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class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T18:00:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">Feb 21, 2018</span> <span class="timestamp__time">06:00pm</span></span></span> </div>  <div class="story__content size-six "><div style="display: none"></div><p class="">With the Pakistan Super League 2018 kicking off in just a few more days , <em>Dawn.com</em> decided to test the predictive abilities of some of the biggest names in the Pakistani sports journalists community.</p><p class="">Let's see if their predictions for the big T20 spectacle turn out to be as good as their knowledge of the game. </p><hr> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224055702im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2018/02/5a8c27a6d5415.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who are you rooting for?</em></strong></p><p class="">Lahore Qalandars! Because Lahore is my hometown!</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why?</em></strong> </p><p class="">Tough one! It’s T20 and whoever plays better on the day wins but I would love for a Lahore versus Karachi final.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will finish last and why?</em></strong></p><p class="">I don’t want to predict that — you just never know.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will score the most runs in the tournament?</em></strong></p><p class="">Fakhar Zaman! He has been in great form of late.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker.</em></strong></p><p class="">Shadab Khan!</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone.</em></strong></p><p class="">Watch out for Jofra Archer!</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown.</em></strong></p><p class="">I really can’t say. It's unfair to take a name.</p><hr> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224055702im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c27a6de559.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who are you rooting for?</em></strong></p><p class="">Lahore Qalandars! They are my favorite team for a variety of reasons, but what really connects me to them is their work for the development of cricket at the grass-root level. Qalandars’ player development programme to find hidden talent from remote areas is really commendable.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why?</em></strong></p><p class="">I would love to see Lahore Qalandars win the PSL. They finished at the bottom on both past occasions, but they were just unlucky and definitely deserved better. All the teams are equally strong this time so it is hard to predict a winner, but I foresee a Lahore vs Peshawar final.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will finish last and why?</em></strong></p><p class="">I wouldn’t want to answer this one. All the six competing teams are my favourites, and ultimately Pakistan cricket will be the winner. So it doesn't matter who finishes at the bottom. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will score the most runs in the tournament?</em></strong></p><p class="">Fakhar Zaman.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker.</em></strong></p><p class="">Mohammad Amir. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone.</em></strong></p><p class="">Lahore Qalandars' Sohail Akhtar. He’s a hard-hitting batsman and definitely a player to keep an eye on.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown.</em></strong></p><p class="">I'm going to skip this one because naming anyone would mean draining the confidence of that player.</p><hr> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224055702im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c27a6b74cf.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who are you rooting for?</em></strong></p><p class="">I'll go with Quetta Gladiators.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why?</em></strong> </p><p class="">I think it will be the Sarfraz Ahmed-led Quetta Gladiators, simply for their consistency and well-oiled combinations.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will finish last and why?</em></strong></p><p class="">Going by the chaos in their rank and file at the moment, I am backing Karachi Kings to finish last.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will score the most runs in the tournament?</em></strong></p><p class="">Keeping in view the UAE conditions, Babar Azam makes for a good candidate. Kevin Pietersen, too, could have another big tournament.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker.</em></strong></p><p class="">I will back the ever-improving Shadab Khan to fetch most scalps.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone.</em></strong></p><p class="">I think it is Lahore Qalandar's dashing skipper Brendon McCullum's turn to set the turf on fire this time.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown.</em></strong></p><p class="">Easy... Umar Akmal! He has been a letdown throughout his career and is likely to maintain that (low) standard.</p><hr> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224055702im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c27a67800e.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who are you rooting for?</em></strong></p><p class="">I'm rooting for Karachi Kings because I'm a Karachiite. Not a huge fan of the franchise and how they've gone about things, but it doesn't really matter: the PSL is about supporting your home city!</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why?</em></strong> </p><p class="">Quetta! Finalists twice in a row, and they play T20 really interestingly in the sense they don't have the best bowling line-ups, but they always, always pack a very powerful punch with their batting. Sarfraz is an excellent captain too, so there's that.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will finish last and why?</em></strong></p><p class=""><strong><em>Laughs</em></strong> Lahore, who else! L for last, L for Lahore. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will score the most runs in the tournament?</em></strong></p><p class="">We haven't really seen any real stars emerge in terms of batting. Generally, it's been the same old Pakistani faces who've topped the charts and, what, a couple of outsiders? But I'd love to see somebody like Fakhar Zaman top the charts. A young Pakistani, essentially. Islamabad also has that...<em>kia nam hai us ka</em> (what's his name) Sahibzada something. He's an exciting prospect. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker.</em></strong></p><p class="">Unsurprisingly, Shadab! He's really improved leaps and bounds over the last year as has Hasan Ali. Generally, I have a feeling that you'll see a local bowler top the charts. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone.</em></strong></p><p class="">The Under-19 captain Hassan Khan, who plays for Fata. He's had an interesting U19 World Cup and is mature beyond his years. I have a feeling he might break out this time around. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown.</em></strong></p><p class="">You don't want to wish anyone flopping or having a bad tournament, so I don't know about that. But maybe one of the star signings: the likes of Brendon McCullum, Kevin Pietersen or Kieron Pollard. Perhaps you might see the veterans not do as well as they're expected to because each one of them is such a huge name and you expect so much from them. </p><hr> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224055702im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c27a6ba3ac.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who are you rooting for?</em></strong></p><p class="">Being involved with the PSL as Media and Communication Manager, I have to stay neutral — but I started my PSL journey with Peshawar Zalmi, and I think, deep down, I will be rooting for them. However, I would also like to see my hometown franchise, Karachi Kings, play the final on March 25 at a packed National Stadium.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why?</em></strong> </p><p class="">It's never easy predicting a cricket tournament, especially a franchise league, since all teams are well balanced. I would like to choose my finalists as stated above: a Karachi vs Peshawar final should be a humdinger. Having said that, the rest of the teams are equally capable of winning the trophy.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will finish last and why?</em></strong></p><p class="">Let's hope it's not the Lahore Qalandars once again. They have worked really hard and I hope they get the rewards this season.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will score the most runs in the tournament?</em></strong></p><p class="">I would like to give you three names who I feel can make a big impact. They have big reputations already! Chris Lynn, Shoaib Malik and, watch out for this: Khurram Manzoor. You heard it here first.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker.</em></strong></p><p class="">Can't go with anyone other than Shadab Khan. I think he will have another great tournament with the ball. Yeah, he's my pick.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone.</em></strong></p><p class="">I am really looking forward to seeing Sahibzada Farhan in action. He has emerged as a wonderful batting talent in recent domestic seasons. Let's see how he deals with the high voltage PSL atmosphere. If I am allowed another pick, it would be Faheem Ashraf.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown.</em></strong></p><p class="">My job is to have a strong rapport with all the players, so I won't want to predict a failure. If I can spin it a tad, I would be keeping a close eye on Kamran Akmal and Sohail Khan. Let's see if they maintain the standard of their performances in 2017 or take a nosedive.</p><hr> <figure class="media one-third palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224055702im_/https://i.dawn.com/medium/2018/02/5a8c27a6e63a2.png" alt=""/></div> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who are you rooting for?</em></strong></p><p class="">No one. No one at all!</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why?</em></strong> </p><p class="">Islamabad United, because of the number of all-rounders they have. Andre Russell, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf... just look at them! They also have two decent emerging players in the form of Sahibzada Farhan and Hussain Talat, plus the construct of their squad is such that they won’t be having many issues with the availability of the players. Others might! </p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will finish last and why?</em></strong></p><p class="">Lahore Qalandars, because their strategy often does not make sense. They have a lot of power-hitters, but very few are capable of arresting a collapse.</p><p class=""><strong><em>Who will score the most runs in the tournament?</em></strong></p><p class="">Tough to predict, but top-order batsmen such as Babar Azam and Ahmed Shehzad have a good chance here. They come in real early and know the conditions really well. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker.</em></strong></p><p class="">Again, a tough call but I’d go with Wahab Riaz and maybe Hasan Ali (if he does not miss too many games). </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone.</em></strong></p><p class="">I think Umar Amin could do wonders. </p><p class=""><strong><em>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown.</em></strong></p><p class="">I have a bad feeling about Brendon McCullum.</p><p class=""><em>Do you agree with the predictions? Let us know in the comments section! 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Lahore Qalandars.</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Peshawar Zalmi, the best compbination</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Multan Sultan, new team.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Ahmad Shehzad, the home bully </p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Usama Mir</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Umar Amin</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Shahid Afridi</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734050">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734050">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734107"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Trump Et</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-20T21:02:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-20T21:02:51+05:00">Feb 20, 2018 09:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Bring it on..!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734107">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734107">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734451"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Theossa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-20T23:14:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-20T23:14:26+05:00">Feb 20, 2018 11:14pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Islamabad or Quetta should win. Lahore is the overall fan winner for thier domestic talent search program! Karachi is such a bland frenchize, I wish they would acquire more local talent. Good luck to all teams and Pakistan wins if this episode of PSL goes without any blemishes.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734451">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734451">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734585"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed Imtiaz Ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T00:17:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T00:17:33+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:17am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Highest wicket tacker= Hasan Ali Most run scorer =Khuram Manzoor Vs Fakhar Zaman Player of the tournament Hassan Ali. Lahore will beat Peshawar in Finals.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734585">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734585">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734586"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">omar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T00:18:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T00:18:13+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:18am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>amazing</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734586">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734586">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734589"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">omar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T00:18:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T00:18:52+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:18am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>amazing</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734589">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734589">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734595"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Malik</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T00:21:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T00:21:45+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:21am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Quetta Gladiators.</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Quetta Gladiators because of aggressive captaincy by Sarfaraz.</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore. They need the kind of spark to win big matches.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Kevin Pieterson or Fakhar Zaman.</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Shadab Khan.</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Ahmed Shazad.</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Shahid Afridi</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734595">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734595">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734611"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SHAFIQ AHMAD</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T00:27:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T00:27:32+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I LOVE TO SAY LAHORE QALANDARS BUT ISLAMABAD UNITED HAS MORE ALL ROUNDERS.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734611">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734611">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734646"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ATIF</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T00:48:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T00:48:06+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Karachi Kings will win the PSL</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734646">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734646">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734750"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Engr IBRAHIM</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T02:17:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T02:17:38+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 02:17am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><ol> <li>Lahore Qalandars</li> <li>Lahore Qalandars</li> <li>Karachi... because most of 'em are allrounders, very few specialists.</li> <li>Babar Azam/Shoaib Malik</li> <li>Mitchel McClenaghan/ Tymal Mills</li> <li>Sahibzada Farhan/ Khushdil Shah</li> <li>Chris Lynn</li> </ol> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734750">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734750">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734802"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Waseem Sarwar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T03:04:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T03:04:24+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 03:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Lahore lack a decent lower order bat but their top 4,5 are unreal. They would score the most runs in PSL3 and lose the final to Islamabad. I feel bad for Quetta and Multan but Karachi will be huge let down.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734802">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734802">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5734847"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Arif Khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T04:06:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T04:06:06+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 04:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I will go for Quetta Gladiators if Kevin Peterson comes for the Final. No other predictions.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734847">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5734847">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735133"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Karim</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T08:22:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T08:22:12+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 08:22am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am from karachi </p> <p>My hearts beats for karachi but I feel Peshwar zalimi will crowned champions again</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735133">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735133">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735331"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">H.</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T09:35:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T09:35:29+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 09:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Malik Perfecto, Sir! Aameen to that!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735331">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735331">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735457"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khurram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T10:22:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T10:22:55+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 10:22am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I'm from Karachi and really root for this team. However I was really surprised to see the squad selection this time. On merit, this team should come last as it is the weakest of all. </p> <p>On the other hand, lahore Qalandars has by far the strongest team this time around. On paper they should have no competition and would easily win the title.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735457">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735457">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735458"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed shakaib Ali Naqvi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T10:23:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T10:23:09+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 10:23am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Quetta Gladiators due to Sarfaraz's captaincy.</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Peshawar Zalmi or Quetta Gladiators</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore, history repeating itsellf</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Fakhar Zaman or Babar Azam</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Hasan Ali</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Azam Khan. He will negate the wrong nepotism associated with him</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Umar Amin. If he gets a chance to play</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735458">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735458">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735468"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed shakaib Ali Naqvi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T10:28:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T10:28:24+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 10:28am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Quetta Gladiators because Sarfaraz creates a charm in the team</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Peshawar Zalmi or Quetta Gladiators</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore Qalandars. History repeating itself</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Ahmad Shehzad or Fakhar Zaman</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Hasan Ali</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Azam Khan. Negating the aura of nepotism around him</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Keiron Pollard</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735468">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735468">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735590"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Rameez Khalid</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T11:09:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T11:09:07+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 11:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Im supporting Multan Sultans and it goes like this because its my team and moreover PSL is about supporting the cricket in my region. What come may. The winner is going to be peshawar zalmi as they have the fire in the blood. Lahore qalandars might be the first in the bin but you never know. I'd be game for babar azam as a highest scorer.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735590">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735590">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735728"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T11:57:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T11:57:07+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 11:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>With due respect to all cricket experts, only time will tell who wins the PSL 2018 coveted trophy?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735728">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735728">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735805"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Waseem Sarwar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T12:15:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T12:15:57+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:15pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Lahore Qalandars. Suppirting Lahore Qalandars or Islamabad united. Winner Karachi kings. Last Bahar Azam or Hafeez. Most runs Shadab or Osama Mir. Most wickets Abbas will surprise everyone from Multan Umer Akmal or Chris Lynn will be huge let down</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735805">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735805">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735948"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ameed farabi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T12:54:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T12:54:03+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 12:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings- My home team plus Final is in Karachi .</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Quetta and Peshawar being the usual suspects to play the final. Quetta to win. Support will be as good as Karachi vs Lahore.</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Islamabad. Will miss the brains of Wasim Bhai.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? English batsmen would do well. Hafeez or Fakhar to top the ranks.</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Sohail Khan or Shadab Khan.</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Hafeez or Hassan Mohsin.</p> <p>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown. Chriss Lynn</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735948">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735948">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735973"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Blessed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T13:04:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T13:04:55+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 01:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Multan Sultan (My home team)</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Islamabad United (Best Combinations, decent captaincy) </p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Karachi Kings, packed with stubborn "Stars"</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Kevin Pietersen (Except final match, may be Quetta will play but not Pietersen)</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Imran Tahir (Except final match, may be Multan sultan couldn't reach)</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Salman Irshad (could be best talent for 2018 edition).</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Shahid Afridi / Umar Akaml (both never let you cheer their success in the next game) </p> <p>Who will play the final. Quetta Gladiators vs. Lahore Qalandars </p> <p>The man of tournament. Fakhar Zaman</p> <p>Most sixes: Shane Robert Watson</p> <p>Most Four: BB McCullum</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735973">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735973">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735975"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Jafar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T13:06:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T13:06:24+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 01:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Multan Sultan</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735975">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735975">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5735978"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Jafar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T13:06:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T13:06:38+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 01:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Multan Sultan</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735978">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5735978">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736061"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Citizen of karAchi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T13:46:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T13:46:25+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 01:46pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The wrong guy won the Karachi franchise. Someone like the Quetta owner should have gotten Karachi.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736061">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736061">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736159"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Adeel GUL</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T14:24:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T14:24:41+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 02:24pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Quetta Gladiators</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore Qalandars</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Babar Azam / Fakhar Zaman</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Shadab Khan</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Muhammad Nawaz</p> <p>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown. Shahid Afridi</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736159">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736159">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736165"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Asad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T14:27:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T14:27:01+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 02:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? None</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Dont care</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Any team with shahid afridi involved.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Fakhar Zaman</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Shadab</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. KP</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Akmal Brothers and Ahmed Shahzad</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736165">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736165">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736265"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zain Zaman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T15:06:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T15:06:39+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 03:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Top Sports Jurnos ? Where is Shahid Hashmi and Saj Sadiq ?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736265">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736265">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736333"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abdul basit sayeed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T15:35:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T15:35:13+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 03:35pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Biggest surprise would be HAMMAD AZAM. Highest wkt taker will be FAHIM ASHRAF. Biggest Letdown would be SHAHID AFRIDI</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736333">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736333">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736351"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Muhammad Adnan Shakil</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T15:41:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T15:41:58+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 03:41pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Quetta Gladiator is my favorite and it will win the PSL this time. Fakhar Zaman in batting & Hasan Ali in bowling will be on top. Umar Akmal will be a biggest letdown.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736351">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736351">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736450"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">hAMZA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T16:18:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T16:18:14+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 04:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Zainab Abbas could be right, if and only if she takes the Selfie with all the other Team Captains =D :P</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736450">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736450">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736570"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">F/O Dr. Salaria Ahmad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T17:10:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T17:10:12+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 05:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Dare to host your league in your home.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736570">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736570">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5736696"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zaman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T18:05:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T18:05:42+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 06:05pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan will be the undoubted winner of PSL 2018- with new talent that will be unearthed. I would like a young domestic player to top the charts eg Sahibzada Farhan or even Saad Ali. A technically correct and consistent player should emerge that can transition to the Pakistan team. Amongst the bowlers it would be great to see Shaheen Afridi , Mohammad Musa or Salman Arshad get some games and show their promise. New all rounder like Sohail Akhtar would be an exciting prospect. Najam Sethi has been the surprise package in bringing PSL and International cricket to Pakistan. The biggest losers are those who have an animosity towards Pakistan and it’s cricket development. We don’t have to look far to identify them. Wishing the very best to all the franchises and to Pakistan Cricket.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736696">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5736696">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5737055"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Basit Ali Abbasi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T19:28:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T19:28:42+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 07:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am going with Karachi kings. They ara winner in this season. I think Fakhar play excellent. Shadab is highest wicket taker.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737055">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737055">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5737075"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Aadil shabir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T19:37:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T19:37:20+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 07:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It is awesome to watch shahid afridi in psl i am the biggest fan of lala</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737075">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737075">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5737403"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed Shakaib Ali Naqvi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T21:37:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T21:37:42+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 09:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Well Chris Lynn will be the biggest let down. That's for sure now</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737403">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737403">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5737499"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ammar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-21T22:25:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-21T22:25:05+05:00">Feb 21, 2018 10:25pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><ol> <li>Islamabad United</li> <li>Islamabad United</li> <li>Multan Sultans</li> <li>Fakhar Zaman / Babar Azam</li> <li>Shadab Khan / Hasan Ali</li> <li>Shahid Afridi</li> <li>Misbah-ul-Haq</li> </ol> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737499">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737499">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5737739"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sarfaraz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T00:46:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T00:46:17+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 12:46am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Somebody said Umar akmal a let down, come on third highest run scorer with 50 runs and 5 games short of the top 2, strike rate of 144. He has done reasonably well in psl.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737739">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737739">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5737942"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Arif</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T02:55:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T02:55:46+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 02:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Lahore Karachi and Peshawar have equal chance to be in finals. Fakhar shall have great tournament with bat and Amir shall rock with ball in hand. Biggest letdown hopefully shall be Akmal brothers specially younger one ( he might blame his coach for that but anway). My support is for Lahore though I am from Islamabad.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737942">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5737942">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738124"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khuram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T06:15:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T06:15:42+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 06:15am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Lahore qalandars</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738124">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738124">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738263"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Furqan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T08:29:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T08:29:28+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 08:29am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I'd go with Mazhar's predictions because he's a statistician and numbers seldom lie.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738263">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738263">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738396"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">T.Saadat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T09:29:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T09:29:05+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 09:29am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Despite moderate marketing and public fandom, the efforts of Quetta Gladiators have been remained commendable.My vote is for Gladiators.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738396">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738396">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738519"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Nuzair Zia</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T10:32:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T10:32:23+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 10:32am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings, home team</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Islu United, fantastic combination and handy foreign players</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore Qalandars, no middle order. Heavily reliant on top order</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Shoaib Malik, carrying the team</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Imad Wasim, captain's touch</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Khushdil shah, in ominous form</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Kamran Akmal, typical Kami bhai</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738519">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738519">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738621"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Bilal Ahmad Malik</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T11:24:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T11:24:01+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 11:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings As Always</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Quetta Gladiators, ending the last two editions as a runner-up is not good for the team that is most consistent on the field.</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore Qalandars, they have players with reputation but they never play to achieve something big.( I hope they prove me wrong)</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Babar Azam, conditions suits him well.</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker Jofra Archer</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Sahibzada Farhan, he has entered PSL with stunning performances domestically and and he has to prove himself to the world. This is the biggest stage.</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Khurram Manzoor.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738621">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738621">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738622"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ABKhan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T11:24:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T11:24:04+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 11:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Of course Islamabad will win, just like they did in the first addition when no one was even talking about them.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738622">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738622">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738624"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ABKhan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T11:25:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T11:25:04+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 11:25am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I feel this time Karachi will replace Lahore to grab the last spot</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738624">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738624">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738625"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ABRAR HUSSAN </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T11:25:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T11:25:20+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 11:25am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I think in this session of #PSL Lahore Qalander is going to win</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738625">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738625">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738670"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ahmed Kaleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T11:40:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T11:40:07+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 11:40am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Karachi Kings</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Multan Sultan</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Fakhar Zaman</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Shadab Khan</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Shahid Afridi</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Umar Akmal & Ahmed Shehzad</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738670">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738670">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5738685"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ahmer ali khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T11:45:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T11:45:58+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 11:45am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Karachi Kings because of best combination of players.</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore. no strategy what so ever.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Babar Azam</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Tymal Mills</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Ahmed Shazad.</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Chris Lynn</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738685">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5738685">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739013"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ABL</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T14:38:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T14:38:32+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 02:38pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Karachi Kings, of course!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739013">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739013">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739026"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Akbar Ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T14:45:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T14:45:22+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 02:45pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Quetta Galdiators</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Lahore Qalandars, a balanced combination with some explosive batters</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Multan Sultan, they would need sometime to get the combination right.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Kevin Peterson</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Shadab Khan</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Jofra Archer</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Shahid Afridi</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739026">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739026">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739044"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sohail </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T14:54:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T14:54:50+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 02:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Karachi Kings are gonna win this time...........!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739044">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739044">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739133"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Talal mir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T15:46:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T15:46:59+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 03:46pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for?karachi kings</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? This time i want Karachi to win because they always said Karachi jeety ga si it might be the right time to show their strength </p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Queta i think they might be over confident this time</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Its from karachi or tamin</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. Imad wasim</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Maybe it will be from lahore or karachi</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739133">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739133">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739160"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hussain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T15:59:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T15:59:57+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 03:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Karachi Kings</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Lahore Qalandars</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Multan Sultan as it will take time for them to get into the groove</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Shan Masood</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker - Muhammad Nawaz</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Shaheen Afridi</p> <p>Name one player who will be the biggest letdown - Kevin Pietersen</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739160">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739160">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739262"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Nauman Rashid</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T16:54:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T16:54:43+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 04:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am really disappointed when we ridicule talent like umer akmal by experts. you just have to see his debut innings to appreciate his talent. i do understand that he has not fulfilled his performance, however he was not helped either. look at some talents in other sports & they are not pleasant personalities either but management respected them & moulded them. he was given wicket keeper job when he was at his prime. sent at no 6 while average player were promoted in order. i still believe age is on his side & he will perform fingers crossed</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739262">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739262">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5739862"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">mdsr</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-22T21:21:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-22T21:21:23+05:00">Feb 22, 2018 09:21pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Quetta Gladiators Who will actually win PSL? Of course Quetta Gladiators Who will finish last? Karachi Kings might be at the bottom as they get too much lime light but don't do the basics right. Who will score the most runs? I'll opt for Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam, not of them seem to be hungry for the runs. Name your pick foe the highest wicket taker? I think that it's gonna be Junaid Khan I believe that McCullam doesn't seem to glow, he is going to be a big disappointment</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739862">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5739862">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5740714"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Talha Aslam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-23T09:24:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-23T09:24:22+05:00">Feb 23, 2018 09:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Who are you rooting for? Multan Sultans.</p> <p>Who will actually win the PSL 2018, and why? Islamabad United, the best combination, and too many enthusiastic all-rounders</p> <p>Who will finish last and why? Lahore Qalandars, new team.</p> <p>Who will score the most runs in the tournament? Babar Azam</p> <p>Name your pick for the highest wicket-taker. M.Irfan</p> <p>Name one player who you think will surprise everyone. Hassan Mohsin & Saif Badar</p> <p>Name one player who will the biggest letdown. Umar Akmal</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5740714">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5740714">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="5741756"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Blu</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2018-02-23T16:23:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2018-02-23T16:23:23+05:00">Feb 23, 2018 04:23pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Kings all the way</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5741756">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1389803/up-5741756">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  </section> <div class="text-center py-4"><div class="mb-4"> <a href="/web/20180224055702/https://www.dawn.com/" class=""> <h1 class="text-hide logo mx-auto mt-2 logo--small logo--small"> DAWN.COM </h1> </a></div><p style="max-width:100%;">Copyright © 2018</p><p style="max-width:100%;">Scribe Publishing Platform</p> </div> <footer> <script src="//web.archive.org/web/20180224055702js_/https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/blockadblock/3.2.1/blockadblock.min.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <div class="pt-2 px-2 mb-2 clearfix">   <div class="ad " aria-hidden="true"> <div class="js-ad clearfix" style="max-width:728px;padding-bottom:12.362637362637%;text-align:center;margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden;"> <div class="radWrapper ad__wrapper"> <div id="div-gpt-ad-1509519280329-0" class="ad__wrapper__slot" style="width:728px;position:absolute"> <script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1509519280329-0'); 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