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LAHORE: Islamabad United’s stand-in captain, Agha Salman, has shared his thoughts after the team’s defeat to Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Opting to bat first,  Islamabad United posted 143 for the loss of nine wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

Peshawar Zalmi successfully chased a target of 144 runs, completing the match in just 16.4 overs with six wickets remaining and 20 balls to spare here at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

While speaking during the post-match press conference, Salman Ali admitted that the team didn’t play their best cricket in the last two matches, which led to consecutive defeats.

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“It’s not that we relaxed,” he said. “We just haven’t played quality cricket in the last two games, and that’s why we lost.”

He also shed light on Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan, who was injured during the match.

“I don’t know the status of Shadab’s injury because it’s too early to say,” he remarked.

The middle-order batter emphasised that the team is focused on learning from their mistakes.

“We’re trying to overcome our mistakes,” Salman Ali added.

When asked about selection and squad dynamics, Salman said he and the selectors are closely monitoring emerging players.

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“PSL is Pakistan’s prime tournament, and as a captain, I am also watching the performances of youngsters.  I am sure that selectors are watching as well,” he noted.

Reflecting on the team’s approach, he revealed that Islamabad made strategic changes even during their winning run.

“We were making changes even when we were winning because it’s a long tournament, ” he explained.

He also dismissed the notion that the team is in danger of qualifying for the playoffs after recent losses.

“There’s no panic at all,” he clarified. “Yes, we’ve lost two but won five, so we have ample matches to make a comeback.”

Salman also confirmed he missed some matches due to injury but assured that he’s working his way back to full fitness.

“I was injured due to a Quad injury,” he concluded.

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The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam lamented the poor execution in bowling and batting following the crushing defeat against Quetta Gladiators in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing a challenging total of 179, Peshawar Zalmi crumbled under pressure, getting bowled out for just 114 in 15.2 overs.

Peshawar Zalmi’s chase began on a shaky note as they lost their top three batters inside the powerplay. Saim Ayub (5) was the first to be dismissed in the second over, with the score at 17.

Babar Azam (12) fell to Mohammad Amir in the third over, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore (5) was castled by Mohammad Wasim Jr., leaving Zalmi reeling at 33 in 4.3 overs.

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Mohammad Haris on the other end showed some resistance with his 16 off 17 balls, with the help of a four and a six, but he removed too before the halfway mark.

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At one stage, Zalmi were reeling at 81-7 in the 10th over before Hussain Talat’s determined innings helped them cross the 100-run mark. He remained the top scorer with 39 off 34 balls, featuring two sixes and four fours.

Eventually, the whole team was bundled out on the second ball of the 15th over, marking Peshawar Zalmi’s fourth defeat in six matches.

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While speaking in the post-match presentation, Babar Azam highlighted the shortcomings in batting and bowling while aiming to correct the mistakes for upcoming matches.

“I think we weren’t quite up to the mark in both batting and bowling,” said Babar.

“We failed to execute our plans as we should have. We’ll sit down, analyze what went wrong, and make sure we don’t repeat the same mistakes moving forward,” Babar Azam concluded.

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The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam praised the team’s effective performance in their convincing victory over Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.

Chasing a modest 130, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably reached the target, losing three wickets in the process with 20 balls to spare.

Peshawar Zalmi faced early setbacks while chasing, losing Saim Ayub on the third ball of the first over. Soon after, Tom Kohler-Cadmore fell to an outstanding delivery from Haris Rauf in the next over, leaving Zalmi in a precarious position at seven for two.

On a pitch that assisted fast bowlers, Lahore Qalandars’ pacers bowled waywardly in the opening overs, allowing Zalmi to capitalize. Mohammad Haris led the charge after an early hiccup as they posted 40 at the end of the fourth over.

Shaheen Afridi dismissed Haris on the last ball of the fourth over, after scoring a spirited 20 off 16 balls, including two sixes in that same over.

At 40-3 in 5 overs, the game looked evenly poised; however, it was Babar Azam and Hussain Talat who took the game away from the Qalandars with a solid 93-run partnership

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The duo batted with composure, taking their total past the 100-run mark in the 14th over. Both Babar and Hussain remained unbeaten, ensuring their team’s victory.

Babar scored 56* off 42 balls, hitting seven fours and one six, while Hussain contributed 51 runs off 37 balls, including five fours and a six.

While speaking in the post-match presentation, Babar credited the bowling unit for their execution in a must-win game.

“As I said at the toss, we’re in a position where every game is a must-win—there’s no room for error. Credit to our bowling unit, they really stepped up and dominated the powerplay, which gave us early control,” he said.

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Babar Azam deemed the Peshawar Zalmi squad as well-balanced, admitting the reliance on their top five or six.

“Looking at our squad, it feels like a well-balanced unit. While Hussain and Mitch can contribute with the ball, we generally rely on our core top 5-6. The key is always execution—sticking to our plans and adapting to the conditions, ” he added.

The right-handed batter highlighted the strong partnership he formed with Hussain Talat, especially during a time when they lost early wickets.

“During the chase, we lost early wickets, which put us under pressure. But the idea was to rebuild calmly and play our natural game till around the 10th over. Hussain’s knock was outstanding—his reading of the situation made a real difference,” Babar concluded.

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LAHORE: Alzarri Joseph’s fiery bowling spell, followed by a determined half-century from Babar Azam, led Peshawar Zalmi to an emphatic win over Lahore Qalandars in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.

Chasing a modest 130, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably reached the target, losing three wickets in the process with 20 balls to spare.

Peshawar Zalmi faced early setbacks while chasing, losing Saim Ayub on the third ball of the first over. Soon after, Tom Kohler-Cadmore fell to an outstanding delivery from Haris Rauf in the next over, leaving Zalmi in a precarious position at seven for two.

On a pitch that assisted fast bowlers, Lahore Qalandars’ pacers bowled waywardly in the opening overs, allowing Zalmi to capitalize. Mohammad Haris led the charge after an early hiccup as they posted 40 at the end of the fourth over.

Shaheen Afridi dismissed Haris on the last ball of the fourth over, after scoring a spirited 20 off 16 balls, including two sixes in that same over.

At 40-3 in 5 overs, the game looked evenly poised; however, it was Babar Azam and Hussain Talat who took the game away from the Qalandars with a solid 93-run partnership

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The duo batted with composure, taking their total past the 100-run mark in the 14th over. Both Babar and Hussain remained unbeaten, ensuring their team’s victory.

Babar scored 56* off 42 balls, hitting seven fours and one six, while Hussain contributed 51 runs off 37 balls, including five fours and a six.

For Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Afridi was the pick of bowlers with two for 22 in his four overs, while Haris Rauf bagged one wicket, giving away 39 runs in his 3.4 overs.

Earlier, Alzarri Joseph’s three-wicket haul helped Peshawar Zalmi bundle out Lahore Qalandars for a modest total.

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that proved beneficial.

Lahore Qalandars were in early trouble as Zalmi bowlers wreaked havoc with the ball in the opening overs. The new opening pair of Asif Ali and Fakhar Zaman were removed inside the first two overs.

Fakhar Zaman was the first to go after scoring 10 off 8 balls, with the help of two fours. He was castled by Alzarri Joseph. Soon after, Asif Ali was trapped in front of Luke Wood’s bowling after scoring 4 off 6 balls.

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Peshawar Zalmi fast bowlers were on a roll on a spicy pitch for fast bowlers, removing Lahore Qalandars’ two more batters, Abdullah Shafique and Daryl Mitchell, in successive overs.

Abdullah failed to open his account, while Mitchell could only manage to score 2 off three deliveries. Both were removed by Joseph and Ali Raza.

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Qalandars were reeling at 67-7 in 10.5 overs. However, it was Sikandar Raza’s determined innings that took them to a fighting total.

Sikandar forged a vital partnership with Haris Rauf to lift the home team out of trouble, taking the score above the 100-run mark in the 15th over. Rauf was dismissed after scoring 10 off 14 balls with the help of one four.

Sikandar Raza continued to score runs and was eventually dismissed on the first ball of the penultimate over. His brisk 52 runs off 37 deliveries included three sixes and five fours.

For Peshawar Zalmi, Alzarri Joseph starred with the ball with a three-wicket haul. Luke Wood and Hussain Talat supported him well with two wickets each.

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi(c), Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and Asif Afridi.

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

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LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lahore Qalandars in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. 

PLAYING XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings(w), Sikandar Raza, Shaheen Afridi(c), Rishad Hossain, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, and Asif Afridi.

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

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HEAD TO HEAD

Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi have played each other 20 times since the inception of the PSL. In these encounters, Zalmi has won 11 times while Qalandars have secured 8 victories.

RECORD: Matches 20, Lahore Qalandars 8, Peshawar Zalmi 11

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The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will run from Friday, 11 April, to Sunday, 18 May.

This thrilling six-team showdown will feature a total of 34 electrifying matches, captivating cricket fans across the nation.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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KARACHI: A combined batting and bowling performance led Karachi Kings to a two-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi in the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at National Bank Stadium on Monday. 

Karachi Kings successfully chased down 148 runs, losing eight wickets with three balls to spare on a challenging batting surface.

The home team got off to a poor start in their chase, as Tim Seifert was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball. The in-form batter James Vince followed soon after, departing for 11, leaving Karachi in early trouble at 19-2 in 2.5 overs.

After a shaky start, Saad Baig partnered with skipper David Warner, and together they took the team’s score to 42 before Baig was bowled by Ali Raza, having scored 9 off 8 balls.

Subsequently, Irfan Khan contributed 10 runs, while Mohammad Nabi added 14, while David Warner remained firm at the other end. Warner’s innings came to an end in the 17th over after scoring 60 off 47 balls.

However, it was Khushdil Shah who anchored the final stages with a calm unbeaten 23, guiding the team home in the last over.

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For Peshawar Zalmi, Luke Wood took three wickets, while Ali Raza claimed two wickets.

Earlier, a three-wicket haul each from Abbas Afridi and Khushdil Shah helped Karachi Kings prevent Peshawar Zalmi from reaching a formidable total.

Put into bat first, Peshawar Zalmi managed to score 147 for the loss of eight wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

Peshawar Zalmi struggled their way to 36-2 in 6.5 overs, which saw them lose Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler-Cadmore to Mir Hamza and Khushdil Shah.

However, Babar Azam held firm at one end and forged a brief partnership of 31 runs with Mohammad Haris, taking Zalmi’s score to 67 in 10 overs. He remained the top scorer with a gritty 46 off 41 balls, hitting seven fours, before being adjudged LBW to Khushdil Shah’s delivery.

Following Babar’s dismissal, the experienced all-rounder Hussain Talat joined Haris in the middle to try to steady the innings.

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The duo batted cautiously, adding 37 runs for the fourth wicket before Talat fell victim to Aamir Jamal’s slower delivery. He departed after hitting 18 runs off 16 balls, which included three boundaries.

Talat’s wicket triggered a significant collapse, leading Zalmi to lose four additional wickets in quick succession, including their established batter Haris. As a result, they concluded their innings at 147 for eight in 20 overs.

For Karachi Kings, Abbas Afridi and Khushdil Shah each took three wickets, while Jamal and Mir Hamza secured one wicket apiece.

PLAYING XIs

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitch Owen, Abdul Samad, Luke Wood, Alazri Joseph, Arif Yaqoob, Ali Raza

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