Islamabad United Defeats Peshawar Zalmi to Secure Final Berth in PSL 9
Islamabad United clinched victory over Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, booking their place in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 Final where they will take on Multan Sultans.
In a crucial encounter, Islamabad’s captain, Shadab Khan, won the toss and chose to field, setting the tone for the match. Peshawar Zalmi, batting first, saw a strong start from Saim Ayub and Babar Azam, with Saim particularly aggressive, hitting three consecutive boundaries in an over bowled by Obed McCoy. Despite early fireworks, Peshawar posted 185/5, propelled by contributions from Saim Ayub and Aamer Jamal.
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In response, Islamabad United faced early setbacks, losing key wickets including that of Martin Guptill and Shadab Khan cheaply. However, a resilient partnership between Imad Wasim and Haider Ali guided Islamabad towards the target. Imad’s unbeaten 59* and Haider’s vital half-century ensured Islamabad’s successful chase, securing their spot in the final.
Imad Wasim was named the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round performance, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.
