LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators emerged victorious in a humdinger of a game against Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, as the Babar Azam-led side fell short of 16 runs to reach the massive, 207-run target.
Due to an impressive partnership of 157 runs between Saud Shakeel and Jason Roy, Gladiators posted a competitive total on the scoreboard. Despite losing wickets, the team successfully surpassed the 200-run mark.
Although Zalmi began their innings strongly, they ultimately fell short of chasing the target as Quetta bowlers delivered an exceptional performance in the latter overs.
The PSL 9 was kicked off on Saturday night with a glitzy opening ceremony followed by first match wherein Islamabad United defeated defending champions Lahore Qalandars by eight wickets.
Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Mohammad Haris, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Dan Mousley, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Salman Irshad and Muhammad Zeeshan.
Quetta Gladiators Playing XI: Jason Roy, Khawaja Nafay, Rilee Rossouw (c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir.
