Quetta Gladiators outclass Peshawar Zalmi

Quetta Gladiators secured a convincing 64-run win over Peshawar Zalmi in the 17th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, with a combined batting effort and Faheem Ashraf’s brilliant five-wicket performance.

Chasing a target of 179, Zalmi’s batting line-up was dismantled for just 114 runs in 15.2 overs. Hussain Talat fought a lone battle, scoring 39 from 34 balls, but the rest of the Zalmi batters couldn’t cope with Quetta’s aggressive pace attack.

Faheem Ashraf was the standout bowler, taking 5 wickets for just 33 runs in 3.2 overs. Khurram Shahzad supported well, taking 2 wickets, while Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Wasim claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, Quetta posted a total of 178/6, with Finn Allen leading the charge, scoring 31 off 16 balls. Saud Shakeel (32), Rilee Rossouw (27), Kusal Mendis (32), and Mark Chapman (33) also contributed crucial runs. Azlarri Joseph was the best bowler for Zalmi, claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs.

This comprehensive victory helped Quetta Gladiators strengthen their position in the PSL standings.

1st Inning

Alzarri Joseph bowled brilliantly for 3/33 to help Peshawar Zalmi restrict Quetta Gladiators to 178/7 in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium.

The Gladiators got off to a good start in their innings, with Finn Allen and Saud Shakeel scoring 46 runs.

Toss

In the 17th match of HBL PSL 10, Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and decided to field against Quetta Gladiators on Sunday, GTV news reported.

The match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators is being played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

In the current season of HBL PSL, Islamabad United is leading with 10 points from 5 matches so far, Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings are in second and third place with 6 points, 6 points, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators are in fourth and fifth place with 4 points, 4 points, while Multan Sultans are in last position with 2 points.

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi make one change to their lineup as Sufiyan Muqeem replaces Arif Yaqoob, while Quetta Gladiators are unchanged.

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitch Owen, Abdul Samad, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Sufyan Muqeem and Ali Raza.

Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (C), Finn Allen, Rilee Rossouw, Kusal Mendis, Mark Chapman, Hassan Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Amir, Khurram Shahzad and Abrar Ahmed.