Peshawar Zalmi Script History with Record PSL Chase at Gaddafi Stadium

A Night of Pure Magic: Peshawar Zalmi Shatter Records in Lahore!

In a breathtaking display of power-hitting and nerves of steel, Peshawar Zalmi pulled off the highest successful run chase in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Facing a daunting target of 215 against Rawalpindi Pindiz, the Zalmi showed why they are never out of the fight, sealing a stunning 5-wicket victory with five balls to spare!

Pindiz Set the Stage with a Run-Fest

After winning the toss, Rawalpindi Pindiz opted to bat and came out firing. The opening duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan dismantled the Peshawar bowling attack early, piling on 63 runs in the powerplay. Yasir Khan was the headline act, hammering a sensational 83 off just 46 balls, while Rizwan provided a solid foundation with 41.

With late-order cameos from Kamran Ghulam (37 off 20) and Daryl Mitchell (23 off 13), Pindiz posted a mammoth 214/4. For Peshawar, Ali Raza was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Aamer Jamal and Aaron Hardie chipped in with one scalp each.

The Chase of a Lifetime

Facing a mountain to climb, Peshawar Zalmi did not flinch. Mohammad Haris (47 off 28) and skipper Babar Azam (39 off 28) provided a flying start, putting up 62 runs in the powerplay. The momentum remained electric as Kusal Mendis chipped in with a vital 31 off 17 deliveries.

While Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain kept things tight, picking up the wicket of Hardie and finishing with figures of 1/35, the Zalmi middle order was unstoppable. The tension reached its peak in the final overs when Abdul Samad unleashed a blitzkrieg of 33 runs off just 11 balls, turning the tide firmly in Peshawar’s favor.

The Grand Finale

With the game on the line, Michael Bracewell (35* off 17) and Aamer Jamal (17* off 5) held their nerve. Aamer Jamal provided the perfect climax, finding the boundary in the final over to complete an unforgettable victory. This chase will go down in the history books as a testament to the never-say-die spirit of Peshawar Zalmi!

• Match Outcome: Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets
• Balls Remaining: 5
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Key Performer: Abdul Samad (33 off 11 balls)