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Peshawar Zalmi delivered a commanding bowling performance to bowl out Hyderabad Kingsmen for 145 in the 15th match of PSL 11 at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday. Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem led the charge with four-wicket hauls each, putting their team in a strong position early on.
Match Overview
Hyderabad Kingsmen began with promise as openers Maaz Sadaqat and Saim Ayub added 26 runs before Iftikhar Ahmed struck in the third over, dismissing Sadaqat for 17. The pressure mounted quickly as Iftikhar removed Ayub for 14 and Usman Khan for a duck, leaving Kingsmen at 33-3 in just 4.3 overs.
Early Hyderabad Kingsmen Struggles
Iftikhar continued his relentless attack, clean bowling Sharjeel Khan for two, intensifying Hyderabad’s troubles. Despite the early collapse, Marnus Labuschagne and Kusal Perera formed a crucial 50-run partnership, stabilizing the innings and helping Kingsmen pass 50 runs.
Key Partnerships and Highlights
The partnership eventually ended at 116-5 when Sufiyan Muqeem dismissed Labuschagne for 27. Perera’s resilient innings of 58 runs off 35 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes, kept Hyderabad in contention temporarily. However, Sufiyan dismantled the lower order, removing Perera, Irfan Khan Niazi, and Maheesh Theekshana in quick succession. Hunain Shah was run out without facing a delivery, and Hassan Khan was the final wicket, scoring nine runs before being dismissed by Aamer Jamal.
Standout Performances
Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem dominated the bowling attack. Iftikhar finished with figures of 4/21, while Muqeem recorded 4/32 in his four-over spell. Aamer Jamal added one key wicket to complement the attack. The bowlers’ combined effort ensured Peshawar Zalmi restricted Hyderabad Kingsmen well below a competitive total.
Conclusion and Next Fixtures
Peshawar Zalmi’s all-round performance strengthens their campaign in PSL 11, boosting confidence ahead of their next match. Hyderabad Kingsmen will need a significant turnaround in their batting strategy to remain competitive in the tournament.
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