Islamabad United
Islamabad United is a professional cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Here is a comprehensive overview of the team's history, performance, fan following, captains, and records:
History:
- Islamabad United was founded in 2015 as one of the five inaugural teams in the PSL.
- The team is owned by the Leonine Global Sports, a Pakistani sports management company.
- The team's name and logo are inspired by the city of Islamabad's rich cultural heritage and the Margalla Hills.
Performance:
- Islamabad United has been one of the most successful teams in the PSL, with two championship titles (2016, 2018).
- In 2016, they won the inaugural PSL title, defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final.
- In 2018, they won their second title, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
- In 2019, they finished third in the standings.
- In 2020, they finished fourth in the standings.
- In 2021, they finished fifth in the standings.
- In 2022, they finished third in the standings.
Fan Following:
- Islamabad United has a large and dedicated fan base in Pakistan, particularly in the capital city of Islamabad.
- The team's fan following has grown significantly since their inaugural season.
- The team's fans are known for their passionate support and energetic atmosphere during matches.
Captains:
- Misbah-ul-Haq (2016-2018)
- Mohammad Sami (2018-2020)
- Shadab Khan (2020-present)
Records:
- Most runs scored by a player: 1,337 runs by Luke Ronchi (2018-2020)
- Most wickets taken by a player: 44 wickets by Mohammad Sami (2016-2020)
- Highest individual score: 117* by Luke Ronchi (2018)
- Best bowling figures: 5/20 by Andre Russell (2016)
Team Owner:
- Leonine Global Sports (2015-present)
Team Price:
- The team was sold to Leonine Global Sports for a reported price of $1.5 million in 2015.
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