Match 2, Rawalpindi, April 12, 2025, 04:00 PM
Quetta Gladiators
216/3(20.0ov)
Peshawar Zalmi
136/10(15.1ov)
Quetta Gladiators beat Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Abrar Ahmed
Commentry
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Quetta Gladiators captain, Saud Shakeel, praised his batting unit for scoring a substantial total, exceeding expectations by over 30 runs. He credited the experience within the squad for making his job easier. While Saud was pleased with his own batting performance, he expressed a desire to improve on building bigger innings in the future.
Abrar Ahmad, the Player of the Match, attributed his success to the discipline maintained during the Powerplay overs. As a wicket-taking option, Abrar's goal was to take crucial wickets, even if it meant conceding a few runs. He praised his team's batting attack, noting that it's strong not just during the Powerplay but throughout the innings. Abrar believes that this balance makes for a brilliant team combination.
Time for the presentation ...
Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam believes his team failed to execute their plans, particularly in the first six overs of both innings, where they lost crucial momentum. Although the pitch's behavior changed in the second innings, keeping low at times, Babar emphasized that this wasn't an excuse for their struggles. Instead, he pointed to the lack of partnerships and frequent wicket losses as the main reasons for their defeat.
Earlier in the game, Quetta's batting unit put up an impressive show, posting a massive total. Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting, scored a rapid half-century. Saud Shakeel and Hasan Nawaz also contributed significantly with their solid batting performances. The finishing touches were provided by Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis, who forged a crucial 58-run partnership in just 23 balls. This helped Quetta score over 215 runs. For Peshawar Zalmi, Ali Raza, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Alzarri Joseph each took a wicket.
Quetta's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, sticking to their plan and executing it flawlessly. Abrar Ahmed was the standout bowler, taking four wickets, while Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq each claimed two wickets. Kyle Jamieson also chipped in with a wicket, contributing to a dominant bowling display.
Peshawar's chase got off to a rocky start, losing three wickets within the Powerplay. Saim Ayub was the standout performer, scoring a half-century, while Hussain Talat and Mitchell Owen were the only other batters to make an impact. Peshawar Zalmi may need to reconsider Owen's batting position, as his ability to capitalize on the Powerplay overs could be a game-changer. The team, led by Babar Azam, faces a tough road ahead after being dominated in their season opener.
It's a wrap with Quetta Gladiators dominating this contest and winning this by 80 runs.
In over# 16
0W
Mohammad Amir 11/2(2.1)
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! On a length wide outside off, Mitchell Owen stands and swings but gets it sliced high in the air, ballooning around backward point. Kusal Mendis calls for it, with gloves on and manages to hold onto this. Quetta Gladiators defeat Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs.
15.1
W
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! On a length wide outside off, Mitchell Owen stands and swings but gets it sliced high in the air, ballooning around backward point. Kusal Mendis calls for it, with gloves on and manages to hold onto this. Quetta Gladiators defeat Peshawar Zalmi by 80 runs.
In over# 15
0
0
0
1
6
1wd
6
Abrar Ahmed 42/4(4)
14.6
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A massive roar from the crowd as Raza defends another one. Everybody is looking at the funnier side of it.
14.5
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Fuller around off, Ali Raza finally gets to defend one.
14.4
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Wrong'un around middle and leg, Ali Raza gets an inside edge onto his pads.
14.3
1
Miscues the slog this time and rakes a single towards long on.
14.2
6
SIX! Another six from the six-hitting machine. Fuller around off, Mitchell Owen slogs this and deposits this out of the park towards long on for yet another six.
14.2
1wd
WIDE! Full and way too wide outside off, Mitchell Owen leaves it all alone.