- Advertisement -

“Even we have a team from Punjab in PSL”- Shoaib Akhtar explains why his favorite IPL team is Punjab Kings

216
Punjab Kings

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently gave his views on the Punjab Kings team that participates in the Indian Premier League. He said that it his favorite team because even the Pakistanis have a team from Punjab participating in the Pakistan Super League.

- Advertisement -

Naming the Lahore Qalandars that represents Punjab in the PSL, Shoaib said that even the Qalandars never won the championship before this season. He hoped that the Punjab Kings can pull off a similar thing in IPL 2022 since they have gotten off to a good start this season.

Speaking to Sportskeeda on Match Ki Baat, Shoaib Akhtar said:

- Advertisement -

“Our favorite team is Punjab because even we have a team from Punjab in PSL, which is Lahore Qalandars, and even they too never win. Finally, this year they won the final. So I hope that like Punjab from our side, even the Punjab from your side should do something.

- Advertisement -

Punjab Kings won their first match in IPL 2022 by chasing 206 runs

The Punjab Kings team got off to a winning start in IPL 2022 as they defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by chasing a big target of 206 runs. Odean Smith was adjudged the Man of the Match for his quickfire cameo of 25 runs off eight balls. Smith received great support from Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Shahrukh Khan.

A combined team batting performance helped the Punjab-based franchise pull off a great run-chase. It will be interesting to see if the Mayank Agarwal-led outfit can replicate what the Lahore Qalandars did earlier this year in the PSL and win their first-ever trophy in 2022.

The Mohali-based franchise will be in action later tonight as they will lock horns with two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a rematch of the 2014 IPL Final.

- Advertisement -