity==
The Lahore franchise was launched on 12 December 2015 by owner [[Fawad Rana]]. The "Q" in the [[Qalandar (title)|Qalandar]]s was linked to both represent both Qatar and QALCO<ref>{{cite news|title=Cricket fans in Qatar can now cheer for Lahore Qalandars|url= http://m.gulf-times.com/story/466262/Cricket-fans-in-Qatar-can-now-cheer-for-Lahore-Qalandars/|publisher=Gulf Times|access-date= 11 February 2016}}</ref> and Rana added that the name was chosen to highlight the [[Sufism|Sufi]] culture of Lahore – "[[Qalandar (title)|Qalandar]]" is a common term used in Pakistan to describe Sufi mystics or saints whose shrines attract millions of devotees and tourists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandar Definition|url=https://www.definitions.net/definition/qalandar|website=Definitions.net}}</ref> The team's logo features a Sufi performing the famous [[Sufi whirling]] with three stumps to his right and a cricket ball as the base, and is meant to represent the Sufi culture of the region<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars unveil logo for psl|url=http://pslfantasy.com/news/Lahore-Qalandar-unveil-logo-for-psl/| publisher=Cric Tale|access-date= 11 February 2016}}.</ref> The Qalandars' kit colors in the [[2016 PSL|first season]] were red and black. Ahead of the [[2017 PSL|second season]], Qalandars launched new kits, with the red being changed to green.
<ref>{{cite web|title= Qalandars launched new kits ahead of PSL second edition|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/129480-Lahore-Qalandars-launch-new-kits-ahead-of-PSL-second-edition|publisher= Geo TV|access-date= 1 February 2017}}</ref>

=== Ambassadors ===
Famous Film star [[Shaan Shahid|Shaan]] was the team's brand ambassador from 2016 to the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shaan join qalandars as ambassador ahead of psl second edition|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/129480-Lahore-Qalandars-launch-new-kits-ahead-of-PSL-second-edition/|access-date=1 February 2017|website=Geo Tv}}</ref>

Since 2019, [[Shaheen Afridi]] has been the brand ambassador.

=== Anthems ===
The anthem of the team in 2016 season was "Dama Dam Mast" released in two versions; one by [[Asrar (musician)|Asrar]] and other by [[Nabeel Shaukat Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|date=11 February 2016|title=The battle of the anthems|work=[[The News International|The News]]|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/97546-The-battle-of-the-anthems|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref>
The official song for 2017 season "Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars" was sung by [[Shafqat Amanat Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shafqat Amanat Ali ready for 'Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars'|publisher=Faizan Lakhani|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/131568-Shafqat-Amanat-Ali-ready-for-Dama-Dam-Mast-Lahore-Qalandars|via=[[Geo News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=9 February 2017|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|work=[[The News International|The News]]|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|access-date=25 February 2017}}</ref>

=== Sponsors ===
[[Mobilink]] was the team's first shirt sponsor and the title sponsor.<ref name="phoneworld.com.pk">{{Cite web|url=http://phoneworld.com.pk/mobilink-announces-its-partnership-with-lahore-qalandars-for-psl/|title= Mobilink announces its partnership with Lahore Qalandars|publisher=Phone World|date= 30 January 2016|access-date=11 February 2016}}</ref> [[Alkaram Studio|Alkaram]], a textile mill situated in [[Karachi]], was announced as another sponsor<ref name="phoneworld.com.pk" /> and the media partner of the team is [[Geo Tv|Geo TV]]. [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]] is the team's hospitality partner.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="6"| Millat Sports
|rowspan="2"|[[Mobilink|Jazz]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Alkaram Studio|Al-Karam Textiles]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Geo News]]
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Mobilink]]
|-
|2017
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Huawei]], [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]]
|-
|2018
|rowspan="3"|Ecostar
|[[Gree Electric|Gree]]
|[[Bank of Punjab]], ZXMCO, [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]]
|-
|2019
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Lays]]
|-
|2020
|Hashmi Ispaghol
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|-
|2021
| B4U Cabs
|Bravo Super Market
|[[Mughal Steel]], Revolt
|-
|2022
|
|Marina Sports City
|Al Jalil Garden
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[[Bank of Punjab]]
|}

===Rivalry===
{{Main|Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry}}
Qalandars have an active rivalry with [[Karachi Kings]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kings, Qalandars' fierce rivalry adds spice to PSL |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1534908 |work=Dawn |date=17 Feb 2020}}</ref> and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to their historic economic and cultural rivalry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi v Lahore: The iconic rivalry of Pakistan Super League |url=https://www.cricingif.com/stories/56663/Karachi-v-Lahore-The-iconic-rivalry-of-Pakistan-Super-League- |website=Cricingif}}</ref> As of [[2021 PSL|2021 season]], both teams have played against each other 14 times, with Qalandars coming out victorious in 6 of them.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lahore Qalandars / Records / Result Summary / Teams / Head to Head |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings vs Qalandars, a rivalry with millions of followers |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/kings-vs-qalandars-a-rivalry-with-millions-of-followers.html |website=PCB}}</ref> Both teams are known to be the most expensive teams of PSL.<ref name="psl_teams"/>

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Lahore Qalandars}}

==Management and coaching staff==
[[File:Chris Gayle, 2010 (1).jpg|thumb|150px| Chris Gayle was the icon player of Lahore Qalandars in the first season.]]

[[File:Mccullum_low.png|thumb|150px| Brendon McCullum was the captain of Lahore Qalandars in the second season.]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%;"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Fawad Rana]]
| Owner
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} Sameen Rana
| COO & Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} Atif Rana
| CEO
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Aaqib Javed]]
| Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mansoor Rana]]
| Batting coach
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Dunk]]
| Power-hitting coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Shahzad Butt
| Fielding Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Moeen Nadeem
| Trainer
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} Brett Harrop
| Physio
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} Derek Sedgman
| Masseur
|}

==Captains==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | No.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | Player
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | From
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | To
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
!style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tie}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tie}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Azhar Ali]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 7
| 2
| 5
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 28.57
|-
| 2
| {{flagicon|TTO}}
| [[Dwayne Bravo]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
|3
|{{flagicon|New Zealand}}
| [[Brendon McCullum]]
| 2017
| 2018
| 18
| 5
| 11
| 1
| 1
| 0
| 33.33
|-
|4
|{{flagicon|Pakistan}}
|[[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|2019
|2019
|2
|1
|1
|0
|0
|0
|50.00
|-
|5
|{{flagicon|SA}}
|[[AB de Villiers]]
|2019
|2019
|3
|1
|2
|0
|0
|0
|33.33
|-
|6
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|2019
|2019
|5
|1
|4
|0
|0
|0
|20.00
|-
|7
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sohail Akhtar]]
|2020
|2021
|23
|12
|11
|0
|0
|0
|52.17
|-
|8
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shaheen Afridi]]
|2022
|Present
|3
|2
|1
|0
|0
|0
|66.66
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! {{Tooltip | (%) | Success Rate}} !! Position (G–S) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 8 || 2 ||6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25.00 || 5/5 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 8|| 3 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0|| 37.50 || 5/5 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
| 10 || 2 || 6 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 30.00 || 6/6 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
| 10 || 3 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30.00 || 6/6 ||Group Stage
|-style="background:lime;"
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
| 13 || 7 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0|| 53.85 || 2/6 || '''Runners-up'''
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
| 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30.00 || 5/6 ||Group Stage
|-
![[2022 PSL|2022]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|0
|0
|66.66
| -
| -
|-
! Total
|'''56'''||'''24'''|| '''36''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''0''' ||'''40.32'''|| - || '''0 PSL titles'''
|}

* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

===Head-to-head record===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! NR !! WIN %
|-
| [[Islamabad United]] || 2016–present || 12 || 3 || 8 || 0 || 1 || 0|| 29.16
|-
| [[Karachi Kings]] || 2016–present || 14 || 6 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 46.42
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]] || 2018–present || 10 || 4 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 40.00
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || 2016–present || 14 || 6 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 42.85
|-
| [[Quetta Gladiators]] || 2016–present || 12 || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Hobart Hurricanes]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|England}} [[Yorkshire Vikings]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|England}} [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] || 2020–2020 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00
|-
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 30 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | From
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | To
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Matches
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Innings
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Runs
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | HS
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 100
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 50
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|2017
|Present
|53
|53
|1599
|30.75
|106
|1
|11
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sohail Akhtar]]
|2018
|2021
|42
|40
|774
|24.96
|75
|0
|3
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|2019
|Present
|28
|27
|679
|33.78
|98*
|0
|4
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Umar Akmal]]
|2016
|2018
|20
|20
|556
|32.70
|93
|0
|5
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}}
| [[Ben Dunk]]
|2020
|Present
|23
|20
|472
|27.76
|99*
|0
|3
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | From
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | To
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Matches

! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Wickets
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | BBI
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | SR
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 4w
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 5w
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shaheen Afridi]]
|2018
|Present
|43
|61
|20.40
|5/4
|15.9
|1
|1
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Haris Rauf]]
|2018
|Present
|32
|37
|28.97
|4/7
|19.4
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Yasir Shah]]
|2017
|2019
|23
|23
|25.21
|4/7
|21.6
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[David Wiese]]
|2019
|Present
|24
|21
|29.61
|3/27
|20.5
|0
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|Trinidad}}
|[[Sunil Narine]]
|2017
|2018
|17
|20
|20.55
|3/28
|19.8
|0
|0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=6;id=5799;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 2 February 2022

== Awards and achievements ==
; 2016 Pakistan Super League League
* [[Umar Akmal]] declared best batsman of the [[2016 Pakistan Super League|Pakistan Super league 2016]] with 335 runs in 7 matches
* Lahore Qalandars received tournament's Spirit of Cricket award
* Achieved second highest score of the tournament's first edition with 201 runs in 20 overs
; 2017 Pakistan Super League League
* Achieved second highest score of the tournament's second edition with 200 runs in 20 overs
*Participated in [[Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy]] 2018 and won trophy by beating [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] in final

==See also==
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]
* [[Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|lahoreqalandars.com}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/LahoreQalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/lahoreqalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcYAuQ9FISAHpl4N8NZ8Yg Lahore Qalandars channel] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/lahoreqalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Instagram]]
* [http://lahoreqalandars.com/snapchat.php Lahore Qalandars] on [[Snapchat]]

{{Lahore Qalandars}}
{{Lahore Qalandars squad}}
{{Pakistan Super League}}

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[[Category:Sport in Lahore]]
[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2016]]
[[Category:Sports clubs in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Cricket in Lahore]]
[[Category:2016 establishments in Pakistan]]

Karachi Kings

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{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
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|captain= [[Babar Azam]]
|coach= [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]
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|colors=[[File:Kkpslcolors.png]]
|owner= [[Salman Iqbal]]
|founded={{Start date and age|2015}}
|ground=[[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]]
|capacity=34,228
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|current= [[Karachi Kings in 2022]]
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{{Infobox
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| data2 =
* [[Karachi Kings in 2016|2016]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2017|2017]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2018|2018]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2019|2019]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2020|2020]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2021|2021]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Karachi Kings''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|کراچی کنگز}}}}; {{lang-sd|ڪراچي ڪنگز}}) (abbreviated as '''KK''') is a Pakistani professional franchise [[Twenty20]] [[cricket]] team that competes in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team is based in [[Karachi]], the provincial capital of [[Sindh]], Pakistan,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/sports/local/pakistan-super-league-t20-in-uae-seeks-to-rival-india-s-ipl-2015-09-29-1.604988|title=Pakistan Super League T20 in UAE seeks to rival India's IPL|date=29 September 2015|access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> and was formed in 2015 as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB). The team's home ground is [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]].

The team is currently captained by [[Babar Azam]],<ref>{{cite news|title=PSL 7: Babar Azam appointed Karachi Kings' captain|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/913231-psl-7-babar-azam-appointed-karachi-kings-captain|date=1 December 2021|work=[[The News International]]}}</ref> and is coached by [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]. They won their first PSL title in [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL V]] after beating their rivals [[Lahore Qalandars]] in the final on 17 November 2020.

The leading run-scorer for the side is [[Babar Azam]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Karachi Kings/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref> while [[Mohammad Amir]] is the leading wicket-taker.<ref>{{cite web|title=Karachi Kings/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref>

==Franchise history==

On 3 December 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises.<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express etribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> The [[Karachi]] franchise was sold to the ARY Media Group for US$26 million for a ten-year period making it the most expensive franchise in the [[Pakistan Super League|tournament]].<ref name="ary">{{cite news | url=http://arysports.tv/ary-buys-karachi-kings-team-in-psl/ | title=ARY Buys Karachi Kings team | access-date=18 December 2015}}</ref> However, in 2017, new franchise [[Multan Sultans]] replaced Karachi Kings as the most expensive team in PSL history after the team was sold for US$41.6 million for an eight-year agreement.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref>

===2016 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2016}}
[[File:Ravi Bopara.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ravi Bopara]] was the player of the tournament in the [[2016 PSL]], after achieving superb batting and bowling performances.]]
The Kings kicked off their campaign with an easy win against the [[Lahore Qalandars]] at the [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], with [[Mohammad Amir]] getting a hat-trick.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi king's Amir took first ever hat-trick in PSL history|url=http://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/321350-PSL-T20-Karachi-Kings-win-toss-choose-to-field-|publisher=Dunya News|date=5 February 2016|access-date=6 February 2016}}</ref>

The Kings only won one more match during the group stage of the tournament, finishing with two wins and six losses. They finished fourth in the league table however, above [[Lahore Qalandars]] with a better head-to-head record, and qualified for the league play-off stage.

[[Ravi Bopara]] replaced [[Shoaib Malik]] as the team captain ahead of the qualifier match against [[Islamabad United]].<ref name="Malik">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/content/story/974307.html |title=Malik steps down as Karachi Kings captain |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> After being restricted to their lowest score of the tournament (111), Karachi were defeated by nine wickets in the 15th over and were eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi kings finished fourth in 2016 PSL|url=http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/match-highlight-islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-2nd-play-off/|access-date=23 February 2016|issue=Daily News}}</ref>

===2017 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2017}}
[[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Babar Azam]] joined Karachi for the second season of the PSL whilst [[Azhar Mehmood]] signed on as a coach. [[Sohail Tanvir]] was traded for [[Chris Gayle]] of the [[Lahore Qalandars]] during the off-season trade window.<ref>{{cite news|title= Babar, Gayle and Sangakkara joins kings for 2017 season|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/07-Oct-16/babar-gayle-sangakkara-to-join-karachi-kings-in-next-psl-iqbal|access-date=21 February 2017|issue= [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]}}</ref> During the [[2017 PSL players draft]], Karachi retained [[Shoaib Malik]], [[Imad Wasim]], [[Ravi Bopara]], [[Mohammad Amir]], [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]], [[Saifullah Bangash]], and [[Shahzaib Hasan]]. The team added nine players to the squad, including [[Kieron Pollard]], [[Mahela Jayawardena]] and [[Ryan McLaren]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi Kings 2017 Squad|url=https://www.thenewstribe.com/2016/10/20/psl-2017-karachi-kings-final-squad-psl-second-edition|access-date=21 February 2017|issue= [[The News International|The News]]}}</ref>

In their first game, Karachi Kings lost to [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 7 wickets in a one-sided affair that saw them post a target of just 118 runs in their 20 overs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Morgan 80* powers Peshawar to victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081912.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> In the following game, against the [[Quetta Gladiators]], the Kings failed to defend 160 and lost by 7 wickets yet again.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, Sarfraz fifties flatten Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075990.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> Even as the tournament progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Kings continued their losing streak. Facing a loss this time to arch-rivals, [[Lahore Qalandars]]. The match was closely fought and a partnership of 101 runs between veterans [[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Shoaib Malik]] almost won it for the Kings. But in the end they fell short of the target of 180 by 7 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore edge past Karachi despite Sangakarra fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082835.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> But in the next game, against defending champions [[Islamabad United]]. The team finally managed to put themselves on the points table. The win came through the [[Duckworth-Lewis method]] as the Kings were ahead of the par score by 8 runs when returning rain forced to abandon the already 13-over match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Babar, spinners put Karachi on board|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083064.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> In their final game of the Sharjah leg, the Kings continued their winning streak to get past Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest. Setting up a target of 175, the Kings had the Zalmis reduced to 69-6 before [[Shahid Afridi]] and [[Darren Sammy]] combined in a 70-run partnership that almost won the game for the Zalmis. However, the Kings' bowling prevailed in the end to give their team a 9-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mir repels Afridi heroics to secure win for Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083396.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=20 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament moved back to [[Dubai]], the Kings couldn't continue their winning streak and lost to table-toppers, Quetta Gladiators, by 6 wickets. Batting first, the Kings set a target of 155 runs, which they were unable to defend despite a 3-wicket-over from pacer [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]]. This loss pushed the Karachi Kings to the bottom of the table once again.<ref>{{cite web|title=Clinical Quetta clinch playoff berth with victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084045.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> However, in the next game, which had become a must-win for both participating teams, the Kings managed to prevail over their rivals the Lahore Qalandars in a thrilling last-ball finish. Chasing 156, the team required 10 runs from the last two balls, which [[Kieron Pollard]] surpassed with back-to-back sixes to keep his team alive in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pollard last-ball six keeps Karachi alive|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084434.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

Karachi then had to protect their net run rate in the very next league match, against Islamabad United, to qualify for the eliminator. In a rain-marred game, restricted to 15-overs-a-side, they were set a target of 124 by Islamabad and they had to score at least 111 runs to qualify for the eliminator. Gayle set the tempo through his blitzing knock of 44 off a mere 17 balls. The game was superbly finished by none other than Pollard himself on the second last ball of the match via a boundary. Gayle's knock and Pollard's finishing helped Karachi win this encounter against Islamabad.

Consequently, Karachi again faced Islamabad in the eliminator. In what proved to be a thrilling game, Karachi, batting first, scored a measly 126 getting all out in the process. Islamabad was set to win and qualify for the second play off. However, that was not the case as the second innings proved. The Karachi bowlers outshone the Islamabad bowlers with Muhammad Amir, Imad Wasim and [[Usama Mir]] each picking up three wickets. Islamabad were all out for a mere 82 runs, their lowest in the tournament and the second-lowest in the tournament's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?id=205;type=trophy|title=Records/Lowest totals/Pakistan Super League|publisher=ESPN cricinfo|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref> Hence, the defending champions were knocked out and Karachi lived another day in the tournament and qualified for the second play-off.<ref>{{cite web|title=Islamabad knocked out,Karachi stays in|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1342968/live-islamabad-opt-bowl-first-karachi-eliminator/|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref>

===2018 season===

{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2018}}

[[File:Shahid Afridi at the County Ground, Taunton, during Pakistan's 2010 tour of England - 20100902.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Shahid Afridi]] joined the team as president and player for 2018.]]
On 7 April 2017 [[Shahid Afridi]] joined the team as president and player, and left [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref name=ci7apr2017>[http://www.pakistankakhudahafiz.com/news/leaving-zalmi-shahid-afridi-joins-karachi-kings/|title=Leaving Zalmi Shahid Afridi joins Karachi Kings as president], PKKH, 2017-4-6. Retrieved 2017-4-6.]</ref> [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johson]] was replaced by [[Tymal Mills]] as he pulled out from the tournament a month before [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018 season]].
In their opening match of the 2018 season, Kings ended the two-season losing streak against [[Quetta Gladiators]] by beating them by 19 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391217/psl-2018-gladiators-three-down-in-pursuit-of-150-run-target|title= Quetta Gladiators winning streak against Kings comes to an end after 19 runs defeat|date= 23 February 2018|publisher=Dawn News|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref> In their next game, the Kings continued their winning form by beating the defending champions, [[Peshawar Zalmi]], in a closely fought game. Chasing a target of 132 runs, the team won with 2 balls and 5 wickets to spare.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Majeed|first1=Zohaib|title=Karachi Kings go top of PSL 2018 points table with five-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391664/karachi-kings-go-top-of-psl-2018-points-table-with-five-wicket-win-over-peshawar-zalmi|website=Dawn|date=25 February 2018|access-date=25 February 2018}}</ref> Their next game was against arch-rivals, [[Lahore Qalandars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-clash-titans-lahore-qalandars/Kings|title=Confident Karachi brace for "clash of the titans" with Lahore|publisher=ARY News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1645162/7-karachi-lahore-resume-psl-rivalry/|title=Karachi, Lahore resume PSL rivalry|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> Batting first, the Kings posted 159 for 9 on the board thanks to Bopara's unbeaten innings of 50 runs. In reply, the Qalandars got off to a great start, and were 68 for 1 inside 6 overs, but 3 quick wickets from man of the match, [[Shahid Afridi]], ensured a third consecutive win for his side as the Qalandars fell short by 27 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/285875-psl-2018-qalandars-tumble-as-kings-post-3rd-win-to-lead-points-table|title=Qalandars tumble as Kings post 3rd win to lead points table|publisher=The News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> The Kings got eliminated in the match second eliminator match played at Lahore on 21 March 2018 against Peshawar Zalmi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/psl-live-score-live-streaming-peshawar-zalmi-vs-karachi-kings-pz-vs-kk-t20-5106046/|title = PSL 2018, Highlights: Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by 13 runs to reach final|date = 22 March 2018}}</ref>

As the league progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Kings' game against [[Multan Sultans]] was washed out due to persistent rain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rain abandons Multan-Karachi fixture|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/03/psl-2018-multan-sultans-take-karachi-kings/|website=Samaa TV|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In the next game, against [[Islamabad United]], the team's unbeaten run in the season was ended. Batting first, the Kings posted the highest target in Sharjah that year - 154 runs - before failing to defend it and losing the match by 8 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shetty|first1=Varun|title=Luke Ronchi decimates Karachi with 37-ball 71|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128832/islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-15th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2019}}

Before the 2019 season, [[Wasim Akram]] joined the franchise as president.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.cricingif.com/news/24941/Wasim-Akram-joins-Karachi-Kings-as-president|title=Wasim Akram joins Karachi Kings as president|access-date=14 November 2018|publisher=Cricingif}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2020}}
In [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL V]], Karachi Kings reached the finals for the first time in PSL history after defeating the [[Multan Sultans]] in the qualifier match that went into a [[Super Over]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Karachi Kings into PSL final after Super Over win over Multan Sultans |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12132283/karachi-kings-into-psl-final-after-super-over-win-over-multan-sultans |work=[[SkySports]] |date=16 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Karachi Kings reach maiden PSL final after Super Over win against Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1590351 |work=Dawn |date=15 November 2020}}</ref> They also went on to win the PSL V under the leadership of [[Imad Wasim]]. Karachi Kings defeated the Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League Final|final]] to win their maiden PSL title.<ref name="Rasool">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1231146/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-final-psl|title=Babar Azam's fluent fifty guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title|work=Cricinfo|date=17 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|first=Danyal|last=Rasool}}</ref>

==Team identity==
The team name and logo were revealed on 21 December 2015. The logo features a lion with Karachi Kings written below in white and gold colors. At the ceremony, team owner [[Salman Iqbal]] said that the logo and the theme of the team represented the true spirit and resilience of Karachi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-psl-draft-pick/| title=Karachi Kings logo unveiled ahead of PSL draft pick| publisher=ARY News|date=21 September 2015|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref> The team's primary jersey color is blue and gold. The jersey also incorporates the roaring lion logo in the bottom left of the shirt. AJ Sports (a sports manufacturing company) is the team's kit manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://psl.uresult.pk/karachi-kings-official-team-kit-logo-psl-t20-2016/| title=Karachi Kings Official Team Kit & Logo PSL T20 2016| publisher=The News Tribe|date=21 September 2015|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>

[[Bahria Town]], the largest real-estate developers and investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia were the team's title sponsors for first three seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-takes-the-lead/| title=Karachi Kings finalizes sponsors – Bahria Town takes the lead| publisher=ARY News| date=27 January 2016|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Besides Bahria Town other sponsors were [[Summit Bank]], The Arkadians, Oye Hoye, [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]], [[Brighto Paints]] and Shield Corporation Ltd. Their official main principle partner for the 2017 season was Naya Nazimabad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Proposed changes in psl to face resistance|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1093733/proposed-changes-in-psl-to-face-resistance/|access-date=4 February 2016|issue=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref> Bridge Power was platinum sponsor.
Cotton & Cotton signed an agreement to be their official apparel partner in December 2016. Vital Tea was their tea partner, their print media partner was the Pakistan Observer and
Titans were their memorabilia partner.

=== Anthems ===
The anthem of the team for 2017 season titled "Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Re" was sung by [[Shehzad Roy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=National Stadium cheered up with Pakistan Zindabad|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2017/02/psl-2017-national-stadium-karachi-cheered-up-with-pakistan-zindabad/|access-date=4 February 2017|via=[[Samaa TV]]|date=3 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|date=9 February 2017|access-date=25 February 2017|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|work=[[The News International|The News]]}}</ref> As for 2018 season, "De Dhana Dhan" was the team's official anthem sung again by Shehzad Roy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-tcs-yayvo-com-official-merchandise/|title=Karachi Kings partners with TCS Yayvo for official merchandise|date=7 February 2018|access-date=9 February 2018|publisher=ARY News}}</ref>

=== Ambassadors ===
Pakistani film stars [[Fahad Mustafa]], [[Humayun Saeed]] and singer [[Shehzad Roy]] were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=PSL teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref> [[TUC (cracker)|TUC]] is team's title sponsor for 2019 season, replacing Bahria Town.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="7"|[https://ajsports.co.uk AJ Sports]
|rowspan="3"|[[Bahria Town]]
|[[Summit Bank]]
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.creekdevelopers.com/akd/ The Arkadians]
|[http://www.united-snacks.com Oye Hoye Chips], [[K-Electric]], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield], Igloo Ice-cream
|-
|2017
|[https://bridge-power.com Bridge Power Batteries]
|[http://www.united-snacks.com Oye Hoye Chips], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield], [[Tapal Tea]]
|-
|2018
|[https://www.nurpurfoods.com Nurpur]
|[[Brighto Paints]], [http://www.imtiazsupermarket.com.pk Imtiaz super market], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield]
|-
|2019
|[[TUC (cracker)|TUC]]
| Scene on!
|[[Cadbury Dairy Milk]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [https://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://www.hamdard.com.pk/pages/rooh-afza-rooh-afza-product-detail Rooh Afza]
|-
|2020
|rowspan="2"|ARY Laguna
|[[QMobile]]
|[[Surf Excel]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], ARY Laguna
|-
|2021
|Hashmi Ispaghol
|rowspan="2"|[[Pepsi]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], ME Body Spray
|-
|2022
|[[Pakistan State Oil|PSO]] Carient Motor Oil
|[[BankIslami]]
||[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], [http://bonapapa.com.pk/ Bona Papa]
|}

===Rivalry===
{{Main|Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry}}
Karachi Kings have an active rivalry with [[Lahore Qalandars]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kings, Qalandars' fierce rivalry adds spice to PSL |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1534908 |work=Dawn |date=17 February 2020}}</ref> and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to the historic economic and cultural rivalry between the cities of the two teams.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi v Lahore: The iconic rivalry of Pakistan Super League |url=https://www.cricingif.com/stories/56663/Karachi-v-Lahore-The-iconic-rivalry-of-Pakistan-Super-League- |website=Cricingif}}</ref> As of the [[2021 PSL|2021]] season, both teams have played 13 times, with the Kings coming out victorious 8 times.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi Kings / Records / Result Summary / Teams / Head to Head |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=6;id=5793;type=team}}</ref> Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings vs Qalandars, a rivalry with millions of followers |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/kings-vs-qalandars-a-rivalry-with-millions-of-followers.html |website=PCB}}</ref> Both teams are known to be the expensive teams of PSL.<ref name="psl_teams"/>

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Karachi Kings}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Name
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Salman Iqbal]] (ARY Group)
| Owner
|-
| |{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]
| Head coach
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} [[Wasim Akram]]
| President and Bowling Mentor
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Tariq Wasi
| CEO
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Navaid Rasheed
| VP Operations
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Shehzad Hassan Khan
| Head of Marketing
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Faisal Mirza
| Team Media Manager
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Ibrahim Qureshi
| Fitness Trainer
|-
|Unavailable
| Team Physio
|-
|Unavailable
| Team Analayst
|}

==Captains==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | No.
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | Player
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | From
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | To
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 8
| 2
| 6
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 25.00
|-
| 2
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Ravi Bopara]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
| 3
|{{flagicon|SRI}}
| [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
| 2017
| 2017
| 10
| 5
| 5
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 50.00
|-
| 4
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Imad Wasim]]
| 2018
| 2021
| 41
| 20
| 17
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 53.84
|-
| 5
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Eoin Morgan]]
| 2018
| 2018
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 33.33
|-
| 6
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Amir]]
| 2018
| 2018
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
| 7
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Babar Azam]]
| 2020
| 2022
| 4
| 0
| 4
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 30 January 2022

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! Tie&W !!Tie&L !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! {{Tooltip | SR(%) | Success Rate}} !! Position !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 9|| 2|| 7|| 0||0 ||0|| 22.22 || 4/5 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 10 ||5|| 5|| 0|| 0|| 0 || 50.00 || 3/5 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|12||5||5|| 0 ||1 || 1 ||50.00|| 3/6 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|11||5||6||0||0||0||45.45|| 4/6 || Play-offs
|-style="background:gold;"
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||7||4||0||0||1||58.33|| 1/6 || '''Champions'''
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|11||5||6||0||0||0||45.45|| 4/6 || '''Play-offs'''
|-
!Total
|'''65'''||'''29'''||'''33'''||'''0''' || '''1''' || '''2''' ||'''44.61%'''|| || '''1 title'''
|}
* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! NR !! SR%
|-
| [[Islamabad United]]|| 2016–present ||16||6||10|| 0 || 0 || 0 ||37.50
|-
| [[Lahore Qalandars]]||2016–present || 13 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 65.38
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]]|| 2018–present|| 10 || 4 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 64.28
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2016–present ||15|| 5 ||10|| 0 || 0 || 0 ||33.33
|-
| [[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present ||12|| 5 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||41.66
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=6;id=5793;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-style="color:red"
! style="background:#163667"|Nat.
! style="background:#163667"|Player
! style="background:#163667"|Years
! style="background:#163667"|Matches
! style="background:#163667"|Innings
! style="background:#163667"|Runs
! style="background:#163667"|Avg.
! style="background:#163667"|HS
! style="background:#163667"|100
! style="background:#163667"|50
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Babar Azam]]
|2017–present
|56
|54
|2055
|44.67
|90*

|0
|21
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[Colin Ingram]]
|2018–2021
|28
|26
|613
|30.65
|127*
|1
|2
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
|[[Ravi Bopara]]
|2016–2019
|31
|28
|575
|28.75
|71*
|0
|3
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sharjeel Khan]]
|2020–present
|23
|22
|554
|26.38
|105
|1
|2
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Imad Wasim]]
|2016–present
|59
|45
|541
|18.03
|50
|0
|1
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-style="color:red"
! style="background:#163667"|Nat.
! style="background:#163667"|Player
! style="background:#163667"|Years
! style="background:#163667"|Matches
! style="background:#163667"|Wickets
! style="background:#163667"|
Avg.
! style="background:#163667"|BBI
! style="background:#163667"|Econ.
! style="background:#163667"|SR
! style="background:#163667"|4W
! style="background:#163667"|5W
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Amir]]
| 2016–present
| 59
| 54
| 29.59
| 4/25
| 7.38
| 14.0
| 2
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Imad Wasim]]
| 2016–present
| 59
| 36
| 34.58
| 3/18
| 7.05
| 29.4
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Usman Khan Shinwari|Usman Shinwari]]
| 2017–2019
| 27
| 35
| 24.65
| 4/15
| 8.50
| 15.2
| 2
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]]
| 2016–2017; 2019
| 19
| 22
| 25.09
| 3/23
| 8.19
| 18.3
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Umer Khan (cricketer)|Umer Khan]]
| 2019–2020
| 17
| 19
| 20.89
| 3/22
| 7.78
| 16.1
| 0
| 0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 24 January 2022

==See also==
* [[Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry]]
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]
*[[Karachi Dolphins]]
*[[Karachi Zebras]]
*[[Larkana Bulls]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|karachikings.com.pk/}}

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{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
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|captain= [[Babar Azam]]
|coach= [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]
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|colors=[[File:Kkpslcolors.png]]
|owner= [[Salman Iqbal]]
|founded={{Start date and age|2015}}
|ground=[[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]]
|capacity=34,228
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| header1 = Seasons
| data2 =
* [[Karachi Kings in 2016|2016]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2017|2017]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2018|2018]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2019|2019]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2020|2020]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2021|2021]]
* [[Karachi Kings in 2022|2022]]
}}

'''Karachi Kings''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|کراچی کنگز}}}}; {{lang-sd|ڪراچي ڪنگز}}) (abbreviated as '''KK''') is a Pakistani professional franchise [[Twenty20]] [[cricket]] team that competes in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team is based in [[Karachi]], the provincial capital of [[Sindh]], Pakistan,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/sports/local/pakistan-super-league-t20-in-uae-seeks-to-rival-india-s-ipl-2015-09-29-1.604988|title=Pakistan Super League T20 in UAE seeks to rival India's IPL|date=29 September 2015|access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> and was formed in 2015 as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB). The team's home ground is [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]].

The team is currently captained by [[Babar Azam]],<ref>{{cite news|title=PSL 7: Babar Azam appointed Karachi Kings' captain|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/913231-psl-7-babar-azam-appointed-karachi-kings-captain|date=1 December 2021|work=[[The News International]]}}</ref> and is coached by [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]. They won their first PSL title in [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL V]] after beating their rivals [[Lahore Qalandars]] in the final on 17 November 2020.

The leading run-scorer for the side is [[Babar Azam]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Karachi Kings/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref> while [[Mohammad Amir]] is the leading wicket-taker.<ref>{{cite web|title=Karachi Kings/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref>

==Franchise history==

On 3 December 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises.<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express etribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> The [[Karachi]] franchise was sold to the ARY Media Group for US$26 million for a ten-year period making it the most expensive franchise in the [[Pakistan Super League|tournament]].<ref name="ary">{{cite news | url=http://arysports.tv/ary-buys-karachi-kings-team-in-psl/ | title=ARY Buys Karachi Kings team | access-date=18 December 2015}}</ref> However, in 2017, new franchise [[Multan Sultans]] replaced Karachi Kings as the most expensive team in PSL history after the team was sold for US$41.6 million for an eight-year agreement.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref>

===2016 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2016}}
[[File:Ravi Bopara.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ravi Bopara]] was the player of the tournament in the [[2016 PSL]], after achieving superb batting and bowling performances.]]
The Kings kicked off their campaign with an easy win against the [[Lahore Qalandars]] at the [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], with [[Mohammad Amir]] getting a hat-trick.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi king's Amir took first ever hat-trick in PSL history|url=http://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/321350-PSL-T20-Karachi-Kings-win-toss-choose-to-field-|publisher=Dunya News|date=5 February 2016|access-date=6 February 2016}}</ref>

The Kings only won one more match during the group stage of the tournament, finishing with two wins and six losses. They finished fourth in the league table however, above [[Lahore Qalandars]] with a better head-to-head record, and qualified for the league play-off stage.

[[Ravi Bopara]] replaced [[Shoaib Malik]] as the team captain ahead of the qualifier match against [[Islamabad United]].<ref name="Malik">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/content/story/974307.html |title=Malik steps down as Karachi Kings captain |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> After being restricted to their lowest score of the tournament (111), Karachi were defeated by nine wickets in the 15th over and were eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi kings finished fourth in 2016 PSL|url=http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/match-highlight-islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-2nd-play-off/|access-date=23 February 2016|issue=Daily News}}</ref>

===2017 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2017}}
[[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Babar Azam]] joined Karachi for the second season of the PSL whilst [[Azhar Mehmood]] signed on as a coach. [[Sohail Tanvir]] was traded for [[Chris Gayle]] of the [[Lahore Qalandars]] during the off-season trade window.<ref>{{cite news|title= Babar, Gayle and Sangakkara joins kings for 2017 season|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/07-Oct-16/babar-gayle-sangakkara-to-join-karachi-kings-in-next-psl-iqbal|access-date=21 February 2017|issue= [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]}}</ref> During the [[2017 PSL players draft]], Karachi retained [[Shoaib Malik]], [[Imad Wasim]], [[Ravi Bopara]], [[Mohammad Amir]], [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]], [[Saifullah Bangash]], and [[Shahzaib Hasan]]. The team added nine players to the squad, including [[Kieron Pollard]], [[Mahela Jayawardena]] and [[Ryan McLaren]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi Kings 2017 Squad|url=https://www.thenewstribe.com/2016/10/20/psl-2017-karachi-kings-final-squad-psl-second-edition|access-date=21 February 2017|issue= [[The News International|The News]]}}</ref>

In their first game, Karachi Kings lost to [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 7 wickets in a one-sided affair that saw them post a target of just 118 runs in their 20 overs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Morgan 80* powers Peshawar to victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081912.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> In the following game, against the [[Quetta Gladiators]], the Kings failed to defend 160 and lost by 7 wickets yet again.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, Sarfraz fifties flatten Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075990.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> Even as the tournament progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Kings continued their losing streak. Facing a loss this time to arch-rivals, [[Lahore Qalandars]]. The match was closely fought and a partnership of 101 runs between veterans [[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Shoaib Malik]] almost won it for the Kings. But in the end they fell short of the target of 180 by 7 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore edge past Karachi despite Sangakarra fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082835.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> But in the next game, against defending champions [[Islamabad United]]. The team finally managed to put themselves on the points table. The win came through the [[Duckworth-Lewis method]] as the Kings were ahead of the par score by 8 runs when returning rain forced to abandon the already 13-over match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Babar, spinners put Karachi on board|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083064.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> In their final game of the Sharjah leg, the Kings continued their winning streak to get past Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest. Setting up a target of 175, the Kings had the Zalmis reduced to 69-6 before [[Shahid Afridi]] and [[Darren Sammy]] combined in a 70-run partnership that almost won the game for the Zalmis. However, the Kings' bowling prevailed in the end to give their team a 9-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mir repels Afridi heroics to secure win for Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083396.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=20 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament moved back to [[Dubai]], the Kings couldn't continue their winning streak and lost to table-toppers, Quetta Gladiators, by 6 wickets. Batting first, the Kings set a target of 155 runs, which they were unable to defend despite a 3-wicket-over from pacer [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]]. This loss pushed the Karachi Kings to the bottom of the table once again.<ref>{{cite web|title=Clinical Quetta clinch playoff berth with victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084045.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> However, in the next game, which had become a must-win for both participating teams, the Kings managed to prevail over their rivals the Lahore Qalandars in a thrilling last-ball finish. Chasing 156, the team required 10 runs from the last two balls, which [[Kieron Pollard]] surpassed with back-to-back sixes to keep his team alive in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pollard last-ball six keeps Karachi alive|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084434.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

Karachi then had to protect their net run rate in the very next league match, against Islamabad United, to qualify for the eliminator. In a rain-marred game, restricted to 15-overs-a-side, they were set a target of 124 by Islamabad and they had to score at least 111 runs to qualify for the eliminator. Gayle set the tempo through his blitzing knock of 44 off a mere 17 balls. The game was superbly finished by none other than Pollard himself on the second last ball of the match via a boundary. Gayle's knock and Pollard's finishing helped Karachi win this encounter against Islamabad.

Consequently, Karachi again faced Islamabad in the eliminator. In what proved to be a thrilling game, Karachi, batting first, scored a measly 126 getting all out in the process. Islamabad was set to win and qualify for the second play off. However, that was not the case as the second innings proved. The Karachi bowlers outshone the Islamabad bowlers with Muhammad Amir, Imad Wasim and [[Usama Mir]] each picking up three wickets. Islamabad were all out for a mere 82 runs, their lowest in the tournament and the second-lowest in the tournament's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?id=205;type=trophy|title=Records/Lowest totals/Pakistan Super League|publisher=ESPN cricinfo|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref> Hence, the defending champions were knocked out and Karachi lived another day in the tournament and qualified for the second play-off.<ref>{{cite web|title=Islamabad knocked out,Karachi stays in|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1342968/live-islamabad-opt-bowl-first-karachi-eliminator/|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref>

===2018 season===

{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2018}}

[[File:Shahid Afridi at the County Ground, Taunton, during Pakistan's 2010 tour of England - 20100902.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Shahid Afridi]] joined the team as president and player for 2018.]]
On 7 April 2017 [[Shahid Afridi]] joined the team as president and player, and left [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref name=ci7apr2017>[http://www.pakistankakhudahafiz.com/news/leaving-zalmi-shahid-afridi-joins-karachi-kings/|title=Leaving Zalmi Shahid Afridi joins Karachi Kings as president], PKKH, 2017-4-6. Retrieved 2017-4-6.]</ref> [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johson]] was replaced by [[Tymal Mills]] as he pulled out from the tournament a month before [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018 season]].
In their opening match of the 2018 season, Kings ended the two-season losing streak against [[Quetta Gladiators]] by beating them by 19 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391217/psl-2018-gladiators-three-down-in-pursuit-of-150-run-target|title= Quetta Gladiators winning streak against Kings comes to an end after 19 runs defeat|date= 23 February 2018|publisher=Dawn News|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref> In their next game, the Kings continued their winning form by beating the defending champions, [[Peshawar Zalmi]], in a closely fought game. Chasing a target of 132 runs, the team won with 2 balls and 5 wickets to spare.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Majeed|first1=Zohaib|title=Karachi Kings go top of PSL 2018 points table with five-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391664/karachi-kings-go-top-of-psl-2018-points-table-with-five-wicket-win-over-peshawar-zalmi|website=Dawn|date=25 February 2018|access-date=25 February 2018}}</ref> Their next game was against arch-rivals, [[Lahore Qalandars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-clash-titans-lahore-qalandars/Kings|title=Confident Karachi brace for "clash of the titans" with Lahore|publisher=ARY News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1645162/7-karachi-lahore-resume-psl-rivalry/|title=Karachi, Lahore resume PSL rivalry|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> Batting first, the Kings posted 159 for 9 on the board thanks to Bopara's unbeaten innings of 50 runs. In reply, the Qalandars got off to a great start, and were 68 for 1 inside 6 overs, but 3 quick wickets from man of the match, [[Shahid Afridi]], ensured a third consecutive win for his side as the Qalandars fell short by 27 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/285875-psl-2018-qalandars-tumble-as-kings-post-3rd-win-to-lead-points-table|title=Qalandars tumble as Kings post 3rd win to lead points table|publisher=The News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> The Kings got eliminated in the match second eliminator match played at Lahore on 21 March 2018 against Peshawar Zalmi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/psl-live-score-live-streaming-peshawar-zalmi-vs-karachi-kings-pz-vs-kk-t20-5106046/|title = PSL 2018, Highlights: Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by 13 runs to reach final|date = 22 March 2018}}</ref>

As the league progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Kings' game against [[Multan Sultans]] was washed out due to persistent rain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rain abandons Multan-Karachi fixture|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/03/psl-2018-multan-sultans-take-karachi-kings/|website=Samaa TV|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In the next game, against [[Islamabad United]], the team's unbeaten run in the season was ended. Batting first, the Kings posted the highest target in Sharjah that year - 154 runs - before failing to defend it and losing the match by 8 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shetty|first1=Varun|title=Luke Ronchi decimates Karachi with 37-ball 71|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128832/islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-15th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2019}}

Before the 2019 season, [[Wasim Akram]] joined the franchise as president.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.cricingif.com/news/24941/Wasim-Akram-joins-Karachi-Kings-as-president|title=Wasim Akram joins Karachi Kings as president|access-date=14 November 2018|publisher=Cricingif}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2020}}
In [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL V]], Karachi Kings reached the finals for the first time in PSL history after defeating the [[Multan Sultans]] in the qualifier match that went into a [[Super Over]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Karachi Kings into PSL final after Super Over win over Multan Sultans |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12132283/karachi-kings-into-psl-final-after-super-over-win-over-multan-sultans |work=[[SkySports]] |date=16 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Karachi Kings reach maiden PSL final after Super Over win against Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1590351 |work=Dawn |date=15 November 2020}}</ref> They also went on to win the PSL V under the leadership of [[Imad Wasim]]. Karachi Kings defeated the Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League Final|final]] to win their maiden PSL title.<ref name="Rasool">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1231146/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-final-psl|title=Babar Azam's fluent fifty guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title|work=Cricinfo|date=17 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|first=Danyal|last=Rasool}}</ref>

==Team identity==
The team name and logo were revealed on 21 December 2015. The logo features a lion with Karachi Kings written below in white and gold colors. At the ceremony, team owner [[Salman Iqbal]] said that the logo and the theme of the team represented the true spirit and resilience of Karachi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-psl-draft-pick/| title=Karachi Kings logo unveiled ahead of PSL draft pick| publisher=ARY News|date=21 September 2015|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref> The team's primary jersey color is blue and gold. The jersey also incorporates the roaring lion logo in the bottom left of the shirt. AJ Sports (a sports manufacturing company) is the team's kit manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://psl.uresult.pk/karachi-kings-official-team-kit-logo-psl-t20-2016/| title=Karachi Kings Official Team Kit & Logo PSL T20 2016| publisher=The News Tribe|date=21 September 2015|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>

[[Bahria Town]], the largest real-estate developers and investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia were the team's title sponsors for first three seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-takes-the-lead/| title=Karachi Kings finalizes sponsors – Bahria Town takes the lead| publisher=ARY News| date=27 January 2016|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Besides Bahria Town other sponsors were [[Summit Bank]], The Arkadians, Oye Hoye, [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]], [[Brighto Paints]] and Shield Corporation Ltd. Their official main principle partner for the 2017 season was Naya Nazimabad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Proposed changes in psl to face resistance|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1093733/proposed-changes-in-psl-to-face-resistance/|access-date=4 February 2016|issue=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref> Bridge Power was platinum sponsor.
Cotton & Cotton signed an agreement to be their official apparel partner in December 2016. Vital Tea was their tea partner, their print media partner was the Pakistan Observer and
Titans were their memorabilia partner.

=== Anthems ===
The anthem of the team for 2017 season titled "Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Re" was sung by [[Shehzad Roy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=National Stadium cheered up with Pakistan Zindabad|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2017/02/psl-2017-national-stadium-karachi-cheered-up-with-pakistan-zindabad/|access-date=4 February 2017|via=[[Samaa TV]]|date=3 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|date=9 February 2017|access-date=25 February 2017|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|work=[[The News International|The News]]}}</ref> As for 2018 season, "De Dhana Dhan" was the team's official anthem sung again by Shehzad Roy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-tcs-yayvo-com-official-merchandise/|title=Karachi Kings partners with TCS Yayvo for official merchandise|date=7 February 2018|access-date=9 February 2018|publisher=ARY News}}</ref>

=== Ambassadors ===
Pakistani film stars [[Fahad Mustafa]], [[Humayun Saeed]] and singer [[Shehzad Roy]] were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=PSL teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref> [[TUC (cracker)|TUC]] is team's title sponsor for 2019 season, replacing Bahria Town.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="7"|[https://ajsports.co.uk AJ Sports]
|rowspan="3"|[[Bahria Town]]
|[[Summit Bank]]
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.creekdevelopers.com/akd/ The Arkadians]
|[http://www.united-snacks.com Oye Hoye Chips], [[K-Electric]], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield], Igloo Ice-cream
|-
|2017
|[https://bridge-power.com Bridge Power Batteries]
|[http://www.united-snacks.com Oye Hoye Chips], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield], [[Tapal Tea]]
|-
|2018
|[https://www.nurpurfoods.com Nurpur]
|[[Brighto Paints]], [http://www.imtiazsupermarket.com.pk Imtiaz super market], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield]
|-
|2019
|[[TUC (cracker)|TUC]]
| Scene on!
|[[Cadbury Dairy Milk]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [https://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://www.hamdard.com.pk/pages/rooh-afza-rooh-afza-product-detail Rooh Afza]
|-
|2020
|rowspan="2"|ARY Laguna
|[[QMobile]]
|[[Surf Excel]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], ARY Laguna
|-
|2021
|Hashmi Ispaghol
|rowspan="2"|[[Pepsi]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], ME Body Spray
|-
|2022
|[[Pakistan State Oil|PSO]] Carient Motor Oil
|[[BankIslami]]
||[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], [http://bonapapa.com.pk/ Bona Papa]
|}

===Rivalry===
{{Main|Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry}}
Karachi Kings have an active rivalry with [[Lahore Qalandars]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kings, Qalandars' fierce rivalry adds spice to PSL |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1534908 |work=Dawn |date=17 February 2020}}</ref> and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to the historic economic and cultural rivalry between the cities of the two teams.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi v Lahore: The iconic rivalry of Pakistan Super League |url=https://www.cricingif.com/stories/56663/Karachi-v-Lahore-The-iconic-rivalry-of-Pakistan-Super-League- |website=Cricingif}}</ref> As of the [[2021 PSL|2021]] season, both teams have played 13 times, with the Kings coming out victorious 8 times.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi Kings / Records / Result Summary / Teams / Head to Head |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=6;id=5793;type=team}}</ref> Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings vs Qalandars, a rivalry with millions of followers |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/kings-vs-qalandars-a-rivalry-with-millions-of-followers.html |website=PCB}}</ref> Both teams are known to be the expensive teams of PSL.<ref name="psl_teams"/>

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Karachi Kings}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Name
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Salman Iqbal]] (ARY Group)
| Owner
|-
| |{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]
| Head coach
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} [[Wasim Akram]]
| President
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Tariq Wasi
| CEO
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Navaid Rasheed
| VP Operations
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Shehzad Hassan Khan
| Head of Marketing
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Faisal Mirza
| Team Media Manager
|-
|Unavailable
| Team Physio
|-
|Unavailable
| Team Analayst
|}

==Captains==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | No.
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | Player
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | From
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | To
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 8
| 2
| 6
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 25.00
|-
| 2
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Ravi Bopara]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
| 3
|{{flagicon|SRI}}
| [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
| 2017
| 2017
| 10
| 5
| 5
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 50.00
|-
| 4
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Imad Wasim]]
| 2018
| 2021
| 41
| 20
| 17
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 53.84
|-
| 5
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Eoin Morgan]]
| 2018
| 2018
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 33.33
|-
| 6
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Amir]]
| 2018
| 2018
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
| 7
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Babar Azam]]
| 2020
| 2022
| 4
| 0
| 4
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 30 January 2022

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! Tie&W !!Tie&L !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! {{Tooltip | SR(%) | Success Rate}} !! Position !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 9|| 2|| 7|| 0||0 ||0|| 22.22 || 4/5 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 10 ||5|| 5|| 0|| 0|| 0 || 50.00 || 3/5 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|12||5||5|| 0 ||1 || 1 ||50.00|| 3/6 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|11||5||6||0||0||0||45.45|| 4/6 || Play-offs
|-style="background:gold;"
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||7||4||0||0||1||58.33|| 1/6 || '''Champions'''
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|11||5||6||0||0||0||45.45|| 4/6 || '''Play-offs'''
|-
!Total
|'''65'''||'''29'''||'''33'''||'''0''' || '''1''' || '''2''' ||'''44.61%'''|| || '''1 title'''
|}
* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! NR !! SR%
|-
| [[Islamabad United]]|| 2016–present ||16||6||10|| 0 || 0 || 0 ||37.50
|-
| [[Lahore Qalandars]]||2016–present || 13 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 65.38
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]]|| 2018–present|| 10 || 4 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 64.28
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2016–present ||15|| 5 ||10|| 0 || 0 || 0 ||33.33
|-
| [[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present ||12|| 5 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||41.66
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=6;id=5793;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-style="color:red"
! style="background:#163667"|Nat.
! style="background:#163667"|Player
! style="background:#163667"|Years
! style="background:#163667"|Matches
! style="background:#163667"|Innings
! style="background:#163667"|Runs
! style="background:#163667"|Avg.
! style="background:#163667"|HS
! style="background:#163667"|100
! style="background:#163667"|50
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Babar Azam]]
|2017–present
|56
|54
|2055
|44.67
|90*

|0
|21
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[Colin Ingram]]
|2018–2021
|28
|26
|613
|30.65
|127*
|1
|2
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
|[[Ravi Bopara]]
|2016–2019
|31
|28
|575
|28.75
|71*
|0
|3
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sharjeel Khan]]
|2020–present
|23
|22
|554
|26.38
|105
|1
|2
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Imad Wasim]]
|2016–present
|59
|45
|541
|18.03
|50
|0
|1
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-style="color:red"
! style="background:#163667"|Nat.
! style="background:#163667"|Player
! style="background:#163667"|Years
! style="background:#163667"|Matches
! style="background:#163667"|Wickets
! style="background:#163667"|
Avg.
! style="background:#163667"|BBI
! style="background:#163667"|Econ.
! style="background:#163667"|SR
! style="background:#163667"|4W
! style="background:#163667"|5W
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Amir]]
| 2016–present
| 59
| 54
| 29.59
| 4/25
| 7.38
| 14.0
| 2
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Imad Wasim]]
| 2016–present
| 59
| 36
| 34.58
| 3/18
| 7.05
| 29.4
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Usman Khan Shinwari|Usman Shinwari]]
| 2017–2019
| 27
| 35
| 24.65
| 4/15
| 8.50
| 15.2
| 2
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]]
| 2016–2017; 2019
| 19
| 22
| 25.09
| 3/23
| 8.19
| 18.3
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Umer Khan (cricketer)|Umer Khan]]
| 2019–2020
| 17
| 19
| 20.89
| 3/22
| 7.78
| 16.1
| 0
| 0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 24 January 2022

==See also==
* [[Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry]]
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]
*[[Karachi Dolphins]]
*[[Karachi Zebras]]
*[[Larkana Bulls]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|karachikings.com.pk/}}

{{Karachi Kings}}
{{Karachi Kings current squad}}
{{Pakistan Super League}}

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[[Category:2016 establishments in Pakistan]]

Mohammad Imran (cricketer, born 2001)

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{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mohammad Imran
| image =
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|1|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Swat District|Swat]], Pakistan
| death_date =
| death_place =
| batting = Right hand bat
| bowling = Left arm [[Fast bowling|medium fast]]
| role = [[Bowler (cricket)|Bowler]]

| club1 = [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]
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| club2 = [[Peshawar Zalmi]]
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| club3 = [[Karachi Kings]]
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| date = 3 February 2022
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'''Mohammad Imran''' (born 20 January 2001) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1234111.html |title=Mohammad Imran |access-date=18 January 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut on 18 January 2021, for [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], in the [[2020–21 Pakistan Cup]].<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1231445.html |title=18th Match, Karachi, Jan 18 2021, Pakistan Cup |access-date=18 January 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 21 February 2021, for [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247012.html |title=2nd Match, Karachi, Feb 21 2021, Pakistan Super League |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=21 February 2021}}</ref> In December 2021, he was signed by the [[Karachi Kings]] following the players' draft for the [[2022 Pakistan Super League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/franchises-finalise-squad-for-hbl-psl-2022-.html |title=Franchises finalise squad for HBL PSL 2022 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=12 December 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=1234111}}

{{Karachi Kings squad}}
{{Authority control}}

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Mohammad Imran (cricketer, born 2001)

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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
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| name = Mohammad Imran
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| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|1|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Swat District|Swat]], Pakistan
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| death_place =
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| role =

| club1 = [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]
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}}
'''Mohammad Imran''' (born 20 January 2001) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1234111.html |title=Mohammad Imran |access-date=18 January 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut on 18 January 2021, for [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], in the [[2020–21 Pakistan Cup]].<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1231445.html |title=18th Match, Karachi, Jan 18 2021, Pakistan Cup |access-date=18 January 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 21 February 2021, for [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247012.html |title=2nd Match, Karachi, Feb 21 2021, Pakistan Super League |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=21 February 2021}}</ref> In December 2021, he was signed by the [[Karachi Kings]] following the players' draft for the [[2022 Pakistan Super League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/franchises-finalise-squad-for-hbl-psl-2022-.html |title=Franchises finalise squad for HBL PSL 2022 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=12 December 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=1234111}}

{{Karachi Kings squad}}
{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Imran, Mohammad}}
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{{cricket squad2 player|no=9|name=[[Imad Wasim|Imad]]}} [[Captain (cricket)#Vice-captain|(vc)]]
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{{cricket squad2 player|no=33|name=[[Joe Clarke (cricketer)|Clarke]]}} [[Wicket-keeper|(†)]]
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{{cricket squad2 player|no=44|name=[[Rohail Nazir|Rohail]]}}
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{{cricket squad2 player|no=90|name=[[Mohammad Taha (cricketer)|Taha]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=98|name=[[Sharjeel Khan|Sharjeel]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Tom Abell|Abell]]}}
{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Ian Cockbain (cricketer, born 1987)|Cockbain]]}}
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{{cricket squad2 player|no=N/A|name=[[Faisal Akram|Faisal]]}}
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Karachi Kings

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{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox cricket team
|name= Karachi Kings
|native_name=کراچی کنگز|image=[[File:Karachi Kings.png|frameless|300px]]
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|captain= [[Babar Azam]]
|coach= [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]
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|owner= [[Salman Iqbal]]
|founded={{Start date and age|2015}}
|ground=[[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]]
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'''Karachi Kings''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|کراچی کنگز}}}}; {{lang-sd|ڪراچي ڪنگز}}) (abbreviated as '''KK''') is a Pakistani professional franchise [[Twenty20]] [[cricket]] team that competes in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team is based in [[Karachi]], the provincial capital of [[Sindh]], Pakistan,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/sports/local/pakistan-super-league-t20-in-uae-seeks-to-rival-india-s-ipl-2015-09-29-1.604988|title=Pakistan Super League T20 in UAE seeks to rival India's IPL|date=29 September 2015|access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> and was formed in 2015 as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB). The team's home ground is [[National Stadium, Karachi|National Stadium]].

The team is currently captained by [[Babar Azam]],<ref>{{cite news|title=PSL 7: Babar Azam appointed Karachi Kings' captain|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/913231-psl-7-babar-azam-appointed-karachi-kings-captain|date=1 December 2021|work=[[The News International]]}}</ref> and is coached by [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]. They won their first PSL title in [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL V]] after beating their rivals [[Lahore Qalandars]] in the final on 17 November 2020.

The leading run-scorer for the side is [[Babar Azam]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Karachi Kings/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref> while [[Mohammad Amir]] is the leading wicket-taker.<ref>{{cite web|title=Karachi Kings/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref>

==Franchise history==

On 3 December 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board|PCB]] unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises.<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express etribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> The [[Karachi]] franchise was sold to the ARY Media Group for US$26 million for a ten-year period making it the most expensive franchise in the [[Pakistan Super League|tournament]].<ref name="ary">{{cite news | url=http://arysports.tv/ary-buys-karachi-kings-team-in-psl/ | title=ARY Buys Karachi Kings team | access-date=18 December 2015}}</ref> However, in 2017, new franchise [[Multan Sultans]] replaced Karachi Kings as the most expensive team in PSL history after the team was sold for US$41.6 million for an eight-year agreement.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref>

===2016 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2016}}
[[File:Ravi Bopara.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ravi Bopara]] was the player of the tournament in the [[2016 PSL]], after achieving superb batting and bowling performances.]]
The Kings kicked off their campaign with an easy win against the [[Lahore Qalandars]] at the [[Dubai International Cricket Stadium]], with [[Mohammad Amir]] getting a hat-trick.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi king's Amir took first ever hat-trick in PSL history|url=http://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/321350-PSL-T20-Karachi-Kings-win-toss-choose-to-field-|publisher=Dunya News|date=5 February 2016|access-date=6 February 2016}}</ref>

The Kings only won one more match during the group stage of the tournament, finishing with two wins and six losses. They finished fourth in the league table however, above [[Lahore Qalandars]] with a better head-to-head record, and qualified for the league play-off stage.

[[Ravi Bopara]] replaced [[Shoaib Malik]] as the team captain ahead of the qualifier match against [[Islamabad United]].<ref name="Malik">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/content/story/974307.html |title=Malik steps down as Karachi Kings captain |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> After being restricted to their lowest score of the tournament (111), Karachi were defeated by nine wickets in the 15th over and were eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi kings finished fourth in 2016 PSL|url=http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/match-highlight-islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-2nd-play-off/|access-date=23 February 2016|issue=Daily News}}</ref>

===2017 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2017}}
[[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Babar Azam]] joined Karachi for the second season of the PSL whilst [[Azhar Mehmood]] signed on as a coach. [[Sohail Tanvir]] was traded for [[Chris Gayle]] of the [[Lahore Qalandars]] during the off-season trade window.<ref>{{cite news|title= Babar, Gayle and Sangakkara joins kings for 2017 season|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/07-Oct-16/babar-gayle-sangakkara-to-join-karachi-kings-in-next-psl-iqbal|access-date=21 February 2017|issue= [[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]}}</ref> During the [[2017 PSL players draft]], Karachi retained [[Shoaib Malik]], [[Imad Wasim]], [[Ravi Bopara]], [[Mohammad Amir]], [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]], [[Saifullah Bangash]], and [[Shahzaib Hasan]]. The team added nine players to the squad, including [[Kieron Pollard]], [[Mahela Jayawardena]] and [[Ryan McLaren]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Karachi Kings 2017 Squad|url=https://www.thenewstribe.com/2016/10/20/psl-2017-karachi-kings-final-squad-psl-second-edition|access-date=21 February 2017|issue= [[The News International|The News]]}}</ref>

In their first game, Karachi Kings lost to [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 7 wickets in a one-sided affair that saw them post a target of just 118 runs in their 20 overs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Morgan 80* powers Peshawar to victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081912.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> In the following game, against the [[Quetta Gladiators]], the Kings failed to defend 160 and lost by 7 wickets yet again.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, Sarfraz fifties flatten Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075990.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> Even as the tournament progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Kings continued their losing streak. Facing a loss this time to arch-rivals, [[Lahore Qalandars]]. The match was closely fought and a partnership of 101 runs between veterans [[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Shoaib Malik]] almost won it for the Kings. But in the end they fell short of the target of 180 by 7 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore edge past Karachi despite Sangakarra fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082835.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> But in the next game, against defending champions [[Islamabad United]]. The team finally managed to put themselves on the points table. The win came through the [[Duckworth-Lewis method]] as the Kings were ahead of the par score by 8 runs when returning rain forced to abandon the already 13-over match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Babar, spinners put Karachi on board|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083064.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> In their final game of the Sharjah leg, the Kings continued their winning streak to get past Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest. Setting up a target of 175, the Kings had the Zalmis reduced to 69-6 before [[Shahid Afridi]] and [[Darren Sammy]] combined in a 70-run partnership that almost won the game for the Zalmis. However, the Kings' bowling prevailed in the end to give their team a 9-run victory.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mir repels Afridi heroics to secure win for Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083396.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=20 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament moved back to [[Dubai]], the Kings couldn't continue their winning streak and lost to table-toppers, Quetta Gladiators, by 6 wickets. Batting first, the Kings set a target of 155 runs, which they were unable to defend despite a 3-wicket-over from pacer [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]]. This loss pushed the Karachi Kings to the bottom of the table once again.<ref>{{cite web|title=Clinical Quetta clinch playoff berth with victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084045.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> However, in the next game, which had become a must-win for both participating teams, the Kings managed to prevail over their rivals the Lahore Qalandars in a thrilling last-ball finish. Chasing 156, the team required 10 runs from the last two balls, which [[Kieron Pollard]] surpassed with back-to-back sixes to keep his team alive in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pollard last-ball six keeps Karachi alive|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084434.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

Karachi then had to protect their net run rate in the very next league match, against Islamabad United, to qualify for the eliminator. In a rain-marred game, restricted to 15-overs-a-side, they were set a target of 124 by Islamabad and they had to score at least 111 runs to qualify for the eliminator. Gayle set the tempo through his blitzing knock of 44 off a mere 17 balls. The game was superbly finished by none other than Pollard himself on the second last ball of the match via a boundary. Gayle's knock and Pollard's finishing helped Karachi win this encounter against Islamabad.

Consequently, Karachi again faced Islamabad in the eliminator. In what proved to be a thrilling game, Karachi, batting first, scored a measly 126 getting all out in the process. Islamabad was set to win and qualify for the second play off. However, that was not the case as the second innings proved. The Karachi bowlers outshone the Islamabad bowlers with Muhammad Amir, Imad Wasim and [[Usama Mir]] each picking up three wickets. Islamabad were all out for a mere 82 runs, their lowest in the tournament and the second-lowest in the tournament's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/lowest_innings_totals.html?id=205;type=trophy|title=Records/Lowest totals/Pakistan Super League|publisher=ESPN cricinfo|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref> Hence, the defending champions were knocked out and Karachi lived another day in the tournament and qualified for the second play-off.<ref>{{cite web|title=Islamabad knocked out,Karachi stays in|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1342968/live-islamabad-opt-bowl-first-karachi-eliminator/|access-date=1 March 2017}}</ref>

===2018 season===

{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2018}}

[[File:Shahid Afridi at the County Ground, Taunton, during Pakistan's 2010 tour of England - 20100902.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Shahid Afridi]] joined the team as president and player for 2018.]]
On 7 April 2017 [[Shahid Afridi]] joined the team as president and player, and left [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref name=ci7apr2017>[http://www.pakistankakhudahafiz.com/news/leaving-zalmi-shahid-afridi-joins-karachi-kings/|title=Leaving Zalmi Shahid Afridi joins Karachi Kings as president], PKKH, 2017-4-6. Retrieved 2017-4-6.]</ref> [[Mitchell Johnson (cricketer)|Mitchell Johson]] was replaced by [[Tymal Mills]] as he pulled out from the tournament a month before [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018 season]].
In their opening match of the 2018 season, Kings ended the two-season losing streak against [[Quetta Gladiators]] by beating them by 19 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391217/psl-2018-gladiators-three-down-in-pursuit-of-150-run-target|title= Quetta Gladiators winning streak against Kings comes to an end after 19 runs defeat|date= 23 February 2018|publisher=Dawn News|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref> In their next game, the Kings continued their winning form by beating the defending champions, [[Peshawar Zalmi]], in a closely fought game. Chasing a target of 132 runs, the team won with 2 balls and 5 wickets to spare.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Majeed|first1=Zohaib|title=Karachi Kings go top of PSL 2018 points table with five-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391664/karachi-kings-go-top-of-psl-2018-points-table-with-five-wicket-win-over-peshawar-zalmi|website=Dawn|date=25 February 2018|access-date=25 February 2018}}</ref> Their next game was against arch-rivals, [[Lahore Qalandars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-clash-titans-lahore-qalandars/Kings|title=Confident Karachi brace for "clash of the titans" with Lahore|publisher=ARY News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1645162/7-karachi-lahore-resume-psl-rivalry/|title=Karachi, Lahore resume PSL rivalry|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> Batting first, the Kings posted 159 for 9 on the board thanks to Bopara's unbeaten innings of 50 runs. In reply, the Qalandars got off to a great start, and were 68 for 1 inside 6 overs, but 3 quick wickets from man of the match, [[Shahid Afridi]], ensured a third consecutive win for his side as the Qalandars fell short by 27 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/285875-psl-2018-qalandars-tumble-as-kings-post-3rd-win-to-lead-points-table|title=Qalandars tumble as Kings post 3rd win to lead points table|publisher=The News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> The Kings got eliminated in the match second eliminator match played at Lahore on 21 March 2018 against Peshawar Zalmi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/psl-live-score-live-streaming-peshawar-zalmi-vs-karachi-kings-pz-vs-kk-t20-5106046/|title = PSL 2018, Highlights: Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by 13 runs to reach final|date = 22 March 2018}}</ref>

As the league progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Kings' game against [[Multan Sultans]] was washed out due to persistent rain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rain abandons Multan-Karachi fixture|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/03/psl-2018-multan-sultans-take-karachi-kings/|website=Samaa TV|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> In the next game, against [[Islamabad United]], the team's unbeaten run in the season was ended. Batting first, the Kings posted the highest target in Sharjah that year - 154 runs - before failing to defend it and losing the match by 8 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shetty|first1=Varun|title=Luke Ronchi decimates Karachi with 37-ball 71|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128832/islamabad-united-vs-karachi-kings-15th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2019}}

Before the 2019 season, [[Wasim Akram]] joined the franchise as president.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.cricingif.com/news/24941/Wasim-Akram-joins-Karachi-Kings-as-president|title=Wasim Akram joins Karachi Kings as president|access-date=14 November 2018|publisher=Cricingif}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{See also|Karachi Kings in 2020}}
In [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL V]], Karachi Kings reached the finals for the first time in PSL history after defeating the [[Multan Sultans]] in the qualifier match that went into a [[Super Over]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Karachi Kings into PSL final after Super Over win over Multan Sultans |url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12132283/karachi-kings-into-psl-final-after-super-over-win-over-multan-sultans |work=[[SkySports]] |date=16 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Karachi Kings reach maiden PSL final after Super Over win against Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1590351 |work=Dawn |date=15 November 2020}}</ref> They also went on to win the PSL V under the leadership of [[Imad Wasim]]. Karachi Kings defeated the Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League Final|final]] to win their maiden PSL title.<ref name="Rasool">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1231146/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-final-psl|title=Babar Azam's fluent fifty guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title|work=Cricinfo|date=17 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|first=Danyal|last=Rasool}}</ref>

==Team identity==
The team name and logo were revealed on 21 December 2015. The logo features a lion with Karachi Kings written below in white and gold colors. At the ceremony, team owner [[Salman Iqbal]] said that the logo and the theme of the team represented the true spirit and resilience of Karachi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-psl-draft-pick/| title=Karachi Kings logo unveiled ahead of PSL draft pick| publisher=ARY News|date=21 September 2015|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref> The team's primary jersey color is blue and gold. The jersey also incorporates the roaring lion logo in the bottom left of the shirt. AJ Sports (a sports manufacturing company) is the team's kit manufacturer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://psl.uresult.pk/karachi-kings-official-team-kit-logo-psl-t20-2016/| title=Karachi Kings Official Team Kit & Logo PSL T20 2016| publisher=The News Tribe|date=21 September 2015|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>

[[Bahria Town]], the largest real-estate developers and investors in Pakistan and the largest private housing society in Asia were the team's title sponsors for first three seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-takes-the-lead/| title=Karachi Kings finalizes sponsors – Bahria Town takes the lead| publisher=ARY News| date=27 January 2016|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Besides Bahria Town other sponsors were [[Summit Bank]], The Arkadians, Oye Hoye, [[PepsiCo|Pepsi]], [[Brighto Paints]] and Shield Corporation Ltd. Their official main principle partner for the 2017 season was Naya Nazimabad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Proposed changes in psl to face resistance|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1093733/proposed-changes-in-psl-to-face-resistance/|access-date=4 February 2016|issue=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref> Bridge Power was platinum sponsor.
Cotton & Cotton signed an agreement to be their official apparel partner in December 2016. Vital Tea was their tea partner, their print media partner was the Pakistan Observer and
Titans were their memorabilia partner.

=== Anthems ===
The anthem of the team for 2017 season titled "Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Re" was sung by [[Shehzad Roy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=National Stadium cheered up with Pakistan Zindabad|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2017/02/psl-2017-national-stadium-karachi-cheered-up-with-pakistan-zindabad/|access-date=4 February 2017|via=[[Samaa TV]]|date=3 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|date=9 February 2017|access-date=25 February 2017|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|work=[[The News International|The News]]}}</ref> As for 2018 season, "De Dhana Dhan" was the team's official anthem sung again by Shehzad Roy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-tcs-yayvo-com-official-merchandise/|title=Karachi Kings partners with TCS Yayvo for official merchandise|date=7 February 2018|access-date=9 February 2018|publisher=ARY News}}</ref>

=== Ambassadors ===
Pakistani film stars [[Fahad Mustafa]], [[Humayun Saeed]] and singer [[Shehzad Roy]] were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=PSL teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref> [[TUC (cracker)|TUC]] is team's title sponsor for 2019 season, replacing Bahria Town.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:#163667; color:red;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="7"|[https://ajsports.co.uk AJ Sports]
|rowspan="3"|[[Bahria Town]]
|[[Summit Bank]]
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.creekdevelopers.com/akd/ The Arkadians]
|[http://www.united-snacks.com Oye Hoye Chips], [[K-Electric]], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield], Igloo Ice-cream
|-
|2017
|[https://bridge-power.com Bridge Power Batteries]
|[http://www.united-snacks.com Oye Hoye Chips], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield], [[Tapal Tea]]
|-
|2018
|[https://www.nurpurfoods.com Nurpur]
|[[Brighto Paints]], [http://www.imtiazsupermarket.com.pk Imtiaz super market], [http://www.shield.com.pk Shield]
|-
|2019
|[[TUC (cracker)|TUC]]
| Scene on!
|[[Cadbury Dairy Milk]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [https://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://www.hamdard.com.pk/pages/rooh-afza-rooh-afza-product-detail Rooh Afza]
|-
|2020
|rowspan="2"|ARY Laguna
|[[QMobile]]
|[[Surf Excel]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], ARY Laguna
|-
|2021
|Hashmi Ispaghol
|rowspan="2"|[[Pepsi]]
|[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], ME Body Spray
|-
|2022
|[[Pakistan State Oil|PSO]] Carient Motor Oil
|[[BankIslami]]
||[[Imtiaz Super Market]], [[Mughal Steel]], [http://bonapapa.com.pk/ Bona Papa]
|}

===Rivalry===
{{Main|Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry}}
Karachi Kings have an active rivalry with [[Lahore Qalandars]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kings, Qalandars' fierce rivalry adds spice to PSL |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1534908 |work=Dawn |date=17 February 2020}}</ref> and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to the historic economic and cultural rivalry between the cities of the two teams.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi v Lahore: The iconic rivalry of Pakistan Super League |url=https://www.cricingif.com/stories/56663/Karachi-v-Lahore-The-iconic-rivalry-of-Pakistan-Super-League- |website=Cricingif}}</ref> As of the [[2021 PSL|2021]] season, both teams have played 13 times, with the Kings coming out victorious 8 times.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi Kings / Records / Result Summary / Teams / Head to Head |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=6;id=5793;type=team}}</ref> Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings vs Qalandars, a rivalry with millions of followers |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/kings-vs-qalandars-a-rivalry-with-millions-of-followers.html |website=PCB}}</ref> Both teams are known to be the expensive teams of PSL.<ref name="psl_teams"/>

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Karachi Kings}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Name
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Salman Iqbal]] (ARY Group)
| Owner
|-
| |{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Peter Moores (cricketer)|Peter Moores]]
| Head coach
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} [[Wasim Akram]]
| President
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Tariq Wasi
| CEO
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Navaid Rasheed
| VP Operations
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}} Shehzad Hassan Khan
| Head of Marketing
|-
|}

==Captains==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | No.
! style="background:#163667; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | Player
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | From
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | To
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:#163667; color:red" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 8
| 2
| 6
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 25.00
|-
| 2
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Ravi Bopara]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
| 3
|{{flagicon|SRI}}
| [[Kumar Sangakkara]]
| 2017
| 2017
| 10
| 5
| 5
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 50.00
|-
| 4
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Imad Wasim]]
| 2018
| 2021
| 41
| 20
| 17
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 53.84
|-
| 5
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Eoin Morgan]]
| 2018
| 2018
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 33.33
|-
| 6
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Amir]]
| 2018
| 2018
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
| 7
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Babar Azam]]
| 2020
| 2022
| 4
| 0
| 4
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 30 January 2022

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! Tie&W !!Tie&L !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! {{Tooltip | SR(%) | Success Rate}} !! Position !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 9|| 2|| 7|| 0||0 ||0|| 22.22 || 4/5 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 10 ||5|| 5|| 0|| 0|| 0 || 50.00 || 3/5 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|12||5||5|| 0 ||1 || 1 ||50.00|| 3/6 || Play-offs
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|11||5||6||0||0||0||45.45|| 4/6 || Play-offs
|-style="background:gold;"
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||7||4||0||0||1||58.33|| 1/6 || '''Champions'''
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|11||5||6||0||0||0||45.45|| 4/6 || '''Play-offs'''
|-
!Total
|'''65'''||'''29'''||'''33'''||'''0''' || '''1''' || '''2''' ||'''44.61%'''|| || '''1 title'''
|}
* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! NR !! SR%
|-
| [[Islamabad United]]|| 2016–present ||16||6||10|| 0 || 0 || 0 ||37.50
|-
| [[Lahore Qalandars]]||2016–present || 13 || 8 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 65.38
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]]|| 2018–present|| 10 || 4 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 64.28
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2016–present ||15|| 5 ||10|| 0 || 0 || 0 ||33.33
|-
| [[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present ||12|| 5 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||41.66
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=6;id=5793;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-style="color:red"
! style="background:#163667"|Nat.
! style="background:#163667"|Player
! style="background:#163667"|Years
! style="background:#163667"|Matches
! style="background:#163667"|Innings
! style="background:#163667"|Runs
! style="background:#163667"|Avg.
! style="background:#163667"|HS
! style="background:#163667"|100
! style="background:#163667"|50
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Babar Azam]]
|2017–present
|56
|54
|2055
|44.67
|90*

|0
|21
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[Colin Ingram]]
|2018–2021
|28
|26
|613
|30.65
|127*
|1
|2
|-
|{{flagicon|ENG}}
|[[Ravi Bopara]]
|2016–2019
|31
|28
|575
|28.75
|71*
|0
|3
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sharjeel Khan]]
|2020–present
|23
|22
|554
|26.38
|105
|1
|2
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Imad Wasim]]
|2016–present
|59
|45
|541
|18.03
|50
|0
|1
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-style="color:red"
! style="background:#163667"|Nat.
! style="background:#163667"|Player
! style="background:#163667"|Years
! style="background:#163667"|Matches
! style="background:#163667"|Wickets
! style="background:#163667"|
Avg.
! style="background:#163667"|BBI
! style="background:#163667"|Econ.
! style="background:#163667"|SR
! style="background:#163667"|4W
! style="background:#163667"|5W
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Amir]]
| 2016–present
| 59
| 54
| 29.59
| 4/25
| 7.38
| 14.0
| 2
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Imad Wasim]]
| 2016–present
| 59
| 36
| 34.58
| 3/18
| 7.05
| 29.4
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Usman Khan Shinwari|Usman Shinwari]]
| 2017–2019
| 27
| 35
| 24.65
| 4/15
| 8.50
| 15.2
| 2
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sohail Khan (cricketer, born 1984)|Sohail Khan]]
| 2016–2017; 2019
| 19
| 22
| 25.09
| 3/23
| 8.19
| 18.3
| 0
| 0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Umer Khan (cricketer)|Umer Khan]]
| 2019–2020
| 17
| 19
| 20.89
| 3/22
| 7.78
| 16.1
| 0
| 0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5793;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 24 January 2022

==See also==
* [[Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry]]
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]
*[[Karachi Dolphins]]
*[[Karachi Zebras]]
*[[Larkana Bulls]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|karachikings.com.pk/}}

{{Karachi Kings}}
{{Karachi Kings current squad}}
{{Pakistan Super League}}

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Quetta Gladiators

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'''Quetta Gladiators''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|کوئٹہ گلیڈی ایٹرز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] [[cricket]] franchise that competes in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). They play most home games at the 27,000-capacity [[Gaddafi Stadium]]. The Gladiators won and became the champions in [[2019 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2019]]. The team is nominally based in [[Quetta]], the provincial capital of [[Balochistan, Pakistan]].

The franchise was established in 2015 as a result of the formation of PSL by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/sports/local/pakistan-super-league-t20-in-uae-seeks-to-rival-india-s-ipl-2015-09-29-1.604988|title=Pakistan Super League T20 in UAE seeks to rival India's IPL|work=Emirates 24/7|date=29 September 2015|access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> The team's homeground is [[Bugti Stadium]]. The team is captained by [[Sarfraz Ahmed]] and coached by former Pakistani [[wicket-keeper]] [[Moin Khan]] and Azam Khan is team's manager.<ref name="QuettaManagement">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1019611/1019611//|title=Vivian Richards to mentor Quetta Gladiators|publisher=Express Tribune|access-date=26 January 2016}}</ref> [[Abdul Razzaq (cricketer)|Abdul Razzaq]] is the assistant coach.<ref>{{cite news|title=Abdul Razzaq joins Quetta Gladiators as assistant Coach|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/02-Dec-16/abdul-razzaq-joins-quetta-gladiators-as-assistant-coach|access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref>

The leading run-scorer of the team is [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Quetta Gladiators/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5797;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=7 March 2017}}</ref> while the leading wicket-taker is [[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer, born 1994)|Mohammad Nawaz]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Quetta Gladiators/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5797;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=7 March 2017}}</ref>

== Franchise history ==

In December 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] unveiled the owners of all five city-based franchises for the inaugural season the [[Pakistan Super League]]. The [[Quetta]] franchise was sold to the [[Karachi]]-based company Omar Associates for US$11 Million.<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express tribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PSL veil lifts from Quetta Gladiators|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1023293/pakistan-super-league-veil-lifts-from-quetta-gladiators/|access-date=1 January 2016}}</ref>

===2016 and 2017 seasons: Runners-Up===

{{Main|Quetta Gladiators in 2016|Quetta Gladiators in 2017|l2=2017}}
[[File:Grant Elliott 2.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Grant Elliott]] took 11 wickets in six matches]]
Quetta began their 2016 campaign with comfortable wins over [[Islamabad United]] and [[Karachi Kings]] before edging past [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in a closely fought match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gladiators beat Zalmi in a close match|url=http://dawn.com/news/1237425/|access-date=5 February 2016}}</ref> A defeat against [[Lahore Qalanders]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Umar Akmal's 40-ball 93 powers Lahore to big win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/content/story/970603.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref> was followed by a big win over Islamabad in which [[New Zealand]] all-rounder [[Grant Elliott]], who had just joined the team, proved instrumental in the win as he took 3 key wickets to restrict United to 117. The win took the team to the top of the table<ref>{{cite web|title=Quetta Gladiators go top with big win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/content/story/971671.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=12 February 2016}}</ref> and was followed by a victory against Karachi which saw the Gladiators confirmed as the first team to make the play-off stage of the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Quetta thump Karachi to seal playoff spot|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/content/story/972381.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

Quetta finished 2nd in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL) table behind Peshawar, winning six of their eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan Super League, 2016 Points Table|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2015-16/engine/series/923069.html?view=pointstable|website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> In the first qualifier match Quetta defeated Pershawar by one run, with the Gladiators scoring 133 runs thanks to a score of 53 runs by [[Kevin Pietersen]] and 37 runs by [[Kumar Sangakkara]]. In reply Peshawar scored 132 runs after taking the match to the last ball.<ref>{{cite web|title=Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super League|url=https://www.zerocric.com/quetta-gladiators-squad-2020-psl-5-qg-players-list/}}</ref> This win qualified Quetta for the final in which they lost to Islamabad by six wickets, posting a total of 174/7 with scores of 64 runs by [[Ahmed Shehzad]] and 55 runs by Sangakkara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1053169/islamabad-crowned-psl-champions/|title=Islamabad United Crowned 2016 PSL Champs, Quetta Gladiators Finished 2nd best|publisher=Express Tribune|access-date=24 February 2016}}</ref>

Ahmed Shehzad finished as the team's leading run scorer with 290 runs, whilst [[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer, born 1994)|Mohammad Nawaz]] took with 13 wickets to be the leading wicket-taker for the team.

[[File:RILEE ROSSOUW (15706681502).jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Rilee Rossouw]] scored 255 runs becoming the leading run-scorer for the team in 2017.]]

As for [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017 season]], [[Kumar Sangakkara]] and [[Grant Elliott]] were released by Quetta just a few days before the PSL transfer window came to an end in September 2016.<ref name="PSL2017">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1184862/psl-2017-sangakkara-released-quetta-gayle-traded-lahore/|title=PSL 2017 Sangakkara released by Quetta, Gayle traded|publisher=Express Tribune|date=20 September 2016|access-date=20 September 2016}}</ref> Sangakara was taken by [[Karachi Kings]] while Grant Elliot joined the [[Lahore Qalandars]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars all set to dazzle in PSL 2017|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/15-Jan-17/lahore-qalandars-all-set-to-dazzle-in-psl-2017|website=Daily Times|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref><ref name="PSL2017" />

Quetta retained 10 players in advance of the [[2017 Pakistan Super League players draft]] and signed eight during the draft. The signings including foreign players [[Rovman Powell]], [[Carlos Brathwaite]], [[Tymal Mills]], and [[David Willey (cricketer)|David Willey]]. However, of these only Tymal Mills will be joining the team as the other players were unavailable. [[Mahmudullah|Mahmudullah Riad]] and [[Rilee Rossouw]] joined the team as a replacement for [[Mohammad Nabi]] and [[David Willey (cricketer)|David Willey]] while [[Nathan McCullum]] and [[Thisara Perera]] replaced [[Rovman Powell]] and [[Carlos Brathwaite]]. A number of reasons have forced the changes, from injury to some players to others not getting no-objection certificates to scheduling clashes with international cricket.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brathwaite to miss PSL|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1079173.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Twenty20 extravaganza begins|url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/twenty20-extravaganza-begins/#.WJkdOo5_fcs|website=The News|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref>

In their opening game of the 2017 season, Quetta Gladiators defended a target of 137 runs against the [[Lahore Qalanders]]. The match was closely fought and went down to the penultimate over where the Gladiators won by 8 runs. Debutant [[Hasan Khan (cricketer)|Hasan Khan]] emerging player of Quetta was adjudged player-of-the-match for his all round performance of 2 important wickets and a quick-fire 16 runs at the end.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, spinners help Quetta clinch thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081888.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> In the following match, Gladiators beat [[Karachi Kings]] by 7 wickets. After an initial stutter in pursuit of 160, that saw them at 30/3, Riley Roussow and [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]] combined in an unbeaten partnership of 130 for the fourth wicket to take the Gladiators home with 5 balls to spare. [[Rilee Rossouw]] was adjudged man-of-the-match for his unbeaten, match-winning knock of 76 off 53 balls.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, Sarfraz fifties flatten Karachi|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075990.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref>

During the second leg of the tournament, in [[Sharjah]], the Gladiators suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of defending champions, [[Islamabad United]]. After putting up a target of 149 in their 20-overs, that saw the Gladiators struggling to accelerate their innings, they lost by 5 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blistering Billings gives Islamabad much-needed boost|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082659.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=16 February 2017}}</ref> In the following game, against [[Peshawar Zalmi]], the match was abandoned after repeated showers and the two teams shared the points from the bout.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rain ruins table-toppers' clash after Tamim fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083053.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> Continuing their campaign, the Gladiators successful chased down 201 against the Lahore Qalandars in what many pundits labeled as the match-of-the-season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pietersen's blitz blindsides Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083185.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History repeats itself as Quetta chase 201 runs against Lahore|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1331333/live-quetta-win-toss-elect-field-first-lahore/|website=The Express Tribune|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> [[Kevin Pieterson]] and Sarfaraz Ahmad were instrumental in the chase through a 101-runs partnership. The former who was going through a lean patch in this PSL struck form and hit 88 from 42 balls - including 8 sixes, as the Gladiators plundered 78 runs from the last 3.5 overs to seal the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gladiators overpower Qalandars in high-scoring PSL encounter|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1315550/gladiators-overpower-qalandars-in-high-scoring-psl-encounter|website=Dawn|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament shifted back to [[Dubai]], the Gladiators continued their winning streak by beating Karachi Kings by 6-wickets. The team's chase of 155 runs was commandeered by a 105-run opening partnership between [[Ahmad Shahzad]] 54 runs off 40 balls and [[Asad Shafiq]] 45 runs off 33 balls - the highest of this edition's PSL.<ref>{{cite web|title=List of hundred partnerships in PSL|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/fow/list_hundred_partnerships.html?id=205;type=trophy|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> This win also effectively made the Gladaiotrs the first team to qualify for the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Clinical Quetta clinch playoff berth with victory|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084045.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> Continuing on, the team lost both of their last two matches of the league stage - against Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi respectively. In the former, the Gladiators imploded in the chase of 166 despite a 2nd-wicket partnership of 133 runs between Kevin Pieterson 69 runs off 43 balls and Ahmad Shahzad 53 runs off 43 balls. Requiring, seven runs from the last two overs, the team fell short by 1 run.<ref>{{cite web|title=Islamabad secure playoff spot after late Quetta stumble|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084237.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> In the next match, the Gladiators could only manage a below-par score of 128 runs batting first. However, the team fielded and bowled quite well to have the chasing Zalmis reduce to 52-6 before [[Shahid Afridi]] took his team home with 2-wickets to spare.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vintage Afridi knock puts Peshawar in first place|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084457.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

In the play-off, the Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi by 1 run in a thrilling contest. Batting first, the team posted a heavy 201-runs target on the board. This was made possible by aggressive batting from [[Ahmed Shehzad]] 71(38) and [[Kevin Pietersen]] 40(22) which ensured that the Gladiators were going at a run rate of over 12 runs per over during the first half of the innings. In reply, the Zalmis responded in like and were favorites to win the match before a tight final over from Quetta spinner, [[Muhammad Nawaz]], denied them the winning run. As a result of this match, the Gladiators became the first team to qualify for the final.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Nerveless Nawaz puts Quetta in PSL final|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1076006/peshawar-zalmi-vs-quetta-gladiators-1st-qualifying-final|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref>

In the final, the two teams met again, and Gladiators - the runners-up of the inaugural edition of the PSL, lost to Peshawar Zalmi by 58 runs. Batting first, the Zalmis were struggling at one point at 112 for 6 before Darren Sammy scored 33 runs in the last two overs, taking the team's total to a respectable 148. In reply, the Quetta batsmen never got going and lost wickets at regular intervals, ending up with a team score of just 90.<ref>{{cite news|title=Clinical Peshawar storm to PSL title|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1085452.html|access-date=7 March 2017|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> The Gladiator's chances in the final were hurt by the fact that the team's two highest run scorers in the season,<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 Season - Quetta Gladiators - Most Runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=6;id=2017;team=5797;type=year|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> [[Kevin Pietersen]] and [[Rilee Rossouw]], pulled out of the final in [[Lahore]] citing security concerns.<ref>{{cite web|title=PSL2: Quetta Gladiators’ foreign players pull out of Lahore final|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1342127/psl2-quetta-gladiators-foreign-players-pull-lahore-final/|website=Express Tribune|access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Quetta Gladiators in 2018}}
In their opening game of the 2018 season, the Gladiators blemished their 100% success rate against [[Karachi Kings]] and lost to them for the first time - by 19 runs in the chase of 150.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1391217/psl-2018-gladiators-three-down-in-pursuit-of-150-run-target|title=Quetta Gladiators winning streak against Kings comes to an end after 19 runs defeat|publisher=Dawn News|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref> But in the next match, the Gladiators rebounded with an emphatic 9-wicket-win over [[Lahore Qalandars]]. This was their biggest win in terms of wicket margin, as they chased down Qalandar's target of 120 runs in 14 overs.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Watson, Archer lead nine-wicket rout of Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128822/quetta-gladiators-vs-lahore-qalandars-5th-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref>

As the league stage shifted to [[Sharjah]], the Gladiators beat [[Islamabad United]] by 6 wickets in the successful chase of a 135-run target. [[Kevin Pietersen]] anchored the innings with his contribution of 48 runs.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Bowlers, Pietersen dazzle in Quetta win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128826/islamabad-united-vs-quetta-gladiators-9th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref> The following match, however, the team lost a thriller against rivals [[Peshawer Zalmi]]. Batting first, the Gladiators set a target of 143 runs in a batting display that was punctuated with starts and stops on a two-paced pitch. In reply, the Zalmis were on course for victory at 107-2 before losing three quick wickets to end up requiring 22 runs from the last two overs. At this point, an injured [[Darren Sammy]] single-handedly won the match for his team by striking 16 runs from 4 balls to finish the game with 2 balls to go.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Sammy wins Peshawar a thriller on one leg|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128827/quetta-gladiators-vs-peshawar-zalmi-10th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The Gladiators were comprehensively beaten in the next game by [[Multan Sultans]]. Batting first, the team could only muster 102 runs on the board as they suffered a major batting collapse - losing their last 5 wickets for a solitary run. In reply, the Sultans chased down the target with 9 wickets to spare.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128830/multan-sultans-vs-quetta-gladiators-13th-match-psl|title=Tahir hat-trick helps Multan breeze to victory|last=Rasool|first=Danyal|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

As the tournament shifted back to [[Dubai]], the Gladiators experienced a change in fortune. The team won by 2 wickets in a closely fought contest against [[Multan Sultans]]. Chasing a target of 153 runs, they lost wickets at regular intervals before cameos from the lower order ensured that the team won off a penultimate-ball six hit by [[Hasan Khan (cricketer)|Hasan Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128834/multan-sultans-vs-quetta-gladiators-17th-match-psl|title=Hasan heroics trump Gul six-for as Quetta win|last=Rasool|first=Danyal|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The Gladiators continued with their winning streak as they beat [[Karachi Kings]] and [[Peshawer Zalmi]] in the next two games. Against the Kings, the Gladiators set a target of 181 runs - their highest total of the season. It was built upon strong batting performances by [[Shane Watson]], who scored 90*(58) - the highest individual score in this edition of the PSL - and [[Kevin Pietersen]], who scored 52(34). In reply, the Kings suffered regular wicket losses that culminated in a 67-run loss.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128836/karachi-kings-vs-quetta-gladiators-19th-match-psl|title=Watson's 90* propels Quetta to second place|last=Rasool|first=Danyal|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Against, the Zalmis, Quetta chased down a target 158 runs in the final over with 6 wickets in hand. The chase was guided by an unbroken 74-runs partnership between [[Rilee Rossouw]] and captain, [[Sarfraz Ahmad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128840/peshawar-zalmi-vs-quetta-gladiators-23rd-match-psl|title=Sarfraz, Watson shepherd Quetta home in final-over win|last=Rasool|first=Danyal|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season: Champions===
{{See also|Quetta Gladiators in 2019}}
Gladiators finished the group stage with second position by winning seven of their matches and losing three.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1469418|title=Gladiators seal berth in PSL 2019 final with 10-runs victory over Zalmi|date=13 March 2019|work=Dawn|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref> They then defeated [[Peshawar Zalmi]] in the qualifier by 10 runs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Quetta Gladiators into PSL 2019 final after beating Peshawar Zalmi |url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2019/03/live-updates-psl-2019-qualifier-quetta-gladiators-vs-peshawar-zalmi/ |work=Samaa}}</ref>

In the [[2019 Pakistan Super League Final|final]] in [[Karachi]], Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets to win their first title. Gladiators' [[Mohammad Hasnain (cricketer, born 2000)|Mohammad Hasnain]] was awarded man of the match award.<ref name="The News">{{cite news |title=PSL Final 2019: Quetta Gladiators clinch maiden PSL title |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/445209-psl-final-2019-live-updates |work=The News International |date=March 18, 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{See also|Quetta Gladiators in 2020}}
Team started their season with a win over [[Islamabad United]] by 3 wickets in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2020/02/live-updates-qg-vs-iu-psl-5/|title=Quetta Gladiators defeat Islamabad United by three wickets|work=Samaa News|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> In their second match, team lost to [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by six wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1211645/peshawar-zalmi-vs-quetta-gladiators-4th-match-pakistan-super-league-2019-20|title=Kamran Akmal's 55-ball 101 powers Peshawar Zalmi's big win|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> The team won their next two matches against [[Karachi Kings]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aaj.tv/english/latest/quetta-gladiators-beat-karachi-kings/|title=Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings|publisher=Aaj News|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> and Islamabad United respectively,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/28-Feb-2020/quetta-beat-islamabad-to-go-on-top-of-psl-points-table|title=Quetta beat Islamabad to go on top of PSL points table|publisher=The Nation|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> both by five wickets. Quetta then went on a losing streak, facing defeat in their next four matches. Their ninth match was abandoned due to rain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/627659-psl-2020-quetta-gladiators-vs-multan-sultans-abandoned-due-to-rain|title=PSL 2020: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans abandoned due to rain|publisher=The News International|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> In their last match of the group stage, Quetta defeated Kings by 5 wickets,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/15-Mar-2020/psl-2020-lahore-qalandars-vs-multan-sultans-karachi-kings-vs-quetta-gladiators-today|title=PSL 2020, Match 30 – Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 5 wickets|publisher=Daily Pakistan|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> equaling points with Peshawar Zalmi but failed to qualify for the play-offs for the first time in team's history, due to low run-rate. In the end, they finished on fifth position at league's table.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/4397|title=Quetta crash out despite crushing Karachi in last round-robin fixture|publisher=Geo Super|date=15 March 2020|access-date=2 October 2020}}</ref>

==Team identity==
The team name and the official logo were revealed on 6 January 2016 in [[Quetta]] during a ceremony held by team owner [[Nadeem Omar]]. The logo depicts a variant of the ancient Roman '[[Galea (helmet)|Galea]]' helmet, worn by gladiators during their fights. The helmet is flanked by two bats that are poised as gladiatorial swords.<ref name="Pakistani Ultimate Media">{{cite web|title=Pakistani Ultimate Media|url=http://www.pakium.pk/2016/01/12/quetta-gladiators-official-anthem-song-mp3|website=Quetta Gladiators Release Official Anthem|access-date=12 February 2016}}</ref> The team's primary kit colours are [[purple]] and [[Gold (color)|golden]]. The kit was revealed on 7 January 2016 in a launch ceremony held in [[Quetta]].

The team's chant is ''Kai Kai Quetta'',<ref>{{Citation|last=Quetta Gladiators|title=What is Kai Kai Quetta|date=10 February 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xry_VBZDUbE|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref> which is taken from the war cry, ''Kai Kai'', coined by the [[Baloch Regiment]] during [[World War II]]. It literally translates to 'we are coming'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pakarmymuseum.com/exhibits/history-of-baloch-regiment/|title=History of the Baloch Regiment|website= Pak Army Museum|language=en-US|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>

===Anthems===

* [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016 PSL]]: "Chaa Jaye Quetta" - [[Faakhir Mehmood]] and Faheem Allan Fakir <ref name="Pakistani Ultimate Media" /><ref>''[[The News International|The News]]''. Maheen Sabeeh. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
*{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/97546-The-battle-of-the-anthems|title=The battle of the anthems|date=11 February 2016}}
*{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|date=9 February 2017}}</ref>
* [[2017 PSL]]: "Chah Gaya Quetta" - [[Faakhir Mehmood]] featuring [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]]
* [[2018 PSL]]: "Agae Shaan Se Hum" - Zordaar11 featuring [[Faakhir Mehmood]] and [[Aima Baig]]
* [[2019 PSL]]: "We The Gladiators" - [[DJ Bravo]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=DJ Bravo’s new song ‘We The Gladiators’ will make you want to get up and groove to the beat {{!}} SAMAA|url=https://www.samaa.tv/culture/2019/03/dj-bravos-new-song-we-the-gladiators-will-make-you-want-to-get-up-and-groove-to-the-beat/|access-date=2022-01-23|website=Samaa TV|language=en-US}}</ref> / "Quetta Gladiator Anthem 2019" - [[Bayaan]]
* [[2020 PSL]]: "Shaan-e-Pakistan Hain Hum" - Harris Jalil Mir and Hasan Bin Hisam
* [[2021 PSL]]: "Aar Ya Paar" - Raamis<ref>{{Cite web|title=PSL 2021 songs: Which anthem is the catchiest of them all?|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/7973-psl-2021-songs-which-one-is-the-catchiest-of-them-all|access-date=2022-01-23|website=www.geosuper.tv|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[2022 PSL]]: "Shaan-e-Pakistan" - [[Bilal Maqsood]] featuring Ahmed Murtaza<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-23|title=Team Quetta unveils lackluster Afridi tribute anthem for PSL|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2340050/team-quetta-unveils-lackluster-gladiator-themed-psl-tribute-anthem-to-shahid-afridi|access-date=2022-01-23|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-23|title=Quetta Gladiators unveil PSL 7 anthem featuring Ushna Shah, Shahid Afridi|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Jan-2022/quetta-gladiators-unveil-official-anthem-featuring-ushna-shah-adnan-siddiqui|access-date=2022-01-23|website=Daily Pakistan Global|language=en}}</ref>

===Ambassadors===

Before the start of the 2017 season, team's official mascot named "Gladdy" was revealed, making Quetta Gladiators the first team to officially introduce a mascot for the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Introducing Quetta Gladiator's mascot Gladdy|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/130435-Quetta-Gladiators-jersey-for-PSL-2017-unveiled|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref>

In early 2017, Quetta chose [[pop singer]] [[Annie Khalid]] as their team ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|title=Annie Khalid as Brand Ambassador for PSL Quetta Gladiators|url=http://www.pakmediarevolution.pk/2017/01/annie-khalid-brand-ambassador-psl-quetta-gladiators/|website=PMR|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref> Other notables joining Quetta in ambassadorial roles are [[Chaman]]-based footballer [[Kaleemullah]] and Quetta-based [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] fighter Ahmed Mujtaba.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaleemullah joins Quetta Gladiators in ambassadorial role|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1318582/kaleemullah-joins-quetta-gladiators-ambassadorial-role/|website=The Express Tribune|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref> They were joined by [[Maya Ali (actress)|Maya Ali]] and [[Faakhir Mehmood]] as team's brand ambassadors in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=PSL teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv//psl/latest/183346-gladiator-ambassador-maya-ali|title=Maya Ali shares her excitement as Gladiators ambassador|publisher=GEO TV|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref> Only Maya Ali continued her role in 2019 and 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/02/07/quetta-gladiators-names-maya-ali-as-brand-ambassador/|title=Quetta Gladiators names Maya Ali as brand ambassador|website=Pakistan Today|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Maya Ali joins Quetta Gladiators as brand ambassador for PSL 2020|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/616503-maya-ali-joins-quetta-gladiators-as-brand-ambassador|access-date=2022-01-23|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> She remained the ambassador in 2021 as well, when she was joined by actor [[Bilal Ashraf]], who was recruited in 2020.

On 23 January 2022, Quetta unveiled the music video of its official anthem for the [[PSL 7|seventh edition of PSL]], which featured actors [[Adnan Siddiqui]] and [[Ushna Shah]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-22|title=Quetta Gladiators retain Maya Ali, Bilal Ashraf as brand ambassadors|url=https://mmnews.tv/quetta-gladiators-retain-maya-ali-bilal-ashraf-as-brand-ambassadors/|access-date=2022-01-23|website=MM News TV|language=en-US}}</ref> and comedian [[Syed Shafaat Ali]].

=== Sponsors ===
For the season 2016, Edenrobe and [[ACM Gold]] were the team's title sponsor and official partners respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=Edenrobe has joined Quetta Gladiators as title sponsor|url=https://twitter.com/TeamQuetta/status/694858217881350144j|website=Twitter|publisher=Quetta Gladiators Official Twitter Account|access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> For the second season, [[Jubilee Insurance]] became Quetta's main title sponsor. Master Oil became the team's associate sponsor and Chocka and KHL were team's official partners. [[PTV Sports]] and Suno FM 89.4 were official media partners, while Tapmad was team's official streaming partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/182688-Jubilee-Life-to-sponsor-Quetta|title=Jubilee Life to sponsor Quetta Gladiators|work=The News|access-date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:indigo; color:gold;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:indigo; color:gold;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:indigo; color:gold;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:indigo; color:gold;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:indigo; color:gold;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:indigo; color:gold;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="7"|
|[http://edenrobe.com Edenrobe]
|[[ACM Gold]]
|
|[[PTV Sports]], [[Zong mobile payments|Zong]]
|-
|2017
|[[Jubilee Insurance]]
|Omar Associates
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.masteroil.com.pk Master Oil]
|[[PTV Sports]]
|-
|2018
|rowspan="3"|[[Engro Corporation|Engro]]
|rowspan="2"|[http://www.engrofoods.com/dairy_olpers_milk.html Olpers]
|rowspan="2"|[[Engro Corporation|Engro Foods]]
|-
|2019
|-
|2020
|[[Engro Corporation|Engro]]
|[https://www.masteroil.com.pk/introduction.asp Master Oil]
|[[KFC]], [https://ignitewardrobe.com/ Ignite], [[Daily Jang|ﺟﻨﮓ]]
|-
|2021
|rowspan="2"|[https://brbgroup.pk/ BRB Group]
|[[Lotte Confectionery|Lotte Choco Pie]]
|rowspan="2"|[https://brbgroup.pk/ BRB Group]
|[[KFC]], [[Soneri Bank]], [[Berocca]]
|-
|2022
|[[Meiji Dairies|Meiji]]
||[https://pk.hemaniherbals.com/ Hemani], [[Soneri Bank]], [[KFC]]
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Quetta Gladiators}}

==Management and coaching staff==
Nadeem Omar is the owner of the Quetta Gladiators.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hussain|first1=Bilal|title=A true patron of sports|url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/true-patron-sports/#.WpzXxtSF6t8|access-date=5 March 2018|work=The News|date=January 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Omar Associates lose despite Nadeem Omar heroics|url=http://www.geosuper.tv/latest/242448-Omar-Associates-lose-despite-Nadeem-Omar-heroics|access-date=5 March 2018|work=Geo Super|date=November 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ali|first1=Sarfraz|title=Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar presents team shirt to DG ISPR|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/quetta-gladiators-owner-nadeem-omar-presents-team-shirt-to-dg-ispr/|access-date=5 March 2018|work=Daily Pakistan|date=February 16, 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| Name
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Nadeem Omar]] (Omar Associates)
| Owner
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Moin Khan]]
| Head coach & Director
|-
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | No.
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| Nat.
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | Player
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | From
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | To
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | {{Tooltip|tie|Tie}}
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:indigo; color:gold;" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]]
| 2016
| present
| 63
| 32
| 29
| 0
| 2
| 50.79
|-
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5797;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

==Coaches==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| No.
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| Name
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| From
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;"| To
|-
|1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Moin Khan]]
| 2016
| Present
|-
|}

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Tied !! {{Tooltip | SR(%) | Success Rate}} !! Position !! Summary
|- style="background:lime;"
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 10 || 7 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 70.00 || 2/5 || '''Runners-up'''
|- style="background:lime;"
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 10 || 5 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 55.55 || 2/5 || '''Runners-up'''
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
| 11 || 5 || 6 ||0 || 0 || 45.45 || 4/6 || Play-offs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
| 12 || 9 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 75.00 || 1/6 || '''Champions'''
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
| 10 || 4 || 5 || 1 || 0 || 45.00 || 5/6 || Group Stage
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
| 10 || 2 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 20 || 6/6 || Group Stage
|-
! Total
|'''63'''||'''32'''||'''29'''|| '''2'''|| '''0''' ||'''52.38'''|| - || '''1 Title'''
|}
* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

===Head-to-head record===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition !! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tied !! NR !! SR%
|-
| [[Islamabad United]] || 2016–present || 13 || 7 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 53.84
|-
| [[Karachi Kings]] || 2016–present || 12 || 7 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 58.33
|-
| [[Lahore Qalandars]] || 2016–present || 12 || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]] || 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 57.14
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]] ||| 2016–present || 18 || 8 || 9 || 0 || 1 || 47.05
|-
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5797;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Span
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Matches
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Innings
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Runs
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | HS
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | 100
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | 50
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sarfaraz Ahmed]]
|2016–present
|62
|53
|1189
|31.28
|81
|0
|6
|-
|{{flagicon|AUS}}
|[[Shane Watson]]
|2018–2020
|31
|31
|996
|35.57
|91*
|0
|8
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Ahmed Shehzad]]
|2016–2017; 2019–2020
|35
|34
|904
|28.25
|99
|0
|9
|-
|{{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[Rilee Rossouw]]
|2017–2019
|31
|29
|750
|34.09
|76*
|0
|3
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}}
| [[Kevin Pietersen]]
|2016–2018
|27
|25
|611
|26.56
|88*
|0
|4
|-
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=6;id=5797;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 24 January 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Span
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Matches
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Wickets
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | Econ
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | SR
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | BBI
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | 4w
! style="text-align:center; background:indigo; color:gold;" | 5w
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Nawaz (cricketer, born 1994)|Mohammad Nawaz]]
|2016–present
|61
|50
|26.30
|7.17
|22.0
|4/13
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Hasnain]]
|2019–present
|25
|36
|21.94
|8.50
|15.4
|4/25
|2
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan }}
| [[Anwar Ali (cricketer, born 1987)|Anwar Ali]]
|2016–present
|36
|23
|38.82
|8.74
|26.6
|2/21
|0
|0
|-
|{{flagicon|Pakistan }}
|[[Hasan Khan (cricketer)|Hasan Khan]]
|2017-present
|24
|16
|30.31
|7.16
|25.3
|2/10
|0
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Rahat Ali]]
|2018
|11
|15
|21.46
|7.60
|16.9
|4/16
|1
|0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=6;id=5797;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 24 January 2022

==See also==
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|quettagladiators.com}}

{{Quetta Gladiators}}
{{Quetta Gladiators squad}}
{{Pakistan Super League}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Quetta Gladiators}}
[[Category:Quetta Gladiators| ]]
[[Category:2015 establishments in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2016]]
[[Category:Sports clubs in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Cricket in Quetta]]

Lahore Qalandars

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{{short description|Team of Pakistan Super League}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2016}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Lahore Qalandars| image = Lahore Qalandars.png
| alt =
{ manhoos for lahore qalandars = Muhammnad Hussain naqvi
| nickname = ''Qalandars''
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = [[Shaheen Afridi]]
| coach = [[Aaqib Javed]]
| city = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| colors = [[File:Lahorecolours_9.45.07_PM.png]]
| owner = [[Fawad Rana]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2015}}
| ground = [[Gadaffi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| capacity = 28,000
| psl_wins = '''0'''
| website = [http://www.lahoreqalandars.com/ lahoreqalandars.com]
| t_pattern_la = _blacklowerthin
| t_pattern_b = _blackcollar
| t_pattern_ra = _blacklowerthin
| t_pattern_pants =
| t_leftarm = 00FF00
| t_body = 00FF00
| t_rightarm = 00FF00
| t_pants = 000000
| t_title = Home kit
| current = [[Lahore Qalandars in 2022]]
| a_pattern_la = _blacklowerthin
| a_pattern_b = _blackcollar
| a_pattern_ra = _blacklowerthin
| a_pattern_pants =
| a_leftarm = FF0000
| a_body = FF0000
| a_rightarm = FF0000
| a_pants = 000000
| a_title = Away kit
}}
'''Lahore Qalandars''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|لاہور قلندرز}}}}; {{lang-pnb|لہور قلندرز}}; abbreviated as '''LQ''') is a Pakistani professional [[cricket]] franchise which plays in the [[Pakistan Super League]], representing the city of [[Lahore]].<ref name="gulf">{{cite news | url=http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//sport/192/details/466262/cricket-fans-in-qatar-can-now-cheer-for-lahore-qalandars | title=Cricket fans in Qatar now cheer for Lahore Qalandars | access-date=13 December 2015}}</ref> The home ground of the team is [[Gaddafi Stadium]]. The team is owned by Qatar Lubricants Company Limited (QALCO). The team is currently captained by [[Shaheen Afridi]]. The team is coached by [[Aaqib Javed]], a former [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistani]] cricketer.<ref name="LQ2018">{{cite web|title=Aqib Javed appointed head coach, fakhar zaman appointed vice-captain of Lahore Qalandars|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/174050-aqib-javed-appointed-head-coach-fakhar-zaman-vice-captain-of-lahore-qalandars|publisher=Geo TV|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref>

Lahore Qalandars is owned by [[Fawad Rana|Rana brothers]]. It was the second-most expensive franchise, and one of the few teams sold to an international company.<ref name="dawn-rights">{{cite web | url=http://dawn.com/news/1223992/karachi-attracts-highest-bid-as-psl-teams-sold-for-93-million | title=Qalco an international company bought Lahore team | publisher=DAWN | work=Associated Press of Pakistan and Dawn Sport | date=4 December 2015 | access-date=4 December 2015 | pages=1}}</ref> The team finished at the bottom spot in the points table in each of the first four seasons of the PSL, before making its first appearance in the final in the [[2020 PSL|2020 edition]].

[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] is the leading run-scorer and [[Shaheen Shah Afridi]] is the leading wicket-taker for the side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> Afridi is also the Qalandars' brand ambassador.

==Franchise history==
In 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) announced that the inaugural season of the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL) would take place in February 2016 in the [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name="price">{{cite news | url=http://thetoi.com.pk/pcb-will-earn-93-million-approx-10-million-rs-in-ten-years-from-psl-auction | title=Pakistan Super League: PCB will earn 93 million approx 10 million rs in ten years from PSL auction | date=7 December 2015 | access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> On 3 December 2015, the PCB unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises. The Lahore franchise was sold to the Qatar Lubricants Company for US$25.1 million for a span of ten years,<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express Tribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://labs.tribune.com.pk/psl/|title=Pakistan Super League – Tribune Labs|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref> making it the second-most expensive team of PSL (after the [[Karachi Kings]], which sold for US$26 million).<ref name="price" /><ref name="psl_teams" />

In 2016, under Players Development Program (PDP), the Lahore Qalandars franchise organised "Jazz Rising Stars" trials across eight Pakistani cities, to identify upcoming youth talent. Shortlisted players would travel to [[Australia]] and train with [[Sydney Thunder]], while the top two performers would get the opportunity to play for the Qalandars.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/yasir-jan-ambidextrous-pakistan-hast-bowler-jazz-rising-star-trials-lahore-qalandars-video/2016-09-20|title=Rapid ambidextrous quick discovered|work=Cricket Australia|date=20 September 2016|access-date=20 September 2016}}</ref> During the programme an ambidextrous fast bowler, Yasir Jan from [[Rawalpindi]], was identified by former Pakistan fast bowler [[Aqib Javed]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaqib Found an Amazing talent who can bowl with both arms at 135+ km/h|url=http://aaj.tv/2016/10/pakistans-ambidextrous-bowler-pushes-boundaries/|publisher= AAJ News|access-date = 21 October 2016}}</ref>

===2016 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2016}}
After drafting star players such as [[Chris Gayle]], [[Umar Akmal]], [[Dwayne Bravo]], [[Azhar Ali]] and [[Yasir Shah]] in the [[2016 Pakistan Super League players draft|initial player draft]], Qalandars started the tournament with two consecutive losses against [[Karachi Kings]] and [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/02/19/sports/qalandars-felt-yasir-mustafizurs-absence-in-psl-lahore-owner/|title=Qalandars felt Yasir, Mustafizur's absence in PSL: Lahore Owner|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars started their tournament with lose against kings|url=http://espncricinfo.com//ci/engine/match/959177.html/|publisher=ESPN CricInfo|access-date= 27 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Qalandars faces another loss this time against Peshawar|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1041590/live-lahore-qalandars-vs-peshawar-zalmi/|publisher= Express Tribune|access-date= 27 February 2016}}</ref> Their first victory came against [[Quetta Gladiators]].
The team won only two of their eight group stage matches, although they could still have qualified for the play-off section of the tournament if they had won their final group game against [[Islamabad United]]. A loss by five wickets saw Qalanders finish last in the first edition of the PSL. Despite playing only seven games, [[Umar Akmal]] was the highest run scorer of the tournament and won the 'Best Batsman' award for his 335 runs with four fifties. During the finals, Qalandars were given the "Spirit of The Game" award for showing the best sportsmanship throughout the tournament and "Fair play award".<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars wins Spirit of Game and FAIR play awards|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1053169/islamabad-crowned-psl-champions/|publisher = Express Tribune|access-date = 23 February 2016}}</ref>

===2017 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2017}}

Lahore Qalandars icon player in first season of the PSL [[Chris Gayle]] was traded for [[Sohail Tanvir]] of the [[Karachi Kings]] during the off-season trade window.<ref>{{cite news|title= Gayle traded with Sohail Tanvir ahead of 2nd psl draft|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1184862/psl-2017-sangakkara-released-quetta-gayle-traded-lahore/|publisher=Express Tribune|access-date= 20 September 2016}}</ref> [[Sohaib Maqsood]] was also traded for [[Aamer Yamin]] of Peshawar Zalmi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfer window opens as Qalandars traded in Yamin for Maqsood|url=http://socialsports360.com/trading-in-psl/|publisher=Social Sports 360|access-date= 10 October 2016}}</ref>
In September 2016, the team also signed [[New Zealand]]'s former captain [[Brendon McCullum]] as their new captain during the off-season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars signed McCullum as there new Captain|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/20-Sep-16/qalandars-sign-mccullum-as-new-captain/|publisher= (Daily News)|access-date= 20 September 2016}}</ref>

During the [[2017 PSL players draft]], Lahore picked a number of new players, including bowlers [[Yasir Shah]] and [[Sunil Narine]]. The team retained players such as [[Umar Akmal]], [[Azhar Ali]] and [[Dwayne Bravo]]. Later [[Dwayne Bravo]] and [[Anton Devcich]] were replaced with [[Jason Roy]] and [[James Franklin (cricketer)|James Franklin]] while [[Shaun Tait]] was replaced with [[Chris Green (cricketer)|Chris Green]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lahore Qalandars 2017 squad|url=https://www.thenewstribe.com/2016/10/20/psl-2017-lahore-qalandars-final-squad-psl-second-edition/|access-date=20 October 2016|issue=[[The News International|The News]]}}</ref>

In their opening game of the 2017 season, Lahore Qalandars lost a closely fought match to the [[Quetta Gladiators]]. In pursuit of 137, they managed 128 before being bowled out in the penultimate over.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, spinners help Quetta clinch thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081888.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> The team bounced back in the next match by beating defending champions, [[Islamabad United]]. A partnership of 71 runs between [[Jason Roy]] and [[Umar Akmal]] set up the Qalandar's chase of 159 before a quick cameo of 26(12) by [[Sunil Narine]] finished the game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elliott, Roy star in Lahore's first win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075989.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> However, in the following game, against [[Peshawar Zalmi]], the Qalandars collapsed to 59 all-out inside 11 overs - the second shortest innings in T20 cricket history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shortest completed innings (by balls)|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305302.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> But, [[Yasir Shah]] took 4 wickets for 7 runs in the defense to almost take his team to victory before the Zalmis prevailed by 3-wickets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar hobble past Lahore in low-scoring thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082134.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Qalandars registered their second win on the trot. That too against arch-rivals, [[Karachi Kings]]. The match was hard-fought between the two sides before the Qalandars prevailed by 7 runs in the final over. Fakhar Zaman, who was also adjudged man-of-the-match, set up his team's target of 180 through his quick-fire innings of 56(36).<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore edge past Karachi despite Sangakarra fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082835.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> But in the next game, against Quetta Gladiators, the Qalandars were unable to defend a target of 201 despite being in control for most of the match. They allowed 78 runs to be leaked from the last 3.5 overs to end up on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gladiators overpower Qalandars in high-scoring PSL encounter|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1315550/gladiators-overpower-qalandars-in-high-scoring-psl-encounter|website=Dawn|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> However, following this loss, the Qalandars managed to win against Islamabad United by 1-wicket in a tense contest that saw them chase 146 runs in 19.3 overs. [[Umar Akmal]] anchored his team's innings by scoring 66 off 42 balls before [[Grant Elliott]] finished the chase with a six over midwicket.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elliott six seals nerve-wracking one-wicket win for Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083570.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament shifted back to [[Dubai]], the Qalandars suffered back to back defeats against Peshawar Zalmi and arch-rivals, Karachi Kings. Against the Zalmis, the team couldn't chase down 167 after a drastic collapse from 38-1 to 43-6 and fell short by 17 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar triumph after spectacular Lahore collapse|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084205.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> Following this, the Qalandars lost a must-win game against the Kings by 5-wickets. After putting up a respectable target of 156 on board, the team leaked 14-runs from the final over - including sixes on the last two balls to end up on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pollard last-ball six keeps Karachi alive|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084434.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> These two loses meant that the Qalandars finished at the bottom of the table after the league stage and were, in return, knocked out from the play-off proceedings for the second consecutive year.<ref>{{cite web|title=PSL 2017 Points Table|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/series/1075974.html?view=pointstable|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

===2018 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2018}}
The Qalandars lost the first three games of the season, against [[Multan Sultans]], [[Quetta Gladiators]] and, arch-rivals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-clash-titans-lahore-qalandars/Kings|title=Confident Karachi brace for "clash of the titans" with Lahore|publisher=ARY News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1645162/7-karachi-lahore-resume-psl-rivalry/|title=Karachi, Lahore resume PSL rivalry|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> [[Karachi Kings]] respectively - suffering major batting collapses in each. In the match against the Sultans, they went from 132-4 to 136 all-out, thus falling short in their chase of 180 by 43 runs.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Lahore collapse spectacularly around Junaid's hat-trick|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128820/multan-sultans-vs-lahore-qalandars-3rd-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> While against the Gladiators, they could not build on the excellent start they got. They were 60-2 in the fifth over but could only manage 59 runs in the remaining 15 overs to finish at 119-9. In reply, the Gladiator won by 9 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Watson, Archer lead nine-wicket rout of Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128822/quetta-gladiators-vs-lahore-qalandars-5th-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> In the match against the Kings, Qalandars were set a hefty target of 160 runs. They got off to a great start and were 68 for 1 in 6 overs before losing several wickets in quick succession during the middle overs to end up 27 runs short.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22587620/bopara-afridi-consign-lahore-to-third-consecutive-defeat|title=Bopara, Afridi consign Lahore to third consecutive defeat|publisher=www.ESPNcricinfo.com|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref>

As the league stage shifted to [[Sharjah]], the team's fortunes did not change and they lost a closely fought match to [[Islamabad United]]. In pursuit of a below-par target of 122 runs, the Qalandars were on course for an easy win at 77-2 in the 12th over, before losing wickets in quick succession to end up at 115-9. A penultimate ball six from debutant, [[Salman Irshad]], leveled the scores before the team got all-out the next ball, instigating a [[Super Over]]. Batting first in the one-over eliminator, the Qalandars set a target of 16 runs, which the United achieved via a last-ball six.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Lahore Qalandars blow it in Super Over finish|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128829/lahore-qalandars-vs-islamabad-united-12th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The Qalanders continued with their losing streak in the next game against [[Peshawar Zalmi]]. Batting first, the Qalanders once again suffered a batting collapse and went from 56-0 to 100 all-out. In reply, the Zalmis made the target with all 10 wickets intact - the first such instance in PSL's history. This loss effectively ended Lahore's chances for a playoff berth, making them the first team to be eliminated from the second stage of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Liam Dawson, Hasan Ali demolish Lahore Qalandars|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128831/peshawar-zalmi-vs-lahore-qalandars-14th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In July 2018, they were one of the six teams invited to play in the first edition of the [[Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy]], scheduled to start in October 2018. On October 6, 2018 they won the tournament by beating [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] in the final.<ref name="ADT20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23964288/abu-dhabi-host-teams-six-countries-t20-tournament |title=Abu Dhabi to host teams from six countries in T20 tournament |access-date=4 July 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2019}}

Team management picked twelve new players, during the [[2019 Pakistan Super League players draft|2019 PSL draft]], including the International stars like [[AB De Villiers]], [[Mohammad Hafeez]], [[Corey Anderson (cricketer)|Corey Anderson]], [[David Wiese]], [[Sandeep Lamichhane]], [[Haris Sohail]], [[Brendon Taylor]] and [[Carlos Brathwaite]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/11/psl-4-draft-in-islamabad/|title=Choices made for PSL 4 draft|date=20 November 2018|access-date=20 November 2018|publisher=Samaa TV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221014/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/11/psl-4-draft-in-islamabad/|archive-date=20 November 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AB de Villiers don't perform in PSL 2020 to manage workload|url=https://www.zerocric.com/ab-de-villiers-dont-perform-in-psl-2020-to-manage-workload/|access-date=12 November 2019|website=www.Zerocric.com}}</ref>

Originally the Qalandars were to be captained by [[Mohammad Hafeez]], but due to an injury during team's second fixture, he had to withdraw his name from the squad. Then, [[AB De Villiers]] captained in two matches while [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] led the side in their remaining six matches. Like, all previous seasons, they finished at the bottom of the points table this time as well, after winning only three of their ten matches, and as a result, were eliminated in the group stage.

===2020 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2020}}
In the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 PSL]], Lahore Qalandars reached the playoffs and the final for the first time in PSL history (they were at the bottom of the points table in all previous editions of the PSL). Lahore Qalandars lost to [[Karachi Kings]] by five wickets in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League Final|final]].<ref name="Rasool">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1231146/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-final-psl|title=Babar Azam's fluent fifty guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title|work=Cricinfo|date=17 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|first=Danyal|last=Rasool}}</ref>

=== 2021 season ===
In the 2021 season of PSL, Lahore Qalandars had an excellent kickstart with winning their first match of the season against [[Peshawar Zalmi]] with chasing them down and getting 143/6 under 19 overs. The next day on 22 February 2021, Lahore Qalandars won against [[Quetta Gladiators]] by 9 wickets and 10 balls left. They did an excellent job here getting 179/1 in 19 overs. Lahore went ahead and won four matches and 0 losses. Half of PSL 2021 was postponed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] and they on 10 June 2021, the first match, in [[Abu Dhabi]] between Lahore Qalandars and [[Islamabad United]]. This was a tricky match as Islamabad had completed 143 runs in 20 overs and having 9 players of their team out. Lahore Qalandars chased them and on the last ball Lahore Qalandars won by a single run and 5 wickets remaining. Having 144/5. This match introduced two new players of the Lahore Qalandar's Squad: [[James Faulkner (cricketer)|James Faulkner]] as a fast bowler, and [[Tim David]] as Batsmen/ Wicket Keeper. Lahore Qalandars again won with 10 runs against [[Peshawar Zalmi]]. All seemed good for the Qalandars until the rematch against Islamabad where they dominated the Qalandars. The Qalandars lost by 28 runs and all out while chasing Islamabad with their 157 runs. Lahore lost their next matches against Quetta, [[Karachi Kings]] and then where Qalandars could have reached the finals against [[Multan Sultans]]. The [[Multan Sultans]] did 169/8 in twenty overs while the Lahore Qalandars did 89 and all out. This defeat was humiliating and led to the aftermath of Lahore Qalandars not qualifying for [[2021 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2021]] finals. They got five victories and 5 losses.

<big>'''2022 season'''</big>

The Lahore Qalandars picked up new players for it's squad which include: [[Harry Brook]], [[Phil Salt]], [[Abdullah Shafique]] and [[Kamran Ghulam]]. While also retaining some older players like [[Samit Patel]], [[Rashid Khan]] and [[David Wiese]]. The team management opted and picked the youngster [[Shaheen Afridi|Shaheen Afrid]]<nowiki/>i for captaincy throughout the season.

[[Ben Dunk]], who greatly helped [[Lahore Qalandars]] get to finals in [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2020]] was not picked this year. However, with constant requests from fans, he was picked. It could either have been a surprise or [[Lahore Qalandars]] were forced to pick him with peer pressure.

Notable players and the icons of [[Lahore Qalandars]] were not picked which includes [[Dilbar Hussain]] due to injuries

==Team identity==
The Lahore franchise was launched on 12 December 2015 by owner [[Fawad Rana]]. The "Q" in the [[Qalandar (title)|Qalandar]]s was linked to both represent both Qatar and QALCO<ref>{{cite news|title=Cricket fans in Qatar can now cheer for Lahore Qalandars|url= http://m.gulf-times.com/story/466262/Cricket-fans-in-Qatar-can-now-cheer-for-Lahore-Qalandars/|publisher=Gulf Times|access-date= 11 February 2016}}</ref> and Rana added that the name was chosen to highlight the [[Sufism|Sufi]] culture of Lahore – "[[Qalandar (title)|Qalandar]]" is a common term used in Pakistan to describe Sufi mystics or saints whose shrines attract millions of devotees and tourists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandar Definition|url=https://www.definitions.net/definition/qalandar|website=Definitions.net}}</ref> The team's logo features a Sufi performing the famous [[Sufi whirling]] with three stumps to his right and a cricket ball as the base, and is meant to represent the Sufi culture of the region<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars unveil logo for psl|url=http://pslfantasy.com/news/Lahore-Qalandar-unveil-logo-for-psl/| publisher=Cric Tale|access-date= 11 February 2016}}.</ref> The Qalandars' kit colors in the [[2016 PSL|first season]] were red and black. Ahead of the [[2017 PSL|second season]], Qalandars launched new kits, with the red being changed to green.
<ref>{{cite web|title= Qalandars launched new kits ahead of PSL second edition|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/129480-Lahore-Qalandars-launch-new-kits-ahead-of-PSL-second-edition|publisher= Geo TV|access-date= 1 February 2017}}</ref>

=== Ambassadors ===
Famous Film star [[Shaan Shahid|Shaan]] was the team's brand ambassador from 2016 to the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shaan join qalandars as ambassador ahead of psl second edition|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/129480-Lahore-Qalandars-launch-new-kits-ahead-of-PSL-second-edition/|access-date=1 February 2017|website=Geo Tv}}</ref>

Since 2019, [[Shaheen Afridi]] has been the brand ambassador.

=== Anthems ===
The anthem of the team in 2016 season was "Dama Dam Mast" released in two versions; one by [[Asrar (musician)|Asrar]] and other by [[Nabeel Shaukat Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|date=11 February 2016|title=The battle of the anthems|work=[[The News International|The News]]|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/97546-The-battle-of-the-anthems|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref>
The official song for 2017 season "Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars" was sung by [[Shafqat Amanat Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shafqat Amanat Ali ready for 'Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars'|publisher=Faizan Lakhani|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/131568-Shafqat-Amanat-Ali-ready-for-Dama-Dam-Mast-Lahore-Qalandars|via=[[Geo News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=9 February 2017|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|work=[[The News International|The News]]|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|access-date=25 February 2017}}</ref>

=== Sponsors ===
[[Mobilink]] was the team's first shirt sponsor and the title sponsor.<ref name="phoneworld.com.pk">{{Cite web|url=http://phoneworld.com.pk/mobilink-announces-its-partnership-with-lahore-qalandars-for-psl/|title= Mobilink announces its partnership with Lahore Qalandars|publisher=Phone World|date= 30 January 2016|access-date=11 February 2016}}</ref> [[Alkaram Studio|Alkaram]], a textile mill situated in [[Karachi]], was announced as another sponsor<ref name="phoneworld.com.pk" /> and the media partner of the team is [[Geo Tv|Geo TV]]. [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]] is the team's hospitality partner.

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|-
! style="width:1%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="6"| Millat Sports
|rowspan="2"|[[Mobilink|Jazz]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Alkaram Studio|Al-Karam Textiles]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Geo News]]
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Mobilink]]
|-
|2017
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Huawei]], [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]]
|-
|2018
|rowspan="3"|Ecostar
|[[Gree Electric|Gree]]
|[[Bank of Punjab]], ZXMCO, [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]]
|-
|2019
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Lays]]
|-
|2020
|Hashmi Ispaghol
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|-
|2021
| B4U Cabs
|Bravo Super Market
|[[Mughal Steel]], Revolt
|-
|2022
|
|Marina Sports City
|Al Jalil Garden
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[[Bank of Punjab]]
|}

===Rivalry===
{{Main|Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry}}
Qalandars have an active rivalry with [[Karachi Kings]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kings, Qalandars' fierce rivalry adds spice to PSL |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1534908 |work=Dawn |date=17 Feb 2020}}</ref> and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to their historic economic and cultural rivalry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi v Lahore: The iconic rivalry of Pakistan Super League |url=https://www.cricingif.com/stories/56663/Karachi-v-Lahore-The-iconic-rivalry-of-Pakistan-Super-League- |website=Cricingif}}</ref> As of [[2021 PSL|2021 season]], both teams have played against each other 14 times, with Qalandars coming out victorious in 6 of them.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lahore Qalandars / Records / Result Summary / Teams / Head to Head |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings vs Qalandars, a rivalry with millions of followers |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/kings-vs-qalandars-a-rivalry-with-millions-of-followers.html |website=PCB}}</ref> Both teams are known to be the most expensive teams of PSL.<ref name="psl_teams"/>

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Lahore Qalandars}}

==Management and coaching staff==
[[File:Chris Gayle, 2010 (1).jpg|thumb|150px| Chris Gayle was the icon player of Lahore Qalandars in the first season.]]

[[File:Mccullum_low.png|thumb|150px| Brendon McCullum was the captain of Lahore Qalandars in the second season.]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%;"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Fawad Rana]]
| Owner
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} Sameen Rana
| COO & Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} Atif Rana
| CEO
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Aaqib Javed]]
| Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Mansoor Rana]]
| Batting coach
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Dunk]]
| Power-hitting coach
|}

==Captains==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | No.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | Player
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | From
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | To
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
!style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tie}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tie}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Azhar Ali]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 7
| 2
| 5
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 28.57
|-
| 2
| {{flagicon|TTO}}
| [[Dwayne Bravo]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
|3
|{{flagicon|New Zealand}}
| [[Brendon McCullum]]
| 2017
| 2018
| 18
| 5
| 11
| 1
| 1
| 0
| 33.33
|-
|4
|{{flagicon|Pakistan}}
|[[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|2019
|2019
|2
|1
|1
|0
|0
|0
|50.00
|-
|5
|{{flagicon|SA}}
|[[AB de Villiers]]
|2019
|2019
|3
|1
|2
|0
|0
|0
|33.33
|-
|6
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|2019
|2019
|5
|1
|4
|0
|0
|0
|20.00
|-
|7
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sohail Akhtar]]
|2020
|2021
|23
|12
|11
|0
|0
|0
|52.17
|-
|8
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shaheen Afridi]]
|2022
|Present
|3
|2
|1
|0
|0
|0
|66.66
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! {{Tooltip | (%) | Success Rate}} !! Position (G–S) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 8 || 2 ||6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25.00 || 5/5 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 8|| 3 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0|| 37.50 || 5/5 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
| 10 || 2 || 6 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 30.00 || 6/6 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
| 10 || 3 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30.00 || 6/6 ||Group Stage
|-style="background:lime;"
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
| 13 || 7 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0|| 53.85 || 2/6 || '''Runners-up'''
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
| 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30.00 || 5/6 ||Group Stage
|-
![[2022 PSL|2022]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|0
|0
|66.66
| -
| -
|-
! Total
|'''56'''||'''24'''|| '''36''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''0''' ||'''40.32'''|| - || '''0 PSL titles'''
|}

* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

===Head-to-head record===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! NR !! WIN %
|-
| [[Islamabad United]] || 2016–present || 12 || 3 || 8 || 0 || 1 || 0|| 29.16
|-
| [[Karachi Kings]] || 2016–present || 14 || 6 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 46.42
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]] || 2018–present || 10 || 4 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 40.00
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || 2016–present || 14 || 6 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 42.85
|-
| [[Quetta Gladiators]] || 2016–present || 12 || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Hobart Hurricanes]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|England}} [[Yorkshire Vikings]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|England}} [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] || 2020–2020 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00
|-
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 30 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | From
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | To
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Matches
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Innings
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Runs
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | HS
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 100
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 50
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|2017
|Present
|53
|53
|1599
|30.75
|106
|1
|11
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sohail Akhtar]]
|2018
|2021
|42
|40
|774
|24.96
|75
|0
|3
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|2019
|Present
|28
|27
|679
|33.78
|98*
|0
|4
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Umar Akmal]]
|2016
|2018
|20
|20
|556
|32.70
|93
|0
|5
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}}
| [[Ben Dunk]]
|2020
|Present
|23
|20
|472
|27.76
|99*
|0
|3
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | From
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | To
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Matches

! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Wickets
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | BBI
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | SR
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 4w
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 5w
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shaheen Afridi]]
|2018
|Present
|43
|61
|20.40
|5/4
|15.9
|1
|1
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Haris Rauf]]
|2018
|Present
|32
|37
|28.97
|4/7
|19.4
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Yasir Shah]]
|2017
|2019
|23
|23
|25.21
|4/7
|21.6
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[David Wiese]]
|2019
|Present
|24
|21
|29.61
|3/27
|20.5
|0
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|Trinidad}}
|[[Sunil Narine]]
|2017
|2018
|17
|20
|20.55
|3/28
|19.8
|0
|0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=6;id=5799;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 2 February 2022

== Awards and achievements ==
; 2016 Pakistan Super League League
* [[Umar Akmal]] declared best batsman of the [[2016 Pakistan Super League|Pakistan Super league 2016]] with 335 runs in 7 matches
* Lahore Qalandars received tournament's Spirit of Cricket award
* Achieved second highest score of the tournament's first edition with 201 runs in 20 overs
; 2017 Pakistan Super League League
* Achieved second highest score of the tournament's second edition with 200 runs in 20 overs
*Participated in [[Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy]] 2018 and won trophy by beating [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] in final

==See also==
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]
* [[Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|lahoreqalandars.com}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/LahoreQalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/lahoreqalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcYAuQ9FISAHpl4N8NZ8Yg Lahore Qalandars channel] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/lahoreqalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Instagram]]
* [http://lahoreqalandars.com/snapchat.php Lahore Qalandars] on [[Snapchat]]

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{{short description|Team of Pakistan Super League}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=April 2016}}
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| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = [[Shaheen Afridi]]
| coach = [[Aaqib Javed]]
| city = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| colors = [[File:Lahorecolours_9.45.07_PM.png]]
| owner = [[Fawad Rana]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2015}}
| ground = [[Gadaffi Stadium]], [[Lahore]]
| capacity = 28,000
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'''Lahore Qalandars''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|لاہور قلندرز}}}}; {{lang-pnb|لہور قلندرز}}; abbreviated as '''LQ''') is a Pakistani professional [[cricket]] franchise which plays in the [[Pakistan Super League]], representing the city of [[Lahore]].<ref name="gulf">{{cite news | url=http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//sport/192/details/466262/cricket-fans-in-qatar-can-now-cheer-for-lahore-qalandars | title=Cricket fans in Qatar now cheer for Lahore Qalandars | access-date=13 December 2015}}</ref> The home ground of the team is [[Gaddafi Stadium]]. The team is owned by Qatar Lubricants Company Limited (QALCO). The team is currently captained by [[Shaheen Afridi]]. The team is coached by [[Aaqib Javed]], a former [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistani]] cricketer.<ref name="LQ2018">{{cite web|title=Aqib Javed appointed head coach, fakhar zaman appointed vice-captain of Lahore Qalandars|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/174050-aqib-javed-appointed-head-coach-fakhar-zaman-vice-captain-of-lahore-qalandars|publisher=Geo TV|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref>

Lahore Qalandars is owned by [[Fawad Rana|Rana brothers]]. It was the second-most expensive franchise, and one of the few teams sold to an international company.<ref name="dawn-rights">{{cite web | url=http://dawn.com/news/1223992/karachi-attracts-highest-bid-as-psl-teams-sold-for-93-million | title=Qalco an international company bought Lahore team | publisher=DAWN | work=Associated Press of Pakistan and Dawn Sport | date=4 December 2015 | access-date=4 December 2015 | pages=1}}</ref> The team finished at the bottom spot in the points table in each of the first four seasons of the PSL, before making its first appearance in the final in the [[2020 PSL|2020 edition]].

[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] is the leading run-scorer and [[Shaheen Shah Afridi]] is the leading wicket-taker for the side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars/Most wickets|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars/Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> Afridi is also the Qalandars' brand ambassador.

==Franchise history==
In 2015, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) announced that the inaugural season of the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL) would take place in February 2016 in the [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name="price">{{cite news | url=http://thetoi.com.pk/pcb-will-earn-93-million-approx-10-million-rs-in-ten-years-from-psl-auction | title=Pakistan Super League: PCB will earn 93 million approx 10 million rs in ten years from PSL auction | date=7 December 2015 | access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> On 3 December 2015, the PCB unveiled the owners of five city-based franchises. The Lahore franchise was sold to the Qatar Lubricants Company for US$25.1 million for a span of ten years,<ref name="psl_teams">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1002853/pakistan-super-league-seven-companies-fight-it-out-to-buy-franchises/ | title=Pakistan Super League: Seven Companies fight it out to buy franchises | work=Express Tribune | date=3 December 2015 | access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://labs.tribune.com.pk/psl/|title=Pakistan Super League – Tribune Labs|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref> making it the second-most expensive team of PSL (after the [[Karachi Kings]], which sold for US$26 million).<ref name="price" /><ref name="psl_teams" />

In 2016, under Players Development Program (PDP), the Lahore Qalandars franchise organised "Jazz Rising Stars" trials across eight Pakistani cities, to identify upcoming youth talent. Shortlisted players would travel to [[Australia]] and train with [[Sydney Thunder]], while the top two performers would get the opportunity to play for the Qalandars.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/news/yasir-jan-ambidextrous-pakistan-hast-bowler-jazz-rising-star-trials-lahore-qalandars-video/2016-09-20|title=Rapid ambidextrous quick discovered|work=Cricket Australia|date=20 September 2016|access-date=20 September 2016}}</ref> During the programme an ambidextrous fast bowler, Yasir Jan from [[Rawalpindi]], was identified by former Pakistan fast bowler [[Aqib Javed]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaqib Found an Amazing talent who can bowl with both arms at 135+ km/h|url=http://aaj.tv/2016/10/pakistans-ambidextrous-bowler-pushes-boundaries/|publisher= AAJ News|access-date = 21 October 2016}}</ref>

===2016 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2016}}
After drafting star players such as [[Chris Gayle]], [[Umar Akmal]], [[Dwayne Bravo]], [[Azhar Ali]] and [[Yasir Shah]] in the [[2016 Pakistan Super League players draft|initial player draft]], Qalandars started the tournament with two consecutive losses against [[Karachi Kings]] and [[Peshawar Zalmi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/02/19/sports/qalandars-felt-yasir-mustafizurs-absence-in-psl-lahore-owner/|title=Qalandars felt Yasir, Mustafizur's absence in PSL: Lahore Owner|access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars started their tournament with lose against kings|url=http://espncricinfo.com//ci/engine/match/959177.html/|publisher=ESPN CricInfo|access-date= 27 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Qalandars faces another loss this time against Peshawar|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1041590/live-lahore-qalandars-vs-peshawar-zalmi/|publisher= Express Tribune|access-date= 27 February 2016}}</ref> Their first victory came against [[Quetta Gladiators]].
The team won only two of their eight group stage matches, although they could still have qualified for the play-off section of the tournament if they had won their final group game against [[Islamabad United]]. A loss by five wickets saw Qalanders finish last in the first edition of the PSL. Despite playing only seven games, [[Umar Akmal]] was the highest run scorer of the tournament and won the 'Best Batsman' award for his 335 runs with four fifties. During the finals, Qalandars were given the "Spirit of The Game" award for showing the best sportsmanship throughout the tournament and "Fair play award".<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars wins Spirit of Game and FAIR play awards|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1053169/islamabad-crowned-psl-champions/|publisher = Express Tribune|access-date = 23 February 2016}}</ref>

===2017 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2017}}

Lahore Qalandars icon player in first season of the PSL [[Chris Gayle]] was traded for [[Sohail Tanvir]] of the [[Karachi Kings]] during the off-season trade window.<ref>{{cite news|title= Gayle traded with Sohail Tanvir ahead of 2nd psl draft|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1184862/psl-2017-sangakkara-released-quetta-gayle-traded-lahore/|publisher=Express Tribune|access-date= 20 September 2016}}</ref> [[Sohaib Maqsood]] was also traded for [[Aamer Yamin]] of Peshawar Zalmi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfer window opens as Qalandars traded in Yamin for Maqsood|url=http://socialsports360.com/trading-in-psl/|publisher=Social Sports 360|access-date= 10 October 2016}}</ref>
In September 2016, the team also signed [[New Zealand]]'s former captain [[Brendon McCullum]] as their new captain during the off-season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandars signed McCullum as there new Captain|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/20-Sep-16/qalandars-sign-mccullum-as-new-captain/|publisher= (Daily News)|access-date= 20 September 2016}}</ref>

During the [[2017 PSL players draft]], Lahore picked a number of new players, including bowlers [[Yasir Shah]] and [[Sunil Narine]]. The team retained players such as [[Umar Akmal]], [[Azhar Ali]] and [[Dwayne Bravo]]. Later [[Dwayne Bravo]] and [[Anton Devcich]] were replaced with [[Jason Roy]] and [[James Franklin (cricketer)|James Franklin]] while [[Shaun Tait]] was replaced with [[Chris Green (cricketer)|Chris Green]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lahore Qalandars 2017 squad|url=https://www.thenewstribe.com/2016/10/20/psl-2017-lahore-qalandars-final-squad-psl-second-edition/|access-date=20 October 2016|issue=[[The News International|The News]]}}</ref>

In their opening game of the 2017 season, Lahore Qalandars lost a closely fought match to the [[Quetta Gladiators]]. In pursuit of 137, they managed 128 before being bowled out in the penultimate over.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rossouw, spinners help Quetta clinch thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1081888.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> The team bounced back in the next match by beating defending champions, [[Islamabad United]]. A partnership of 71 runs between [[Jason Roy]] and [[Umar Akmal]] set up the Qalandar's chase of 159 before a quick cameo of 26(12) by [[Sunil Narine]] finished the game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elliott, Roy star in Lahore's first win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/match/1075989.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> However, in the following game, against [[Peshawar Zalmi]], the Qalandars collapsed to 59 all-out inside 11 overs - the second shortest innings in T20 cricket history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shortest completed innings (by balls)|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305302.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> But, [[Yasir Shah]] took 4 wickets for 7 runs in the defense to almost take his team to victory before the Zalmis prevailed by 3-wickets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar hobble past Lahore in low-scoring thriller|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082134.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament progressed to [[Sharjah]], the Qalandars registered their second win on the trot. That too against arch-rivals, [[Karachi Kings]]. The match was hard-fought between the two sides before the Qalandars prevailed by 7 runs in the final over. Fakhar Zaman, who was also adjudged man-of-the-match, set up his team's target of 180 through his quick-fire innings of 56(36).<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore edge past Karachi despite Sangakarra fireworks|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1082835.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=17 February 2017}}</ref> But in the next game, against Quetta Gladiators, the Qalandars were unable to defend a target of 201 despite being in control for most of the match. They allowed 78 runs to be leaked from the last 3.5 overs to end up on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gladiators overpower Qalandars in high-scoring PSL encounter|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1315550/gladiators-overpower-qalandars-in-high-scoring-psl-encounter|website=Dawn|access-date=18 February 2017}}</ref> However, following this loss, the Qalandars managed to win against Islamabad United by 1-wicket in a tense contest that saw them chase 146 runs in 19.3 overs. [[Umar Akmal]] anchored his team's innings by scoring 66 off 42 balls before [[Grant Elliott]] finished the chase with a six over midwicket.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elliott six seals nerve-wracking one-wicket win for Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1083570.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>

As the tournament shifted back to [[Dubai]], the Qalandars suffered back to back defeats against Peshawar Zalmi and arch-rivals, Karachi Kings. Against the Zalmis, the team couldn't chase down 167 after a drastic collapse from 38-1 to 43-6 and fell short by 17 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peshawar triumph after spectacular Lahore collapse|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084205.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> Following this, the Qalandars lost a must-win game against the Kings by 5-wickets. After putting up a respectable target of 156 on board, the team leaked 14-runs from the final over - including sixes on the last two balls to end up on the losing side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pollard last-ball six keeps Karachi alive|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/content/story/1084434.html|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> These two loses meant that the Qalandars finished at the bottom of the table after the league stage and were, in return, knocked out from the play-off proceedings for the second consecutive year.<ref>{{cite web|title=PSL 2017 Points Table|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/series/1075974.html?view=pointstable|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref>

===2018 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2018}}
The Qalandars lost the first three games of the season, against [[Multan Sultans]], [[Quetta Gladiators]] and, arch-rivals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/karachi-kings-clash-titans-lahore-qalandars/Kings|title=Confident Karachi brace for "clash of the titans" with Lahore|publisher=ARY News|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1645162/7-karachi-lahore-resume-psl-rivalry/|title=Karachi, Lahore resume PSL rivalry|publisher=The Express Tribune|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> [[Karachi Kings]] respectively - suffering major batting collapses in each. In the match against the Sultans, they went from 132-4 to 136 all-out, thus falling short in their chase of 180 by 43 runs.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Lahore collapse spectacularly around Junaid's hat-trick|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128820/multan-sultans-vs-lahore-qalandars-3rd-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> While against the Gladiators, they could not build on the excellent start they got. They were 60-2 in the fifth over but could only manage 59 runs in the remaining 15 overs to finish at 119-9. In reply, the Gladiator won by 9 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Watson, Archer lead nine-wicket rout of Lahore|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128822/quetta-gladiators-vs-lahore-qalandars-5th-match-pakistan-sl|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> In the match against the Kings, Qalandars were set a hefty target of 160 runs. They got off to a great start and were 68 for 1 in 6 overs before losing several wickets in quick succession during the middle overs to end up 27 runs short.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22587620/bopara-afridi-consign-lahore-to-third-consecutive-defeat|title=Bopara, Afridi consign Lahore to third consecutive defeat|publisher=www.ESPNcricinfo.com|access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref>

As the league stage shifted to [[Sharjah]], the team's fortunes did not change and they lost a closely fought match to [[Islamabad United]]. In pursuit of a below-par target of 122 runs, the Qalandars were on course for an easy win at 77-2 in the 12th over, before losing wickets in quick succession to end up at 115-9. A penultimate ball six from debutant, [[Salman Irshad]], leveled the scores before the team got all-out the next ball, instigating a [[Super Over]]. Batting first in the one-over eliminator, the Qalandars set a target of 16 runs, which the United achieved via a last-ball six.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Lahore Qalandars blow it in Super Over finish|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128829/lahore-qalandars-vs-islamabad-united-12th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> The Qalanders continued with their losing streak in the next game against [[Peshawar Zalmi]]. Batting first, the Qalanders once again suffered a batting collapse and went from 56-0 to 100 all-out. In reply, the Zalmis made the target with all 10 wickets intact - the first such instance in PSL's history. This loss effectively ended Lahore's chances for a playoff berth, making them the first team to be eliminated from the second stage of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Liam Dawson, Hasan Ali demolish Lahore Qalandars|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128831/peshawar-zalmi-vs-lahore-qalandars-14th-match-psl|website=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In July 2018, they were one of the six teams invited to play in the first edition of the [[Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy]], scheduled to start in October 2018. On October 6, 2018 they won the tournament by beating [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] in the final.<ref name="ADT20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23964288/abu-dhabi-host-teams-six-countries-t20-tournament |title=Abu Dhabi to host teams from six countries in T20 tournament |access-date=4 July 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

===2019 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2019}}

Team management picked twelve new players, during the [[2019 Pakistan Super League players draft|2019 PSL draft]], including the International stars like [[AB De Villiers]], [[Mohammad Hafeez]], [[Corey Anderson (cricketer)|Corey Anderson]], [[David Wiese]], [[Sandeep Lamichhane]], [[Haris Sohail]], [[Brendon Taylor]] and [[Carlos Brathwaite]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/11/psl-4-draft-in-islamabad/|title=Choices made for PSL 4 draft|date=20 November 2018|access-date=20 November 2018|publisher=Samaa TV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221014/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/11/psl-4-draft-in-islamabad/|archive-date=20 November 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AB de Villiers don't perform in PSL 2020 to manage workload|url=https://www.zerocric.com/ab-de-villiers-dont-perform-in-psl-2020-to-manage-workload/|access-date=12 November 2019|website=www.Zerocric.com}}</ref>

Originally the Qalandars were to be captained by [[Mohammad Hafeez]], but due to an injury during team's second fixture, he had to withdraw his name from the squad. Then, [[AB De Villiers]] captained in two matches while [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]] led the side in their remaining six matches. Like, all previous seasons, they finished at the bottom of the points table this time as well, after winning only three of their ten matches, and as a result, were eliminated in the group stage.

===2020 season===
{{See also|Lahore Qalandars in 2020}}
In the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 PSL]], Lahore Qalandars reached the playoffs and the final for the first time in PSL history (they were at the bottom of the points table in all previous editions of the PSL). Lahore Qalandars lost to [[Karachi Kings]] by five wickets in the [[2020 Pakistan Super League Final|final]].<ref name="Rasool">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1231146/karachi-kings-vs-lahore-qalandars-final-psl|title=Babar Azam's fluent fifty guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title|work=Cricinfo|date=17 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|first=Danyal|last=Rasool}}</ref>

=== 2021 season ===
In the 2021 season of PSL, Lahore Qalandars had an excellent kickstart with winning their first match of the season against [[Peshawar Zalmi]] with chasing them down and getting 143/6 under 19 overs. The next day on 22 February 2021, Lahore Qalandars won against [[Quetta Gladiators]] by 9 wickets and 10 balls left. They did an excellent job here getting 179/1 in 19 overs. Lahore went ahead and won four matches and 0 losses. Half of PSL 2021 was postponed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] and they on 10 June 2021, the first match, in [[Abu Dhabi]] between Lahore Qalandars and [[Islamabad United]]. This was a tricky match as Islamabad had completed 143 runs in 20 overs and having 9 players of their team out. Lahore Qalandars chased them and on the last ball Lahore Qalandars won by a single run and 5 wickets remaining. Having 144/5. This match introduced two new players of the Lahore Qalandar's Squad: [[James Faulkner (cricketer)|James Faulkner]] as a fast bowler, and [[Tim David]] as Batsmen/ Wicket Keeper. Lahore Qalandars again won with 10 runs against [[Peshawar Zalmi]]. All seemed good for the Qalandars until the rematch against Islamabad where they dominated the Qalandars. The Qalandars lost by 28 runs and all out while chasing Islamabad with their 157 runs. Lahore lost their next matches against Quetta, [[Karachi Kings]] and then where Qalandars could have reached the finals against [[Multan Sultans]]. The [[Multan Sultans]] did 169/8 in twenty overs while the Lahore Qalandars did 89 and all out. This defeat was humiliating and led to the aftermath of Lahore Qalandars not qualifying for [[2021 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2021]] finals. They got five victories and 5 losses.

<big>'''2022 season'''</big>

The Lahore Qalandars picked up new players for it's squad which include: [[Harry Brook]], [[Phil Salt]], [[Abdullah Shafique]] and [[Kamran Ghulam]]. While also retaining some older players like [[Samit Patel]], [[Rashid Khan]] and [[David Wiese]]. The team management opted and picked the youngster [[Shaheen Afridi|Shaheen Afrid]]<nowiki/>i for captaincy throughout the season.

[[Ben Dunk]], who greatly helped [[Lahore Qalandars]] get to finals in [[2020 Pakistan Super League|PSL 2020]] was not picked this year. However, with constant requests from fans, he was picked. It could either have been a surprise or [[Lahore Qalandars]] were forced to pick him with peer pressure.

Notable players and the icons of [[Lahore Qalandars]] were not picked which includes [[Dilbar Hussain]] due to injuries

==Team identity==
The Lahore franchise was launched on 12 December 2015 by owner [[Fawad Rana]]. The "Q" in the [[Qalandar (title)|Qalandar]]s was linked to both represent both Qatar and QALCO<ref>{{cite news|title=Cricket fans in Qatar can now cheer for Lahore Qalandars|url= http://m.gulf-times.com/story/466262/Cricket-fans-in-Qatar-can-now-cheer-for-Lahore-Qalandars/|publisher=Gulf Times|access-date= 11 February 2016}}</ref> and Rana added that the name was chosen to highlight the [[Sufism|Sufi]] culture of Lahore – "[[Qalandar (title)|Qalandar]]" is a common term used in Pakistan to describe Sufi mystics or saints whose shrines attract millions of devotees and tourists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qalandar Definition|url=https://www.definitions.net/definition/qalandar|website=Definitions.net}}</ref> The team's logo features a Sufi performing the famous [[Sufi whirling]] with three stumps to his right and a cricket ball as the base, and is meant to represent the Sufi culture of the region<ref>{{cite web|title=Lahore Qalandars unveil logo for psl|url=http://pslfantasy.com/news/Lahore-Qalandar-unveil-logo-for-psl/| publisher=Cric Tale|access-date= 11 February 2016}}.</ref> The Qalandars' kit colors in the [[2016 PSL|first season]] were red and black. Ahead of the [[2017 PSL|second season]], Qalandars launched new kits, with the red being changed to green.
<ref>{{cite web|title= Qalandars launched new kits ahead of PSL second edition|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/129480-Lahore-Qalandars-launch-new-kits-ahead-of-PSL-second-edition|publisher= Geo TV|access-date= 1 February 2017}}</ref>

=== Ambassadors ===
Famous Film star [[Shaan Shahid|Shaan]] was the team's brand ambassador from 2016 to the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shaan join qalandars as ambassador ahead of psl second edition|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/129480-Lahore-Qalandars-launch-new-kits-ahead-of-PSL-second-edition/|access-date=1 February 2017|website=Geo Tv}}</ref>

Since 2019, [[Shaheen Afridi]] has been the brand ambassador.

=== Anthems ===
The anthem of the team in 2016 season was "Dama Dam Mast" released in two versions; one by [[Asrar (musician)|Asrar]] and other by [[Nabeel Shaukat Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|date=11 February 2016|title=The battle of the anthems|work=[[The News International|The News]]|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/97546-The-battle-of-the-anthems|access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref>
The official song for 2017 season "Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars" was sung by [[Shafqat Amanat Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shafqat Amanat Ali ready for 'Dama Dam Mast Lahore Qalandars'|publisher=Faizan Lakhani|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/131568-Shafqat-Amanat-Ali-ready-for-Dama-Dam-Mast-Lahore-Qalandars|via=[[Geo News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=9 February 2017|title=In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack|work=[[The News International|The News]]|publisher=Maheen Sabeeh|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185090-In-focus-The-Pakistan-Super-League-2-soundtrack|access-date=25 February 2017}}</ref>

=== Sponsors ===
[[Mobilink]] was the team's first shirt sponsor and the title sponsor.<ref name="phoneworld.com.pk">{{Cite web|url=http://phoneworld.com.pk/mobilink-announces-its-partnership-with-lahore-qalandars-for-psl/|title= Mobilink announces its partnership with Lahore Qalandars|publisher=Phone World|date= 30 January 2016|access-date=11 February 2016}}</ref> [[Alkaram Studio|Alkaram]], a textile mill situated in [[Karachi]], was announced as another sponsor<ref name="phoneworld.com.pk" /> and the media partner of the team is [[Geo Tv|Geo TV]]. [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]] is the team's hospitality partner.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:1%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Year
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:#000000; color:red;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2016
|rowspan="6"| Millat Sports
|rowspan="2"|[[Mobilink|Jazz]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Alkaram Studio|Al-Karam Textiles]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Geo News]]
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Mobilink]]
|-
|2017
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Huawei]], [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]]
|-
|2018
|rowspan="3"|Ecostar
|[[Gree Electric|Gree]]
|[[Bank of Punjab]], ZXMCO, [[Royal Palm Golf and Country Club|Royal Palm]]
|-
|2019
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://qalco.qa QALCO], [[Lays]]
|-
|2020
|Hashmi Ispaghol
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|-
|2021
| B4U Cabs
|Bravo Super Market
|[[Mughal Steel]], Revolt
|-
|2022
|
|Marina Sports City
|Al Jalil Garden
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[[Bank of Punjab]]
|}

===Rivalry===
{{Main|Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry}}
Qalandars have an active rivalry with [[Karachi Kings]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kings, Qalandars' fierce rivalry adds spice to PSL |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1534908 |work=Dawn |date=17 Feb 2020}}</ref> and is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the PSL due to their historic economic and cultural rivalry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karachi v Lahore: The iconic rivalry of Pakistan Super League |url=https://www.cricingif.com/stories/56663/Karachi-v-Lahore-The-iconic-rivalry-of-Pakistan-Super-League- |website=Cricingif}}</ref> As of [[2021 PSL|2021 season]], both teams have played against each other 14 times, with Qalandars coming out victorious in 6 of them.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lahore Qalandars / Records / Result Summary / Teams / Head to Head |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Both teams have a large fan following which makes their matches more intense and interesting to watch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kings vs Qalandars, a rivalry with millions of followers |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/kings-vs-qalandars-a-rivalry-with-millions-of-followers.html |website=PCB}}</ref> Both teams are known to be the most expensive teams of PSL.<ref name="psl_teams"/>

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Lahore Qalandars}}

==Management and coaching staff==
[[File:Chris Gayle, 2010 (1).jpg|thumb|150px| Chris Gayle was the icon player of Lahore Qalandars in the first season.]]

[[File:Mccullum_low.png|thumb|150px| Brendon McCullum was the captain of Lahore Qalandars in the second season.]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%;"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Name
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Fawad Rana]]
| Owner
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} Sameen Rana
| COO & Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} Atif Rana
| CEO
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Aaqib Javed]]
| Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|Pakistan}} [[Mansoor Rana]]
| Batting coach
|-
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ben Dunk]]
| Power-hitting coach
|}

==Captains==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | No.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | Player
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | From
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | To
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
!style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tie}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tie}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:#000000; color:red" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Azhar Ali]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 7
| 2
| 5
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 28.57
|-
| 2
| {{flagicon|TTO}}
| [[Dwayne Bravo]]
| 2016
| 2016
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 00.00
|-
|3
|{{flagicon|New Zealand}}
| [[Brendon McCullum]]
| 2017
| 2018
| 18
| 5
| 11
| 1
| 1
| 0
| 33.33
|-
|4
|{{flagicon|Pakistan}}
|[[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|2019
|2019
|2
|1
|1
|0
|0
|0
|50.00
|-
|5
|{{flagicon|SA}}
|[[AB de Villiers]]
|2019
|2019
|3
|1
|2
|0
|0
|0
|33.33
|-
|6
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|2019
|2019
|5
|1
|4
|0
|0
|0
|20.00
|-
|7
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Sohail Akhtar]]
|2020
|2021
|23
|12
|11
|0
|0
|0
|52.17
|-
|8
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shaheen Afridi]]
|2022
|Present
|3
|2
|1
|0
|0
|0
|66.66
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

==Result summary==
===Overall result in PSL===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! {{Tooltip | Loss | Matches Loss }} !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! {{Tooltip | (%) | Success Rate}} !! Position (G–S) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
| 8 || 2 ||6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25.00 || 5/5 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
| 8|| 3 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0|| 37.50 || 5/5 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
| 10 || 2 || 6 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 30.00 || 6/6 ||Group Stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
| 10 || 3 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30.00 || 6/6 ||Group Stage
|-style="background:lime;"
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
| 13 || 7 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0|| 53.85 || 2/6 || '''Runners-up'''
|-
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
| 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 30.00 || 5/6 ||Group Stage
|-
![[2022 PSL|2022]]
|3
|2
|1
|0
|0
|0
|66.66
| -
| -
|-
! Total
|'''56'''||'''24'''|| '''36''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''0''' ||'''40.32'''|| - || '''0 PSL titles'''
|}

* Tie+W and Tie+L indicates matches tied and then won or Lost in a tiebreaker such as a bowlout or one-over-eliminator ("Super Over")
* The result percentage excludes no results and counts ties (irrespective of a tiebreaker) as half a win.

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

===Head-to-head record===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie&W !! Tie&L !! NR !! WIN %
|-
| [[Islamabad United]] || 2016–present || 12 || 3 || 8 || 0 || 1 || 0|| 29.16
|-
| [[Karachi Kings]] || 2016–present || 14 || 6 || 8 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 46.42
|-
| [[Multan Sultans]] || 2018–present || 10 || 4 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 40.00
|-
| [[Peshawar Zalmi]] || 2016–present || 13 || 5 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 38.46
|-
| [[Quetta Gladiators]] || 2016–present || 12 || 6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Hobart Hurricanes]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|England}} [[Yorkshire Vikings]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] || 2018–2018 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00
|-
| {{flagicon|England}} [[Marylebone Cricket Club|MCC]] || 2020–2020 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00
|-
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 30 January 2022

==Statistics==

=== Most runs ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | From
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | To
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Matches
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Innings
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Runs
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | HS
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 100
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 50
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]
|2017
|Present
|53
|53
|1599
|30.75
|106
|1
|11
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Sohail Akhtar]]
|2018
|2021
|42
|40
|774
|24.96
|75
|0
|3
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Mohammad Hafeez]]
|2019
|Present
|28
|27
|679
|33.78
|98*
|0
|4
|-
|{{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Umar Akmal]]
|2016
|2018
|20
|20
|556
|32.70
|93
|0
|5
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}}
| [[Ben Dunk]]
|2020
|Present
|23
|20
|472
|27.76
|99*
|0
|3
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=205;team=5799;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 2 February 2022

=== Most wickets ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%"
|-
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;"| Nat.
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Player
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | From
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | To
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Matches

! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Wickets
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | Average
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | BBI
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | SR
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 4w
! style="text-align:center; background:#000000; color:red;" | 5w
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shaheen Afridi]]
|2018
|Present
|43
|61
|20.40
|5/4
|15.9
|1
|1
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Haris Rauf]]
|2018
|Present
|32
|37
|28.97
|4/7
|19.4
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Yasir Shah]]
|2017
|2019
|23
|23
|25.21
|4/7
|21.6
|1
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|RSA}}
|[[David Wiese]]
|2019
|Present
|24
|21
|29.61
|3/27
|20.5
|0
|0
|-
| {{flagicon|Trinidad}}
|[[Sunil Narine]]
|2017
|2018
|17
|20
|20.55
|3/28
|19.8
|0
|0
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?class=6;id=5799;type=team ESPNcricinfo], Last Updated: 2 February 2022

== Awards and achievements ==
; 2016 Pakistan Super League League
* [[Umar Akmal]] declared best batsman of the [[2016 Pakistan Super League|Pakistan Super league 2016]] with 335 runs in 7 matches
* Lahore Qalandars received tournament's Spirit of Cricket award
* Achieved second highest score of the tournament's first edition with 201 runs in 20 overs
; 2017 Pakistan Super League League
* Achieved second highest score of the tournament's second edition with 200 runs in 20 overs
*Participated in [[Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy]] 2018 and won trophy by beating [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] in final

==See also==
*[[List of Pakistan Super League anthems]]
* [[Karachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|lahoreqalandars.com}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/LahoreQalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/lahoreqalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcYAuQ9FISAHpl4N8NZ8Yg Lahore Qalandars channel] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/lahoreqalandars Lahore Qalandars] on [[Instagram]]
* [http://lahoreqalandars.com/snapchat.php Lahore Qalandars] on [[Snapchat]]

{{Lahore Qalandars}}
{{Lahore Qalandars squad}}
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Ben Cutting

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{{short description|Australian cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use Australian English|date=September 2012}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Ben Cutting
| image = Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars T20 15.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| fullname = Benjamin Colin James Cutting
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|1|30|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben Cutting|url=http://www.cricket.com.au/players/ben-cutting|work=cricket.com.au|publisher=[[Cricket Australia]]|access-date=14 April 2014|archive-date=15 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415083033/http://www.cricket.com.au/players/ben-cutting|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Sunnybank, Queensland]], Australia
| nickname =
| heightcm = 192
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm fast-medium
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| club1 = [[Queensland cricket team|Queensland]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2007/08–2017/18}}
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Brisbane Heat]]
| year2 = 2012/13–2019/20
| club3 = [[Rajasthan Royals]]
| year3 = 2014
| club4 = [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| year4 = 2016–2017
| clubnumber4 = 30
| club5 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| year5 = 2018–2019
| clubnumber5 = 31
| club6 = [[St Kitts and Nevis Patriots]]
| year6 = 2018
| clubnumber6 =
| club7 = [[Nangarhar Leopards]]
| year7 = 2018/19
| clubnumber7 =
| club8 = [[Quetta Gladiators]]
| year8 = 2020–2021
| clubnumber8 = 31
| club9 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
| year9 = 2020/21
| clubnumber9 = 31
| club10 = [[Peshawar Zalmi]]
| year10 = 2022–
| clubnumber10 = 31

| international = true
| country = Australia
| country2 = World XI
| odidebutdate = 13 January
| odidebutyear = 2013
| odidebutfor = Australia
| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| lastodidate = 31 August
| lastodiyear = 2014
| lastodifor = Australia
| lastodiagainst = Zimbabwe
| T20Idebutdate = 26 January
| T20Idebutyear = 2013
| T20Idebutfor = Australia
| T20Idebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| lastT20Idate = 15 September
| lastT20Iyear = 2017
| lastT20Ifor = World XI
| lastT20Iagainst = Pakistan
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches1 = 4
| runs1 = 53
| bat avg1 = 26.50
| 100s/50s1 = 0/0
| top score1 = 27
| deliveries1 = 216
| wickets1 = 6
| bowl avg1 = 31.60
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 3/45
| catches/stumpings1 = 1/–
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches2 = 7
| runs2 = 40
| bat avg2 = 10.00
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 29
| deliveries2 = 126
| wickets2 = 3
| bowl avg2 = 71.66
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 1/18
| catches/stumpings2 = 5/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 51
| runs3 = 1,561
| bat avg3 = 23.65
| 100s/50s3 = 1/7
| top score3 = 109
| deliveries3 = 8,597
| wickets3 = 170
| bowl avg3 = 28.41
| fivefor3 = 6
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 6/37
| catches/stumpings3 = 15/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 72
| runs4 = 908
| bat avg4 = 19.73
| 100s/50s4 = 0/2
| top score4 = 98[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 3,640
| wickets4 = 101
| bowl avg4 = 31.71
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 4/27
| catches/stumpings4 = 22/–
| date = 4 October
| year = 2021
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/230371.html Cricinfo
|internationalspan=2013–2014|internationalspan2=2017}}
'''Benjamin Colin James Cutting''' (born 30 January 1987) is an Australian [[cricketer]] who plays as an [[all-rounder]]. Cutting represented Australia in one-day internationals and T20 matches, and at the [[2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup]] in [[Sri Lanka]]. Cutting played [[first-class cricket]] for the [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]] between 2007 and 2018 before opting to play only white-ball cricket.

==Domestic career==
Cutting made his [[first-class cricket]] debut for the Queensland Bulls against Tasmania in the first Pura Cup game of the 2007–08 season and despite his first ball going for five wides,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sportal.com.au/Cricket-news-display/bulls-brilliant,-tigers-toothless-37151 |title=Bulls brilliant, Tigers toothless |access-date=8 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825070751/http://www.sportal.com.au/Cricket-news-display/bulls-brilliant,-tigers-toothless-37151 |archive-date=25 August 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ended up taking three wickets including that of [[Michael Di Venuto]]. In 2009–10 Cutting was one of the competition's leading wicket takers, with 25 wickets from his first six matches, raising hopes that he may be selected to represent [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in [[Test cricket]].<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26683012-5003413,00.html Ben Cutting on fast track to be Test fast bowler]</ref> He finished the season as the leading wicket taker – 46 wickets at 23.91. This included a career best 6/37 against [[Tasmania cricket team|Tasmania]], and led to speculation of a future international debut.<ref name="cricpro">[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/230371.html Player Profile: Ben Cutting] from [[CricInfo]]. Retrieved 1 January 2013.</ref>

On 3 April 2018, Cutting announced his retirement from first-class and List A cricket after a 12-year career in order to focus on his Twenty20 game and develop his new business.<ref name=Retirement>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGsPgcB8Qu/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BhGsPgcB8Qu |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|work=Instagram |title=@cuttsy_31 photo |access-date=3 April 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In September 2018, he was named in the squad of [[Nangarhar Leopards]] in the [[2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League|first edition]] of the [[Afghanistan Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the [[Nangarhar Leopards]] in the tournament, with twelve dismissals in nine matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12657;team=6573;type=tournament |title=Afghanistan Premier League, 2018/19 – Nangarhar Leopards: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref>

==International career==
On 13 January 2013, Cutting made his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut and on 26 January 2013 he made his T20 international debut.

In August 2017, he was named in a [[World XI (cricket)|World XI]] side to play three Twenty20 International matches against Pakistan in the [[2017 Independence Cup (cricket)|2017 Independence Cup]] in [[Lahore]].<ref name="WXI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/1117616.html |title=Faf du Plessis named captain of World XI to travel to Pakistan |access-date=24 August 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

==T20 franchise cricket==
He first made a mark in [[Indian Premier League]] 2016 by finishing off the finals match in favour of the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]].

In January 2018, he was bought by the [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In June 2019, he was selected to play for the Edmonton Royals franchise team in the [[2019 Global T20 Canada]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755 |title=Global T20 draft streamed live |work=Canada Cricket Online |access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref> In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Amsterdam Knights in the [[2019 Euro T20 Slam|inaugural edition]] of the [[Euro T20 Slam]] cricket tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27222261/eoin-morgan-represent-dublin-franchise-inaugural-euro-t20-slam |title=Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2019/articles/000010/001060.shtml |title=Euro T20 Slam Player Draft completed |work=Cricket Europe |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref> However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27387389/inaugural-euro-t20-slam-cancelled-two-weeks-notice |title=Inaugural Euro T20 Slam cancelled at two weeks' notice |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 August 2019}}</ref> He was released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the [[List of 2020 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2020 IPL auction]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28087425/where-do-eight-franchises-stand-2020-auction |title=Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref>

In 2020 he was picked by the [[Quetta Gladiators]] in the draft for the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|Pakistan Super League 5]]. In February 2021, Cutting was bought by the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in the [[List of 2021 Indian Premier League personnel changes|IPL auction]] ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1252152 |title=IPL 2021 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 February 2021}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Cutting is married to Australian model [[Erin Holland]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Cricinfo|id=230371}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160920075033/http://www.brisbaneheat.com.au/players/ben-cutting/an4gZe8UTUCpnBSlXNDkUQ Ben Cutting] [[Brisbane Heat]] Profile

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{{Brisbane Heat 2012–13 BBL Champions}}
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Ben Cutting

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Kamran Ghulam

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'''Kamran Ghulam''' (born 10 October 1995) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref name="Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/623636.html |title=Kamran Ghulam |access-date=23 June 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He was part of [[2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup squads|Pakistan's squad]] for the [[2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]. In September 2019, he was named in [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team|Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]'s squad for the [[2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-announces-squads-for-2019-20-domestic-season.html |title=PCB announces squads for 2019-20 domestic season |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27527401/sarfaraz-ahmed-babar-azam-take-charge-pakistan-domestic-sides |title=Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam to take charge of Pakistan domestic sides |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref>

In December 2020, during the [[2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]], he became the first cricketer to score 1,000 runs in a single season of the [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]], since the tournament was revamped the previous year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/kamran-ghulam-becomes-first-batsman-to-score-1-000-runs-in-revamped-quaid-e-azam-trophy.html |title=Kamran Ghulam becomes first batsman to score 1,000 runs in revamped Quaid-e-Azam Trophy |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> Later the same month, he was shortlisted as one of the Domestic Cricketers of the Year for the 2020 PCB Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/short-lists-for-pcb-awards-2020-announced.html |title=Short-lists for PCB Awards 2020 announced |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=1 January 2021}}</ref> In January 2021, in the final of the 2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, he scored a century in the second innings of the match, and also broke the record for the most runs scored in a single edition of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/quaid-e-azam-trophy-2020-21-1231307/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-vs-central-punjab-pakistan-final-1231397/match-report |title=Kamran Ghulam's ton leads Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's victory push |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref> Following the final, he was named as the Best Batsman of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/central-punjab-and-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-share-quaid-e-azam-trophy-title-after-spectacular-tie.html |title=Central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa share Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title after spectacular tie |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref>

In January 2021, he was named in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's squad for the [[2020–21 Pakistan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-promises-action-packed-cricket.html |title=Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament promises action-packed cricket |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-fixtures-schedule-teams-player-squads-all-you-need-to-know/68040.htm |title=Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament: Fixtures Schedule, Teams, Player Squads – All you need to Know |work=Cricket World |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> Later the same month, he was named in Pakistan's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[South African cricket team in Pakistan in 2020–21|against South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-vs-south-africa-test-series-shan-masood-mohammad-abbas-haris-sohail-dropped-1247941 |title=Shan Masood, Mohammad Abbas, Haris Sohail dropped from Pakistan Test squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/nine-uncapped-players-in-20-member-side-for-south-africa-tests.html |title=Nine uncapped players in 20-member side for South Africa Tests |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> In October 2021, he was named in the [[Pakistan Shaheens]] squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-shaheens-for-sri-lanka-tour-named.html |title=Pakistan Shaheens for Sri Lanka tour named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> On 11 October 2021, in the final group match of the [[2021–22 National T20 Cup]], he scored his first century in T20 cricket, with an unbeaten 110 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketworld.com/pakistan-national-t20-cup-kamran-ghulam-stuns-northern-with-64-ball-110-/73756.htm |title=Pakistan National T20 Cup : Kamran Ghulam stuns Northern with 64-ball 110* |work=Cricket World |access-date=11 October 2021}}</ref>

In November 2021, he was named in Pakistan's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[Pakistani cricket team in Bangladesh in 2021–22|against Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-bangladesh-tests-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for Bangladesh Tests named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=623636}}

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Arish Ali Khan

2022-02-02T15:08:29Z

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'''Arish Ali Khan''' (born 20 December 2000) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1076387.html |title=Arish Ali Khan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2020-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arysports.tv/arish-ali-khan-gears-up-for-the-under-19-world-cup/ |title=Arish Ali Khan gears up for the Under-19 World Cup |work=Ary Sports |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> Prior to the [[2020 Pakistan Super League]], he was named as one of six local rookies to watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2020-six-local-rookies-to-keep-an-eye-on-1216823 |title=PSL 2020: Six local rookies to keep an eye on |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 19 June 2021, for [[Quetta Gladiators]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247039.html |title=29th Match (D/N), Abu Dhabi, Jun 19 2021, Pakistan Super League |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> taking four wickets in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/karachi-kings-vs-quetta-gladiators-29th-match-1247039/match-report |title=Danish Aziz's 13-ball 45 helps seal qualification for Karachi Kings |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>

==References==
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* {{cricinfo|id=1076387}}

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Template:Peshawar Zalmi squad

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Arish Ali Khan

2022-02-02T15:04:40Z

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'''Arish Ali Khan''' (born 20 December 2000) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1076387.html |title=Arish Ali Khan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2020-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arysports.tv/arish-ali-khan-gears-up-for-the-under-19-world-cup/ |title=Arish Ali Khan gears up for the Under-19 World Cup |work=Ary Sports |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> Prior to the [[2020 Pakistan Super League]], he was named as one of six local rookies to watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2020-six-local-rookies-to-keep-an-eye-on-1216823 |title=PSL 2020: Six local rookies to keep an eye on |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 19 June 2021, for [[Quetta Gladiators]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247039.html |title=29th Match (D/N), Abu Dhabi, Jun 19 2021, Pakistan Super League |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> taking four wickets in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/karachi-kings-vs-quetta-gladiators-29th-match-1247039/match-report |title=Danish Aziz's 13-ball 45 helps seal qualification for Karachi Kings |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

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* {{cricinfo|id=1076387}}

{{Peshawar Zalmi squad}}
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Arish Ali Khan

2022-02-02T15:03:58Z

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'''Arish Ali Khan''' (born 20 December 2000) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1076387.html |title=Arish Ali Khan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2020-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arysports.tv/arish-ali-khan-gears-up-for-the-under-19-world-cup/ |title=Arish Ali Khan gears up for the Under-19 World Cup |work=Ary Sports |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> Prior to the [[2020 Pakistan Super League]], he was named as one of six local rookies to watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2020-six-local-rookies-to-keep-an-eye-on-1216823 |title=PSL 2020: Six local rookies to keep an eye on |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 19 June 2021, for [[Quetta Gladiators]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247039.html |title=29th Match (D/N), Abu Dhabi, Jun 19 2021, Pakistan Super League |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> taking four wickets in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/karachi-kings-vs-quetta-gladiators-29th-match-1247039/match-report |title=Danish Aziz's 13-ball 45 helps seal qualification for Karachi Kings |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

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* {{cricinfo|id=1076387}}

{{Peshawar Zalmi squad}}
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Arish Ali Khan

2022-02-02T15:02:21Z

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'''Arish Ali Khan''' (born 20 December 2000) is a Pakistani [[cricket]]er.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1076387.html |title=Arish Ali Khan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-2020-named.html |title=Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arysports.tv/arish-ali-khan-gears-up-for-the-under-19-world-cup/ |title=Arish Ali Khan gears up for the Under-19 World Cup |work=Ary Sports |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> Prior to the [[2020 Pakistan Super League]], he was named as one of six local rookies to watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2020-six-local-rookies-to-keep-an-eye-on-1216823 |title=PSL 2020: Six local rookies to keep an eye on |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 19 June 2021, for [[Quetta Gladiators]] in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1247039.html |title=29th Match (D/N), Abu Dhabi, Jun 19 2021, Pakistan Super League |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> taking four wickets in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/karachi-kings-vs-quetta-gladiators-29th-match-1247039/match-report |title=Danish Aziz's 13-ball 45 helps seal qualification for Karachi Kings |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=1076387}}

{{Peshawar Zalmi squad}}
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Multan Sultans

2022-02-02T10:03:08Z

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| coach = {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]<ref name="coach2020">{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
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'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

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|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Name
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Haider Azhar]]
|COO & Team Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Abdul Rehman (coach) |Abdul Rehman]]
|Assistant Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|Assistant and Spin bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|Fast bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|Fielding and Strength & Conditioning Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|Team Physio
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|Team Analyst
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|Assistant Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|Team Manager Operations
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|Head Of Digital Media
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|Media Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|Lead Videographer
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|12
|7
|5
|0
|0
|0
|58.33
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 25 July 2021.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

{{Pakistan Super League}}
{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Multan}}

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[[Category:Sport in Multan]]
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'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

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|-
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! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
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|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Name
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Haider Azhar]]
|COO & Team Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Abdul Rehman (coach) |Abdul Rehman]]
|Assistant Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|Assistant and Spin bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|Fast bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|Fielding and Strength & Conditioning Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|Team Physio
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Talha Ejaz
|Team Analyst
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|Assistant Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|Team Manager Operations
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|Head Of Digital Media
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|Media Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|Lead Videographer
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|12
|7
|5
|0
|0
|0
|58.33
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 25 July 2021.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

{{Pakistan Super League}}
{{Multan Sultans}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Multan}}

[[Category:Multan Sultans| ]]
[[Category:2017 establishments in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Sport in Multan]]
[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2017]]
[[Category:Sports clubs in Pakistan]]
[[Category:Cricket in Multan]]

Multan Sultans

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{{Short description|Franchise cricket team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox cricket team
| name = Multan Sultans
|native_name=ملتان سلطانز| image = MultanSultans.png
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| league = [[Pakistan Super League]]
| captain = {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| coach = {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]<ref name="coach2020">{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/514879/multan-sultans-appoint-andy-flower-as-head-coach/|title=Multan Sultans appoint Andy Flower as Head coach|publisher=Daily Times|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref>
| city = [[Multan]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| owner = [[Alamgir Khan Tareen]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2017}}
| colors =[[File:MultanSultans c.png|Multan Sultans team colors]]
| ground =
| capacity =
| psl_wins = '''1''' ([[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]])
| website = {{URL|https://www.MultanSultans.com.pk}}
| t_title = T20 kit
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| t_body = 00B13F
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}}
'''Multan Sultans''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Script/Nastaliq|ملتان سلطانز}}) is a Pakistani professional [[Twenty20]] franchise [[cricket team]] representing the city of [[Multan]] in southern [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in the [[Pakistan Super League]] (PSL). The team was founded in 2017 as an additional sixth team added to the PSL.<ref name="sethi">{{cite news |title=Sethi confirms addition of sixth team, increased matches in PSL3 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1378050/sethi-confirms-addition-sixth-team-increased-matches-psl3/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=April 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="geotv2017">{{cite news |last1=Lakhani |first1=Faizan |title=PCB shortlists five possible regions for 6th team in PSL 3 |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/139852-PCB-shortlists-five-possible-regions-as-6th-team-in-PSL-3 |work=Geo News |date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="newteammultan">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1336755|title=PSL's newest team is Multan, worth $41.6 million|author=Zeeshan Ahmed|date=1 June 2017|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|access-date=6 August 2017}}</ref> The team plays its home matches at [[Multan Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/534183-PSL-2020-Multan-Cricket-Stadium-ready-Sultans-Zalmi-clash|title=Multan Cricket Stadium ready to host Multan Sultan|publisher=Dunya News|access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>

After their debut season, [[Schön Properties]] who bought the team in 2017, failed to pay their annual fee, and their contract was terminated;<ref name="espnnews"/><ref name="Dawn"/> in December 2018, a consortium formed by Alamgir Khan Tareen, the majority shareholder, and [[Ali Khan Tareen]] became the new owners of the team. In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen took over as the sole owner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

The team won its first PSL title in the [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-final-1247044/match-report|title=Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Franchise history==
In April 2017, a few weeks after the conclusion of [[2017 Pakistan Super League]], PSL chairman [[Najam Sethi]] announced that there would be a sixth team in the [[2018 Pakistan Super League|third season]].<ref name="sethi"/> The [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] short-listed five regions as possibilities for the sixth team.<ref name="geotv2017"/> In June 2017, the team was established with the franchise having been was bought by [[Schön Properties]] after winning a bid for an eight-year contract against 10 contesting bidders.<ref name="newteammultan"/>

On 10 November 2018, the PCB announced that the franchise agreement had been terminated and all rights in respect to the franchise were returned to the board. The termination was due to the franchise failing to pay the annual fee required by the PCB.<ref name="espnnews">{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Umar |title=PCB repossesses Multan Sultans after payment failure |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25233890/pcb-repossesses-multan-sultans-payment-failure |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Dawn">{{cite news |title=PCB terminates franchise agreement with Schon Group for Multan Sultans |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1444813/ |work=Dawn |date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> The PCB took responsibility of all player and coach contracts whilst a public tender process took place to sell the repackaged rights for the franchise. Alamgir Khan Tareen and Ali Khan Tareen of Multan Consortium, won the bid for the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ali Tareen wins bid for PSL's Multan Sultans|url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/470963-|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Dunya News}}</ref> In 2021, Alamgir Khan Tareen bought the sole ownership rights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sultans|first=Multan|date=2021-02-27|title=Official Release Regarding Ownership Structure of Multan Sultans|url=https://www.janoobis.com/post/official-release-regarding-ownership-structure-of-multan-sultans|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Multan Sultans|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2018 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2018}}
In its debut season, the team was captained by [[Shoaib Malik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/167206-multan-sultans-name-shoaib-malik-as-captain|title=Multan Sultans name Shoaib Malik as captain|publisher=[[Geo News]]|date=12 November 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/22/shoaib-malik-to-captain-multan-sultans-in-psl-4/|title=Shoaib Malik to remain the captain of Multan Sultans in season 4 of PSL|work=Pakistan Today|access-date= 23 January 2019}}</ref> [[Tom Moody]] and [[Wasim Akram]] were appointed as head coach and director respectively<ref name="TomMoody">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/159351-tom-moody-appointed-head-coach-of-multan-sultans|author=Faizan Lakhani|title=Tom Moody appointed head coach of Multan Sultans|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|publisher=Geo News}}</ref><ref name="WasimAkram">{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/151959-wasim-akram-leaving-islamabad-united|title=Wasim Akram leaves Islamabad United for new PSL franchise|author=Faizan Lakhani|date=1 August 2017|publisher=Geo News|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> with Haider Azhar as general manager of cricket operations and [[Nadeem Khan]] the team's manager.<ref name="WasimAkram"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/166681-multan-sultans-appoint|title=Multan Sultans appoint Nadeem Khan as Manager|publisher=Geo News|date=8 November 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/2017/08/01/362493/wasim-akram-joins-psls-newest-baby|title=Wasim Akram joins PSL's newest baby|work=[[Business Recorder]]|date=1 August 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}}</ref>

The side won its first match, defeating defending champions [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by seven wickets<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rasool|first1=Danyal|title=Irfan, Sangakkara fashion Multan win on PSL debut|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8679/report/1128818/|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> but finished fifth in the league table, winning four matches and losing five with one no result. They did not make the playoffs.

=== 2019 season ===
{{See also|Multan Sultans in 2019}}

Ahead of the [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019 season]], [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]], who had been assistant coach during the previous season, was appointed as head coach, replacing Moody, who withdrew from his role due to domestic commitments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/sports/ali-tareen-decides-to-continue-with-the-name-multan-sultan/|title=Johan Botha confirmed as coach of the franchise|publisher=Oye Yeah|date=7 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref> [[Wasim Akram]] also left the team, joining [[Karachi Kings]].

The Sultans started their season against Karachi Kings with a close defeat<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1464014|title=Karachi Kings open PSL campaign with 7-run win over Multan Sultans|work=The News|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and went on to win only three matches, again finishing fifth and failing to make the playoffs. Captain [[Shoaib Malik]] was the leading run scorer with 266 runs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most runs|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> while [[Shahid Afridi]] took 10 wickets to be the team's leading wicket taker for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12804;type=tournament|title=Records — 2019 Pakistan Super League — Most wickets|work=ESPNCricinfo|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>

===2020 season===
{{Main|Multan Sultans in 2020}}
Ahead of the [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020 season]], [[Shan Masood]] was named team captain<ref name="cap2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/amp/3640-psl-2020-shahid-afridi-accidentally-confirms-shan-masood-as-multan-sultans-captain|title=PSL 2020: Shahid Afridi accidentally confirms Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain|work=Geo Super|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> and [[Andy Flower]] became the team's head coach.<ref name="coach2020"/> The side reached the playoff stage of the competition for the first time after finishing third in the group. They lost both of their playoff matches and did not reach the competition final.

===2021 season===
{{main|Multan Sultans in 2021}}
In 2021, Multan finished second in the group stage and went on to win the PSL final for the first time. After winning the first qualifier match against Islamabad United, who had finished top of the group stage, Multan progressed straight to the final where they beat [[Peshawar Zalmi]] by 47 runs and won their first title.

==Team identity==
The team's logo and kit was revealed in September 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/sports/multan-sultans-unveil-logo-team-kit-video-photos/|title=Multan Sultans unveil logo, team kit|date=22 September 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|author=Muhammad Irfan|work=[[Daily Pakistan]]}}</ref> The team's anthem ''Hum Hain Multan kay Sultans'' for the 2018 season was sung by Waqar Ehsin. Pakistan film stars [[Momal Sheikh]], [[Javed Sheikh]], [[Ahsan Khan (actor)|Ahsan Khan]], [[Neelam Munir]] and actress Sadia Khan were the team's star ambassadors for the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan-super-league-psl-2018/2018/02/need-know-psl-teams-ambassadors/|title=Pakistan Super League teams ambassadors|publisher=Samaa TV|access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pslfantasy.com/news/neelam-muneer-and-ahsan-khan-multan-sultan-ambassador|title=Neelam Muneer & Ahsan Khan join Multan Sultans as Brand Ambassadors|publisher=PSLfantasy.com|access-date=23 February 2018}}</ref>

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|-
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Year
! style="width:1%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Kit Manufacturers
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Chest)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Shirt Sponsor (Back)
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Chest Branding
! style="width:13%;background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F;"|Sleeve Branding
|-
|2018
|rowspan="5"|
|[http://lakecitylahore.com Lake City]
|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Mughal Steel]]
|[http://inverexpower.com Inverex], [https://khareed.pk/company/33901/Super-Asia-Group Super Asia]
|-
|2019
|rowspan="4"|[[Pepsi]]
|Afsaneh
|[[Lay's]]
|[[OLX]], Asia Ghee Mill F.C.
|-
|2020
|rowspan="3"|[http://fatima-group.com/ffcl/page.php/fertilizers-ffcl Fatima Group]
|[[Kurkure]]
|[[Pepsi]], Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]]
|-
|2021
|[https://www.gfcfans.com/ G.F.C Fans]
|Snack Video, Asia Ghee
|-
|2022
|[https://wolf777news.com/ wolf777 News]
|Asia Ghee, [[Shell V-Power]], Nishan-E-Haider Builders and Developers
|}

==Current squad==
{{transcluded section|source=2022 Pakistan Super League squads}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Key}}
{{#section-h:2022 Pakistan Super League squads|Multan Sultans}}

==Management and coaching staff==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Name
! style="background:darkblue; color:#00FF7F; text-align:center;"| Position
|-
| {{flagicon|ZIM}} [[Andy Flower]]
|Head Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Haider Azhar]]
|COO & Team Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Abdul Rehman (coach) |Abdul Rehman]]
|Assistant Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Mushtaq Ahmed (cricketer)|Mushtaq Ahmed]]
|Assistant and spin bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|BAR}} [[Ottis Gibson]]
|Fast bowling Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|Eng}} [[Richard Halsall]]
|Fielding and Strength & Conditioning Coach
|-
| {{flagicon|SA}} [[Cliff Deacon]]
|Team Physio
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} [[Talha Ejaz]]
|Team Analyst
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Usman Munir
|Assistant Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Taimur Aziz
|Team Manager Operations
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Hassan Azam
|Head Of Digital Media
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Ahmed Mir
|Media Manager
|-
| {{flagicon|PAK}} Sultan Faiz
|Lead Videographer
|}

==Captains==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="color:#00FF7F"
! style="background:darkblue" | No.
! style="background:darkblue" | Nat.
! style="background:darkblue" | Player
! style="background:darkblue" | From
! style="background:darkblue" | To
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Mat|No. of Matches as Captain}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Won|Won}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Lost|Lost}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&W|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|Tie&L|Tied}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|NR|No Result}}
! style="background:darkblue" | {{Tooltip|%|Win Percentage}}
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Shoaib Malik]]
| 2018
| 2019
| 20
| 7
| 12
| 0
| 0
| 1
|36.84
|-
|2
|{{Flagicon|PAK}}
|[[Shan Masood]]
|2020
|2020
|11
|6
|3
|0
|1
|0
|65.00
|-
| 3
| {{flagicon|PAK}}
| [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
| 2021
| Present
|12
|7
|5
|0
|0
|0
|58.33
|}
Source: [https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/individual/most_matches_as_captain.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 25 July 2021.

==Result summary==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Pld !! Won !! Loss !! Tie !! {{Tooltip | NR | No Result}} !! Position (GS) !! Summary
|-
! [[2016 Pakistan Super League|2016]]
! colspan="7" rowspan="2" | Team did not exist
|-
! [[2017 Pakistan Super League|2017]]
|-
! [[2018 Pakistan Super League|2018]]
|10||4||5||0||1||5/6||Group stage
|-
! [[2019 Pakistan Super League|2019]]
|10||3||7||0||0||5/6|| Group stage
|-
! [[2020 Pakistan Super League|2020]]
|12||6||3||1||2||3/6|| Playoffs
|- style="background:gold;"
! [[2021 Pakistan Super League|2021]]
|12||7||5||0||0||2/6|| Champions
|-
! [[2022 Pakistan Super League|2022]]
|4||4||0||0||0||1/6|| TBD
|-
! Total
|'''47'''||'''24'''|| '''20''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''–''' || '''1 Title'''
|}
Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

===Head-to-head record===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Opposition!! Span !! Mat !! Won !! Lost !! Tie
!Tie+W!! Tie+L !! NR
!SR%
|-
|[[Islamabad United]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|-
|[[Karachi Kings]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 ||43.75
|-
|[[Lahore Qalandars]]|| 2018–present || 10 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 60.00
|-
|[[Peshawar Zalmi]]|| 2018–present || 9 || 6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 66.66
|-
|[[Quetta Gladiators]]|| 2018–present || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 50.00
|}

Source: [http://stats.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-super-league-2016-17/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=205;team=6413;type=trophy ESPNcricinfo], Last updated: 1 February 2022.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|janoobis.com/}}
*{{Facebook|multansultans}}

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team

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{{short description|Pakistani first-class cricket team}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox cricket team
|name = Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team
|image = KPK Cricket Team Logo.png
|caption =
|captain = [[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]]
|coach = [[Abdul Rehman (coach)|Abdul Rehman]]
|manager = Farrukh Zaman
|founded = {{start date and age|2019}}
| colors = {{color box|Grey}} Grey {{color box|Black}} Black
|ground = [[Arbab Niaz Stadium]], [[Peshawar]]
|ground2 = [[Abbottabad Cricket Stadium]], [[Abbottabad]]
|owner = Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cricket Association
| title1 = [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]]
| title1wins = 2 ([[2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy|2020]] , [[2021–22 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy|2021]])
| title2 = [[Pakistan Cup]]
| title2wins = 1 ([[2020–21 Pakistan Cup|2020]])
| title3 = [[National T20 Cup]]
| title3wins = 2 ([[2020–21 National T20 Cup|2020]] , [[2021–22 National T20 Cup|2021]])
|website =
}}
'''Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team''' is a domestic cricket team in Pakistan representing the [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] province. It competes in domestic [[First Class Cricket|first-class]], [[List A Cricket|List A]] and [[T20 Cricket|T20]] cricket tournaments, namely the [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]], [[Pakistan Cup]] and [[National T20 Cup]]. The team is operated by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cricket Association.

==History==
The team was introduced as a part of the new domestic structure announced by the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] (PCB) on 31 August 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27504448/pcb-unveils-new-domestic-set-stay-top-mantra |title=PCB unveils new domestic set-up with 'stay at the top' mantra |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

'''Former NWFP/KPK Teams (Defunct):''' Historically, the [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] (KPK) province was known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) where a team played in the [[Ranji Trophy]] in 1937 and, after the formation of Pakistan in 1947, sporadically in the [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]] from 1953-54 to 1978-79. These former teams are all defunct and are not related to the current Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team.

===2019/20 Season===
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa finished in third and fourth place respectively in the [[2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy|Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]] and [[2019–20 National T20 Cup|National T20 Cup]]. The Pakistan Cup was cancelled this season due to the [[covid-19 pandemic]].

===2020/21 Season===
The team won the treble being declared champions of the [[2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy|Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]], [[2020–21 Pakistan Cup|Pakistan Cup]] and the [[2020–21 National T20 Cup|National T20 Cup]]. The final against [[Central Punjab cricket team|Central Punjab]] ([[2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy|Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]]) resulted in a [[tie (cricket)|tie]], and they were declared joint winners.

===2021/22 Season===
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa won their second National T20 Cup by defeating Central Punjab in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/13-Oct-2021/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-clinch-national-t20-cup-2021|title=Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clinch National T20 Cup 2021|work=The Nation|accessdate=14 October 2021}}</ref>

==Structure==
As of 2019, domestic cricket in Pakistan was reorganised into six regional teams (on [[Administrative units of Pakistan|provincial lines]]). A three tier bottom-up system<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/city-cricket-association-tournament-schedule-announced.html| title = City Cricket Association tournament schedule announced {{!}} Press Release {{!}} PCB}} </ref> is in operation with the '''Tier 1''' teams participating in the [[Quaid-e-Azam Trophy]] ([[first-class cricket|First Class]]), [[Pakistan Cup]] ([[List A cricket|List A]]) and [[National T20 Cup]] (Regional [[Twenty20|T20]]). The Tier 2 teams participate in the City Cricket Association Tournament whilst the Tier 3 teams participate in various local tournaments as both tiers feed players to the Tier 1 team.
* '''Tier 1: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'''
* '''Tier 2:''' Peshawar, Nowshehra, Charsadda, Swat, Lower Dir, Mardan, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Swabi, Upper Dir, Buner, Khyber, Mamond, Kohat, Kurram, D.I.Khan, Bannu & Mohmand.
* '''Tier 3:''' Various Clubs & Schools.

==Current squad==
Players with international caps are listed in '''bold'''.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!style="width:1%;background:black; color:white;"| Name
!style="width:1%;background:black; color:white;"| Birth date
!style="width:1%;background:black; color:white;"| Batting Style
!style="width:1%;background:black; color:white;"| Bowling Style
!style="width:1%;background:black; color:white;"| Notes
|-
! colspan="5" |Batsmen
|-
| [[Adil Amin]] || {{birth date and age|1990|12|13|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] ||
|-
| [[Israrullah]] || {{birth date and age|1992|5|15|df=y}} || Left-handed || ||
|-
|'''[[Fakhar Zaman (cricketer)|Fakhar Zaman]]'''|| {{birth date and age|1990|4|10|df=y}} || Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] || Centrally Contracted
|-
| [[Musadiq Ahmed]] || {{birth date and age|1989|4|25|df=y}} || Right-handed || ||
|-
|'''[[Sahibzada Farhan]]'''|| {{birth date and age|1996|3|6|df=y}} || Right-handed || ||
|-
|'''[[Shoaib Malik]]'''|| {{birth date and age|1982|2|1|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] ||
|-
| [[Aamer Azmat]] || {{birth date and age|1998|11|26|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] ||
|-
! colspan="5" |All-Rounders
|-
|[[Khalid Usman]]|| {{birth date and age|1986|3|1|df=y}} || Right-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] ||
|-
|[[Kamran Ghulam]]|| {{birth date and age|1995|10|10|df=y}} || Right-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] ||
|-
|'''[[Sajid Khan (cricketer)|Sajid Khan]]'''|| {{birth date and age|1993|9|3|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] ||
|-
|'''[[Iftikhar Ahmed (cricketer)|Iftikhar Ahmed]]'''|| {{birth date and age|1990|9|3|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[off break]] || Vice-Captain
|-
|[[Zohaib Khan]]|| {{birth date and age|1984|3|20|df=y}} || Right-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] ||
|-
! colspan="5" |Wicket-keepers
|-
|[[Rehan Afridi]] || {{birth date and age|1992|5|10|df=y}} || Right-handed || ||
|-
|[[Mohammad Haris]] || {{birth date and age|2001|3|30|df=y}} || Right-handed || ||
|-
|'''[[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammed Rizwan]]''' || {{birth date and age|1992|6|1|df=y}} || Right-handed || || Captain,Centrally Contracted
|-
! colspan="5" |Spin Bowler
|-
|[[Asif Afridi]]|| {{birth date and age|1986|12|25|df=y}} || Left-handed || [[Slow left-arm orthodox]] ||
|-
! colspan="5" |Pace Bowlers
|-
|'''[[Imran Khan (cricketer, born 1987)|Imran Khan]]''' || {{birth date and age|1987|7|15|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] ||
|-
|'''[[Arshad Iqbal]]''' || {{birth date and age|2000|12|26|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] ||
|-
|'''[[Mohammad Wasim (cricketer, born 2001)|Mohammad Wasim]]''' || {{birth date and age|2001|8|25|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] ||
|-
|[[Irfanullah Shah]] || {{birth date and age|1995|5|5|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] ||
|-
|'''[[Usman Shinwari]]''' || {{birth date and age|1994|1|5|df=y}} || Right-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] ||
|-
|[[Sameen Gul]] || {{birth date and age|1999|2|4|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] ||on loan to Central Punjab
|-
|[[Mohammad Imran (cricketer, born 2001)|Mohammad Imran]] || {{birth date and age|2001|1|20|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]] ||
|-
|'''[[Shaheen Shah Afridi]]''' || {{birth date and age|2000|4|6|df=y}} || Left-handed || Left-arm [[Fast bowling|fast]] ||Centrally Contracted
|-
|[[Niaz Khan]] || {{birth date and age|2001|12|12|df=y}} || Right-handed || Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]] ||
|}

==See also==
* [[Balochistan cricket team]]
* [[Central Punjab cricket team]]
* [[Northern cricket team]]
* [[Sindh cricket team]]
* [[Southern Punjab cricket team (Pakistan)|Southern Punjab cricket team]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/254/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by North West Frontier Province]
* [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/14/14848/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]

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| list1 =
* [[List of Multan Sultans cricketers|Players]]

| group2 = Home ground
| list2 = [[Multan Cricket Stadium]]
| group3 = Captains
| list3 =
*[[Shoaib Malik]] (2018–2019)
*[[Shan Masood]] (2020)
*[[Mohammad Rizwan (cricketer)|Mohammad Rizwan]] (2021–)

| group4 = Coaches
| list4 =
* [[Tom Moody]] (2018)
* [[Johan Botha (cricketer)|Johan Botha]] (2019)
* [[Andy Flower]] (2020–)

| group5 = Seasons
| list5 =
* [[Multan Sultans in 2018|2018]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2019|2019]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2020|2020]]
* [[Multan Sultans in 2021|2021]]

| group6 = See also
| list6 =
* [[Schön Properties]]
* [[Ali Tareen]]

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