PSL-4: Umar Amin, Kieron Pollard help Zalmi surge past Sultans
Last updated on: 28 February,2019 10:57 pm
Shoaib Malik XI are confident to get even with Darren Sammy XI.
Dubai (Dunya News) – Superb knock by Umar Amin and Kieron Pollard helped Peshawar Zalmi surge past Multan Sultans total of 172 in a seven-wicket win at Dubai.
Sultans got off to a red-hot start reaching 65 for 1 in the Powerplay, after being sent in, and continued to cruise behind Johnson Charles 26-ball half-century. But after Charles fell in the 13th at 114 for 2, there was no finishing kick.
The hard hitting Trinidadian stole the show during his 27-ball 52 not out laced with five sixes and a single boundary to help Peshawar overhaul a daunting 173-run target to push Multan Sultans in the relegation zone in the league.
By comparison, Zalmi had a much slower start but paced their chase well. Amin played the anchor role in a 50-run third-wicket stand with Imam-Ul-Haq before continuing to play second fiddle to Pollard in their unbeaten 91-run stand. His seventh four in a 37-ball 54 ensured Zalmi got across the line with four balls to spare.
Zalmi had defeated Sultans in the first round of the league by five wickets. Shoaib Malik XI are confident to get even with Darren Sammy XI.
Lahore Qalandars will face Karachi Kings at the same venue at 09:00 PM (PST). Qalandars had downed Kings in their first round meeting by 22 runs.
Pakistan Super League remaining fixtures
Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars - February 28, Dubai
Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United - March 1, Dubai
Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators - March 1, Dubai
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi - March 4, Abu Dhabi
Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans - March 4, Abu Dhabi
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi - March 5, Abu Dhabi
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United - March 5, Abu Dhabi
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi - March 7, Karachi
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United - March 9, Lahore
Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators - March 10, Karachi
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans - March 10, Lahore
Pakistan Super League playoffs
Eliminator 1 (3v4) - March 12, Lahore
Qualifier (1v2) - March 13, Karachi
Eliminator 2 - March 15, Karachi
Final - March 17, Karachi