Babar Azam and Hussain Talat Lead Peshawar Zalmi to Victory Over Lahore Qalanders in PSL Thriller

Babar Azam and Hussain Talat shine with unbeaten half-centuries as Peshawar Zalmi secure a seven-wicket victory over Lahore Qalanders in the Pakistan Super League.

Peshawar Zalmi triumphed over Lahore Qalanders by seven wickets in a thrilling encounter of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), thanks to stellar performances from Babar Azam and Hussain Talat. The dynamic duo both scored unbeaten half-centuries, guiding Peshawar to chase down their target of 130 runs in just 17 overs.

Match Highlights:

  • Babar Azam, the Peshawar captain, anchored the innings with a composed 56 off 42 balls, showcasing his class and consistency at the top of the order.
  • Hussain Talat played a blistering knock of 51 off just 37 balls, finishing the match in style with consecutive boundaries.
  • The partnership between Babar and Talat was unbroken at 93 runs for the fourth wicket, steering Peshawar to a comfortable victory.

Lahore Qalanders had a disastrous start after being put into bat, collapsing to 34-5 within the powerplay and eventually being bowled out for 129 in 19.2 overs. Alzarri Joseph was the standout bowler for Peshawar, claiming 3-15, while Luke Wood contributed with figures of 2-25.

Key Performances from Lahore:

  • Sikandar Raza was the lone warrior for Lahore, scoring a valiant 52 off 37 balls before being dismissed by Talat in the final over.
  • Haris Rauf provided an early breakthrough for Lahore, dismissing Tom Kohler-Cadmore for a duck and Saim Ayub for just 2 runs.

Standings Update: With this win, Peshawar Zalmi has leveled points with Lahore Qalanders, both teams having two wins and three defeats. However, Lahore remains in third place due to a superior net run-rate.

Looking Ahead: Both teams will be eager to build on their performances as the PSL season progresses, with crucial matches lined up that could determine their playoff chances.

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