PSL 2020: Shadab Khan brutally trolls 'best friend' Hasan Ali ahead of tournament

excitement for fifth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is sky-rocketing with tournament being only a day away from its first match. Defending champions Quetta Gladiators will be facing two-time champions Islamabad United on Thursday. Ahead of match, United skipper Shadab Khan and Peshawar Zalmi pacer Hasan Ali had a go at each or in a hilarious exchange on Twitter.

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Shadab Khan trolls Hasan Ali, predicts Islamabad United winning PSL 2020

Hasan Ali, Pakistani bowler who is famous for his explosive celebrations, will be vital to Zalmi's plans to finally get trophy that has eluded m in last two years. Peshawar Zalmi last won PSL in 2017. When a video featuring a few Islamabad United players was posted, Ali took opportunity to taunt team and replied "Yellow > red". Red is colour of Islamabad United kit and Yellow is colour of Peshawar Zalmi kit. Hasan's team lost 2018 final to Islamabad.

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United skipper Shadab Khan was quick to reply to his friend and mentioned how his team had two trophies while Zalmi only won once in 2017.

And banter began... 

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Fans loved this good-spirited banter that added to ir excitement for matchup. Quetta Gladiators will play Islamabad United in first match of PSL 5 on February 20. match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST and will be played in Karachi, Pakistan.

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