137/10 (18.1)
CR : 7.54
255/3 (20.0)
CR : 12.75
Peshawar Zalmi won by 118 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Babar Azam
100(52)*
Catch of the Match: Michael Bracewell (for the catch of Rilee Rossouw)
Smart Wicket of the Match: Ali Raza
Super Power of the Day: Aaron Hardie (2/11 in 2 overs)
Player of the Match: Babar Azam
Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators Captain): "(Did the toss decision go wrong?) I think Babar would have also bowled first had he won the toss. I understand that you need to execute your plans. We were unable to do that and hence the result is like that.
(What about bringing the consistency to the team performance?) In these kind of tournaments, if you are not consistent, you will fall behind. We try to stay consistent both as a team and a player. Today we have to give the credits to Babar and Kusal Mendis. The way they batted was great.
(Plans for next two games) Yes we have to win the rest of the two games. We have to pray that the others lose too. But firstly we have to play very well."
(What about bringing the consistency to the team performance?) In these kind of tournaments, if you are not consistent, you will fall behind. We try to stay consistent both as a team and a player. Today we have to give the credits to Babar and Kusal Mendis. The way they batted was great.
(Plans for next two games) Yes we have to win the rest of the two games. We have to pray that the others lose too. But firstly we have to play very well."
Babar Azam (POTM and Peshawar Zalmi Captain): "(His emotions on achieving the 100) Absolutely, the feeling of achieving a milestone is a different one. Actually, when I put in the dive I thought I have not made it. However, my partner told me that I have made it and then the emotions came out in a different way and yeah very grateful to the Almighty for this.
(The talks with Mendis in the middle) Yes, throughout the game you talk to your batting partner and continuously assess the conditions. You start understanding what is a good score on this track and play accordingly. Initially in my partnership with Mendis, the plan was to give him the strike as he was hitting the ball well. However, when he got out then I had to step up and I tried to fill up for him.
(Did 250 cross his mind?) When the water break happened, I felt that 200+ is a possible score and the plan was to have a set batter out there till the end. Luckily, I struck a small partnership with Hardie as well and that helped.
(On the young bowlers stepping up) The credit must be given to the youngsters. Also, credit should be given to the players sitting outside as well and are not getting a chance because of the team combination. Everyone has put in a lot of work. We had a long 8-day break and in that we prepared really well. The players are executing just that out in the middle.
(Will the team test their bench strength in the remaining games?) We will assess that now and see if we can give someone a chance or not in the last few remaining games. Let's see how it goes."
(The talks with Mendis in the middle) Yes, throughout the game you talk to your batting partner and continuously assess the conditions. You start understanding what is a good score on this track and play accordingly. Initially in my partnership with Mendis, the plan was to give him the strike as he was hitting the ball well. However, when he got out then I had to step up and I tried to fill up for him.
(Did 250 cross his mind?) When the water break happened, I felt that 200+ is a possible score and the plan was to have a set batter out there till the end. Luckily, I struck a small partnership with Hardie as well and that helped.
(On the young bowlers stepping up) The credit must be given to the youngsters. Also, credit should be given to the players sitting outside as well and are not getting a chance because of the team combination. Everyone has put in a lot of work. We had a long 8-day break and in that we prepared really well. The players are executing just that out in the middle.
(Will the team test their bench strength in the remaining games?) We will assess that now and see if we can give someone a chance or not in the last few remaining games. Let's see how it goes."
Biggest Defeat (by runs) for Quetta Gladiators in PSL:
118 runs against Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi, 2026 (Tonight)*
117 runs against Multan Sultans, Lahore, 2022
110 runs against Multan Sultans, Abu Dhabi, 2021
118 runs against Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi, 2026 (Tonight)*
117 runs against Multan Sultans, Lahore, 2022
110 runs against Multan Sultans, Abu Dhabi, 2021
Biggest Win (by runs) at National Stadium, Karachi in T20s:
159 - Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, 2026
143 - Pakistan vs West Indies, 2018
126 - Peshawar vs Larkana, 2023
122 - Lahore Lions vs Dera Murad Jamali, 2014
118 - Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, 2026 (Tonight)*
159 - Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, 2026
143 - Pakistan vs West Indies, 2018
126 - Peshawar vs Larkana, 2023
122 - Lahore Lions vs Dera Murad Jamali, 2014
118 - Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, 2026 (Tonight)*
Biggest Win (by runs) in PSL 2026:
159 runs by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, Karachi
118 runs by Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, Karachi (Tonight)*
76 runs by Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, Karachi
159 runs by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings, Karachi
118 runs by Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, Karachi (Tonight)*
76 runs by Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, Karachi
Phew! That was a long day of entertaining cricket. Fans around the world who follow the PSL though would be happy with the day. Firstly they got to see a close encounter in the afternoon game. What followed that was even more special as their favourite Babar Azam notched up a 12th T20 ton!
We have day off tomorrow here at the PSL. However, the tournament will be back on Tuesday with a double header. Lahore Qalandars will take on Quetta Gladiators in Lahore in the afternoon game at 3 PM IST (2:30 PM Local Time). RawalPindiZ will take on Multan Sultans at 7.30 PM IST (7 PM Local Time) in Karachi.
On this note, I, Manan Mehta would like to take your leave on behalf of my colleagues Saptak Sanyal, Mohammad Anab and Zeeshan Naiyer. Good night!
We have day off tomorrow here at the PSL. However, the tournament will be back on Tuesday with a double header. Lahore Qalandars will take on Quetta Gladiators in Lahore in the afternoon game at 3 PM IST (2:30 PM Local Time). RawalPindiZ will take on Multan Sultans at 7.30 PM IST (7 PM Local Time) in Karachi.
On this note, I, Manan Mehta would like to take your leave on behalf of my colleagues Saptak Sanyal, Mohammad Anab and Zeeshan Naiyer. Good night!