Pacer Shoriful Islam. Photo ESPN

DHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh pacer made his Pakistan Super League 
(PSL) debut today. Peshwar Zalmi included him in the playing XI for their 
tournament opening game against Rawalpindi Pindiz in Lahore's Gaddafi 
Stadium.

However, the lanky pacer couldn't make it a memorable one after conceding 31 
runs in his four overs.

Peshwar captain Babar Azam chose Shoriful to open the bowling after 
Rawalpindi elected to bat first.

Openers Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan, also the captain of Rawalpindi dealt 
with him ease to give the side a fluent start.

Together they added 125 runs in the opening stand, paving a strong platform 
for the side. 

Yasir, who was harsh on Shoriful, made the team-best score by smashing 83 off 
46, an innings studded by seven fours and six sixes. Rizwan added 41.

However, the other batters also played their part well, steering the side to 
a daunting 214-4 eventually.

Rawalpindi, meanwhile, included another Bangladesh star Rishad Hossain into 
the squad. The leg-spinner Rishad, didn't have to bat as the other batters of 
his side shined in with full glory.

However, Rishad will be key in defending the total in a pitch which looked 
like a paradise for the batters.