Pakistan Super League 2023

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The 2023 Pakistan Super League was a landmark edition for Lahore Qalandars, who became the first team in PSL history to defend their title successfully. The final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore against a familiar opponent — Multan Sultans — produced the most dramatic conclusion in the tournament's history. Lahore batted first and posted 200/6 on a good batting pitch. Multan's chase was excellent throughout, reaching the final over needing just a handful of runs with wickets in hand. In one of the most thrilling run-chases in Pakistani T20 cricket, Multan finished on 199/8 — just 1 run short of forcing a Super Over or winning the title. Lahore had retained the PSL trophy by the smallest possible margin. Ihsanullah, the young Multan Sultans pace bowler, was named Player of the Tournament for his 22 wickets at an economy of 7.59 — an outstanding individual performance that reflected the quality throughout Pakistan's domestic T20 competition. For Lahore Qalandars, back-to-back titles confirmed their transformation into the most successful franchise in recent PSL history.

Key Highlights

• 1Lahore Qalandars won back-to-back PSL titles — the first team to successfully defend the championship
• 2The final was decided by the narrowest margin in PSL history: just 1 run separated the sides
• 3Lahore posted 200/6 and Multan came agonisingly close with 199/8 — an extraordinary final
• 4Ihsanullah was Player of the Tournament — the first emerging player/bowler to win the award — with 22 wickets at an economy of 7.59
• 5The back-to-back triumph cemented Lahore Qalandars as the dominant franchise in Pakistani T20 cricket

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