Pakistan Super League 2024

'Take a bow Atif Yakoob' - Fans react as Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by 8 runs in PSL 2024, Babar Azam and Arif Yaqoob shines

In the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League 2024, Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by 8 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The heroes for Peshawar were skipper Babar Azam and Arif Yaqoob.

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In the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League 2024, Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by 8 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The heroes for Peshawar were skipper Babar Azam and Arif Yaqoob. Babar scored a magnificent century, while Yakoob took a five-for-five in slog overs.

Earlier, Islamabad United won the toss and elected to bowl at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Peshawar Zalmi posted a formidable total of 201-5 in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for Islamabad United. Saim Ayub provided a quick start for Peshawar Zalmi, scoring 38 runs off 21 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 180.95.

However, Captain Babar Azam anchored the innings with an outstanding unbeaten century, scoring 111 runs off 63 balls, including 14 fours and 2 sixes, at a striking rate of 176.19. The middle order contributed, with Paul Walter scoring 19 and Asif Ali adding a quick 17 off nine balls. Peshawar Zalmi finished their innings at 201-5 in 20 overs.

Azam Khan failed to win the game for Islamabad

In response, Islamabad United faced a challenging target of 202 runs. Despite Colin Munro's impressive innings of 71 off 53 balls, the team struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Azam Khan's explosive knock of 75 off 30 balls, featuring 6 fours and 6 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 250.00, provided a glimmer of hope.

However, Arif Yakoob's brilliant bowling performance for Peshawar Zalmi turned the tide. Arif Yakoob took five wickets, dismantling the Islamabad United batting order with crucial breakthroughs. Despite some resistance from Naseem Shah, who scored a quick 8 runs off 3 balls, Islamabad United fell short of the target.

They finished their innings at 193-9 in 20 overs. Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious, thanks to Arif Yakoob's exceptional bowling display. His five-wicket haul played a pivotal role in restricting Islamabad United and securing a significant win for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League encounter.

Here is how fans react to Peshawar Zalmiโ€™s victory:

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