'Rs 1 lakh per six and wicket': Pakistan Super League team announces powerful gesture for Palestine

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 13, 2025, 18:49 IST

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Multan Sultans, a team in the Pakistan Super League, has launched a charitable campaign to support Palestinian charities. The team pledges to donate Rs 100,000 for every six hit and every wicket taken by their players during the PSL season. The league commenced with exciting matches, including Quetta Gladiators' victory and Karachi Kings' successful pursuit of Multan Sultans' score.

'Rs 1 lakh per six and wicket': Pakistan Super League team announces powerful gesture for Palestine

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Multan Sultans, a Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, has launched a charitable campaign to aid Palestinians during the current season. The team pledges to contribute Rs 100,000 ($356) to Palestinian charities for each six and wicket secured by their players.
The PSL, being Pakistan's top T20 cricket competition, commands substantial following across the country with extensive audience participation and viewership figures.

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The competition serves as a crucial platform for showcasing cricket talent whilst supporting various social causes.

"We [Multan Sultans] have decided that in this [Pakistan Super League] season, we will support charity [foundations] in Palestine," announced franchise owner Ali Khan Tareen via video message.

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"We have decided, on behalf of our batters, that whenever any player from Multan Sultans hits a six, we will donate Rs 100,000 to Palestinian charities," he said.

"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 commenced with an impressive opening ceremony in Rawalpindi on Friday, continuing to enthral supporters with exciting matches and impactful community programmes.
On Saturday, Quetta Gladiators demonstrated exceptional cricket, securing an 80-run victory against Peshawar Zalmi.

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Quetta achieved 216/3, featuring Saud Shakeel's 59-run contribution. Zalmi were dismissed for 136, with Abrar Ahmed claiming 4 wickets for 42 runs.
Subsequently, Karachi Kings successfully pursued Multan Sultans' score of 234/3, achieving a four-wicket win. James Vince spearheaded Karachi's effort with an outstanding 101 runs from 43 deliveries.
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