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A match that was over in the first powerplay, or a slow-burning thriller? Ahmer and Osman can't agree on how to frame Multan's win over a lacklustre Islamabad. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 0:00 Why Ahmer hated this match 1:45 Why Osman enjoyed it 4:52 Multan's efficiency 6:42 Where was Shadab? 10:36 Multan's dominance at home...

The two-time winners are now two-time losers. Lahore slump to another defeat as Quetta looks rejuvenated. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 00:00 Intro and Khwaja Nafay mania 2:46 That PSL time of the year 4:28 Jahandad and the joy of PSL 6:15 Enjoying these moments for what they are 7:21 Nafay's viral ride 9:38 Cricket's toxic bab...

So we get that boring, one-sided blowout match early. Multan looked to have scored below par before proving that was enough for two Karachi chases. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch , an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin .  Follow us on Youtube !

Once the marquee matchup of the league, both teams now seem to be in the midst of new chapters. You can watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin.  0:00 - 1:21 Intro 1:22 - 2:21 Regeneration of Quetta 2:22 - 3:33 Peshawar's struggles 3:34 - 5:11 Saffy bhai and giving the kids a chance 5:12 - 12:31 Karachi's evolving school of batting, and Hanif Malik's...

Welcome to Batta Fast's coverage of PSL9. We will be doing a post-match show for every game of this year's PSL, with the episodes being hosted on our Youtube page, as well as on an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. You can also watch this show on https://begin.watch Follow us on Youtube !

Friend of the podcast, founder of the Five Rupees blog, and itinerant cricket columnist for Dawn, Ahsan Butt joins the show to discuss the year that was in Pakistan cricket.  Follow us on Youtube !

Two great cricket writers, Rameen (@rameenwhile) and Raiyan (@CricCritic2) join the show to discuss the two games from the New Zealand series, their thoughts on the T20 World Cup, and their take on how older cricket fans view the game. Read this beautiful take by Rameen on Sundays and cricket: https://medium.com/@rameensalman/on-sundays-and-cricket-410620ed02d5 Here's a fascinating article by Raiy...

As closely fought as a whitewash can get, Shan Masood's team continues to put in some of the best performances by Pakistan in Australia, admittedly a low-bar. We discuss Jamal's heroics, Saim's sexiness, and the joys of test cricket. Follow us on Youtube !

On an eventful first day of the final Test of the tour, Pakistan put up a fighting total despite an early morning collapse. But as discussed here, its the bowling that has led to more heartbreaks than the batting. Follow us on Youtube !

In a solo episode, Ahmer discusses how cricket creates stories of hope and glory in our minds; the pleasure of watching in the dark with friends on Whatsapp; and knowing when the good old days end and the loss begins. Follow us on Youtube !

As Pakistan prepares to play the second test of its Australian tour, we preview what looks like a very bleak test match. Follow us on Youtube !

As Australia thrash Pakistan inside four days, we review the abject batting failure, the context of Lyon's 500 wickets, and an impassioned discussion on how cricket fails its poorer teams. Follow us on Youtube !

The golden delicious Imran Ahmed Khan returns to join us in reviewing the latest PSL Draft, as well as the future of the league. Follow us on Youtube !

One of Pakistan cricket's great unsung heroes and a close friend of the podcast, Imran Ahmad Khan draws upon his experience as the former Head of Player Acquisition & Management at the PSL to help break down the league's draft process. Follow us on Youtube !

Introducing our Manjan series, where each episode sells the manjan around Pakistan cricket these days. In this episode, we preview Pakistan's tour of Oz, get cautiously excited by the prospect of Shan Masood's captaincy, worry about Pakistan's bowling, and take a look at the double standard masti from Hafeez and Wahab. Follow us on Youtube !

We debate India's knockout record, the toss and the pitch, Australia's unreal performance(s), and takeaways for a few others. Follow us on Youtube !

#INDvAUS review - Dozakh ke shehzaday win yet again Follow us on Youtube !

#PAKvENG but really a #CWC23review for Pakistan - it's all over Follow us on Youtube !

#PAKvNZ review - this f***ing team...  Follow us on Youtube !

Pakistan's semifinal chances, #PAKvBAN review, #NZvRSA review, #PAKvNZ preview, and calling out a shambolic PCB Follow us on Youtube !

#PAKvRSA review - dil toooooots Follow us on Youtube !

#PAKvAFG review - absolute domination by Afghanistan. Shoaib Naveed aka Silly Tiddy aka PSL Daddy replaces Osman as we discuss Pakistan's woeful bowling, Babar's costly captaincy, and Afghanistan's class and composure. Follow us on Youtube !

Australia - shaitaan ki pasandeeda team. Follow us on Youtube !

#PAKvIND review - ronay walay ke ronay ka waqt shurroo.  We discuss the stunning collapse, how it rates in the all time rivalry, how boring this match was, and why there is a limit to hoping for a method to the madness. Follow us on Youtube !

SOMETIMES ITS CRAMPS, SOMETIMES ITS ACTING Follow us on Youtube !