In a stunning display of team effort, Peshawar Zalmi set a unique world record against Pindiz in PSL 11. They became the first team to successfully chase the highest target in a match without a single fifty, finishing on 218 to surpass Rawalpindi’s 215.
The previous record for the highest chase without a fifty was 214, set by Washington against Los Angeles in the Major League, making Zalmi’s feat a new benchmark in cricket history.
The previous highest target chased without a fifty was 214, achieved by Washington against Los Angeles in the Major League.
Peshawar Zalmi also set a new record in Pakistan domestic cricket. Their total of 218 runs is the highest score in Pakistan domestic cricket without any player scoring a fifty. Previously, Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators held the record with 209 runs in an innings without a fifty.
Earlier in a nail-biting contest at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Peshawar Zalmi chased down a formidable 215-run target set by Rawalpindi Pindiz, securing victory by 5 wickets in the final over.
The match, the third of PSL 11, saw Zalmi dig deep under pressure, with the team crossing the finish line just in time to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Peshawar Zalmi scored an impressive 77 runs in the last 30 balls. Brendon Bracewell played an unbeaten innings of 35 runs off 17 balls, while Abdul Samad contributed 33 runs off 11 balls. Mohammad Haris was the top scorer for Zalmi with 47 runs. Captain Babar Azam added 39 runs, and Kusal Mendis scored 31 runs.
Earlier, Rawalpindi posted a total of 214 runs, with Yasir Khan top-scoring with 83 runs. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 40 runs, and Kamran Ghulam scored 37 runs.
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