| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Nawaz | 37 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 105.71 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 26 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 | 25 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Mohammad Basit | 4 | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 71 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 139.22 |
| Mohammad Haris | 35 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 125 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saud Shakeel | 3 | 23 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Ali | c Mohammad Haris b Iftikhar Ahmed | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Saud Shakeel | run out (Farhan Yousaf/Iftikhar Ahmed) | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 123.08 |
| Rilee Rossouw | b Sufiyan Muqeem | 26 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Hasan Nawaz | c Mohammad Haris b Mohammad Basit | 37 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 105.71 |
| Shamyl Hussain | c Aaron Hardie b Sufiyan Muqeem | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Khawaja Nafay | lbw b Sufiyan Muqeem | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 153.85 |
| Tom Curran | c Farhan Yousaf b Mohammad Basit | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Jahandad Khan | run out (Babar Azam) | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Alzarri Joseph | c Kusal Mendis b Mohammad Basit | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Abrar Ahmed | not out | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Usman Tariq | run out (Mohammad Haris/Ali Raza) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Mohammad Basit | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Michael Bracewell | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Ali Raza | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Aaron Hardie | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris | c Shamyl Hussain b Saud Shakeel | 35 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 125 |
| Babar Azam | not out | 71 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 139.22 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Usman Tariq b Alzarri Joseph | 21 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 110.53 |
| Aaron Hardie | not out | 18 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahandad Khan | 2.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Tom Curran | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Saud Shakeel | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.2 |
Summary:
Peshawar Zalmi triumphed over Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the National Stadium, Karachi. Babar Azam was the star of the show with an unbeaten 71 runs, while Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Basit shone with the ball, each taking three wickets.
Detailed Narrative:
Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators. The Gladiators managed to score 154 runs before being bowled out in their allotted 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz was the top scorer for Quetta, contributing a steady 37 runs off 35 balls. Rilee Rossouw added a brisk 26 off 18 balls. However, it was Peshawar's bowlers who stole the spotlight in this innings. Sufiyan Muqeem delivered an impressive spell, taking 3 wickets for just 25 runs in his 4 overs, including the crucial wickets of Rilee Rossouw and Khawaja Nafay. Mohammad Basit also impressed with figures of 3/36, claiming the wickets of Hasan Nawaz, Tom Curran, and Alzarri Joseph.
In response, Peshawar Zalmi chased down the target with ease, reaching 156/2 in just 18.3 overs. Babar Azam led from the front with a commanding knock of 71 not out off 51 balls, decorated with 10 boundaries. His innings was well-supported by Mohammad Haris, who scored a quickfire 35 off 28 balls. Kusal Mendis chipped in with a useful 21 before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph.
The victory was sealed with Aaron Hardie providing finishing touches alongside Babar Azam with an unbeaten 18 off 14 balls. The standout partnership between Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris laid a solid foundation for Peshawar's successful chase.
Key Performances:
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Bowlers:
Peshawar Zalmi's comprehensive performance both with the bat and ball ensured their comfortable win over Quetta Gladiators, making Babar Azam a strong contender for Player of the Match due to his outstanding batting performance.
