Key Points
- Zalmi posted a total of 144, with Babar Azam (41) and Yasir Hameed (35) being the top scorers
- Legends XI fought back with Inzamam-ul-Haq (46*) and Azhar Mahmood (34), but fell short at 138-6
- The charity match, aimed at supporting flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saw stellar performances from both teams
PESHAWAR: Peshawar Zalmi narrowly defeated Legends XI by six runs in an exciting flood relief exhibition match at the Peshawar Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Batting first, Zalmi posted a modest total of 144, being bowled out in just 14.4 overs. Despite a solid start from openers Babar Azam (41 off 23) and Yasir Hameed (35 off 18), Zalmi’s middle and lower order collapsed under pressure. Shahid Afridi and Abdur Rehman played key roles, taking three wickets each, while Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez supported with two wickets each. Afridi’s final burst ripped through Zalmi’s lower order, leaving them struggling at 144 all out.
In response, Legends XI faced an uphill battle as they lost early wickets, slipping to 6-3 within three overs. Azhar Ali (9) and Humayun Farhat (27 off 15) tried to steady the ship, but the Legends were soon reduced to 5 down by the seventh over. Inzamam-ul-Haq led the fightback with a superb 46 not out off 23 balls, while Azhar Mahmood supported him with a quick 34 off 14. Despite their efforts, Legends fell short of the target, finishing on 138-6, just six runs behind.
The charity match, organized to aid flood relief in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was a thrilling contest that saw top performances from both teams. All ticket proceeds will go towards supporting the victims of the devastating floods in the province.
Legends XI: Inzamam-ul-Haq (c), Imran Farhat, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Azhar Mehmood, Humayun Farhat, Saeed Ajmal, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Umaid Asif, Abdur Rehman, Waqar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Nisar Afridi, Aimal Khan, Mohammad Salman.
Zalmi XI: Babar Azam (c), Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Hafeez, Yasir Hameed, Israrullah, Salman Khan, Azan Afridi, Mohammad Irfan, Zulifqar Babar, Ihsanullah, Amir Barki, Nisar Ali, Imran Jr., Qasim Saeed.
