ISLAMABAD – The third season of the Pakistan League started on February 22with the first match played between Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans atDubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

While Peshawar is led by former West Indies allrounder Darren Sammy,Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik will lead Multan in the the tournament.

Before the start of the first match, there was an opening ceremonyconducted which will comprise of entertainers such as Abida Parveen, JasonDerlo and famous Pakistan singer Ali Zafar.There are six teams competing in the tournament – Islamabad United, MultanSultans, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and PeshawarZalmi. The final of the tournament will be played on March 25.

*Pakistan Super League 2018 Points Table*

Teams PWL Tie Points NRR

KarachiKings 2 2 0 04+0.635

MultanSultans 3 2 1 04+0.498

QuettaGladiators 2 1 1 0 2+0.653

PeshawarZalmi 3 1 2 0 2+0.342

IslamabadUnited 2 1 1 0 2-0.349

Lahore Qalandars 2 0 2