The PLS-6's Abu Dhabi leg, which was being halted in March, started on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

The tournament kicked off with a match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United. The event was halted in March due to a coronavirus spread in a bio-secure bubble in Pakistan. To conclude the tournament, the remaining games will be played in the UAE under rigorous safety standards. In the second game, reigning champions Karachi Kings will face Multan Sultans, who are currently fifth in the six-team league.

Despite being on top, Kings captain Imad Wasim downplayed the team's status as favorites, referring to that as a fresh start.

“We performed extremely well in Karachi,” Imad added. Rest also performed admirably, but there is nothing in any squad that might distinguish them from the others.

“However, we are beginning over since it is a new leg, and our group has also changed. We must re-energize and re-establish momentum. “All teams have an equal chance,” he continued.

Four of the six teams are tied for first place in the point’s standings, with six points each. The clubs are separated by net run rate rather than points.

“This is a new beginning and a fresh situation. Because of the heat and moisture, the ball could remain low and pitch flat. So neither team has an edge, not ourselves nor anyone else,” Imad explained.

Meanwhile, Sultans coach Andy Flower stated that this is a new beginning and that they are excited to capitalize on the opportunity.

“We might have liked to be higher up the league at the midway point, but it is not the situation, that is the reality. Many of the defending clubs struggled during the first leg in Karachi. Only one game lost by the chasing team was the final one,” Flower explained.

“We have been allowed to start over,” he continued.

When questioned about the new lineup, Flower seemed optimistic and pledged to provide a solid performance.

“We have a somewhat different side, as do most of the teams, with some forced alterations. “However, we have some extremely exciting talents.” So we've been anticipating the Abu Dhabi leg. It's a fantastic effort by the PCB and the organizers to get it here in such a short amount of time. “It's wonderful to be here,” he remarked.

He also anticipated that, like Karachi, the coin toss will play a significant role in Abu Dhabi.

“The coin toss was significant in all the games. The majority of the time, the outcome was determined by the toss, and I believe we just won one toss.

“I advised my squad, ‘Don't let the coin toss distract or control you.'" We need to disrupt the cycle.' Regrettably, we broke it incorrectly, and we only lost the match after winning the toss.

“However, you must not be sidetracked by the notion that perhaps the result was determined by a coin flip. Because of the dew element, the coin toss is likely to play a crucial role here. “ Ultimately, if you play fantastic cricket, you can win a game regardless of you bat first or second,” he said.

 “We batted marvelously in the first-half; else we wouldn't even have chased down that goal. Rizwan led the onslaught from the front admirably.

“But it's amazing to see a guy like Rizwan demonstrate whatever you can achieve with your abilities and game awareness,” added the former Zimbabwe captain.

“The place where we lacked was wicket-taking upfront, and our death bowling has not been as skilled as it should be to defend the total on flat grounds with a quick outfield and a little of dew around.

“This is a significant obstacle for a bowler. We weren't quite strong enough in some areas, and it was clear,” he said.