In a thrilling clash between Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi, the Gladiators claimed a massive 64-run win at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Sunday. The match was the 17th fixture of the ongoing ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Peshawar Zalmi’s Innings
Chasing a target of 179 runs, Peshawar Zalmi fell apart quickly. They were bowled out for just 114 inside 16 overs. None of the batters offered much resistance. Only Hussain Talat stood firm, scoring 39 runs off 34 balls.
Faheem Ashraf was the standout for Quetta Gladiators. He led the bowling charge, picking up five wickets for just 33 runs. Khurram Shahzad supported him well by claiming two wickets for only nine runs. Mohammad Amir (1-18), Mohammad Wasim (1-21), and Abrar Ahmed (1-30) also chipped in with one wicket each. The Gladiators’ bowling unit dominated the Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi encounter from the start.
Quetta Gladiators’ Innings
Earlier in the day, after being sent in to bat, Quetta Gladiators set a strong total of 178/7 in their 20 overs. Mark Chapman was solid with a 33-run knock. Kusal Mendis played a steady innings of 32 runs. Saud Shakeel added 31 valuable runs to the total.
On the bowling front for Peshawar Zalmi, Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the bowlers. He took three wickets for 33 runs. Saim Ayub grabbed two wickets, conceding 24 runs. Luke Wood managed to pick up one wicket, giving away 35 runs. However, Ali Raza (0-48) and Sufyan Muqeem (0-33) failed to make an impact with the ball.
The battle of Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi witnessed some tight spells but ultimately belonged to the Gladiators.
Toss and Match Overview
Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and opted to field first. Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam aimed to impress the Lahore crowd, which had turned up in big numbers to support him. However, the decision to bowl first backfired in the intense Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi clash.
Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi lined up with:
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitch Owen, Abdul Samad, Luke Wood, Alzarri Joseph, Sufyan Muqeem, and Ali Raza.
Quetta Gladiators took the field with:
Saud Shakeel (c), Abrar Ahmed, Hassan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Mark Chapman, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shahzad, and Fin Allen.
The Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi showdown was a complete display of skill by the Gladiators. With a strong batting performance and a devastating bowling attack, Quetta sealed a commanding win in PSL 10.
