Peshawar Zalmi delivered a strong all round performance to defeat Quetta Gladiators by 8 wickets in the Pakistan Super League 2026 match in Karachi. A disciplined bowling effort followed by a smooth chase made it a one sided contest.
1st Innings Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators | 154 all out | 20 | Hasan Nawaz 37 | Sufiyan Muqeem 3/25 |
Quetta Gladiators struggled to build momentum despite a few useful contributions. Hasan Nawaz played the highest knock with 37, while Rilee Rossouw added 26 runs at a good pace.
However, regular wickets stopped them from reaching a big total. Sufiyan Muqeem was the standout bowler, picking up 3 wickets and controlling the middle overs. Mohammad Basit also supported well with 3 wickets as Quetta finished at 154.
2nd Innings Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Scorer | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | 156/2 | 18.3 | Babar Azam 71* | Won by 8 wickets |
Peshawar Zalmi made the chase look easy with a solid batting display. Mohammad Haris gave a good start, while Babar Azam anchored the innings with a calm and steady 71 not out. Kusal Mendis chipped in with 21 runs before getting out, and Aaron Hardie stayed till the end to finish the match. Zalmi completed the target comfortably with wickets in hand.
