PSL doubleheader in Rawalpindi washed out by rain, winless Lahore gains a point

ISLAMABAD: It was a disappointing day for cricket fans in the country after two important Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches had to be called off due to persistent rain and a wet outfield at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The tournament, which kicked off in Lahore last month and is going to reach its culmination in Karachi soon, was scheduled to commence in Rawalpindi with a doubleheader today. The first game was to be held between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars and second had to take place between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators.
However, torrential rains and hailstorm in certain areas of the federal capital and its twin city, Rawalpindi, meant that both PSL clashes had to be called off, with all the four teams sharing one point each.
“Rain plays spoilsport,” PSL announced in a social media post. “Due to a wet outfield, the [Islamabad United versus Quetta Gladiator] match has been called off. Both teams will share a point each.”
Earlier, it made a similar announcement about the clash between Peshawar and Lahore.
“Heavy rain stole the spotlight, depriving us of a point,” Qalandars said on platform X, showing a degree of disappointment.
Following the washout of both matches on Saturday, Multan Sultans remain at the top of the points table with victories in five out of their six matches.
Quetta Gladiators hold the second position with four wins, while Peshawar Zalmi is in third place with three victories.
Islamabad United and Karachi Kings each have two wins to their names.
Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars, yet to win a match, have managed to secure a single point due to today’s inclement weather.