PSL Match Highlights | Pakistan Super League, 2025 (Match—17) — 27 April: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | QG Crush PZ by 64 Runs in a Dominant Display

QG vs PZ  (Match – 17) – Highlights 

In a thrilling contest at Lahore on April 27, 2025, Quetta Gladiators outclassed Peshawar Zalmi with a massive 64-run victory in the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League. The QG displayed their all-around strength that evening, while Peshawar Zalmi faltered under duress, scoring just 114 runs against a difficult goal of 179.

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Quetta Gladiators set the tone early with positive intent. They got off to a great start thanks to openers Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen. Saud scored a well-constructed 32 off 26 balls, while Allen smashed a quickfire 31 from just 16 deliveries, peppering the field with four boundaries and two sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 193.75. Even after both openers fell, Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis continued the aggressive momentum. Mendis’ composed 32 off 27 balls, and Rossouw’s 27 from 18 balls kept the scoreboard moving.

Mark Chapman further added to the carnage with 33 runs off 26 deliveries. Although Faheem Ashraf and Hasan Nawaz failed to make significant contributions, Quetta still finished strong, thanks to quick late blows from Mohammad Amir. Quetta eventually posted a solid 178/7 in their 20 overs. Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the bowlers for Zalmi, claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs, while Saim Ayub’s surprising spell yielded two vital scalps.

In reply, Peshawar Zalmi’s innings never found stability. Saim Ayub fell cheaply for 5 runs, followed by skipper Babar Azam, who was dismissed by Mohammad Amir after a brisk 12 off 7 balls. Zalmi’s top order was rocked, losing Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Mohammad Haris soon after. Hussain Talat was the only batter to offer some resistance, scoring a gritty 39 off 34 balls, laced with four fours and two sixes.

Faheem Ashraf, who was named Player of the Match, delivered a career-best performance. His devastating spell ripped through Zalmi’s middle and lower order, finishing with outstanding figures of 5 for 33 in just 3.2 overs. With an intense spell that saw him take two wickets for just nine runs, Khurram Shahzad was the ideal complement to Faheem.

The rest of Zalmi’s batting line-up collapsed like a house of cards. Abdul Samad, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, and Sufiyan Muqeem all fell in quick succession, and Peshawar was bundled out for a paltry 114 in 15.2 overs. None of the lower-order batters could withstand the pressure created by Quetta’s disciplined bowling attack.

The Gladiators’ win was a testament to their balanced performance in all departments. Their top-order batting was explosive, the middle-order stable, and the bowlers ruthless under lights at Lahore. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi will be left ruing their missed opportunities with both bat and ball, needing to bounce back quickly as the tournament progresses.

As the PSL heads toward its climax, this emphatic win boosts Quetta’s chances of a top playoff spot while sending a strong message to the other contenders. For Zalmi, introspection is needed, especially regarding their batting collapses and inability to handle high-pressure chases. The night, however, belonged to Faheem Ashraf and the Gladiators, who celebrated a comprehensive victory, strengthening their campaign in PSL 2025.

Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi Scoreboard

Quetta Gladiators  – 178/7 (20.0)

Peshawar Zalmi – 114/10 (15.2)

Result – Quetta Gladiators won by 64 runs

Player of the match – Faheem Ashraf

Faheem Ashraf

QG vs PZ Playing XIs 

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