The Central and South Asia Week 2 of PMSL 2024 is set to kick off on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The week will bring together some of the best cricket teams from the region, competing for the coveted PMSL trophy.
The participating teams have been divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A consists of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, while Group B comprises India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Each team will play a total of three matches in the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
In the first week of the tournament, we saw some exciting cricket matches. Group A saw Pakistan, the defending champions, get off to a great start with two wins out of two. Afghanistan, on the other hand, lost their first match to Pakistan but bounced back strongly in their second match against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, lost both their matches and will need to win their last match against Pakistan to have any chance of advancing to the semi-finals.
In Group B, India started their campaign with a comfortable win against Nepal. Bangladesh, however, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Nepal in their first match before bouncing back to beat India in a thrilling encounter. Nepal, who are making their debut in the PMSL this year, showed that they are a team to watch out for with their impressive performances in the first week.
The second week of the tournament promises to be even more exciting, with each match expected to be fiercely contested. Group A matches will take place on Monday and Wednesday, while Group B matches will be played on Tuesday and Thursday. The semi-finals will be held on Saturday, June 15, with the final scheduled for Sunday, June 16.
In conclusion, the PMSL 2024 Central and South Asia Week 2 promises to be an exciting week of cricket, with some of the best teams from the region battling it out for the trophy. Fans can expect to see some high-quality cricket as the teams look to secure their place in the semi-finals and, ultimately, the final.