KARACHI: Wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal struck a century to led Peshawar Zalmi to a six-wicket win against Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium.
Kamran smashed the first century of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five and his third of his PSL career. The knock included 13 fours and four massive sixes.
Kamran departed for 55-ball 101 after scoring a century. Haider Ali was the other Zalmi batsman who reached the double-figure score. He made 25 off 28 balls included two fours and a six.
Fawad Ahmed claimed two wickets of Kamran and Shoaib Malik (7) but gave 40 runs in 3.3 overs. Malik failed to impress while Tom Banton scored three.
Liam Livingstone finished the match by hitting a six over long-on with nine balls to spare. Tymal Mills and Sohail Khan picked a wicket each.
Zalmi captain Darren Sammy won the toss and decided to bowl first. Jason Roy’s 57-ball 73 guided Quetta Gladiators to 148 in 20 overs. Roy’s inning included six fours and a massive six. Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed played a brisk knock of 41 in just 25 balls.
