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PES vs KAR Ball by Ball Commentary

237/4(20.0 ov)
214/5(20.0 ov)
Karachi Kings beat Peshawar Zalmi by 23 runs

Commentary

7:01 PM IST Alright then, in this pressure-packed thriller, Karachi Kings come out on top and punch their ticket to the playoffs. Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, will exit the stage, a fall no one saw coming. But the tournament rolls on. Next up, we’ve got a Super Sunday doubleheader on 18th May. First, it’s Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators at Rawalpindi. That one will kick off at 10.30 AM GMT. Multan are out of the playoffs race, while Quetta are table-toppers and already through. Later in the day, Lahore Qalandars take on the bruised Peshawar Zalmi, also in Rawalpindi. The second match will begin at 3 PM GMT. But as you know, join us an hour before the first ball for all the toss and all the pre-match build-up. Until then, take care and bye. Cheers! Adios!
6:58 PM IST David Warner is PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive match-winning inning.
6:48 PM IST Earlier in the first inning, Karachi Kings put on a dominant batting display in a must-win clash after being sent in to bat first, piling up a massive 237/4 after a strong foundation laid by David Warner’s elegant 86 and James Vince’s fluent 72, highlighted by their 162-run partnership. Vince also crossed 12,000 T20 runs, marking a personal milestone. Despite a shaky start, Karachi recovered swiftly and exploded in the final overs, adding 52 runs in the last two. Peshawar Zalmi’s bowling lacked consistency, with Luke Wood being the lone standout, swinging the ball brilliantly to take two wickets. However, poor fielding and sloppy death bowling, including a costly last over due to a fielding restriction penalty, allowed Karachi to finish with a flourish and seize control of the match, which they eventually won in the end.
6:45 PM IST For Karachi Kings, Hasan Ali was the warrior of the night, sharp, smart, and spot-on with his lines. He picked up key wickets and applied the brakes when Zalmi were eyeing a late comeback. Abbas Afridi chipped in with two wickets and some redemption after that early drop, and Mir Hamza bowled with control from the other end but suffered an unfortunate knee injury while trying to stop the ball off his own bowling. He left the field immediately, and his fitness will be a concern moving forward. The rest of the bowling attack had their ups and downs, conceding boundaries in patches but bouncing back with tighter spells. However, Karachi’s fielding was well below par, with dropped catches and sloppy misfields handing easy runs to the opposition. Heading into the playoffs, this is an area they’ll need to tighten up, as moments like these can tilt the fate.
6:45 PM IST Tom Kohler-Cadmore then joined Babar in the middle, and the duo tried to keep the chase alive with a 62-run stand. But the scoring rate kept climbing, and pressure crept in. Hasan Ali, with his ice-cold yorkers and crafty pace variations, made scoring in the middle overs almost impossible. Babar's innings was a mix of brilliance and bafflement - after a slow start, he reached his half-century and tried to pick up the pace with a couple of towering sixes. But it came too late. Despite his classy 94 off 49 balls, the tempo didn’t match the situation of the game, and he eventually got run out, ending Zalmi’s last big hope. The final overs were frantic but fruitless. Zalmi’s middle order swung hard, desperate for boundaries, but those hits weren't enough. In the end, they fell short by 25 runs.
6:59 PM IST Chasing a daunting target of 238 was always going to be a herculean task, and the pressure was too heavy to bear. Zalmi’s batters faltered, even though they were handed a couple of lifelines through dropped chances. But in the end, the climb was too steep, and they crumbled when it mattered the most. Their chase started on the back foot as Mohammad Haris was sent packing in the third over by Hasan Ali, dealing an early blow. But the skipper, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub showed some resistance, stitching a steady partnership of 77 runs, giving Zalmi some shape in the innings. At the 10-over mark, they were 98/1, decent, but not blazing as per the required run rate. Soon after, Abbas Afridi struck back, dismissing Saim for 47, and he had his redemption as he had earlier dropped Babar on just 3 runs, one of many what-ifs for Zalmi tonight.
6:51 PM IST Karachi Kings have sealed a crucial 23-run win over Peshawar Zalmi in this high-pressure, must-win run-fest contest that resumed after a brief break due to security concerns. After a massive 16th over by Aamer Jamal, where Babar Azam hammered 23 runs, Zalmi fans had a flicker of hope. But that late surge wasn’t enough to pull off this mammoth chase. With this victory, Karachi Kings have qualified for the playoffs alongside Islamabad United, both joining Quetta Gladiators, which they have done for the first time since 2021, while Peshawar Zalmi face the heartbreaking reality of being on the verge of getting knocked out of the playoffs, a massive fall from grace for a side with such a rich legacy.
End of over 2018 runs
PES: 214/5CRR: 10.70
Ball
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  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
4
19.6

Aamer Jamal to Hussain Talat, 4 runs

Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.

1
19.5

Aamer Jamal to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run

1 run, that is pulled away through the fine leg region for a single.

4
19.4

Aamer Jamal to Maaz Sadaqat, 4 runs

Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.

2
19.3

Aamer Jamal to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs

2 runs, that is just a mere push for a couple of runs.

6
19.2

Aamer Jamal to Maaz Sadaqat, 6 runs

Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

1
19.1

Aamer Jamal to Hussain Talat, 1 run

1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.

End of over 1910 runs
PES: 196/5CRR: 10.32RRR: 42
Ball
  • 0
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 4
  • 1
1
18.6

Hasan Ali to Hussain Talat, 1 run

1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.

4
18.5

Hasan Ali to Hussain Talat, 4 runs

Four! That is a supreme insult to a bowler. The ball is driven straight back to where it came from.

0
18.4

Hasan Ali to Hussain Talat, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

1
18.3

Hasan Ali to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run

1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.

4
18.2

Hasan Ali to Maaz Sadaqat, 4 runs

Four! You cannot keep a fielder for that. The batter has scooped this over the fine leg fielder.

0
18.1

Hasan Ali to Maaz Sadaqat, no run

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

End of over 189 runs
PES: 186/5CRR: 10.33RRR: 26
Ball
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  • W
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  • 4
  • W
  • 2
2
17.6

Abbas Afridi to Hussain Talat, 2 runs

2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.

W
17.5

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

OUT! The fielder disturbs the bails and appeals for a run out. No need to go upstairs. Given out on the field.

4
17.4

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.

1
17.3

Abbas Afridi to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run

1 run, that is cut away through covers for a single.

W
17.2

Abbas Afridi to Max Bryant, no run

OUT! That is a good running catch. Such catches are never easy to judge and take.

1
17.1

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

End of over 178 runs
PES: 177/3CRR: 10.41RRR: 20.33
Ball
  • W
  • 1
  • 1
  • 4
  • 0
  • 2
Babar Azam:88 (46)
Mir Hamza:4-0-33-1
2
16.6

Mir Hamza to Max Bryant, 2 runs

2 runs, that is punched off the front foot for a couple.

0
16.5

Mir Hamza to Max Bryant, no run

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

4
16.4

Mir Hamza to Max Bryant, 4 runs

Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at mid off. Bounces into the fence.

1
16.3

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.

1
16.2

Mir Hamza to Max Bryant, 1 run

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

W
16.1

Mir Hamza to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

End of over 1623 runs
PES: 169/2CRR: 10.56RRR: 17.25
Ball
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4
15.6

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through covers and finds the boundary.

4
15.5

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at covers. Bounces into the fence.

2
15.4

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 2 runs

2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.

6
15.3

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 6 runs

Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

6
15.2

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 6 runs

Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.

1
15.1

Aamer Jamal to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

End of over 156 runs
PES: 146/2CRR: 9.73RRR: 18.40
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Hasan Ali:3-0-20-1
1
14.6

Hasan Ali to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1
14.5

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter comes forward and punches it through mid on for a single.

1
14.4

Hasan Ali to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

1
14.3

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

1
14.2

Hasan Ali to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

1
14.1

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.

End of over 1417 runs
PES: 140/2CRR: 10.00RRR: 16.33
Ball
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  • 1
  • 2
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2
13.6

Abbas Afridi to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 2 runs

2 runs, that is punched off the front foot for a couple.

2
13.5

Abbas Afridi to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 2 runs

2 runs, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a couple of runs.

1
13.4

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

6
13.3

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 6 runs

Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.

4
13.2

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.

2
13.1

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 2 runs

2 runs, the batter comes forward and punches it through covers for a couple of runs.

End of over 134 runs
PES: 123/2CRR: 9.46RRR: 16.42
Ball
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  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 1
1
12.6

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a single.

0
12.5

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, no run

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

1
12.4

Mir Hamza to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

1
12.3

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

1
12.2

Mir Hamza to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.

0
12.1

Mir Hamza to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run

No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

End of over 1211 runs
PES: 119/2CRR: 9.92RRR: 14.87
Ball
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1
11.6

Khushdil Shah to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.

1
11.5

Khushdil Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.

1
11.4

Khushdil Shah to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

6
11.3

Khushdil Shah to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 6 runs

Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

1
11.2

Khushdil Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, this is worked away for a run.

1
11.1

Khushdil Shah to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

End of over 1110 runs
PES: 108/2CRR: 9.82RRR: 14.44
Ball
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  • 1
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  • 1
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0
10.6

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

1
10.5

Abbas Afridi to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

W
10.4

Abbas Afridi to Saim Ayub, no run

OUT! It is high in the air, but there is a fielder under it, who takes it.

1
10.3

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

4
10.2

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.

4
10.1

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at mid on. Bounces into the fence.

End of over 1013 runs
PES: 98/1CRR: 9.80RRR: 14
Ball
  • 4
  • 6
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 1
Babar Azam:36 (24)
Saim Ayub:47 (30)
Mohammad Nabi:4-0-36-0
1
9.6

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

0
9.5

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

1
9.4

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1
9.3

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

6
9.2

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 6 runs

Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

4
9.1

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at.

End of over 98 runs
PES: 85/1CRR: 9.44RRR: 13.90
Ball
  • 0
  • 1
  • 4B
  • LB
  • 1
  • 1
Babar Azam:24 (19)
Saim Ayub:46 (29)
Hasan Ali:2-0-14-1
1
8.6

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

1
8.5

Hasan Ali to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

LB
8.4

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 1 run

Leg bye, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

4B
8.3

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 4 runs

4 Byes. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

1
8.2

Hasan Ali to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

0
8.1

Hasan Ali to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, played lofted shot towards covers.

End of over 88 runs
PES: 77/1CRR: 9.63RRR: 13.41
Ball
  • 0
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Saim Ayub:44 (26)
Babar Azam:23 (16)
Mohammad Nabi:3-0-23-0
1
7.6

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1
7.5

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

1
7.4

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.

1
7.3

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

4
7.2

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.

0
7.1

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, no run

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

End of over 710 runs
PES: 69/1CRR: 9.86RRR: 13
Ball
  • 0
  • 2
  • 1
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
Babar Azam:17 (12)
Saim Ayub:42 (24)
Aamer Jamal:1-0-10-0
1
6.6

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.

2
6.5

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 2 runs

2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.

4
6.4

Aamer Jamal to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! The glance off the back foot finds the fence at fine leg.

1
6.3

Aamer Jamal to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is hooked away, through the fine leg, for a single.

2
6.2

Aamer Jamal to Saim Ayub, 2 runs

2 runs, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a couple.

0
6.1

Aamer Jamal to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, that is driven through the mid off, but it is a dot ball.

End of over 612 runs
PES: 59/1CRR: 9.83RRR: 12.78
Ball
  • 0
  • 1
  • 6
  • 1
  • 0
  • 4
Babar Azam:10 (9)
Saim Ayub:39 (21)
Abbas Afridi:1-0-12-0
4
5.6

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That is a lovely straight dive. Goes past the bowler down the ground and finds the fence.

0
5.5

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, no run

No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.

1
5.4

Abbas Afridi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

6
5.3

Abbas Afridi to Saim Ayub, 6 runs

Six! You cannot keep a fielder for that. That has been scooped over the fence for a maximum.

1
5.2

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

0
5.1

Abbas Afridi to Babar Azam, no run

No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

End of over 57 runs
PES: 47/1CRR: 9.40RRR: 12.73
Ball
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 4
Saim Ayub:32 (19)
Mir Hamza:2-0-21-0
4
4.6

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, 4 runs

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.

0
4.5

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, played slog sweep towards mid wicket.

1
4.4

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.

1
4.3

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through point for a single.

1
4.2

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

0
4.1

Mir Hamza to Babar Azam, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

End of over 48 runs
PES: 40/1CRR: 10.00RRR: 12.37
Ball
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
  • 6
  • 0
  • 0
Saim Ayub:27 (16)
Mohammad Nabi:2-0-15-0
0
3.6

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

0
3.5

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

6
3.4

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 6 runs

Six! Hammered! The batter has thrown the kitchen sink at this one, slogging this well over mid wicket.

1
3.3

Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.

1
3.2

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

0
3.1

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

End of over 311 runs
PES: 32/1CRR: 10.67RRR: 12.11
Ball
  • 4
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • W
  • 2
Saim Ayub:20 (11)
Hasan Ali:1-0-11-1
2
2.6

Hasan Ali to Babar Azam, 2 runs

2 runs, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a couple.

W
2.5

Hasan Ali to Mohammad Haris, no run

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

0
2.4

Hasan Ali to Mohammad Haris, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

1
2.3

Hasan Ali to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is flicked away through fine leg for a single.

4
2.2

Hasan Ali to Saim Ayub, 4 runs

Four! No need to run for that. The batter stays in the crease and punches it through covers. Finds the fence.

4
2.1

Hasan Ali to Saim Ayub, 4 runs

Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.

End of over 27 runs
PES: 21/0CRR: 10.50RRR: 12.05
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 4
4
1.6

Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Haris, 4 runs

Four! That is in the gap. The batter punches this, coming ahead and exploits the area near covers.

1
1.5

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

0
1.4

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

0
1.3

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

1
1.2

Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

1
1.1

Mohammad Nabi to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

End of over 114 runs
PES: 14/0CRR: 14.00RRR: 11.78
Ball
  • 0
  • WD
  • 4
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • 0
0
0.6

Mir Hamza to Mohammad Haris, no run

No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.

4
0.5

Mir Hamza to Mohammad Haris, 4 runs

Four! The batter has cut that really late to get a boundary to third man.

1
0.4

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

4
0.3

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, 4 runs

Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.

4
0.2

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, 4 runs

Four! That is pure timing. The short-arm jab comes into play and the ball races away to the fence.

WD
0.2

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, 1 run

Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

0
0.1

Mir Hamza to Saim Ayub, no run

No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

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Match Details

Venue
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Toss
Peshawar Zalmi, elected to field
Series
Pakistan Super League, 2025
Series Period
11 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025
Match Day
17 May 2025 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Ahsan Raza (PAK)
Streaming Platform
FanCode
Broadcasting Platform
Sony TV