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Peshawar Zalmi Secures Thrilling Last-Ball Win Over Hyderabad Kingsmen
Peshawar Zalmi hung on for a last-ball win against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League, with Iftikhar Ahmed starring in an all-round performance that secured the victory.
Match Summary
Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to field, with Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem being the bowling stars for Zalmi, skittling Kingsmen out for 145. Kusal Perera top-scored for Kingsmen with 58, while Iftikhar Ahmed took four wickets for 21 runs.
Zalmi’s Unconvincing Chase
Peshawar Zalmi’s chase was unconvincing, with Babar Azam anchoring the innings with 43 runs off 37 balls. However, Kingsmen kept finding ways to strike, and Zalmi stumbled to 146 for 6, with Iftikhar Ahmed hitting a last-over six to seal the win.
Heroic Defence from Kingsmen
Hyderabad Kingsmen put up a heroic defence, with Hunain Shah and Mohammad Ali being superb in the dying moments of the game. However, Iftikhar Ahmed hung deep in his crease and managed to hit the winning runs, securing a thrilling last-ball victory for Peshawar Zalmi.
Conclusion
Peshawar Zalmi’s win ensures that Hyderabad Kingsmen remain winless and pointless in their debut season, and may be steering them towards an early exit from the Pakistan Super League.
