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March 21, 2024
In the ninth season of the PSL, Islamabad United, and Multan Sultans, I battled it out for the championship in the final.
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The ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) wrapped up on Monday, with Islamabad United emerging victorious over Multan Sultans in the final held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
Under Shadab Khan’s captaincy, Islamabad United secured their third PSL title, adding to their previous championships won in 2016 and 2018 when led by Misbah-ul-Haq.
While fans enjoyed thrilling matchups such as Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators vs. Lahore Qalandars, amid the excitement and high drama, some players struggled under the weight of expectations and had a tournament to forget.
Here is the PSL 9 Flop XI, highlighting players who fell short of expectations throughout the tournament.
Alex Hales has been a critical figure for Islamabad United since 2018, often seen as one of the team’s leading players expected to deliver crucial performances with the bat. Although he has performed well in previous seasons, PSL 9 was not his finest. The right-handed batsman managed 148 runs at an average of 14.8 and a strike rate of 124, falling short of expectations.
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Shan Masood, the captain of Karachi Kings and a 2020 PSL champion, faced significant pressure to lead his team to the playoffs. Despite his responsibilities, the left-handed batsman had a disappointing season, failing to deliver any standout performances. The 34-year-old managed just 158 runs in 10 innings, with a lackluster average of 15.8 and a strike rate of 105.
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Although he fulfilled his role with the bat in the second eliminator against Islamabad United by scoring 40 off 25 balls, the 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman had an otherwise underwhelming tournament. Over ten innings, he accumulated just 142 runs, averaging 15.7 with a strike rate of 132, falling significantly short of expectations.
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Tasked with captaining the Quetta Gladiators for the first time, Rilee Rossouw excelled in his leadership role, guiding the team to the playoffs for the first time in four years. However, despite his success as a skipper, the South African star struggled significantly with the bat. Throughout the tournament, Rossouw managed only 148 runs in ten innings, with a disappointing average of 16.4 and a strike rate of 107, failing to deliver a standout performance.
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After a stellar PSL 8, where he amassed 325 runs, expectations were high for Tom Kohler-Cadmore to lead Peshawar Zalmi to the playoffs again. Unfortunately, the explosive right-handed batter struggled throughout the tournament, managing only 121 runs in eight innings at a disappointing average of 15.12.
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Former PSL-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed faced intense scrutiny over his subpar performances, contributing to his removal as the Gladiators’ captain. In PSL 9, his form did not improve; he scored just 22 runs in five innings, resulting in a dismal average of 5.5.
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Khushdil Shah was retained by the Multan Sultans for his aggressive batting and ability to score runs down the order. However, he underperformed, accumulating only 68 runs in nine innings. His performance was further marred by several dropped catches, which impacted his overall contribution.
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Karachi Kings picked Mohammad Nawaz in the platinum category with high expectations. However, the 29-year-old could not deliver with either bat or ball. In eight games and six innings, Nawaz managed just 88 runs and took only two wickets, failing to meet the team’s needs.
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Mohammad Wasim Jr.’s crucial six in the playoffs helped Quetta Gladiators advance, but his performance throughout the tournament could have been better. He was expected to excel in batting and bowling as an all-rounder but fell short. He scored only 30 runs in six innings and took nine wickets at an economy rate of 9.90.
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Despite taking 12 wickets in 11 matches, Luke Wood was not a standout performer for Peshawar Zalmi. The left-arm bowler struggled with an economy rate 8.24, failing to make a significant impact in critical moments.
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Salman Irshad, another Peshawar Zalmi pacer, had a challenging tournament. The right-arm bowler was among the most expensive in PSL 9, claiming just nine wickets in eight matches while maintaining an economy rate of 10.37, the highest among the top 23 bowlers in the tournament.
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