A total of 1,135 male and 235 female players from 34 countries have signed up for the Canadian tournament

Zalmi set 205-run target for Sultans who could score only 4 at Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday night.

Multan Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan who scored 82, remain unbeaten in the event so far in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9.

Islamabad United set a target of 145 runs and tried their best to restrict Sultans from chasing it but Sultans won the match by five wickets and one ball remaining at Multan Stadium on Tuesday night.

Reeza Hendricks notably contributed by notching up 79 runs off 54 balls, with Dawid Malan adding 52 runs off 41 balls in the riveting match.

Among them are fierce fast bowlers, crafty spinners, and adept batters, all eager to showcase their skills on the grand stage.

The champions of the 2021 edition, Multan Sultans have featured in the last three finals and their win percentage of 55.22 is the best for any side since the inception of the HBL PSL in 2016.

The victory is crucial for the both sides in the 44th match of the mega event being played at the Eden Garden today.

The squads for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India have been locked in ahead of the tournament opener between England and New Zealand on October 5

Former Derbyshire player Shan Masood played a pivotal role in the victory, showcasing his skills with an unbeaten knock of 95 from 112 balls.