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Mohammad Amir reveals his mid-match conversation with Babar Azam

LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators’ left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir disclosed his brief conversation with Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam during their sides’ Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 clash on Sunday.

The incident occurred in the third over of Peshawar Zalmi’s run chase when Amir bowled a short-pitched delivery to Babar, who failed to get any bat on it and went to wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Meanwhile, while speaking at the post-match press conference, Amir was asked to share his conversation with Babar after the steamy bouncer.

“The instance you highlighted was regarding the bouncer which he said that it went quickly and couldn’t understand,” Amir replied to the question.

“He is a good player but my role has always been to pick wickets of the top batter,” stated Amir.

For the unversed, Mohammad Amir delivered a commendable performance with the ball, returning splendid figures of 1/29 in his spell of four overs in a high-scoring clash.

Babar Azam, on the other hand, was equally impressive, top-scoring for the Zalmi with a 42-ball 68. But his heroics went in vain as the Gladiators emerged victorious by 16 runs.

Set to chase 207, Peshawar Zalmi’s captain Babar Azam and Saim Ayub came out all guns blazing as they raised 70 runs in the powerplay.

However, their progress was halted by a mixup between the batters in the ninth over, resulting in Ayub’s run-out, which proved to be the turning point.

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Ayub scored a quick 42 runs from 26 balls, which featured three sixes and two boundaries.

Akeal Hosein then removed Mohammad Haris to reduce Zalmi to 108-2 in 10.2 overs before Tom Kohler-Cadmore joined hands with Azam for a 39-run stand.

Azam played a 68-run knock in 42 balls with the help of four boundaries and four sixes. He fell prey to Abrar Ahmed in the 16th over with 147 runs on the board.

Kohler-Cadmore also fell in the same over after scoring run-a-ball 18 runs, leaving Zalmis to chase 57 off 26.

Quetta Gladiators’ bowlers did not allow the batters to regain momentum and reduced them to 182-5 in 19 overs, requiring 25 off the last over.

Mohammad Wasim’s last over went for only seven runs, handing the Gladiators a 16-run win, with Abrar Ahmed leading the bowling with 2-29.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Amir, Hosein and Wasim bagged one wicket each.

Prior to that, Quetta Gladiators posted a mammoth total of 206/5 on the board, courtesy of Saud Shakeel and Jason Roy’s marathon opening stand.

Roy top-scored for the Gladiators with a 48-ball 75, closely followed by his opening partner Saud, who scored 74 off 47 deliveries.

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‘My best T20 innings ever’ says Roy on incredible knock against Zalmi

RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators’ opener Jason Roy has dubbed his heroic knock against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League League season 8 the ‘best T20 inning’ of his life.

On Wednesday, Quetta Gladiators pulled off the highest-ever run chase in the PSL history, thanks to a majestic batting show held by Roy, who scored 63-ball 145 to help his team chase a mammoth 241.

“In T20 cricket it is one of my favourite-ever innings,” said Roy in a post-match press conference.

“Because I was there till the end. A lot of times in limited overs where I am batting as an opener I get out after 100. But tonight I was there at the end which is an incredible feeling for an opener” he explained.

He elaborated that such high-scoring matches were great additions to the PSL and the T20 cricket as they would attract many more kids to the game.

“I remember as a kid watching these sorts of matches really drew me to the game,” he remarked.

Revealing what was going through his mind when Zalmi posted 240 on board, Roy claimed there was not any sort of pressure on him or his opening partner, Martin Guptill when they were walking out of the dressing room to chase the massive target.

“We walked out very relaxed. We didn’t feel any pressure on our shoulders” said Roy who went on to score his second century in the PSL – the only overseas player to do so.

Talking about the atmosphere in the ground while he was smashing every other ball out of the park, Roy said, “on that wicket, with that crowd, it was electrifying. Had a really good time”

“Anytime you are chasing a target over 200, no matter what the pitch is, it is still an incredible feeling” he added.

“It is my best T20 inning ever. Surely it will live a long time in my memory” he reiterated.

English batter, however, also praised Babar Azam and Saim Ayub for the way they set the tone of the game, adding it was a special feeling for him to watch the star Pakistan batter playing one his best T20 innings.

“It’s the sort of stuff I used to watch on TV lots of times and to watch it first hand it was extremely special,” he maintained.

“He’s (Babar) a beautiful player to watch and helped extremely from the other end with his opening partner.”

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Records galore as Roy-led Gladiators down Zalmi in high-scoring contest

RAWALPINDI: Numerous records bite the dust as Quetta Gladiators downed Peshawar Zalmi in the must-win Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight clash on Wednesday.

After struggling with the bat in the initial fixtures, Gladiators’ hard-hitting opener Jason Roy announced his comeback in style as the right-handed batter powered his side to pull off a miraculous victory over Zalmi with a marathon 145-run knock in the run chase.

With his scintillating match-winning knock, Roy registered the highest-ever individual score in PSL history, trumping Karachi Kings’ Colin Ingram’s 127 not out against Gladiators in 2019.

Roy also became the first overseas player in PSL to score two centuries in the league’s history. His century was also the second-fastest in the league’s history.

English opener’s astonishing knock powered Gladiators to pull off the highest-ever run chase in PSL history, breaking the previous record of Multan Sultans, who successfully chased down 209 against Lahore Qalandars in the previous edition.

The historic pursuit was also the second-highest successful chase in domestic T20s and the fourth-highest in all T20s.

The Gladiators also bettered the third-highest total of PSL history by scoring 243/2 which Zalmi put up in the first innings as they finished at 240/2.

Meanwhile, despite being a forgetful night for him as a captain, Babar Azam unlocked a long-awaited achievement for himself as the star batter struck his maiden century in the extravaganza.

With his magnificent knock, Babar scored his eighth century in T20s and is only behind T20 great Chris Gayle, who scored 22 tons in his iconic career.

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Peshawar Zalmi elect to bat first against Quetta Gladiators

RAWALPINDI: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and opted to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Haseebullah Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Wahab Riaz, Aamir Jamal, Arshad Iqbal, Mujeeb Ur Rehman.

Quetta Gladiators: Martin Guptill, Jason Roy, Will Smeed, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz (c), Umar Akmal, Dwaine Pretorius, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Aimal Khan.

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Matches 20, Peshawar Zalmi 12, Quetta Gladiators 8

Peshawar Zalmi win toss, elect to field first against Peshawar Gladiators

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators in the ninth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Jimmy Neesham, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Arshad Iqbal, Sufyan Muqeem.

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Jason Roy, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Martin Guptill, Iftikhar Ahmed, Qais Ahmed, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Odean Smith.

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Usman takes three as Zalmi beat Gladiators by 24 runs

LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators’ Will Smeed fought hard with his gritty 99 but Usman Qadir’s astonishing spell assisted Peshawar Zalmi to beat Gladiators by 24 runs in the 22nd match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.

Set to chase 186, Gladiators batters failed to get going. The opener Smeed, however, retaliated till the end with his valiant 99 off 60 balls, laced with 12 boundaries and three sixes.

Despite his heroic innings, the Gladiators could not manage to pull off the victory as the 20-years-old received no support from the other end. Gladiators’ skipper – Sarfaraz Ahmed remained the second top-scorer after Smeed; scoring a mere 25 off 21 balls.

For the Zalmi, Usman starred; taking three wickets, while Salman Irshad took two. Liam Livingstone, Wahab Riaz, and Hussain Talat struck out a batter each.

Batting first, the Zalmi managed to post 185/7 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to the half-centuries from Shoaib Malik and Hussain Talat.

The Zalmi started the proceedings poorly as Naseem Shah removed their explosive batters – Hazratullah Zazai and Liam Livingstone cheaply in his first over.

With the side stranded at 6-2 in the second over, experienced batter Shoaib anchored the innings with Mohammad Haris; putting on a magnificent 52-runs partnership before the young batter perished after scoring a brilliant 29 off 17 balls, laced with six boundaries.

Malik then recorded another brilliant partnership with Talat and anchored the innings for the Zalmi. The pair batted brilliantly as both the batters went on smash half-centuries.

Talat scored 51 off 33, while Malik top-scored with 58 off 41 deliveries; smashing eight boundaries.

In the 19th over, Ben Cutting went hard at Sohail Tanvir; smashing four sixes to the left-arm pacer. Cutting’s astonishing cameo of 36 runs off just 14 deliveries with the help of four sixes and a boundary bolstered the side’s score.

For the Gladiators, Naseem Shah shone; taking four wickets, while Khurram Shehzad, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Ghulam Mudassar struck out a batter each.

Following this victory, Zalmi have now claimed the fourth position in the PSL 7 points table, while the Gladiators have been demoted to the fifth spot.

Zalmi win toss, opt to bat first against Gladiators

LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to bat first against Quetta Gladiators in the 22nd match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, here at Gaddafi Stadium.

PLAYING XIs

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Jason Roy, Will Smeed, James Vince, Iftikhar Ahmed, Umar Akmal, Noor Ahmed, Sohail Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Ghulam Mudassar, Khurram Shehzad

Peshawar Zalmi: Wahab Riaz (c), Hazratullah Zazai, Liam Livingstone, Mohammad Haris, Shoaib Malik, Hussain Talat, Sherfane Rutherford, Salman Irshad, Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Umar

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Gladiators, Zalmi to lock horns in search of fourth PSL 7 triumph

LAHORE: In the 22nd match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7, the former champions – Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators will compete against each other to taste the fourth victory in the mega event.

Both the team – Gladiators and Zalmi, had a similar run so far; winning three out of their first seven contests. The Gladiators, however, occupied fourth place, thanks to their better net run rate.

The Gladiators, who suffered a crushing defeat against Lahore Qalandars in their last outing will be looking to regain their lost momentum. The 2019 champions heavily rely on their top order which features the likes of Jason Roy, James Vince, and in-form Ahsan Ali.

Gladiators’ skipper – Sarfaraz Ahmed has also regained his lost form in their clash against Islamabad United; scoring an unbeaten half-century and steering his side to the victory.

The side was recently jolted by major setbacks as Ben Duckett and Luke Wood are unavailable for the remainder of the PSL 7. Whereas, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shahid Afridi are already unavailable for the former champions.

In the bowling department, Gladiators’ pacer – Naseem Shah can play a vital role with the ball, whereas, James Faulkner and Sohail Tanvir too, can not be written off.

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Zalmi, on the other hand, will be taking on the field with a better momentum as the side tasted the triumph in their last outing – defeating win-less Karachi Kings in a comprehensive fashion.

Just like the Gladiators, Zalmi too, heavily rely on their top-order which features Afghan explosive batter – Hazratullah Zazai and an enterprising young talent – Mohammad Haris, and Englishman Liam Livingstone.

The side also possesses the firepower in their middle and lower order as Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali, and Ben Cutting can be lethal with their power hitting.

The 2017 champions also have a decent bowling attack – led by the skipper Wahab Riaz himself. Whereas, young pacer – Mohammad Umar and Amad Butt have been decent with the ball in their last challenge, while Livingstone can also be handy with the ball.

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Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by five wickets in a thriller

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi’s captain – Shoaib Malik led from the front to guide his side to a thrilling victory over Quetta Gladiators in the second match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), here on Friday.

Set to chase 191, Zalmi’s captain – Shoaib’s magnificent fourth-wicket partnership with Hussain Talat anchored the run-chase for the side. The pair added an 81-runs partnership and put their side onto the driving seat despite an average start.

Shoaib remained unbeaten with his magnificent 48 off 32 deliveries, laced with one boundary and four sixes, while Talat top-scored for the side; scoring a terrific half-century. He scored 52 off just 29 deliveries; smoking five boundaries and two sixes.

Yasir Khan, on the other hand, also chipped in; scoring a quickfire 30 off only 12 balls, smashing four boundaries and two sixes.

For the Gladiators, Nawaz starred with the ball; taking three wickets, while Naseem Shah and James Faulkner struck out a batter each.

Batting first, Gladiators set a decent 191-runs target for the Zalmi. Right-handed opener Smeed carried his bat till the last ball of the innings; scoring a magnificent 97 off just 62 deliveries.

The 20-years-old missed his century by just three runs, looked to pull the last ball of the innings out of the park but failed to do so. He smashed 11 boundaries and four sixes in the course of his outstanding innings.

The Gladiators openers wreaked havoc on the opposition bowlers after being put in to bat. Zalmi’s shoddy fielding contributed to the team’s demise, with Sohail Khan dropping Smeed earlier and Imam ul Haq dropping Ali’s regulation catch at deep midwicket afterwards.

The pair recorded a stunning 155-runs opening partnership before Ahsan fell short on Usman Qadir’s delivery. The right-handed batter looked to slog the ball over the mid-wicket boundary but failed to clear the rope. He scored a quick 73 off just 46 deliveries; smashing eight boundaries and three sixes.

For the Zalmi, Usman and Sameen claimed two wickets each.

SQUADS

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Will Smeed, Ahsan Ali, Ben Duckett, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sohail Tanveer, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Hasnain, James Faulkner, Naseem Shah, Muhammad Ashir Qureshi

Peshawar Zalmi: Shoaib Malik (c), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Yasir Khan, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Sherfane Rutherford, Ben Cutting, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir, Sameen Gul, Pat Brown