In a high-octane clash during the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Quetta Gladiators emerged victorious, defeating Peshawar Zalmi by a margin of 16 runs. Highlights Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights
- Match 1: Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi
- Date: February 18, 2024
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights:
- Opening Blitz: The Quetta Gladiators’ opening pair of Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel set the stage on fire. Roy’s breezy 75 off 48 balls combined with Shakeel’s equally impressive 74 off 47 deliveries propelled Quetta to a formidable total of 206-5.
- Peshawar’s Response: Babar Azam (68) and Saim Ayub (42) provided Peshawar with a brisk start, stitching together a 90-run partnership off just 51 balls.
- Wayward Bowling: Peshawar’s pace attack struggled, with Aamer Jamal leaking runs and Mohammad Zeeshan failing to find the right lengths during the powerplay.
- Shakeel’s Sixes: Saud Shakeel took the attack to Peshawar’s offspinner, Saim Ayub, smashing him for three consecutive sixes in one over. His partnership with Roy was a highlight, lasting 92 balls.
- Quetta’s Bowling Brilliance: Legspinner Abrar Ahmed (2-29) turned the tide in Quetta’s favor, dismissing key batsmen Babar Azam and Tom Kohler-Cadmore in a crucial over.
- Captaincy Shuffle: Quetta Gladiators underwent significant changes this season. Rilee Rossouw took over as captain, while Shane Watson and Shaun Tait joined as head coach and bowling coach, respectively. Notably, they also secured the services of Mohammad Amir for the first time.
- Final Outcome: Peshawar Zalmi fought valiantly but fell short, finishing at 190-6.
Salman Irshad, the left-arm pacer from Peshawar Zalmi, emerged as a standout performer. He claimed three crucial wickets for 38 runs in his four overs. Supported by Luke Wood and Muhammad Zeeshan, who each contributed with a wicket, the bowling unit effectively curtailed Quetta Gladiators’ batting lineup
This thrilling contest marked the beginning of an action-packed PSL season, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more intense battles ahead.