2018 Pakistan Super League final
tournament final
The 2018 Pakistan Super League Final was a Twenty20 cricket match, played on 25 March 2018 at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan to determine the winner of the 2018 Pakistan Super League. The inaugural champions Islamabad United defeated the defending champions Peshawar Zalmi by 3 wickets to win their second title. Luke Ronchi was awarded player of the match (52 runs off 26 balls) and player of the tournament (top scorer with 435 runs) awards. The tickets for final were sold out within 3 hours.
Route to the Final
During the group stage of the 2018 Pakistan Super League each team played ten matches, two against each of the other sides contesting the competition. All matches were played in the United Arab Emirates due to the security situation in Pakistan. The top four teams progressed to the playoff stage. Islamabad United finished the group stage with first position by winning seven of their matches and losing three. Peshawar Zalmi finished the group stage with third position by winning five of their matches and losing five.
League stage matches
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Match
The final took place on 25 March 2018 at National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan.
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