PSL 11: Match Officials Announced for Qualifier and Eliminators

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday, confirmed the match officials for the playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11.

Qualifier 1

The Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United at the National Bank Stadium will be overseen by a highly decorated panel.

Leading the playing control team is Sir Richie Richardson, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Having made his PSL debut earlier this season, Richardson will wrap up his campaign after officiating 10 matches.

On the field, the responsibility will lie with Christopher Gaffaney and Alexander Wharf, both part of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

Meanwhile, Faisal Khan Aafreedi will take charge as the third umpire, with Zulfiqar Jan acting as the fourth official.

On-field umpires: Christopher Gaffaney and Alexander Wharf

Third umpire: Faisal Khan Aafreedi

Fourth umpire: Zulfiqar Jan

Match referee: Sir Richie Richardson

Eliminator 1

Roshan Mahanama will lead the playing control team for both Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2. Remarkably, Mahanama has officiated in all 11 PSL seasons, and his tally now stands at 127 matches as referee in the league.

For Eliminator 1 between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans in Lahore, Shahid Saikat and Asif Yaqoob will handle on-field duties.

Supporting them will be Rashid Riaz as the third umpire and Nasir Hussain as the fourth umpire.

On-field umpires: Shahid Saikat and Asif Yaqoob

Third umpire: Rashid Riaz

Fourth umpire: Nasir Hussain

Match referee: Roshan Mahanama

Eliminator 2

By the time Eliminator 2 arrives, the stakes will be even higher. The on-field duties will be shared by Ahsan Raza and Shahid Saikat, while Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz will step in as third and fourth umpires, respectively.

At this stage of the tournament, every decision matters. One call can change the course of a match, and that is why such experienced names have been trusted with the job.

On-field umpires: Ahsan Raza and Shahid Saikat

Third umpire: Asif Yaqoob

Fourth umpire: Rashid Riaz

Match referee: Roshan Mahanama

Interestingly, the PCB has held back on announcing the match officials for the final on 3 May. That decision will be revealed in due course, likely depending on availability and performance during the playoff matches.

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