Peshawar Zalmi will have to chase their PSL X playoff dreams without the mercurial Mitchell Owen, after the Australian batter chose to play in the IPL over the PSL when both leagues resume in just a few days.
The Pakistan Super League is gearing up for its long-awaited return on May 17, with Zalmi firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot. But Owen has made it clear he’ll be available for Punjab Kings instead of Zalmi. Signed as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, Owen was set to join Punjab Kings after wrapping up his PSL duties.
However, the political tensions between Pakistan and India delayed both leagues, pushing their resumption dates dangerously close. With compressed schedules on both fronts, Owen faced a tough choice—and the 23-year-old has opted for the IPL.
Owen’s debut PSL season with Peshawar Zalmi showed flashes of brilliance. His aggressive stroke play and eye-catching strike rate of 192.45 dazzled fans, but 102 runs in 8 innings left room for improvement. Zalmi, though, aren’t left scrambling; Abdul Samad and Najeebullah Zadran are ready to step up and fill the void.
With just days to go before the restart, PSL X continues to grapple with off-field challenges. The absence of key internationals like Owen is a stark reminder of how external forces can shape the fate of a domestic T20 league. But the cricket promises to be thrilling as the season hurtles toward a dramatic conclusion.
Will Zalmi cope without Mitchell Owen? Can Lahore Qalandars sneak into the playoffs? Will Quetta Gladiators turn their dominance into another title? And can Mike Hesson halt Islamabad United’s slide? All these questions—and more—will be answered soon.
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