LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi have defeated Lahore Qalandars by eight runs in the 12th match of Pakistan Super League Season 9.
Lahore Qalandars opted to bowl first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 12th match of the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.
Rassie van der Dussen’s superb century proved insufficient as Peshawar Zalmi edged out Lahore Qalandar by eight runs in the 12th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Tasked with chasing an imposing target of 212, the Qalandars’ quest for their inaugural win of the PSL 9 season fell agonizingly short, despite van der Dussen’s valiant unbeaten knock. The match began unfavorably for the home team, with openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman dismissed early, leaving the team struggling at 38/2 in just 4.4 overs.
A pivotal partnership emerged as Shai Hope joined forces with van der Dussen, contributing a critical 71 runs for the third wicket in a swift 47 deliveries. Hope’s stint included a four and a six, culminating in a 29 off 23 balls effort. Following Hope’s departure, van der Dussen found a brief ally in Ahsan Bhatti before Bhatti’s exit in the 17th over.
