The only two-time champions of the PSL, Islamabad United will face a headache choice ahead of their retention in the new season. One of Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2021 stars Asif Ali has been promoted from Diamond to Platinum and experienced all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed has been promoted from Silver to Diamond Level, exciting young pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr. has been promoted from Silver to Diamond level. He was also promoted from the emerging category to the gold category as he represented Pakistan in international competitions. ,The opening partnership of 152 runs between the two batsmen was the highest against India in T20 cricket. They broke the previous record of a pairing against India held by Australian duo David Warner and Shane Watson. Warner and Watson opened the tournament by 9 wickets in a 133-run win over India in the 2012 T20 World Cup.