Lahore Qalandars’ set handsome target of 165 runs against Peshawar Zalmi over loss of three wickets thanked to strong partnership of Cameron Delport and Umar Akmal.
Delport’s individually scored 78 off 61 balls while Umar Akmal not out 52 completed his half century on last bowl of the inning.
Junaid Khan grabbed two wickets including a controversial leg before wicket of Chris Gayle while Darren Sammy took one wicket in the match.
Shahid Afridi-led Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to field first against Lahore Qalandars during 15th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium today.
Lahore Qalandars’ squad:
Azhar Ali*, Chris Gayle, CS Delport, DJ Bravo, Mohammad Rizwan†, Umar Akmal, Zohaib Khan, Zafar Gohar, KK Cooper, Ehsan Adil, Adnan Rasool
Peshawar Zalmi’s squad:
Mohammad Hafeez, Tamim Iqbal, DJ Malan, Kamran Akmal†, Shahid Yousuf, Shahid Afridi*, DJG Sammy, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Asghar, SW Tait