Ben Dunk excited to return to Pakistan for PSL 5 playoffs

Lahore Qalandars’ hard-hitting batsman Ben Dunk is looking forward to return to Pakistan for the remaining matches of the fifth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The tournament was postponed indefinitely, before the knockout stage, due to Covid-19 pandemic.

While speaking in a video, Dunk said that he is keen join his teammates and continue their surge towards their maiden PSL title.

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“I can’t wait to return to Pakistan to play the remaining PSL matches in November. I am really looking forward to getting around the teammates again and hopefully lifting the trophy for the first time for all Lahore fans. Main hoon Qalandar dil se [I am a Qalandar from my heart]," said Dunk.

Dunk played an instrumental role in guiding Qalandars into the playoffs, scoring 266 runs at an average of 53.20 and a strike rate of 186.

HBL PSL 2020 playoffs schedule

Sat, Nov 14 – Qualifier (Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings), (3pm-6.30pm), Karachi; Eliminator 1 (Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi), (8pm-11.30pm), Karachi

Sunday, Nov 15 – Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), (8pm-11.30pm), Karachi

Tuesday, Nov 17 – Final, (8pm-11.30pm), Karachi