Highlights | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 2026 Today Match Updates: Babar Azam Slams Century, PZ Win By 118 Runs

From 12.1 to 18.1 overs, Quetta Gladiators’ innings continued to unravel despite some late resistance from Bevon Jacobs and Alzarri Joseph.

Aaron Hardie kept things tight in the 13th over, conceding only eight runs as Quetta moved to 99/7 after 13 overs. Jacobs and Joseph then counterattacked briefly against Sufiyan Muqeem, smashing two sixes each in an 18-run over to take the score to 117/7 after 14 overs.

Mohammad Basit struck again in the 15th over, dismissing Bevon Jacobs for 34 off 27 balls after a fighting knock. Quetta slipped to 123/8 after 15 overs.

Ali Raza then removed Abrar Ahmed for 1, reducing Quetta to 124/9 after 16 overs. With only the last wicket remaining, Joseph tried to entertain with a six off Basit, helping the total to 132/9 after 17 overs.

Sufiyan Muqeem bowled a disciplined 18th over, allowing only five runs as Quetta crawled to 137/9 after 18 overs.

At 18.1 overs, Ali Raza finished the innings by dismissing Usman Tariq for 7, caught in the deep.

Quetta Gladiators were bowled out for 137 in 18.1 overs, handing Peshawar Zalmi a massive 118-run victory.

From 9.1 to 12 overs, Quetta Gladiators’ chase fell apart as Peshawar Zalmi picked up wickets regularly and tightened their grip on the match.

Sufiyan Muqeem struck in his very first over, dismissing the dangerous Dinesh Chandimal for 19 off 8 balls after a fine catch in the deep. Quetta managed only four runs in the over and slipped to 76/5 after 10 overs.

Aaron Hardie then delivered a double blow in the 11th over. He first removed Jahandad Khan for 3, caught behind, and later dismissed Saqib Khan for 4 after a brief boundary. Quetta sank further to 83/7 after 11 overs.

Bevon Jacobs tried to offer some resistance, striking a six off Muqeem in the next over, but there was little support from the other end. Quetta added just eight more runs and moved to 91/7 after 12 overs.

At the end of 12 overs:

• Bevon Jacobs: 20* off 17 balls
• Alzarri Joseph: 1* off 5 balls

With seven wickets down and a massive target still out of reach, Quetta were staring at defeat.

From 5.1 to 9 overs, Quetta Gladiators’ chase continued to stumble despite a late counterattack from Dinesh Chandimal.

Ali Raza made an immediate impact in the sixth over, dismissing Hasan Nawaz for 5 with a sharp bouncer. Chandimal then got off the mark with a classy boundary, but Quetta were restricted to 42/3 after 6 overs.

Michael Bracewell struck in the next over, removing Shamyl Hussain for 21, leaving Quetta in deeper trouble at 45/4 after 7 overs. Bevon Jacobs joined Chandimal, but Ali Raza’s fiery pace kept things tight, conceding only six runs in the eighth over as Quetta reached 51/4 after 8 overs.

The ninth over finally brought some momentum for the Gladiators. Chandimal attacked Bracewell with back-to-back sixes, while Jacobs also cleared the ropes later in the over. Quetta collected 21 runs from the over to move to 72/4 after 9 overs.

At the end of nine overs:

• Dinesh Chandimal: 19* off 7 balls
• Bevon Jacobs: 10* off 12 balls

Quetta still need a huge effort with four wickets already down.

Chasing a daunting 256-run target, Quetta Gladiators had a slow and difficult start against Peshawar Zalmi. Iftikhar Ahmed bowled a disciplined opening over, conceding just three runs as Quetta reached 3/0 after 1 over.

Mohammad Basit continued the pressure from the other end with another tight over, allowing only three runs. Quetta crawled to 6/0 after 2 overs, struggling to find boundaries early in the chase.

Saud Shakeel tried to lift the scoring rate in the third over, smashing a four and a six off Iftikhar Ahmed. Quetta finally gained some momentum and moved to 17/0 after 3 overs.

However, the fourth over changed the game completely. Mohammad Basit struck twice in two balls, dismissing Saud Shakeel for 12 and Rilee Rossouw for a golden duck, putting Quetta under huge pressure. They slipped to 26/2 after 4 overs.

Shamyl Hussain responded with a six in the fifth over, but wickets and scoreboard pressure kept mounting. At the end of five overs, Quetta Gladiators were 36/2, with Shamyl Hussain unbeaten on 19 and Hasan Nawaz on 5.

From 12.1 to 20 overs, Peshawar Zalmi produced a stunning finish to post a massive 255/3 against Quetta Gladiators.

After reaching 154/1 in 13 overs, both openers continued to dominate. Babar Azam brought up another classy PSL fifty, while Kusal Mendis kept attacking from the other end. Zalmi moved to 165/1 after 14 overs with the pair in complete control.

The breakthrough finally came in the 15th over when Kusal Mendis fell for a brilliant 83 off 44 balls, ending a match-defining opening stand. Despite the wicket, Zalmi maintained the momentum and reached 179/2 after 15 overs.

Farhan Yousaf then played a quick cameo, smashing boundaries and a six before being dismissed for 19 off 8 balls. Zalmi crossed 188/2 after 16 overs and then surged past the 200-run mark in the next over. Aaron Hardie added immediate firepower, launching a six as the score became 203/3 after 17 overs.

Babar shifted gears brilliantly in the death overs, hammering boundaries and sixes. Zalmi plundered 19 runs in the 18th over and 20 runs in the 19th over, racing to 242/3 with Babar closing in on a century.

In the final over, Hardie struck another six as Zalmi crossed 250, the highest PSL total in Karachi. Babar Azam then completed a magnificent hundred off the last ball with a desperate dive for two.

Peshawar Zalmi finished on 255/3 in 20 overs.

• Babar Azam: 100* off 52 balls
• Aaron Hardie: 26* off 10 balls
• Kusal Mendis: 83 off 44 balls

From 6.1 to 12 overs, Peshawar Zalmi continued their domination against Quetta Gladiators with Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis piling on the runs in a superb partnership.

Saud Shakeel’s seventh over went for 16 runs as Mendis attacked with three boundaries, taking Zalmi to 96/1 after 7 overs. Usman Tariq was then introduced, but Mendis brought up a brilliant half-century in style with a boundary, helping the score move to 105/1 after 8 overs.

Saqib Khan and Usman Tariq could not stop the flow either, as both batters rotated strike smartly and found regular boundaries. Mendis looked in complete control, while Babar played the perfect supporting role. Zalmi reached 115/1 after 9 overs and 123/1 after 10 overs.

The 11th over saw the pair complete a superb 100-run partnership, with Mendis smashing a six over deep square leg. Zalmi advanced to 135/1 after 11 overs.

Abrar Ahmed returned in the 12th over, but Babar pulled him for four while Mendis continued scoring freely. At the end of 12 overs, Peshawar Zalmi were in a commanding position at 145/1.

Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 77 off 39 balls, while Babar Azam was unbeaten on 45 off 27 balls, with Quetta struggling to break the stand.

Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to bowl first against Peshawar Zalmi in their PSL 2026 clash, but Zalmi’s top order made a blazing start in the powerplay.

Mohammad Haris came out aggressively, smashing two sixes and a four in the opening over as Zalmi raced to 23/0. Haris continued the attack before falling for a quickfire 16 off 6 balls in the second over, caught behind off Alzarri Joseph.

Babar Azam then settled in smoothly, finding boundaries with his trademark timing, while Kusal Mendis joined the charge. The duo kept the scoreboard moving rapidly with regular fours and smart running between the wickets.

Mendis took on the bowlers in the fifth over, striking two sixes off Alzarri Joseph, while Babar rotated strike efficiently. Quetta’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs as both batters dominated.

After six overs, Peshawar Zalmi were strongly placed at 80/1, with Kusal Mendis unbeaten on 31 off 17 balls and Babar Azam unbeaten on 26 off 13 balls. Quetta Gladiators now need wickets quickly to slow Zalmi’s momentum.

Quetta Gladiators have won the toss and opt to field first as they are keen to chase…

The National Stadium in Karachi has offered balanced pitches during PSL 2026. A total of 12 matches have been played here so far, with the average first-innings score around 162.

Teams chasing have enjoyed a slight advantage, winning seven of those games, so captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

Batters are likely to enjoy the early overs, making the powerplay crucial for scoring runs. However, the surface tends to slow down later in the innings, which can make boundary-hitting tougher in the closing stages.

With conditions rewarding smart batting and disciplined bowling, another tight contest could be on the cards.

Quetta Gladiators are fourth in the standings and remain firmly in the playoff race. Under Saud Shakeel, they have shown quality at times but have lacked consistency this season.

From seven matches, Quetta have won three and lost four. They head into this contest on the back of an important six-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars, which should lift confidence.

After losing to Peshawar Zalmi in their previous meeting, the Gladiators will need a stronger overall display. Their batters must make the most of the powerplay, while the bowlers will aim for early breakthroughs against Zalmi’s top order.

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