In the 15th match of PSL 11, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 4 wickets in a thrilling contest.
Playing at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Peshawar Zalmi successfully chased down the target of 146 runs on the final ball, losing 6 wickets in the process.
Captain Babar Azam was the standout performer with 43 runs, while Kusal Mendis scored 27 and Michael Bracewell added 25 runs. Saim Ayub took two wickets, while Hassan Khan, Huneen Shah, and Muhammad Ali picked up one wicket each.
Earlier, Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 145 runs in 18.2 overs, setting Peshawar Zalmi a target of 146 for victory. Kusal Perera played an impressive innings of 58 runs off 35 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne contributed 27 runs.
Kaushal Perera starred for Hyderabad with a fiery 58 off just 35 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne chipped in with 27 runs. Peshawar Zalmi now have a chase on their hands in what promises to be an exciting finish. Kaushal Perera played a brilliant innings of 58 runs off 35 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne contributed 27 runs.
Hyderabad’s openers, Moaz Sadaqat (17) and Saim Ayub (14), returned to the pavilion early. Sharjeel Khan was bowled by Iftikhar Ahmed for just 2 runs, and Usman Khan was dismissed without scoring.
For Peshawar Zalmi, Sufyan Muqeem and Iftikhar Ahmed were the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets each. Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam won the toss and chose to field first, stating, “There is a dew factor at night, so we have decided to bowl first. Since this is the first match in Karachi, we want to observe the pitch conditions.”
Marnus Labuschagne added, “We will try to play good cricket and aim to win today’s match.” Currently, Hyderabad Kingsmen are at the bottom of the points table with zero points, having lost all three of their matches. Peshawar Zalmi are fifth on the table with three points from two.
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