PSL 11: Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi – Who Won?
Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi provided a high-scoring thriller with Zalmi pursuing a huge target to start their Pakistani Super league campaign on the right note at the Gaddafi stadium.
The game was finished with Peshawar Zalmi easily winning a formidable target of 215 runs with five wickets to spare. The pursuit was constructed on violent purpose at the very beginning. Early momentum was given by Opener Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris. They assaulted the bowlers and sewed a half-hurrah half-century union during the powerplay.
Their 78 run stand preconditioned the pursuit. Haris was playing like a fearless stroke-maker and Babar was playing the innings as a well-controlled aggressor. The elegant boundaries applied by Babar made with 39 out of 28 balls helped him keep the required rate within bounds. His removal however provided a small window to Rawalpindi with Asif Afridi landing at a very opportune time.
Zalmi was able to retain their supremacy despite the breakthrough. Middle-order batters such as Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad and Kusal Mendis all contributed to make sure that the chase did not get away. Their defensive though aggressive nature emphasised depth of batting Zalmi had this season.
In a bigger picture, this victory is an indication of a good beginning of the Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 11. Hunting more than 200 in the first game is a sign of confidence and intent. It also reveals the possible bowling issues with Rawalpindi particularly when the team is pressurized during the death overs.
With this aggressive but moderate strategy that Zalmi have adopted, they may become the first entrants in the tournament.
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