'If you are a bowler, this pitch is a bi*ch'- Fans vent out frustration over flat pitches used in PSL 2023

The pitches have come under scrutiny across the globe in recent weeks. In India, the pitch came under criticism as the Test matches between India and Australia finished within three days, whereas the pitches in Pakistan have come under huge scrutiny because of its flatness.

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In a recent Pakistan Super League fixture between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, the pitch received a huge backlash as the team scored 242 in the stipulated 20 overs.

Batting first against Multan-based outfit, the Peshawar franchise scored 242 for the loss of six wickets at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam was the highest scorer for the side, scoring 79 runs from just 39 deliveries.

The most expensive bowler was Anwar Ali, who conceded 66 runs in four overs. Abbas Afridi was the most successful bowler for Multan Sultans as he not only picked four wickets but also conceded less than ten runs per over.

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Pakistan cricket had the distinction of hosting one of the competitive tournaments, as the pitches were sportive and supported bowlers equally. However, in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League, teams are scoring runs for fun. We can also attribute this frenzy to the shortened boundary across the nation.

The fans have also asked the bowlers to unite and abandon the league as the scoreboards and pitches are not doing justice to their efforts. In the last nine innings, the 200-run plus totals have been breached seven times. On two occasions, the second batting team has chased 200+ targets, with both games having a close finish. Fans believe this is not healthy for the future of the game.

The fans aren't pleased with the kind of pitches being laid out for the ongoing season. A lot of them vented out their frustration on Twitter. Here's a look at some of the reactions:

If you are a bowler, this pitch is a b*tch.

— PSL Memes (@PSLMemesWalay) March 10, 2023

What are they smoking while making pitches in PSL????????????

— Monte Liba 🍀 (@simpsimp95) March 10, 2023

Anwar Ali ending up with most expensive spell by a fast bowler in PSL, 1-66 in 4 overs. These Pindi pitches are unforgiving as a bowler, but Anwar Ali is a bowler with maximum of 2 overs ability left, in my honest opinion #PZvMS pic.twitter.com/pl8D5rKsbC

— Usman Jamil (@thtpakistaniguy) March 10, 2023

Pollard and rossouw bashing pz bowlers but will still say again say that these pitches are disgrace to psl. Its seems T10 is being played lol

— 𝐙𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@ItsMeeZeee) March 10, 2023

These flat batting pitches have successfully destroyed the beauty of PSL i.e. Quality bowling ☠️

— 𝙼. 𝙰𝚗𝚊𝚜 𝚂𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚑𝚞 (@anasstomosis) March 9, 2023

200's in every T20 match is not entertaining infact will loose the charm of high scoring games in PSL. Pakistan is famous for nail biting low scoring matches courtesy top quality bowling. The originality of PSL should not be damaged with short boundaries and flat pitches #HBLPSL8

— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) March 9, 2023

Ye kia road pitches dy rhy psl ma

— Umer Isaac X (@Xchronicles2) March 10, 2023

Downright cruel at this point. Pretty sure the bowlers should just boycott the PSL all together. Making them bowl on this pitch- getting whacked for over 200 runs every night- they’ll be having nightmares for days! 😬 #PSL8

— Hadeel Obaid (@hadouken51) March 10, 2023

Another 240+ score in PSL. Imagine the mayhem that peak Kohli-Abd-Gayle trio would cause on these pitches 🥶

Probably a 300 score

— B` (@Bishh04) March 10, 2023