- PSL 2024 – (Game 9) – Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans
Peshawar emerged victorious over the unbeaten Sultans, securing their first win of the season in the Pakistan Super League 2024. The match, brimming with drama and suspense, unfolded into a classic showdown, filled with runs and stunning wickets.
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Peshawar Zalmi posted a total of 179 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Haseebullah Khan’s brisk 37, along with contributions from Babar Azam’s 31 and Rovman Powell 23, laid the foundation for Peshawar’s innings despite early setbacks.
In reply, Multan Sultans commenced their chase with determination, buoyed by a solid partnership between Yasir Khan and Reeza Hendricks. However, Peshawar’s bowlers fought back bravely, claiming crucial wickets at regular intervals to maintain pressure. Debutant leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob made an impressive impact, securing 3 vital wickets to disrupt Multan’s momentum.
As the match approached its climax, the momentum swung back and forth, with both teams refusing to yield. Dawid Malan’s defiant half-century kept Multan’s hopes alive, but timely breakthroughs from Peshawar’s bowlers, including Luke Wood’s crucial dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan, tilted the balance. In the decisive final over, Naveen-ul-Haq held his nerve after a horrendous oppening 4 balls, delivering two wickets in the final to deliveries to secure the win for Peshawar Zalmi.
Chief Scores :
Peshawar Zalmi – 179 for 8 in 20 overs (Haseebullah Khan 37, Babar Azam 31, Rovman Powell 23, Mohammad Ali 2 for 23, David Willey 2 for 28, Usama Mir 2 for 36)
Multan Sultans – 174 for 10 in 20 overs (Dawid Malan 52, Yasir Khan 43, Reeza Hendricks 28, Arif Yaqoob 3 for 43, Luke Wood 2 for 13, Salman Irshad 2 for 39)
