Rawalpindi:In a thrilling encounter at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious against Multan Sultans for the second time in a row, becoming the only team to do so in PSL 9. Peshawar Zalmi, led by captain Babar Azam, won the toss and elected to bat first.
Saeem Ayub and Babar Azam opened the innings for Peshawar Zalmi, setting up a solid partnership of 84 runs. Ayub showcased aggressive batting, scoring 46 runs off just 22 balls, which included five sixes and three fours. Babar Azam led the charge with a top score of 64 runs. Other notable contributions came from Haseebullah Khan (31 runs), Romain Powell (23 runs), and Aamir Jamal (12 runs not out), as Peshawar Zalmi posted a formidable total of 204 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
On the bowling front, Osama Mir starred for Multan Sultans, dismissing three key players, while Chris Jordan claimed two wickets. This victory marks Peshawar Zalmi’s continued dominance over Multan Sultans in this tournament, having previously defeated them by 5 runs.
With this win, Peshawar Zalmi strengthens their position in the points table, currently sitting fourth with 7 points, while Multan Sultans remain at the top with 12 points. Both teams have played seven matches each, with Multan Sultans losing only one match out of six played and Peshawar Zalmi securing victory in three matches, facing defeat in three, and one match being abandoned due to rain.
