Quetta Gladiators Win Toss, invite Islamabad United to bat in First PSL contest
By Web Desk
February 04, 2016
DUBAI: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field, inviting Islamabad United to bat first in the very first T20 match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) tournament here at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday night.
Earlier, the PSL was inaugurated amid fireworks, colourful display of lights and a music show witnessing performances from various artists including Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Ali Zafar and Sean Paul.
A total of five franchises are taking part in the cricket league named after each provincial capital and the federal capital of Pakistan. Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, and Islamabad United will take on each other to claim the trophy.
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