PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators crush Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs

RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi in the second match of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday, Saim Ayub’s 50 runs being in vain.

Chasing a staggering target of 217, Zalmi’s team was bundled out for 136 runs in the 16th over, giving the Gladiators a one-sided victory by 80 runs. Only Hussain Talat (35 off 19), Mitchell Owen (31 off 13), and Saim Ayub offered any resistance with the bat.

None of Zalmi’s other batsmen could stay at the crease for long, with Babar Azam (0), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (0), Max Bryant (0), Al-Zari Joseph (0) and Muhammad Ali (0) leaving without scoring any runs.

Mohammad Haris (13) and Sufiyan Muqeem (1) also failed to offer any meaningful contribution.

For the Gladiators, Abrar Ahmed (4-42) took four wickets while Mohammad Amir (2-11) and Usman Tariq (2-26) took two wickets each.

Kyle Jamieson (1-28) took a scalp, while Faheem Ashraf (0-7) and Shoaib Malik (0-19) remained wicketless.

GLADIATORS’ INNINGS

Quetta Gladiators posted a formidable 217-run target for Peshawar Zalmi in the second match held on Saturday at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Peshawar Zalmi had won the toss and elected to field first, placing the Gladiators at the crease. The decision appeared costly as the Gladiators’ batting line-up delivered a resounding performance.

From the Gladiators’ camp, middle-order batter Saud Shakeel and opener Finn Allen emerged as the standout performers.

Shakeel amassed 59 runs with precision and composure, while Allen added 53 to the total with aggressive stroke play.

Both contributed significantly towards the team’s total, strengthening their position in the early overs.

Moreover, Gladiators batter Hassan Nawaz showcased his prowess by adding 41 crucial runs.

His innings ensured the Gladiators surpassed the 200-run mark and closed their innings at 216.

Meanwhile, another fixture has been scheduled later tonight at 8 PM. Karachi Kings will lock horns with Multan Sultans at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam(c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris(w), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza

Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel(c), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis(w), Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Kyle Jamieson, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq