Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators 29th Match Scorecard PSL 2026
The Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators clash in this crucial match of Pakistan Super League 2026 was an example of one-sided dominance, where Peshawar Zalmi put up a brilliant performance to defeat Quetta Gladiators by a huge margin of 118 runs. Right from the start of the match, Zalmi put the opposition under pressure with their aggressive batting.
The opening pair laid a solid foundation by scoring runs quickly, which later set the pace for the entire innings. After ensuring a high run rate in the powerplay, the middle-order batsmen showed responsible and consistent performance. They not only maintained the run-scoring pace, but also took the score to huge levels by playing big shots till the end of the innings. This planned and aggressive batting strategy ultimately played a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the match.
The highlight of the match was the team captain Babar Azam, who batted brilliantly and scored an unbeaten century. His innings was a combination of perfect timing, patience and attacking shots, which took the team's score beyond 250. Also, his crucial partnership with Kusal Mendis turned the match around and completely knocked the Quetta bowlers out of the match.
Chasing a big target, Quetta Gladiators were under pressure from the start. They were unable to make a comeback due to constant wicket-loss and increasing run-rate. On the other hand, Zalmi's bowlers kept up a disciplined line-length and quickly wrapped up the opposition.
Overall, it was a complete team performance, with Zalmi clearly ahead in all aspects—batting, bowling, and strategy.
Match details
- Match: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators
- Tournament: Pakistan Super League 2026
- Date: 19 April 2026
- Venue: National Stadium Karachi
- Toss: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 118 runs
1st innings: Peshawar Zalmi – 255/3 (20 overs)
| Batter | Run | Ball | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 266.67 |
| Babar Azam* | 100 | 52 | 6 | 4 | 192.31 |
| Kusal Mendis | 83 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 188.64 |
| Farhan Yousaf | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 237.50 |
| Aaron Hardie* | 26 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 260.00 |
Extras: 11
Total: 255/3

2nd innings: Quetta Gladiators – 137/10 (18.1 overs)
| Batter | Run | Ball | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamyl Hussain | 21 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Saud Shakeel | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hassan Nawaz | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 19 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 237.50 |
| Bevon Jacobs | 34 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 125.93 |
| Alzarri Joseph* | 19 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 126.67 |
Total: 137 all outs
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Bowling performance
Peshawar Zalmi Bowling
| Bowler | Over | Run | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Basit | 4 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Ali Raza | 3.1 | 9 | 3 | 2.80 |
| Aaron Hardie | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 |
Quetta Gladiators Bowling
| Bowler | Over | Run | Wicket | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 59 | 1 | 14.80 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
Key Highlights of Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators
- Best Batsman: Babar Azam – 100* runs
- Best Bowler: Ali Raza – 3/9
- Turning point: 135-run partnership between Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis
- Man of the Match: Babar Azam

Match analysis
Peshawar Zalmi won this match mainly due to their strong and planned batting performance. The top order batsmen were aggressive in the beginning of the innings and were able to score runs quickly, which put pressure on the opposition from the start. After increasing the run rate in the powerplay, the middle order maintained that momentum and continued to increase the score consistently till the end of the innings. With this combined effort, they set a huge target, which became difficult for any team to chase down.
On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators failed miserably in batting. Chasing a big target, they kept losing wickets from the start, which did not give them any chance to come back into the match. The pressure was mounting due to lack of coordination among the batsmen and the lack of performance to play big innings. As the required run rate increased rapidly, they fell behind tactically.
Overall, this match will be remembered as one of the most one-sided but exciting battles of the Pakistan Super League, where the dominance of one team was evident throughout the match.
FAQs
Q1: Who scored a century in the match?
Babar Azam scored 100* runs.
Q2: Where was the match held?
National Stadium, Karachi-তে।
Q3: How many runs did Quetta Gladiators get all out for?
They were all out for 137 runs.
Q4: What was the result of the match?
Peshawar Zalmi won by 118 runs.

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