Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Highlights. Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United clashed in a thrilling encounter on February 26, 2024, during the Pakistan Super League.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Highlights
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Match Date & Time: February 26, 2024, 6:00 AM (local time)
Summary: The 13th match witnessed an intense battle between these two teams. The question loomed: Could Peshawar Zalmi maintain their winning momentum, or would Islamabad United disrupt their plans with their formidable pace attack?
Previous Performance: In their previous match, Peshawar Zalmi secured a hard-fought victory against Lahore Qalandars. Their batting lineup fired on all cylinders, with Saim Ayub playing a brisk knock of 88, captain Babar Azam contributing 48, and Rovman Powell unleashing a blistering 46. This combined effort propelled them to a total of 211, which proved just enough to fend off the Qalandars’ challenge.
Points Table: Here’s a glimpse of the current points table:
| Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0.781 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.345 |
| Karachi Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.420 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.456 |
| Islamabad United | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.028 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -0.533 |
Match Outcome:
In a nail-biting encounter, Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious by a margin of 8 runs. The Player of the Match was none other than the prolific Babar Azam, who scored an unbeaten *111 (off 63 balls) and took two catches. His innings was a masterclass in pacing and precision.
Notably, Arif Yaqoob played a pivotal role, securing a whopping 133.35 MVP points. His leg breaks, wrong’uns, and flippers troubled the opposition batters, and he remained calm under pressure.