Peshawar Zalmi secured an 8-run victory over Lahore Qalandars at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, further dimming LQ’s campaign hopes.
In the second match of the day, Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and opted to field first. Peshawar Zalmi posted the highest total of PSL 9, reaching 211-4, led by Saim Ayub’s impressive 88-run innings. Babar Azam contributed 48 runs, while Rovman Powell added 46 runs.
Lahore Qalandars, missing the in-form Haris Rauf due to injury, struggled in their chase. Despite Afridi’s notable performance with figures of 3-33-3, other bowlers faced difficulties containing the opposition.
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Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 104* was a lone bright spot in Lahore Qalandars’ innings, which concluded at 203-6 in 20 overs.
Saim Ayub began the second innings with an economical spell, while Arif Yaqoob continued the positive trend. However, Luke Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Paul Walter, and Salman Irshad remained expensive throughout the match.
Saim Ayub was awarded the Player of the Match for his remarkable batting display.