If the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans in the 21st game of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) edition number 9 is to be remembered by the passionate fans as thrilling victory for Peshawar Zalmi, the clash will be etched in their memories forever. Peshawar Zalmi outclassed Multan Sultans to make it through a thrilling game with a difference of pivotal 4 runs. Nevertheless, the Sultans of Multan put in a lot of their endeavors that, unfortunately, the match even though a highly charged encounter, was won by the more resilient in the Zalmi of Peshawar.
Thrilling Victory for Peshawar Zalmi Key Takeaways
Here are the key highlights from the match:
| Winner | Peshawar Zalmi |
|---|---|
| Margin of Victory | 4 runs |
| Player of the Match | Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi) |
| Top Scorer | Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi) |
| Notable Performance | Iftikhar Ahmed (Multan Sultans) |
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Peshawar Zalmi’s Innings
At the beginning of the batting innings, the team Peshawar Zalmi punch upward scoring hung on the shoulders of Saim Ayub and Babar Azam. Babar Azam’s impactful innings of 64 runs off 40 balls were the foundation for the team’s remarkable total of 204/5 in the allottment of 20 overs. To conclude, Sultans’ bowlers were able to stop Multan Sultans just halfway, but Zalmi batsmen had done their job well, thus setting up a decent total.
Batting Scorecard for Peshawar Zalmi:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 46 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 209.09 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 64 | 40 | 7 | 2 | 160.00 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.55 |
| Haseebullah Khan † | 31 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 155.00 |
| Rovman Powell | 23* | 15 | 1 | 2 | 153.33 |
Bowling Scorecard fofr Multan Sultans:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 15.33 |
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Khushdil Shah | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Aftab Ibrahim | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
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Top Performers for Peshawar Zalmi:
- Babar Azam: 64 runs (40 balls)
- Saim Ayub: 46 runs (22 balls)
Multan Sultans’ Chase
Finally, the Multan Sultans demonstrated a heroic debut in an attempt to take the target created by the Peshawar Zalmis. Iftikhar Ahmed fought valiantly for Multan Sultans by none other but by scoring an unbeaten 60 runs off just 27 balls. Thus, Sultans kept Multan Sultan involved in the contest until the end. On the other hand, Sangakara’s heroic batting and some good contributions from the likes of Chris Jordan could not help Multan Sultans stay outside the right target mark in favour of Lahore Qalandars.
Batting Scorecard for Multan Sultans:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (c)† | 32 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Dawid Malan | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Tayyab Tahir | 26 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Khushdil Shah | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 60* | 27 | 4 | 5 | 222.22 |
| Chris Jordan | 30* | 12 | 3 | 2 | 250.00 |
Bowling Scorecard for Peshawar Zalmi:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Luke Wood | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Mehran Mumtaz | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Aamer Jamal | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Salman Irshad | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 15.33 |
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Top Performers for Multan Sultans:
- Iftikhar Ahmed: 60* runs (27 balls)
- Chris Jordan: 30* runs (12 balls)
Match Flow
There was a significant of determinative factors throughout the game, from tactical timeouts to challenge reviews, the effect was only adding to the high level of contest. The Solidarity XI and the Total Waste Removal XI exhibited superb cricket skills and were brilliant while the spectacle stayed with all cricket lovers.
Conclusion
But in the end, Zalmi from Peshawar managed to win this once off the field rivalry that demonstrated how the team could get over trauma under pressure. Price but next to put the fight and loses from hitting the mark. The match offered fans chances of silver lining and ongoing positive atmosphere of PSL 9 is fully displayed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who was awarded the Player of the Match?
Babar Azam from Peshawar Zalmi was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional batting performance.
2. What was the margin of victory for Peshawar Zalmi?
Peshawar Zalmi won the match by a narrow margin of 4 runs.
3. Who were the top scorers for Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans?
Babar Azam was the top scorer for Peshawar Zalmi, while Iftikhar Ahmed played a crucial role as the top scorer for Multan Sultans.
4. What was the standout performance from Multan Sultans’ innings?
Iftikhar Ahmed’s blistering batting performance, scoring 60* runs off 27 balls, stood out in Multan Sultans’ innings.
5. What were the match details, including venue and match officials?
The match was held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the officials included umpires from England and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lanka’s Roshan Mahanama serving as the match referee.