PSL: Shakeel, Allen power Quetta to win over Zalmi

ANI April 13, 2025 234 views

In a thrilling Pakistan Super League match, Quetta Gladiators dominated Peshawar Zalmi with a stunning 80-run victory. The opening partnership between Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen set the stage for a massive 216-run total. Abrar Ahmed's brilliant four-wicket haul dismantled Zalmi's batting lineup, with Babar Azam falling for a duck in the first over. The match was a comprehensive display of Quetta's batting firepower and bowling precision.

"A spectacular performance that showcased our team's batting depth and bowling prowess" - Quetta Team Management
Rawalpindi, April 12: Half-centuries by openers Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen and a four-wicket haul by Abrar Ahmed led Quetta Gladiators to an 80-run win over Peshawar Zalmi in the second match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Key Points

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Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen's 88-run opening partnership sets massive total

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Abrar Ahmed takes four crucial wickets

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Babar Azam falls for duck in quick Zalmi collapse

Quetta, after being asked to bat first, posted 216 for five in their 20 overs. The opening pair of Saud (59, 42b, 6x4s, 2x6s) and Allen (53, 25b, 5x4s, 4x6s) added 88 runs in just 7.1 overs, setting the tone for a big total.

Allen took on the Zalmi bowlers early, hitting 22 runs in an over off Sufyan Moqim before falling on its last ball, as per a press release from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Hasan Nawaz made 41 off 32 balls but got out to Alzarri Joseph. Saud was dismissed in the 16th over by Ali Raza, who claimed his maiden PSL wicket.

Quetta finished strongly with Rilee Rossouw (21* off 10) and Kusal Mendis (35* off 14), scoring 44 runs in the last three overs.

In reply, Zalmi lost captain Babar Azam in the first over to Mohammad Amir for a two-ball duck. Abrar then dismissed Mohammad Haris and Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the same over to leave Zalmi reeling at 30 for three.

Saim Ayub scored a fighting fifty (in 38 balls, with three fours and four sixes) in his comeback game but was dismissed soon after reaching the milestone.

Hussain Talat struck 35 off 19 balls, including two sixes against Shoaib Malik, before falling to Usman Tariq.

The mystery spinner also removed Max Bryant on the next ball and ended with two wickets. Zalmi could only manage 136 in 15.1 overs.

Scores in brief:

Quetta Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Quetta Gladiators: 216-3, 20 overs (Saud Shakeel 59, Finn Allen 53; Ali Raza 1-31, Sufyan Moqim 1-39)

Peshawar Zalmi: 136 all out, 15.1 overs (Saim Ayub 50, Hussain Talat 35; Abrar Ahmed 4-42, Mohammad Amir 2-11, Usman Tariq 2-26)

Player of the Match - Abrar Ahmed (Quetta Gladiators).

Reader Comments

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Aisha K.
What a performance by Quetta! Finn Allen's power hitting was insane 🔥 and Abrar's bowling was just magical. PSL delivering entertainment as always!
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Rahim S.
Disappointed with Zalmi's batting collapse. Babar's early wicket set the tone for disaster. Need to bounce back stronger next game 💪
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Sarah M.
That opening partnership between Saud and Allen was pure fire! 88 runs in 7 overs is exactly what T20 cricket is about. More please! 🙌
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Tariq J.
While Abrar was brilliant, I think Zalmi's bowling strategy needs work. Giving away 216 is too much even with dew factor. Field placements were questionable at times.
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Fatima A.
Saim Ayub showed some fight at least! His 50 was the only bright spot in Zalmi's innings. Hope he keeps this form going 🤞
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Kamran L.
The way Quetta finished their innings was clinical. Rossouw and Mendis' cameos made sure they crossed 200. Total team effort!

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