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PES vs RAP Ball by Ball Commentary

214/4(20.0 ov)
218/5(19.1 ov)
Peshawar Zalmi beat Rawalpindiz by 5 wickets

Commentary

1:35 PM IST Goodbye for now - And that brings the curtains down on a fantastic contest here! But don't take your eyes off the screen just yet, because the Pakistan Super League 2026 action rolls right on with our next blockbuster fixture. Up next is a mouth-watering clash between the Multan Sultans and Islamabad United, and the pre-match build-up is already in full swing. So, switch over your tabs and join us for the toss in that upcoming game. Goodbye from the commentary box for now, and cheers!
1:34 PM IST Player of the Match! For his outstanding all-around display, but more importantly for hitting the match-winning runs, Michael Bracewell wins the Man of the Match award.
1:27 PM IST Pindiz power to a mammoth total - Rawalpindi Pindiz posted a formidable 214/4 after an absolute batting masterclass, anchored by a blistering 125-run opening stand between Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan. While Ali Raza managed to grab a couple of crucial breakthroughs for Peshawar Zalmi to momentarily stem the tide, destructive middle-order cameos from Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, and Sam Billings ensured the momentum never dropped. Smashing 62 runs in the final five overs, the Pindiz capped off a brutal display of power hitting, leaving Zalmi with a massive mountain to climb in the chase!
1:25 PM IST Chasing the leather - While the veteran batters were busy making history, it was a baptism by fire for the debutant bowling attack. Despite having a massive cushion to defend, the key pacers struggled significantly with their execution and were ultimately taken to the cleaners. The experienced duo of Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir proved particularly expensive, leaking a combined 100 runs in just 8 overs, failing to find the right lengths under the lights. This lack of discipline at the death allowed Zalmi to stay ahead of the rate and complete the heist.
1:25 PM IST Welcome to the big league, Rawalpindiz! The chase was ignited by a blistering 78-run opening partnership that set the necessary tone for the innings. Mohammad Haris was the primary aggressor in the early stages, punishing the bowlers with a quick-fire 47 off just 28 deliveries. Knowing that the required run rate was hovering near 11 an over, Zalmi’s middle order refused to let the tempo drop. Kusal Mendis maintained the pressure with a cameo of 31 off 17 balls. The true turning point of the match arrived during a sensational partnership between Michael Bracewell and Abdul Samad, who combined to plunder 64 runs off a mere 23 balls. While Samad played an invaluable supporting role to keep the strike rotating, it was Bracewell’s brutal onslaught that broke the spirit of the opposition. Alongside Aamer Jamal, Bracewell remained unbeaten to guide Zalmi over the line.
1:25 PM IST The seniors rage the debutants - Incredible scenes from Lahore as Peshawar Zalmi climb the mountain, successfully chasing down a daunting target of 214. At the halfway mark, with such a mammoth score on the board, few would have put their money on a Zalmi victory. However, the batting lineup remained undeterred and aggressive throughout, chasing down the total with five balls to spare.
End of over 19.14 runs
PES: 218/5CRR: 11.37
Ball
  • 4
Asif Afridi:3.1-0-37-1
4
19.1

Asif Afridi to Aamer Jamal, 4 runs

Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.

End of over 1920 runs
PES: 214/5CRR: 11.26RRR: 1
Ball
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 7NB
  • WD
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
1
18.6

Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 1 run

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

2
18.5

Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 2 runs

2 runs, that is pulled away through fine leg for a couple of runs.

4
18.4

Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 4 runs

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

WD
18.4

Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 1 run

Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

7NB
18.4

Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 7 runs

No ball and Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

1
18.3

Naseem Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

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

2
18.2

Naseem Shah to Michael Bracewell, 2 runs

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

2
18.1

Naseem Shah to Michael Bracewell, 2 runs

2 runs, that is pushed away for a couple.

End of over 1819 runs
PES: 194/5CRR: 10.78RRR: 10.50
Ball
  • 6
  • 1
  • WD
  • 1
  • 4
  • 6
  • W
W
17.6

Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, no run

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

6
17.5

Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, 6 runs

Six! What a shot. This is flicked away into the stands at square leg.

4
17.4

Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, 4 runs

Four! Just a glance and the boundary is seen. Directed towards fine leg.

1
17.3

Mohammad Amir to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

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

WD
17.3

Mohammad Amir to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

Wide! The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.

1
17.2

Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, 1 run

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

6
17.1

Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, 6 runs

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

End of over 1716 runs
PES: 175/4CRR: 10.29RRR: 13.33
Ball
  • 6
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 6
  • 1
1
16.6

Naseem Shah to Abdul Samad, 1 run

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

6
16.5

Naseem Shah to Abdul Samad, 6 runs

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

1
16.4

Naseem Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

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

1
16.3

Naseem Shah to Abdul Samad, 1 run

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

1
16.2

Naseem Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

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

6
16.1

Naseem Shah to Michael Bracewell, 6 runs

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

End of over 1618 runs
PES: 159/4CRR: 9.94RRR: 14
Ball
  • 6
  • 1
  • 0
  • 6
  • 4
  • 1
1
15.6

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.

4
15.5

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, 4 runs

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

6
15.4

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, 6 runs

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

0
15.3

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, no run

No run, there comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.

1
15.2

Rishad Hossain to Abdul Samad, 1 run

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

6
15.1

Rishad Hossain to Abdul Samad, 6 runs

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

End of over 1511 runs
PES: 141/4CRR: 9.40RRR: 14.80
Ball
  • W
  • 1
  • 4
  • 0
  • 4
  • 2
2
14.6

Amad Butt to Michael Bracewell, 2 runs

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

4
14.5

Amad Butt to Michael Bracewell, 4 runs

Four! Well done. The batter gets down and paddles the ball to the fine leg fence.

0
14.4

Amad Butt to Michael Bracewell, no run

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

4
14.3

Amad Butt to Michael Bracewell, 4 runs

Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.

1
14.2

Amad Butt to Abdul Samad, 1 run

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

W
14.1

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, no run

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

End of over 144 runs
PES: 130/3CRR: 9.29RRR: 14.16
Ball
  • 0
  • 2
  • W
  • LB
  • 1
  • 0
0
13.6

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, no run

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

1
13.5

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

LB
13.4

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, 1 run

Leg bye, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

W
13.3

Rishad Hossain to Aaron Hardie, no run

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

2
13.2

Rishad Hossain to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs

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

0
13.1

Rishad Hossain to Aaron Hardie, no run

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

End of over 138 runs
PES: 126/2CRR: 9.69RRR: 12.71
Ball
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
1
12.6

Naseem Shah to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

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

1
12.5

Naseem Shah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

2
12.4

Naseem Shah to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

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

1
12.3

Naseem Shah to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

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

2
12.2

Naseem Shah to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs

2 runs, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through covers for a couple of runs.

1
12.1

Naseem Shah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

End of over 1213 runs
PES: 118/2CRR: 9.83RRR: 12.12
Ball
  • 0
  • 6
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Amad Butt:3-0-34-1
1
11.6

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

1
11.5

Amad Butt to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

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

1
11.4

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

4
11.3

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 4 runs

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

6
11.2

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 6 runs

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

0
11.1

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, no run

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

End of over 119 runs
PES: 105/2CRR: 9.55RRR: 12.22
Ball
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 6
  • 1
1
10.6

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

6
10.5

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis, 6 runs

Six! Wow! That has cleared the ropes. The batter picks this delivery and just slog sweeps it out of the park.

1
10.4

Rishad Hossain to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

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

0
10.3

Rishad Hossain to Aaron Hardie, no run

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

0
10.2

Rishad Hossain to Aaron Hardie, no run

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

1
10.1

Rishad Hossain to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

End of over 1013 runs
PES: 96/2CRR: 9.60RRR: 11.90
Ball
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 6
  • 2
  • W
W
9.6

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, no run

OUT! That is a sharp catch taken by the wicketkeeper.

2
9.5

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 2 runs

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

6
9.4

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 6 runs

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

1
9.3

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

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

2
9.2

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

2 runs, this is driven through mid on for a couple.

2
9.1

Amad Butt to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs

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

End of over 98 runs
PES: 83/1CRR: 9.22RRR: 12
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • W
  • 1
  • 4
4
8.6

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 4 runs

Four! That is driven beautifully, inside out and through the gap.

1
8.5

Asif Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

W
8.4

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, no run

OUT.

1
8.3

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

1
8.2

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

1
8.1

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

End of over 85 runs
PES: 75/0CRR: 9.38RRR: 11.66
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
1
7.6

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

1
7.5

Rishad Hossain to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a single.

0
7.4

Rishad Hossain to Babar Azam, no run

No run, this is hit inside out. It is a dot ball.

1
7.3

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.

1
7.2

Rishad Hossain to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

1
7.1

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

End of over 78 runs
PES: 70/0CRR: 10.00RRR: 11.15
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • WD
  • WD
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Babar Azam:36 (23)
Amad Butt:1-0-8-0
1
6.6

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, the slog is played by the batter. Results in a run.

1
6.5

Amad Butt to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

1
6.4

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, this is worked away for a run.

WD
6.4

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

WD
6.4

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

1
6.3

Amad Butt to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

1
6.2

Amad Butt to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes back and just glances it through the fine leg region for a run.

1
6.1

Amad Butt to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

End of over 67 runs
PES: 62/0CRR: 10.33RRR: 10.92
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
Babar Azam:33 (20)
Mohammad Amir:3-0-30-0
0
5.6

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, no run

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

2
5.5

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 2 runs

2 runs, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through square leg for a couple of runs.

1
5.4

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

2
5.3

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 2 runs

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

1
5.2

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, batsman beaten.

1
5.1

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

End of over 57 runs
PES: 55/0CRR: 11.00RRR: 10.66
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 6
  • 1
  • 0
Babar Azam:29 (17)
Naseem Shah:1-0-7-0
0
4.6

Naseem Shah to Mohammad Haris, no run

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

1
4.5

Naseem Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, played towards square leg.

6
4.4

Naseem Shah 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.

0
4.3

Naseem Shah to Babar Azam, no run

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

0
4.2

Naseem Shah to Babar Azam, no run

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

0
4.1

Naseem Shah to Babar Azam, no run

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

End of over 415 runs
PES: 48/0CRR: 12.00RRR: 10.43
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • 4
Babar Azam:22 (12)
Asif Afridi:2-0-25-0
4
3.6

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 4 runs

Four! Innovative way to get a boundary. The batter spots the left arm orthodox and reverse sweeps it through third man.

4
3.5

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 4 runs

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

1
3.4

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

4
3.3

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.

1
3.2

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

1
3.1

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

End of over 312 runs
PES: 33/0CRR: 11.00RRR: 10.70
Ball
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
  • 6
  • 4
  • 0
0
2.6

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, no run

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

4
2.5

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 4 runs

Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.

6
2.4

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 6 runs

Six! That has gone the distance. The batter just works it, using the pace of the bowler and sends it into the stands.

1
2.3

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, the batter plays the late cut and gets a run.

1
2.2

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

0
2.1

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, no run

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

End of over 210 runs
PES: 21/0CRR: 10.50RRR: 10.77
Ball
  • 1
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2WD
  • 0
0
1.6

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, no run

No run, that has been jabbed away.

2WD
1.6

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 2 runs

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

1
1.5

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

1
1.4

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

1
1.3

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

4
1.2

Asif Afridi to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.

1
1.1

Asif Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

End of over 111 runs
PES: 11/0CRR: 11.00RRR: 10.73
Ball
  • 1
  • 0
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 4
4
0.6

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! That is flicked away, off the front foot, to the boundary at mid wicket.

1
0.5

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

1 run, that is slogged away through point for a single.

1
0.4

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 1 run

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

4
0.3

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, 4 runs

Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.

0
0.2

Mohammad Amir to Babar Azam, no run

No run, that has been played with soft hands.

1
0.1

Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Haris, 1 run

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

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Match Details

Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss
Rawalpindiz, elected to bat
Series
Pakistan Super League, 2026
Series Period
26 Mar 2026 - 04 May 2026
Match Day
28 Mar 2026 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Alex Wharf (ENG), Faisal Afridi (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
Match Referee
Kamran chaudary (PAK)