Babar Ton Powers Zalmi Into PSL Final
Babar Azam scored 103 as Peshawar Zalmi posted 221 and won by 70 runs, with Aaron Hardie taking 3 wickets.
- On Tuesday, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Islamabad United by 70 runs at National Bank Stadium in Karachi, booking their spot in the Pakistan Super League final.
- Skipper Babar Azam anchored the innings with a scintillating century in 57 balls, powering Zalmi to 221/7 despite Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan taking three wickets.
- All-Rounder Aaron Hardie spearheaded the bowling charge with economical figures of 3/24, dismantling Islamabad United for 151 in 18.4 overs to seal the dominant victory.
- Following the group stage, fans returned to the stadium in good numbers for the playoff clash after the Pakistan Super League was played in empty stadiums due to Middle-East crisis.
- Islamabad United will face the winner of the Eliminator match between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore on May 1 to strive for a berth in the summit clash.
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Babar ton powers Zalmi into PSL final
Captain Babar Azam struck a fluent 57-ball hundred as Peshawar Zalmi outclassed Islamabad United by 70 runs in the first qualifier of the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League at the National Stadium, Karachi, sealing a place in the final for a record fifth time. Put into bat after Islamabad United won the toss and opted to field, Zalmi made a strong start as Babar and Mohammad Haris laid a solid foundation, taking the score to 68 inside…
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