Peshawar Zalmi clinched victory over Lahore Qalandars by 8 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, further complicating LQ’s campaign.
In the second match of the day, Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and opted to field first.
Peshawar Zalmi set a formidable target, registering PSL 9’s highest total of 211-4, largely propelled by a brilliant 88-run innings from youngster Saim Ayub. He received valuable support from captain Babar Azam, who contributed 48 runs, and Rovman Powell with 46 runs, enabling the KPK side to reach the mammoth total.
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Lahore Qalandars felt the absence of the in-form Haris Rauf due to injury, as their captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi (4-0-33-3), emerged as the most impressive bowler amidst others being hammered around the park.
In their innings, Lahore Qalandars managed to reach 203-6 in the allotted 20 overs, with South African batter Rassie van der Dussen finishing unbeaten at 104*.
While Saim Ayub (1-0-3-0) provided an economical start to the second innings, only Arif Yaqoob (3-0-21-0) sustained positive economy rates. However, Luke Wood (4-0-46-1), Naveen-ul-Haq (4-0-50-2), Paul Walter (4-0-41-1), and Salman Irshad (4-0-39-1) struggled with expensive spells throughout the match.
Saim Ayub was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance.
