5 players who impressed during the 2018 PSL

#3. Faheem Ashraf

The 24-year old was awarded the Maroon Cap for being the highest wicket-taker of the tournament

24-year old Faheem Ashraf was one of the main reasons behind Islamabad United’s victorious run in the PSL this year. Ashraf began the tournament brilliantly with a spell of 2/37 and a 30-ball 54 against Peshawar Zalmi which alas, came in a losing cause.

He followed this with a wicket-less but economical spell of 0/17 against Multan Sultans. Ashraf contributed with some brilliant spells with the ball which were often overshadowed by the batting performances of a player we will be discussing later in this slider.

Nevertheless, Ashraf’s bowling helped Islamabad United to the final where he had his biggest moment in the limelight. Ashraf hit the tournament winning six and also took 1/32 with the ball. Ashraf ended the tournament as the joint highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets which is the most number of wickets taken in a single PSL season.

Due to Ashraf having a relatively better average than the other bowler who took 18 wickets, he was adjudged the tournament’s best bowler and was awarded the Maroon Cap. Ashraf who took a hat-trick against Sri Lanka in a T20I a few months back, had a terrific season and if he continues his form, then Pakistan will have found an extremely reliable bowler for the 2019 World Cup.

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