2021 Pakistan Super League Explained

Pakistan Super League 2021
Fromdate:20 February
Todate:24 June 2021
Administrator:Pakistan Cricket Board
Cricket Format:Twenty20
Tournament Format:Double round robin and playoffs
Host:
  • Pakistan
  • United Arab Emirates
Champions:Multan Sultans
Runner Up:Peshawar Zalmi
Count:1
Participants:6
Matches:34
Attendance:143854
Player Of The Series:Sohaib Maqsood (MS) (428 runs)
Most Runs:Babar Azam (KK) (554)
Most Wickets:Shahnawaz Dahani (MS) (20)
Website:psl-t20.com
Previous Year:2020
Previous Tournament:2020 Pakistan Super League
Next Tournament:2022 Pakistan Super League
Next Year:2022

The 2021 Pakistan Super League (also known as PSL 6 or for sponsorship reasons HBL PSL 2021) was the sixth season of the Pakistan Super League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in 2015. It was initially scheduled to be the second season held entirely in Pakistan in February and March 2021, after the previous seasons were held elsewhere due to the security situation there.

On 4 March 2021, the PCB suspended the tournament with 14 of the scheduled 30 group matches having been played after multiple cases of COVID-19 were recorded.[1] In March, the PCB proposed to reschedule the remaining fixtures for June 2021[2] with all matches to be held in Karachi, however, on 4 May, all the teams asked the PCB to move to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of a surge in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan.[3]

On 20 May 2021, approval was granted to play the remaining matches of the PSL 6 in Abu Dhabi and the tournament restarted on 9 June. On 24 June 2021, Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in the final, by 47 runs to win their first title.[4]

Background

The PSL was set up in 2015 and began in 2016[5] — meaning this was the sixth edition of the tournament. This was the third year of Habib Bank Limited's (HBL) sponsorship deal with the tournament.[6] This was supposed to be the second season held entirely in Pakistan, owing to the security situation there in previous seasons which caused it to be held in the UAE.[7] After the previous edition was postponed because of COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was expected to be held behind closed doors. However, the Pakistani government gave approval to host the tournament at 20% capacity.[8] An extra 10% could also have been allowed in after the group stage, but was not when the tournament moved to the UAE.[9] Speaking about crowds, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that he hoped if they could maintain tight protocols during the tournament, they could increase capacity later in the year for future tours of Pakistan. It was rumored that starting from this edition, the PSL would have a dedicated window in the ICC Future Tours Programme.[10]

Squads

See main article: 2021 Pakistan Super League players draft.

Islamabad UnitedKarachi KingsLahore QalandarsMultan SultansPeshawar ZalmiQuetta Gladiators
valign=top valign=top valign=top valign=top valign=top valign=top
Additional players selected for the remaining matches
Note: Players that have been struck-through were unable to participate in the tournament.

On 9 January 2021, the PCB announced the retained players' list.[11] The players draft took place on 10 January in Lahore.[12] [13] On 15 February, Mohammad Rizwan replaced Shan Masood as the captain of the Multan Sultans.[14]

Later, a replacement draft was held,[15] in which additional players were picked up to replace players unavailable due to COVID-19 pandemic, which also forced the rescheduling of the tournament.[16] [17] On 27 April, Colin Munro rejoined Islamabad United for the remaining matches.[18] The final squads were confirmed by 22 May,[19] when the Lahore Qalandars re-signed Rashid Khan after his replacement Shakib Al Hasan pulled out of the PSL.[20]

Venues

In June 2020, the PCB announced they planned to add Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar, as a fifth venue in this edition of the PSL.[21] [22] However, delays in the stadium's construction made it difficult to host the tournament's matches.[23] The PCB planned to hold a few matches in Faisalabad and Hyderabad, as well.[24] In addition, the Hayatabad Stadium was announced as a possible venue for some matches.[25] In September 2020, the PCB confirmed that both the Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar and Bugti Stadium in Quetta, could not host this season's matches.[26] However, it was later decided that the tournament would be held only at Karachi and Lahore.[27] After the tournament was moved to the UAE, the remaining matches took place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.[28]

PakistanUnited Arab Emirates
KarachiAbu Dhabi
National StadiumSheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Capacity: 32,000Capacity: 20,000

The stadiums were initially allowed to hold only 20% capacity per match; 7,500 in Karachi and 5,500 in Lahore; in view of COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.[29] Tickets were available only online via Pakistan's online ticketing platform Bookme.pk, from 11 February.[30]

Match officials

Umpires

Referees

[31]

Marketing

Anthems

See main article: Groove Mera. The league was promoted on social media with the hashtags #MatchDikhao, #HBLPSL6 and the hashtag of the official anthem

  1. GrooveMera
by Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig and Young Stunners.[32]

For the first time, five more tracks were released on the cricket album called HBL PSL Taranay.[33]

Opening ceremony

The ceremony was telecast as a virtual opening programme after being recorded in Istanbul, Turkey,[34] instead of having a live ceremony at the stadium because of the pandemic. The artists' line up included Atif Aslam and the performers of the official anthem.[35]

COVID-19 pandemic impact

See main article: COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. The day before the tournament was due to start, Wahab Riaz and Daren Sammy, both of Peshawar Zalmi, were put in isolation after they met with team owner Javed Afridi, who was not part of the bubble.[36] However, after they both received results of a negative COVID test, they were allowed to rejoin the side.[37]

On 1 March, Fawad Ahmed of Islamabad United was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19, which led to the postponement of their match against Quetta Gladiators by one day. On 4 March, it was reported that three more players had tested positive, including Tom Banton and a support staff member.[38] Later that day, it was announced that the tournament had been suspended after seven new cases were reported.[39] [40] Dr Sohail Saleem, Head of the Medical Panel, submitted his resignation to chairman Ehsan Mani following increasing criticism over the abrupt postponement of the tournament.[41]

After the postponement, the PCB formed a two-member fact-finding committee to investigate the causes behind the bio-secure bubble breaches.[42]

The PCB announced on 11 March that they were looking to reschedule the remaining fixtures for June 2021. A week later, they proposed the tournament would either start on either 2 or 6 June, finishing on 20 June with all matches to take place in Karachi.[43]

On 11 April, the PCB announced the tournament's revised schedule with the competition due to restart on 1 June.[44] On 4 May 2021, all the teams asked the PCB to move the remaining matches to the UAE because of an increase of COVID-19 in Pakistan.[45] [46]

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) gave green light to the Pakistan Cricket Board for holding the remaining matches of the PSL 2021 in Abu Dhabi on 18 May.[47] [48] [49] However, it was also reported that the Abu Dhabi government put forward a condition that all the participants needed to be vaccinated against COVID-19.[50] Following this, the PCB and the team owners held a virtual meeting on 19 May to review all potential scenarios and unanimously agreed to wait until the close of business on 20 May (UAE time) regarding clarifications on certain requested exemptions before a final decision on the hosting of the remaining matches was made.[51] [52] [53] In May 2021, the Pakistan Super League finally secured all exemptions and approvals required to conduct the remainder of the 2021 season in Abu Dhabi.[54]

Another bubble breach took place after the resumption of the tournament, this time the day before the final. Haider Ali and Umaid Asif, both of Peshawar Zalmi, admitted that they had met people from outside their bubble and were suspended from competing in the final.[55]

League stage

League progression

Fixtures

The PCB confirmed the fixtures for the tournament on 8 January 2021. The tournament was initially scheduled to take place in February and March.[56]

A warm-up match was played between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi on 16 February 2021 in which Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 6 wickets.[57]

Pakistan

----------------------------------------------------

United Arab Emirates

------------------------------------------------------------

Summary

Week 1

In the opening game of PSL 2021, the Karachi Kings beat the Quetta Gladiators by 7 wickets. For Karachi, Joe Clarke scored 46 off 23 to help register their first win of the season.[58] While in game two, Rashid Khan made his debut for the Lahore Qalandars, helping them to a 4 wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi.[59] In game three, Lewis Gregory proved his worth to Islamabad United against the Multan Sultans. He scored 49 runs off 31 balls to give his team a 3 wicket win.[60] The next day, Lahore were looking to continue their winning start against Quetta. They did this with half centuries from Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman propelling them to a 9 wicket win.[61] Tom Kohler-Cadmore helped himself to 53 to register Peshawar's first win of the season against Multan. James Vince earlier scored 84 to propel Multan to 194, but Cadmore and Imam-ul-Haq, who scored 48, gave Zalmi a 6 wicket win.[62] In game six, Sharjeel Khan's 105 was not enough as Islamabad successfully chased down 197 to beat Karachi by 5 wickets.[63] The next day, Multan got their first win of the season. Their captain Mohammad Rizwan led from the front scoring 76 to give Multan a 7 wicket win.[64] On the same day, Peshawar chased down over 190 for the second time in a row to beat Quetta by 3 wickets.[65]

Week 2

Babar Azam excelled in game nine, leading Karachi to a 7 wicket win over Multan.[66] On the same day, Wahab Riaz took 4/17 to lead Peshawar to a 6 wicket win over Islamabad.[67] In game 11, Lahore beat Karachi by 6 wickets despite Sharjeel Khan scoring 64.[68] Islamabad United chased down 156 with 3 overs to spare in game twelve. This was largely down to Paul Stirling, who scored a half-century in the 6 wicket win.[69] Babar Azam's 77 helped Karachi to a 6 wicket win over Peshawar in game 13. He was helped by Mohammad Nabi, who also scored a half-century to take them back to the top of the table.[70] The last game before the tournament was suspended featured Quetta getting their first win of the season against Multan by 22 runs. This was the first time in the competition the team batting first won.[71]

Week 3

The first game after the tournament resumed was between Islamabad and Lahore. James Faulkner took 3/32 on his debut to help Lahore to a 5 wicket win.[72] Babar Azam's unbeaten 85 was in vain in game 16, as Multan beat Karachi by 12 runs.[73] On the same day, Rashid Khan took 5 wickets in the match, as Lahore beat Peshawar by 10 runs.[74] Islamabad's openers recorded the highest ever powerplay score in the PSL in game 18, they scored 97/0 as they helped United to a 10 wicket win over Quetta.[75] David Miller kept Peshawar in contention for a playoff place in game 19. He scored 73 as Peshawar defeated Quetta by 61 runs.[76] In game 20, Asif Ali counterattacked Lahore, giving Islamabad a 28 run win. Islamabad were 20-5 before Ali's innings of 75, which allowed them to post 152.[77] Mohammad Rizwan led from the front in game 21, he scored an unbeaten 82 as Multan beat Peshawar by 8 wickets.[78] In game 22, Colin Munro scored 88 to help Islamabad to an 8 wicket win over Karachi.[79]

Week 4

Quetta Gladiators got a rare win in game 23, as Khurram Shazad took 3 wickets in an 18 run victory against Lahore.[80] Hazratullah Zazai scored the joint fastest half-century in game 24, after Peshawar's bowlers restricted Karachi to 108 before Zalmi chased it down with 6 wickets to spare.[81] Quetta were eliminated in game 25 at the hands of Multan. Quetta were bowled out for 73 which gave the Sultans a 110 run win.[82] Records were broken in game 26, as an Usman Khawaja century propelled Islamabad to 247, the highest ever PSL score. In response, Peshawar scored 236 in the highest scoring PSL game ever.[83] On the same day, in the second Karachi-Lahore derby of the season, the Kings beat the Qalandars by 7 runs to keep their playoff hopes alive.[84] Lahore were in action the next day in game 28 losing by 80 runs to Multan, who, as a result, qualified for the playoffs; this was largely down to Shahnawaz Dahani, who took 4/5.[85] Karachi needed a win in game 29 to qualify for the playoffs and knock out Lahore. They did this as a result of Danish Aziz's innings of 45 off 13, which enabled them to beat Quetta by 14 runs.[86] Both teams were through in the last game of the group stage as Islamabad beat Multan by 4 wickets.[87]

Playoffs

Qualifier

Multan won the toss in the Qualifier and chose to bat. Sohaib Maqsood top scored for the Sultans, making 59 from 41; Maqsood was well-supported by Johnson Charles, who made 41. Khushdil Shah also supported Maqsood with an unbeaten 42, as Multan finished on 180/5. The pick of the bowlers for Islamabad was Shadab Khan, who took 2/5 from 4 overs.[88] In response for Islamabad, Usman Khawaja scored 70 off 40 as no other United batsman got past 30. Islamabad were all out for 149, giving Multan a 31 run win. For Multan, the pick of the bowlers was Sohail Tanvir, who took 3 wickets to send Multan into their first ever PSL final.[89] [90]

Eliminator

Eliminator 1

Peshawar won the toss in Eliminator 1 and chose to field. Karachi got off to a good start with Babar Azam making 53 before being dismissed. In the middle order Danish Aziz, Chadwick Walton and Imad Wasim came and went for Karachi, with none of them scoring more than 20. One player who did get going in the middle order was Thisara Perera; he scored 37 off 18 to take the Kings to 175/7 from their 20 overs.[91] The pick of the bowlers for Peshawar was Mohammad Irfan, who took 2/21 from his 4 overs. In response for the Zalmi, Hazratullah Zazai, scored 77 off 38 to anchor Peshawar's chase. While at 4 was Shoaib Malik, who scored 30 to further reduce the target for Peshawar. In the end, after a final over, which contained two dropped catches, Sherfane Rutherford's 17 helped to give Peshawar a 5 wicket win. For Karachi, the pick of the bowlers was Thisara Perera, who took 2/10 from his 2 overs.[92] The result meant Peshawar were through to the second Eliminator, where they would face Islamabad United.[93] [94]

Eliminator 2

Peshawar won the toss and chose to field in Eliminator 2. Opening for United was Colin Munro, who made 44. With Islamabad 110-8 it looked like they would be all out, however a cameo from Hasan Ali who scored 45 off 16 propelled them to 174. He was well supported by Mohammad Wasim who made an unbeaten 17. For much of Islamabad's innings, Peshawar were fielding with 10 fielders after Mohammad Irfan went off injured and was not allowed a replacement.[95] The pick of the bowlers for the Zalmi was Wahab Riaz, who took 2/35.[96] In Peshawar's response, Hazratullah Zazai, who scored 66 off 44, and Jonathan Wells, who scored 55 off 43, anchored Peshawar's innings bringing them closer to the target. Shoaib Malik applied the finishing touches for the Zalmi, scoring 32 off 10 as Peshawar wrapped up an 8 wicket win. For Islamabad the pick of the bowlers was Mohammad Wasim, who took 1/32 from his 3 overs.[97] The result meant Peshawar were through to the final, their fourth overall.[98] [99]

Final

See main article: 2021 Pakistan Super League Final. Peshawar won the toss and chose to bowl in the final. Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan opened the innings for the Sultans. Shan was dismissed first for 37 by Mohammad Imran. At the other end, Multan's captain, Mohammad Rizwan, was caught behind for 30 as Mohammad Imran claimed a second wicket. Afterwards, came Sohaib Maqsood, who made an unbeaten 65. This later won Maqsood the player of the match award. Rilee Rossouw followed Maqsood and made 50 in 20 balls, before he top edged a ramp to Mohammad Irfan as Sameen Gul claimed his first wicket of the match. The third wicket partnership between Maqsood and Rossouw was worth 98. Things got better for Sameen as he got out Johnson Charles Leg before wicket (LBW) for a golden duck. While at six was Khushdil Shah, who scored an unbeaten 15 off 5 balls to increase Multan's score. In the end, Multan finished on 206/4; the pick of the bowlers for Peshawar was Sameen Gul, who finished with figures of 2/26.[100] In response, Hazratullah Zazai was first to score 6 for Peshawar before being caught at point by Shan Masood. Zazai was soon followed by Kamran Akmal, as he was bowled by Imran Khan for 36. Jonathan Wells was next, and he was run out for 6. Some stability was provided by Shoaib Malik and Rovman Powell, when Powell was caught behind for 23, Peshawar were 124/4. Malik was then caught out for 48 off 28 by Imran Tahir. Tahir then took a wicket himself as Sherfane Rutherford was dismissed for 18. Afterwards, Tahir claimed two more wickets as both Wahab Riaz and Mohammed Imran were bowled by him for golden ducks. Next to go was Amad Butt, as he was caught by Mohammad Rizwan for 7. In the end, Peshawar finished on 159/9, which resulted in a 47 run victory for Multan, making them the champions of PSL 6.[101] [102]

Awards and statistics

The player of the tournament was Sohaib Maqsood of Multan Sultans.[103] His captain, Mohammad Rizwan, won the Imtiaz Ahmed award for the best wicket-keeper, while Iftikhar Ahmed won the award for the best fielder.[104] Shahnawaz Dahani of Multan took 20 wickets at an average of 17.00 to be the leading wicket-taker ahead of Wahab Riaz of Peshawar Zalmi with 18 wickets and win the Fazal Mahmood award. The winner of the Hanif Mohammad award for the leading run scorer was Babar Azam who scored 554 runs.

Most runs

Player Team Runs
Babar AzamKarachi Kings11 11 554
12 12 500
Sohaib MaqsoodMultan Sultans12 12 42865*
Shoaib MalikPeshawar Zalmi13 13 354
11 11 338
Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 24 June 2021

Most wickets

Player Team
Shahnawaz Dahani11 11 204/5
Wahab Riaz12 12 18 4/17
Shaheen Afridi10 10 16 3/14
James FaulknerLahore Qalandars6 6 133/19
Imran TahirMultan Sultans7 7 13 3/7
Source: ESPNcricinfo, Last updated: 24 June 2021

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PSL 2021 postponed after more players test positive for Covid-19 . ESPNcricinfo. 4 March 2021 . 5 January 2022.
  2. Web site: COVID-19-hit Pakistan Super League rescheduled to June 2021, confirms PCB . Times Now . 5 January 2022. 4 March 2021.
  3. Web site: Move PSL to UAE: Franchisees Ask PCB to Make a Move Due to Covid Surge . . 4 January 2022. 5 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Multan Sultans complete turnaround title win on back of Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw fifties. ESPNcricinfo. 26 January 2022.
  5. Web site: PCB revives PSL plan for 2016 . . Umar Farooq. 13 June 2015. 24 July 2021 . 24 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210724141116/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-revives-psl-plan-for-2016-887315 . live .
  6. Web site: PSL's New Sponsorship Deal With HBL is Worth 3 Times More Than the Original . Rizvi Syed. 14 November 2018. ProPakistani . 24 July 2021 . 24 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210724141118/https://propakistani.pk/2018/11/14/psls-new-sponsorship-deal-with-hbl-is-worth-3-times-more-than-the-original/ . live .
  7. Web site: Restart Date of Pakistan Super League 2021, New Check Schedule (9-24 June) . Ryan Wilson. 4 June 2021. Sports Unfold . 4 January 2022.
  8. Web site: Pakistan Super League set for fan attendance, new stadium revealed . The Stadium Business. 5 February 2021. 16 July 2021 . 5 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210305041246/https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2021/02/05/pakistan-super-league-set-for-fan-attendance-new-stadium-revealed/ . live .
  9. Web site: Umar Farooq. 4 February 2021. Pakistan Super League 2021 to allow spectators up to 20% capacity . . 16 July 2021 . 22 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210222175926/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2021-to-allow-spectators-up-to-20-capacity-1250053 . live .
  10. Web site: PCB eyes lucrative deals after 'securing' windows for PSL editions . . 23 July 2021 . 23 July 2021. 4 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210204075709/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/690615-pcb-eyes-lucrative-deals-after-securing-windows-for-psl-editions . live .
  11. Web site: Franchises complete retention, release and trade process ahead of HBL PSL 2021 Player Draft. Cricketworld. 9 January 2021. 9 January 2021. 9 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210109061800/https://www.cricketworld.com/franchises-complete-retention-release-and-trade-process-ahead-of-hbl-psl-2021-player-draft/68086.htm. live.
  12. News: Fizz named in PSL draft under 'Platinum' category. The Daily Star. 5 January 2021. 5 January 2021. 7 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107142449/https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/fizz-named-psl-draft-under-platinum-category-2022929. live.
  13. News: Hasan joins United, Lynn is a Sultan, Miller turns Zalmi, Rashid becomes Qalandar, Banton and Gayle are Gladiators. Pakistan Cricket Board. 10 January 2021. 10 January 2021. 10 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110171303/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/hasan-joins-united-lynn-is-a-sultan-miller-turns-zalmi-rashid-becomes-qalandar-banton-and-gayle-are-.html. live.
  14. Web site: Mohammad Rizwan replaces Shan Masood as Multan Sultans captain for PSL 2021 . . 15 February 2021. 15 February 2021. Umar Farooq.
  15. Web site: PSL to conduct replacement draft ahead of 2021 season resumption . . 26 April 2021 . 26 April 2021. 26 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210426181234/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-to-conduct-replacement-draft-ahead-of-2021-season-resumption-following-postponement-because-of-covid-19-1261259 . live .
  16. Web site: Du Plessis to make HBL PSL debut in playoffs. 2 November 2020. 2 November 2020. Pakistan Cricket Board. 16 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416111459/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/du-plessis-to-make-hbl-psl-debut-in-playoffs.html. live.
  17. Web site: Lahore Qalandars bag Shakib Al Hasan, Quetta Gladiators sign Andre Russell . . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021. 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428080644/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2021-replacement-draft-lahore-qalandars-bag-shakib-al-hasan-quetta-gladiators-sign-andre-russell-1261441 . live .
  18. Web site: 27 April 2021 . PSL 2021: Colin Munro to join Islamabad United for the remaining matches . live . 16 September 2021 . crickettracker.com . 30 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210430071759/https://www.crictracker.com/psl-2021-colin-munro-to-join-islamabad-united-for-the-remaining-matches/ .
  19. Web site: Multan Sultans sign Shimron Hetmyer in PSL replacement draft . . 22 May 2021 . 22 May 2021. Umar Farooq. 22 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522172459/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/multan-sultans-sign-shimron-hetmyer-in-psl-replacement-draft-1263854 . live .
  20. Web site: Lahore Qalandars re-signed Rashid Khan after Shakib Al Hasan pulled out . . 22 May 2021 . 22 May 2021. 22 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522175419/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rashid-khan-to-fly-to-england-for-t20-blast-immediately-after-psl-1263859 . live .
  21. News: 'PSL matches could be played in Peshawar'. 10 July 2020. The Express Tribune. 29 June 2020. en. 13 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713101506/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2252609/psl-matches-could-be-played-in-peshawar. live.
  22. Web site: PCB plans to add fifth venue in Peshawar for PSL 2021. Khaleej Times. 10 July 2020. 26 June 2020. en. 11 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200711130127/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/cricket/pcb-plans-to-add-fifth-venue-in-peshawar-for-psl-2021. live.
  23. Web site: Development work delays mean Peshawar's PSL 2021 hopes hang in balance. 23 July 2020. GEO Super. 31 July 2020. 25 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725021944/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/5890-development-work-delays-mean-peshawars-psl-2021-hopes-hang-in-balance. live.
  24. News: Mirwani. Bimal. PSL 6 in 2021 to feature three new cities in Pakistan. 10 July 2020. Batting with Bimal. 13 February 2020. 12 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712071656/https://battingwithbimal.com/2020/02/13/psl-6-in-2021-to-feature-three-new-pakistan-cities/. live.
  25. News: Hayatabad Ground may host PSL VI matches. 11 August 2020. The News International. 11 August 2020. en. 11 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811135644/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/698929-hayatabad-ground-may-host-psl-vi-matches. live.
  26. Web site: Peshawar, Quetta to again miss out on PSL 2021 matches, PCB confirms. Abdul Majid Bhatti. 15 September 2020. GEO Super. 27 September 2020. 19 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919002511/https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/6412-peshawar. live.
  27. News: PSL 2021 to get underway on February 20: reports. 30 December 2020. Samaa TV. 24 December 2020. 24 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201224084904/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2020/12/psl-2021-to-get-underway-on-february-20-reports/. live.
  28. Web site: PSL 2021: PCB releases final schedule for Abu Dhabi matches . . 31 July 2021 . 31 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210731140956/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/353295-psl-2021-pcb-releases-new-schedule-for-abu-dhabi-matches . live. 3 June 2021.
  29. News: Pakistan Super League releases official anthem for sixth edition. Samaa TV. 6 February 2021. 7 February 2021. 6 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210206163500/https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2021/02/pakistan-super-league-releases-official-anthem-for-sixth-edition/. live.
  30. News: Online Registration For Tickets Of PSL 6th Edition Begins Today. Fida. Hussnain. UrduPoint. 14 February 2021. 11 February 2021.
  31. Web site: Match officials for HBL PSL 2021 confirmed . 10 January 2014 . Pakistan Cricket Board . 4 January 2022.
  32. Web site: 6 February 2021. PSL 6 anthem 'Groove Mera' will have you grooving!. 16 February 2021. The Express Tribune. en. 9 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209061351/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2282907/psl-6-anthem-groove-mera-will-have-you-grooving. live.
  33. News: First-ever HBL PSL music album released. 22 February 2021. 22 February 2021. psl-t20.com. 22 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210222145012/https://psl-t20.com/news/1181/. live.
  34. News: PSL 2021 opening ceremony to take place in Turkey: sources. 13 February 2021. 14 February 2021. The News.
  35. News: Atif Aslam to feature in PSL 6 opening ceremony virtual show. 14 February 2021. 14 February 2021. ARY Sports. 18 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210918190828/https://arysports.tv/atif-feature-psl-6-opening-ceremony-virtual-show/. live.
  36. Web site: Lakhani . Faizan . PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi's Darren Sammy, Wahab Riaz in isolation after violating COVID-19 protocols . . 23 July 2021 . 23 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210723164914/https://www.geo.tv/latest/336062-psl-2021-peshawar-zalmis-darren-sammy-wahab-riaz-in-isolation-after-violating-covid-19-protocols . live .
  37. News: PSL 2021: Daren Sammy, Wahab Riaz Get Quarantine Concession Despite Protocol Breach . Ndtvsports.com . . 23 July 2021 . 23 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210723164914/https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/psl-2021-daren-sammy-wahab-riaz-get-quarantine-concession-despite-protocol-breach-2375485 . live .
  38. Web site: Three more players test positive for Covid-19 at PSL 2021 . . 4 March 2021 . 4 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210304072514/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/three-more-players-test-positive-for-covid-19-at-psl-2021-1253679 . live .
  39. Web site: HBL PSL 6 postponed . . 10 January 2014 . 4 March 2021 . 4 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210304124018/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/hbl-psl-6-postponed.html . live .
  40. News: Pakistan Super League suspended after seven coronavirus cases. BBC Sport. 4 March 2021. 4 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210304084232/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56250119. live.
  41. Web site: PCB accepts Dr Sohail Saleem's resignation, looks to revamp medical department. 7 May 2021. ESPNcricinfo. en. 6 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506165825/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-accepts-dr-sohail-saleem-s-resignation-looks-to-revamp-medical-department-1258648. live.
  42. Web site: 27 March 2021. Fact-finding committee 'in action' after PSL 6 postponement. 4 May 2021. cricketpakistan.com.pk. en. 27 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210327095655/https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/fact-finding-committee-in-action-after-psl-6-postponement. live.
  43. Web site: PSL 2021 likely to resume in early June following a week of quarantine . . 19 March 2021 . 18 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210318191616/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/psl-2021-likely-to-resume-in-early-june-following-a-week-of-quarantine-1255196 . live .
  44. News: PCB announces the revised schedule for PSL 2021. Cricket Times. en-US. 11 April 2021. 12 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412000541/https://crickettimes.com/2021/04/pcb-announces-the-revised-schedule-for-psl-2021/. live.
  45. Web site: Franchises ask PCB to host PSL matches in UAE: reports . . 4 May 2021 . 4 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504160852/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2021/05/franchises-ask-pcb-to-host-psl-matches-in-uae-reports/ . live .
  46. Web site: Covid-19: Franchises ask PCB to move remainder of PSL 2021 from Karachi to UAE. 4 May 2021. ESPNcricinfo. en. 4 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504095123/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/covid-19-in-pakistan-franchises-write-to-pcb-asking-for-psl-2021-to-be-moved-from-karachi-to-uae-1262277. live.
  47. Web site: 18 May 2021. UAE ready to host remaining matches of PSL 2021 in Abu Dhabi. 19 May 2021. Daily Pakistan Global. en. 18 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518130328/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/18-May-2021/pakistan-gets-uae-nod-to-hold-remaining-matches-of-psl-in. live.
  48. Web site: PSL 2021: Emirates Cricket Board allows PCB to hold remaining matches in Abu Dhabi. 19 May 2021. Geo News. en. 18 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518140705/https://www.geo.tv/latest/350669-psl-2021-remaining-matches-to-be-held-in-abu-dhabi-after-green-signal-from-uae. live.
  49. Web site: PSL 2021: PCB gets green signal to hold remaining matches in Abu Dhabi, say sources. 19 May 2021. The News International. en. 18 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518235825/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/836465-psl-2021-pcb-gets-green-signal-to-hold-remaining-matches-in-abu-dhabi-say-sources. live.
  50. Web site: 19 May 2021. COVID-19: Abu Dhabi ready to host PSL provided all participants are vaccinated. 19 May 2021. Hindustan Times. en. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519101256/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/covid19-abu-dhabi-ready-to-host-psl-provided-all-participants-are-vaccinated-101621418371622.html. live.
  51. Web site: No entry without vaccination in Abu Dhabi: PSL 6 hits another roadblock. 19 May 2021. Cricbuzz. 19 May 2021 . en. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519163357/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117475/no-entry-without-vaccination-in-abu-dhabi-psl-6-hits-another-roadblock. live.
  52. Web site: PCB to decide fate of remaining PSL 2021 on Thursday - SAMAA. 19 May 2021. Samaa TV. en-US. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519163356/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2021/05/pcb-to-decide-fate-of-remaining-psl-2021-on-thursday/. live.
  53. Web site: HBL Pakistan Super League. 19 May 2021. psl-t20.com. en. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519163358/https://psl-t20.com/news/1212/. live.
  54. Web site: PSL gets green light from Abu Dhabi authorities for June resumption. 20 May 2021. ESPNcricinfo. en. 20 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210520083650/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-super-league-2021-psl-gets-green-light-from-abu-dhabi-authorities-for-june-resumption-1263611. live.
  55. Web site: Siddique . Imran . Zalmi's Haider Ali, Umaid Asif suspended ahead of PSL final for violating bio-secure bubble . . 24 June 2021 . 23 July 2021 . 22 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210722144150/https://www.dawn.com/news/1631224 . live .
  56. Web site: HBL PSL 2021 schedule announced . . 10 January 2014 . 8 January 2021 . 11 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210111071504/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/hbl-psl-2021-schedule-announced.html . live .
  57. Web site: ul Ain . Noor . Ashraf . Humaira . Jhanjhi . NZ . 2023-12-26 . Prediction for Pakistan Super League Using Machine Learning Techniques: A Survey . 10.20944/preprints202312.1995.v1 . free .
  58. Web site: PSL 2021: Karachi Kings beat Quetta Gladiators by 7 wickets . . 5 April 2021 . 27 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227215810/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/336066-psl-live-cricket-score-match-1-quetta-gladiators-vs-karachi-kings . live .
  59. Web site: PSL 2021: Lahore Qalandars defeat Peshawar Zalmi by 4 wickets . . 5 April 2021 . 27 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227224133/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/336188-psl-live-cricket-score-match-2-lahore-qalandars-vs-peshawar-zalmi . live .
  60. Web site: PSL 2021: Wasim, Gregory star as United beat Sultans . . 5 April 2021 . 6 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210306144220/https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2021/02/live-multan-sultans-islamabad-united-pakistan-super-league-psl-2021/ . live .
  61. Web site: PSL 2021: Lahore Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators by nine wickets . . 6 April 2021 . 2 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210302025239/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/336368-psl-live-cricket-score-match-4-lahore-qalandars-vs-quetta-gladiators . live .
  62. Web site: Cadmore dominates with fifty as Peshawar Zalmi gets first win in PSL 6 . ARY . 6 April 2021 . 7 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210307033237/https://arysports.tv/live-zalmi-bowl-first-against-sultans-fifth-psl-6-contest/ . live .
  63. Web site: PSL 2021: Records tumble in Karachi Kings and Islamabad United match . . 6 April 2021 . 25 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210225220658/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/336827-psl-2021-records-that-karachi-kings-and-islamabad-united-broke . live .
  64. Web site: PSL 6: Lahore suffer first defeat of PSL 2021 at hands of Multan . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411130952/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/796024-psl-2021-multan-sultans-opt-to-bowl-first-against-lahore-qalandars . live .
  65. Web site: Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by 3 wickets . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411132946/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/337079-psl-live-cricket-score-match-8-quetta-gladiators-vs-peshawar-zalmi . live .
  66. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Babar Azam's belligerent knock sinks Multan Sultans in key clash . 28 February 2021 . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411132951/https://www.dawn.com/news/1609775/babar-azams-belligerent-knock-sinks-multan-sultans-in-key-clash . live .
  67. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Peshawar trounce Islamabad . 28 February 2021 . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411132946/https://www.dawn.com/news/1609862/peshawar-trounce-islamabad . live .
  68. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Shaheen, Fakhar shine as Qalandars overwhelm Kings . March 2021 . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411132953/https://www.dawn.com/news/1610068/shaheen-fakhar-shine-as-qalandars-overwhelm-kings . live .
  69. Web site: PSL 2021: Islamabad United beat win-less Quetta Gladiators . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411133439/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/337666-psl-2021-islamabad-united-beat-win-less-quetta-gladiators . live .
  70. Web site: PSL 2021: Karachi Kings dethrone Peshawar Zalmi to go back on top of PSL standings . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411133735/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/337780-psl-live-cricket-score-match-13-peshawar-zalmi-vs-karachi-kings . live .
  71. Web site: PSL 2021: Quetta Gladiators beat Multan Sultans by 22 runs . . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411134126/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/337851-psl-live-cricket-score-match-14-quetta-gladiators-vs-multan-sultans . live .
  72. Web site: Qalandars edge out United in thriller . 10 June 2021 . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153002/https://www.dawn.com/news/1628510/qalandars-edge-out-united-in-thriller . live .
  73. Web site: PSL 6: Babar Azam's 85 goes in vain as Multan Sultans beats Karachi Kings . 10 June 2021 . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153002/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/psl-6-babar-azam-s-85-goes-in-vain-as-multan-sultans-beats-karachi-kings-101623347892759.html . live .
  74. Web site: Rashid bags fifer as Qalandars beat Zalmi by 10 runs . 10 June 2021 . ARY Sports . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625154504/https://arysports.tv/live-pz-wins-toss-decides-bowl-first-against-lq/ . live .
  75. Web site: PSL 2021: Clinical Islamabad United thrash Quetta Gladiators by 10 wickets . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625154505/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/354659-psl2021-islamabad-united-opt-to-field-first-against-quetta-gladiators . live .
  76. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Peshawar Zalmi trounce Quetta Gladiators by 61 runs . 13 June 2021 . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625115127/https://www.dawn.com/news/1629088 . live .
  77. Web site: PSL 2021: Islamabad United bounce back to dethrone Lahore Qalandars from points table . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153002/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/354878-psl-2021-islamabad-united-ask-lahore-qalandars-to-bat-first-after-winning-toss . live .
  78. Web site: Dhani, Rizwan help Multan Sultans remain in sight of top-four finish . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153002/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/psl-2020-21-2021-1238103/multan-sultans-vs-peshawar-zalmi-21st-match-1247031/match-report . live .
  79. Web site: PSL 2021: Colin Munro, Iftikhar Ahmed lead Islamabad United to victory against Karachi Kings . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153001/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/355016-psl-2021-islamabad-united-elect-to-bowl-first-against-karachi-kings . live .
  80. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Pace is ace as Quetta Gladiators bounce back to shock Lahore Qalandars . 16 June 2021 . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625064131/https://www.dawn.com/news/1629557 . live .
  81. Web site: PSL 2021: Hapless Karachi Kings crumble before mighty Peshawar Zalmi . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626154617/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/355208-psl-2021-peshawar-zalmi-opt-to-field-first-against-karachi-kings . live .
  82. Web site: Quetta Gladiators crash out of PSL 2021 after 110-run loss against Multan Sultans . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626154616/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/355346-psl-2021-quetta-gladiators-opt-to-field-first-against-multan-sultans . live .
  83. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Khawaja ton fires United past spirited Zalmi . 18 June 2021 . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626031139/https://www.dawn.com/news/1629942 . live .
  84. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Afghan teenager Noor inspires Karachi Kings to narrow win over Lahore Qalandars . 18 June 2021 . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626031218/https://www.dawn.com/news/1629964/afghan-teenager-noor-inspires-karachi-kings-to-narrow-win-over-lahore-qalandars . live .
  85. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Rampant Multan blow away Lahore to qualify for playoffs . 19 June 2021 . . 26 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625145726/https://www.dawn.com/news/1630193 . live .
  86. Web site: PSL 2021: Karachi Kings make it to play-offs after defeating Quetta Gladiators . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626154613/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/355859-quetta-gladiators-opt-to-field-first-against-karachi-kings . live .
  87. Web site: PSL 2021: Islamabad United defeat Multan Sultans to end league stage on a high . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626154614/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/355902-psl-2021-islamabad-united-win-toss-opt-to-field-first-against-multan-sultans . live .
  88. Web site: Khan . Hamza . Sohaib, Tanvir lead Multan Sultans to maiden PSL final . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626160941/https://www.samaa.tv/psl/2021/06/live-updates-hbl-psl6-islamabad-united-multans-sultans-psl-qualifier-cricket-iu-v-ms/ . live .
  89. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Multan Sultans stun Islamabad United to punch ticket to PSL 6 final . 22 June 2021 . . 26 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625145158/https://www.dawn.com/news/1630744/multan-sultans-stun-islamabad-united-to-punch-ticket-to-psl-6-final . live .
  90. Web site: PSL 2021: Multan Sultans qualify for final after vanquishing Islamabad United . . 26 June 2021 . 26 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626163945/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/356175-multan-sultans-opt-to-bat-against-islamabad-united . live .
  91. Web site: Siddiqui . Azeem . Zazai stars as Zalmi knock Kings out of PSL 2021 . . 2 July 2021 . 30 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210630105319/https://www.samaa.tv/psl/2021/06/psl2021-live-blog-zalmi-opt-to-bowl-against-kings/ . live .
  92. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Zazai dazzles as Peshawar Zalmi dethrone Karachi Kings in high drama . 22 June 2021 . . 2 July 2021 . 1 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210701114057/https://www.dawn.com/news/1630751/zazai-dazzles-as-peshawar-zalmi-dethrone-karachi-kings-in-high-drama . live .
  93. Web site: Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings in PSL 6's Eliminator . 21 June 2021 . ARY Sports . 2 July 2021 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183555/https://arysports.tv/live-pz-wins-toss-decides-bowl-first-against-kk-psl-6-eliminator/ . live .
  94. Web site: PSL 2021 Eliminator 1: Peshawar Zalmi knockout Karachi Kings . Geo News . 2 July 2021 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709191753/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/356228-psl-2021-peshawar-zalmi-opt-to-bowl-first-against-karachi-kings-in-knockout-game . live .
  95. Web site: Smith . Martin . 'They don't believe him': Injured player denied a sub fielder . . 2 July 2021 . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625052247/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/mohammad-irfan-injury-substitute-fielder-pakistan-super-league-psl-aleem-dar-umpire/2021-06-23 . live .
  96. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Explosive knocks by Zazai, Wells power Peshawar Zalmi into final . 23 June 2021 . . 2 July 2021 . 2 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210702113450/https://www.dawn.com/news/1630928/explosive-knocks-by-zazai-wells-power-peshawar-zalmi-into-final . live .
  97. Web site: Siddiqui . Azeem . Dominant Zalmi thrash United to secure PSL6 final berth . . 2 July 2021 . 30 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210630120418/https://www.samaa.tv/psl/2021/06/live-updates-peshawar-zalmi-islamabad-united-psl-2021-pakistan-super-league-2021/ . live .
  98. Web site: Zazai, Wells hand Zalmi 'PSL Final' spot for the fourth time . 22 June 2021 . ARY Sports . 2 July 2021 . 22 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210622153512/https://arysports.tv/live-pz-wins-toss-decides-bowl-first-against-iu/ . live .
  99. Web site: PSL 2021 Eliminator 2: Peshawar Zalmi reach final after beating Islamabad United by 8 wickets . Geo News . 2 July 2021 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182043/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/356364-psl-2021-eliminator-2-peshawar-zalmi-win-toss-put-islamabad-united-to-bat-first . live .
  100. Web site: Khan . Khalid . Multan Sultans outclass Peshawar Zalmi to seal maiden PSL title . 25 June 2021 . . 3 July 2021 . 3 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210703063717/https://www.dawn.com/news/1631329/multan-sultans-outclass-peshawar-zalmi-to-seal-maiden-psl-title . live .
  101. Web site: Underdogs Multan Sultans thrash Peshawar Zalmi to win maiden PSL title . . 3 July 2021 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183140/https://www.geo.tv/psl/latest/356787-psl-2021-final-peshawar-zalmi-elect-to-bowl-first-against-multan-sultans . live .
  102. Web site: Siddiqui . Azeem . Maqsood, Tahir lead Multan Sultans to maiden PSL title . . 3 July 2021 . 2 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210702010708/https://www.samaa.tv/psl/2021/06/live-updates-peshawar-zalmi-multan-sultans-pakistan-super-league-final-psl-2021/ . live .
  103. Web site: PSL 2021: Multan Sultans' Sohaib Maqsood Bags Player Of The Tournament Title . . 30 July 2021 . 30 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210730155150/https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/psl-2021-multan-sultans-sohaib-maqsood-bags-player-of-the-tournament-title-3894527.html . live .
  104. Web site: PSL 2021: Full list of award winners, prize money details, records, statistics . 25 June 2021 . MyKhel . 30 July 2021 . 30 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210730155150/https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/psl-2021-full-list-of-award-winners-prize-money-details-records-statistics-169402.html . live .