PSL 9: Babar, Arif shine as Zalmi thump United by eight runs
Cricket
Peshawar Zalmi have played four matches in the event so far, winning two and losing two
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Arif Yaqoob produced magic bowling spell that helped Peshawar Zalmi to beat Islamabad United by eight runs in a thriller of the Pakistan Super League season nine (PSL 9) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Monday.
Yaqoob claimed five-wicket haul restricting Shadab Khan’s side to 193/9 as the latter were chasing a mammoth target of 202 runs.
Colin Munro and Azam Khan displayed fireworks with the bat as they made 71 and 75, respectively, to increase the chance for the United’s win but their dismissals served blows to the team. No other United player could bat up to the mark as most of them were removed below 10 runs.
Earlier, Babar Azam hit unbeaten century helping Peshawar Zalmi set a tough target of 202 runs. Azam along with Saim Ayub took a strong start for their side. The latter was dismissed for 38 while the Zalmi skipper remained in the field till last ball as he made unbeaten 111 runs. Asif Ali made 17 while Paul Walter scored 19.
Islamabad United had won the toss and decided to field first against Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Zalmi have played four matches in the event so far, winning two and losing two. On the other hand, Islamabad United have played three matches and won only one. Considering the record in the present season, Peshawar can be tipped as favourites to win the encounter tonight.
Probable squads
Peshawar Zalmi: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Haseebullah Khan, Rovman Powell, Paul Walter, Asif Ali, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Arif Yaqoob, Salman Irshad.
Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Jordan Cox, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hunain Shah, Rumman Raees, Naseem Shah
