PSL 2020: Islamabad United team preview and IPL 2020 stars playing in it

fifth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) kicks off on February 20 with Islamabad United taking on defending champions Quetta Gladiators. Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United are one of favourites to go all way to lift title and a good PSL draft ensured that y are one of best teams on paper in upcoming PSL 2020. Islamabad United are only team to lift PSL title twice and would look to add ar one to ir tally with a win in PSL 2020.

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PSL 2020: Islamabad United Preview

Islamabad United had a decent season last time around, finishing third in PSL 2019 group st to advance to playoffs. two-time champions won five of ir 10 games in season, having finished behind Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. In Eliminator against Karachi Kings, Islamabad United chased down target of 162 by four wickets with three balls to spare. In Eliminator 2, Islamabad United faced Peshawar Zalmi, but succumbed to a heavy 48-run defeat, failing to chase down a stiff target of 215.

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PSL 2020: Islamabad United ownership and PSL history

Islamabad United are most successful side in PSL history with two title wins. franchise is owned by Leonine Global Sports, an entity of Leonine Global Investments owned by Ali Naqvi and Amna Naqvi. Islamabad franchise was sold to Leonine Global Sports for $15 million by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Leonine Global Investments also owns Hong Kong Island United, a franchise team in  Hong Kong T20 Blitz.

PSL 2020: Islamabad United draft picks and IPL 2020 stars

Islamabad United added some quality T20 stars to ir roster in PSL draft ahead of PSL 2020 season. two-time champions retained services of Pakistan stars Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, while also chose to keep New Zealand wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi. Shadab Khan was appointed was as new team captain, while Pakistan head coach and selector Misbah-ul-Haq will be main man in backroom staff. draft saw Islamabad United add South African duo of Dale Steyn and Colin Ingram along with Colin Munro, Philip Salt, Dawid Malan and Rumman Raees.  

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PSL 2020 teams: Islamabad United squad:

Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (c), Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Luke Ronchi (wk), Musa Khan, Amad Butt, Rizwan Hussain, Dale Steyn, Colin Ingram, Colin Munro, Zafar Gohar, Phil Salt, Akif Javed, Dawid Malan, Saif Badar, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Rumman Raees.

IPL 2020: Dale Steyn looking to repeat MSL performance in PSL 2020

Dale Steyn will look forward to putting in a string of impressive performances for Islamabad United before IPL 2020. South African pacer was re-purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore and Virat Kohli-led side would hope that Steyn can repeat some of his performances from Mzansi Super League in PSL and stay in shape for IPL 2020. Luke Ronchi, Colin Munro, Colin Ingram and Phil Salt, who went unsold in IPL 2020 Auctions, would hope that y can showcase ir talents in PSL 2020 and grab a contract if an injury occurs.

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PSL 2020 full schedule: Islamabad United full schedule

• 20-Feb: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United- 7.30 PM IST, Karachi
• 22-Feb: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans- 7.30 PM IST, Lahore
• 23-Feb: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United- 7.30 PM IST, Lahore
• 27-Feb: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators- 7.30 PM IST, Rawalpindi
• 29-Feb: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi- 7.30 PM IST, Rawalpindi
• 01-Mar: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings- 7.30 PM IST, Rawalpindi
• 04-Mar: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars- 7.30 PM IST, Lahore
• 07-Mar: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United- 2.30 PM IST, Lahore
• 08-Mar: Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United- 2.30 PM IST, Rawalpindi
• 14-Mar: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United- 7.30 PM IST, Karachi