KARACHI: Multan Sultans, a franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), have announced a charitable initiative to support the Palestinian cause during the ongoing season, saying the team will donate Rs100,000 ($356) to Palestinian charities for every six hit and every wicket taken by their players.
The PSL, Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league, enjoys immense popularity nationwide, drawing massive crowds and viewership.
The league has become a significant platform for cricketing talent and social initiatives.
“We [Multan Sultans] have decided that in this [Pakistan Super League] season, we will support charity [foundations] in Palestine,” Ali Khan Tareen, the franchise owner, said in a video message.
“We have decided, on behalf of our batters, that whenever any player from Multan Sultans hits a six, we will donate Rs100,000 to Palestinian charities,” he added. “Our bowlers also wanted to be a part of this [initiative], so we have decided that we will donate Rs100,000 to Palestinian charities, especially those working for children, on every wicket.”
The PSL, which kicked off in a star-studded ceremony in Rawalpindi on Friday, has once again captivated fans with thrilling matches and meaningful off-field initiatives.
On Saturday, Quetta Gladiators delivered a commanding performance, defeating Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs. Quetta posted a formidable total of 216/3, with Saud Shakeel scoring 59 runs. In response, Zalmi were bowled out for 136, with Abrar Ahmed taking 4 wickets for 42 runs.
In another high-scoring encounter, Karachi Kings chased down Multan Sultans’ total of 234/3, securing a four-wicket victory. James Vince led the charge for Karachi with a blistering 101 off 43 balls.
