Peshawar Zalmi Dominates PSL 2026 with Sixth Victory
Peshawar Zalmi's Continued Success
Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi has showcased their strength in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 by securing their sixth victory of the season. They successfully chased a target of 155 runs against the Quetta Gladiators, maintaining their position at the top of the standings with 6 wins out of 7 matches. Currently, Peshawar holds 13 points and boasts a net run rate (NRR) of +2.404, remaining unbeaten this season. Their match against Islamabad United was unfortunately abandoned due to rain. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators find themselves in fifth place, having achieved 2 wins and faced 4 losses in 6 matches, accumulating 4 points with an NRR of +0.258.
Previously leading the table, Multan Sultans now sit with 4 wins and 2 losses from 6 matches, totaling 8 points and an NRR of +0.527. Islamabad United ranks third, with 3 wins and 2 losses, while their match against Peshawar was also washed out. The Karachi Kings are fourth with 3 victories from 5 matches, earning 6 points but with a negative NRR of -1.395. The Hyderabad Kingsmen, Lahore Qalandars, and Rawalpindiz occupy the sixth, seventh, and eighth positions, respectively. Notably, Rawalpindiz, in their inaugural PSL season, have yet to secure a win, suffering 5 losses in as many matches. The Kingsmen have managed to win both their matches since Glenn Maxwell joined the team last week.
Babar Azam's Stellar Performance
Babar Azam plays match-winning knock
Babar Azam delivered a remarkable performance, scoring an unbeaten 71 runs off 51 balls against Quetta. The captain of Peshawar hit 10 boundaries during his innings, achieving a strike rate of 139.22. He formed a solid opening partnership of 75 runs with Mohammad Haris, who contributed 35 runs off 28 balls. Aaron Hardie also played a crucial role, remaining not out on 18 runs from 14 balls as Peshawar completed their chase in just 18.3 overs. The team is set to face Quetta again on April 19, with the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. Before that, Quetta will take on Lahore Qalandars in their next fixture. The PSL 2026 final is slated for May 3.