Recap

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Summary

Islamabad United Innings

• Powerplay 1: Islamabad United’s Quick Start – Scored 50 runs in 4.3 overs (27 balls), with Extras: 5. A strong start to their innings with a rapid scoring rate, despite losing one wicket.
• 2nd Wicket Partnership: Building on the Momentum – 50 runs in 22 balls (Sahibzada Farhan 38, C Munro 10, Ex 5). Farhan and Munro added crucial runs to continue the momentum in the early overs.
• Sahibzada Farhan’s Explosive Knock: 50 off 26 balls (6 x 4, 2 x 6). Farhan played a brilliant knock to set a strong foundation for Islamabad United.
• Islamabad United: 100 runs in 8.5 overs (54 balls), Extras: 7. The team continued to accelerate with contributions from the top order.
• 2nd Wicket Partnership: Accelerating the Total – 100 runs in 52 balls (Sahibzada Farhan 69, C Munro 24, Ex 7). This partnership helped Islamabad United keep the run rate high and build a strong total.
• Strategic Timeout: Islamabad United’s Dominance – 128/1 in 11.0 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 91, C Munro 30). They were in a commanding position, with Farhan nearing a century and Munro supporting well.
• Sahibzada Farhan’s Century: 100 off 49 balls (13 x 4, 4 x 6). Farhan’s brilliant innings was the highlight of Islamabad United’s innings, pushing them toward a big total.
• Islamabad United: 150 runs in 12.5 overs (78 balls), Extras: 7. They continued to build a big total as they moved into the later stages of the innings.
• Islamabad United: 200 runs in 16.5 overs (103 balls), Extras: 11. The team continued to push forward, taking full advantage of the final overs to accelerate.
• Innings Break: Islamabad United’s Strong Total – Finished with 243/5 in 20.0 overs (JO Holder 20, BJ Dwarshuis 18). A massive total set by Islamabad United, putting immense pressure on Peshawar Zalmi to chase.

Peshawar Zalmi Innings

• Powerplay 1: Peshawar Zalmi’s Early Struggles – Scored 50 runs in 6.6 overs (42 balls), with Extras: 5. Peshawar Zalmi started slowly, losing three key wickets in the powerplay.
• Review by Islamabad United (Bowling) – Over 0.2: Decision Challenged – Wicket. Umpire: Aleem Dar, Batter: Saim Ayub (Struck down).
• Review by Islamabad United (Bowling) – Over 2.2: Decision Challenged – Wicket. Umpire: Aleem Dar, Batter: MJ Owen (Upheld).
• Peshawar Zalmi: 50 runs in 6.6 overs (42 balls), Extras: 5. They were struggling, and the early reviews were critical in determining the outcome of key wickets.
• Mohammad Haris’ Vital Knock: 50 off 28 balls (6 x 4, 3 x 6). Haris was the standout performer for Peshawar Zalmi, taking the fight to Islamabad United with his aggressive batting.
• Peshawar Zalmi: 100 runs in 11.3 overs (69 balls), Extras: 6. Peshawar Zalmi continued to build but were still behind the required run rate.
• Strategic Timeout: Peshawar Zalmi’s Recovery – 125/7 in 15.0 overs (Mohammad Haris 76, Sufiyan Muqeem 1). They were still in the fight but needed a quick recovery to chase the total set by Islamabad United.