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March 17, 2024
The 21-year-old delivered a crucial performance, claiming three wickets for 30 runs in a pivotal match.
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Pacer Naseem Shah, playing for Islamabad United in PSL season nine, experienced an injury scare during the ongoing Eliminator 2 against Peshawar Zalmi at Karachi’s National Stadium.
The 21-year-old achieved impressive figures of 3/30 in this crucial match. However, alarm was raised when he had to leave the field in the 17th over.
While fielding at point, Naseem sprinted to attempt a catch, but the ball veered away. He landed heavily on the ground and appeared to be in significant pain.
It was unclear which muscle was affected, but he returned to the field and bowled out his remaining over.
After the innings concluded, he was seen limping as Zalmi’s Aamer Jamal checked on his condition.
For context, Zalmi posted 185/5 in their 20 overs after United captain Shadab Khan chose to field first.
Saim Ayub shone with a standout 73 from 44 balls, while Mohammad Haris contributed 40 from 25 balls. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Aamer Jamal also made notable contributions, scoring 18 and 17 runs, respectively.
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (captain), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Rovman Powell, Aamir Jamal, Luke Wood, Mehran Mumtaz, Arif Yaqoob, Khurram Shahzad
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (captain), Alex Hales, Martin Guptill, Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Obed McCoy
The victorious team from this match will advance to face the Multan Sultans in the final on March 17.
This is United’s first appearance in a PSL final since 2018
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Imad Wasim and Haider Ali delivered standout performances as Islamabad United secured a five-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, held at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena.
This win marks United’s first PSL final appearance since 2018. They will now face the Multan Sultans on March 18 at the same venue.
The chase began with Zalmi’s spinners taking early control, as Saim Ayub dismissed Alex Hales for just one run and followed up by removing Salman Ali Agha for five runs in his next over.
The promising left-arm spinner dismissed United captain Shadab Khan for a duck. Martin Guptill, who was aggressive against Saim Ayub, scored 22 runs in a single over but was dismissed in the final over of the powerplay, leaving United struggling at 50/4.
United needed a stabilizing presence, and Imad Wasim delivered. He first formed a crucial partnership with Azam Khan and then with Haider Ali.
Azam contributed 22 runs from 17 balls, including a four and a six, before being dismissed by Luke Wood, ending a vital 41-run stand.
Haider Ali entered with a clear intent and aggressively targeted the Zalmi bowlers from the outset. He and Imad Wasim took strategic risks while maintaining the required run rate, establishing a 98-run partnership for the sixth wicket.
Imad notched his first half-century of the season, finishing unbeaten on 59 from 40 balls, while Haider blasted a quickfire 52 off 29 deliveries, including five sixes and two fours.
Earlier, Saim Ayub’s dazzling 73-run innings and Mohammad Haris’ 40 helped Zalmi post a total of 185/5.
After being asked to bat first by United, Zalmi made a strong start with their in-form opening pair, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, setting up a solid foundation for a significant total.
Saim took the lead in the opening partnership, while Babar adopted a more measured approach until Naseem Shah dismissed him after he scored 72 runs.
Babar tried to attack Naseem’s delivery but failed to make solid contact and was superbly caught by Shadab Khan.
Babar’s innings included a gritty 25 runs from 22 balls, featuring two boundaries and a six.
Haris joined Saim at the crease, and together, they maintained the momentum with a 59-run partnership until Saim was dismissed in the 15th over.
Saim Ayub was the standout performer for Peshawar Zalmi, scoring a blistering 73 off 44 balls, including six boundaries and four sixes.
Harris was dismissed by Naseem in the next over with a soft dismissal. He made a quick 40 from 25 balls, hitting three boundaries and two sixes.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Aamer Jamal then contributed briskly, helping Zalmi surpass the 180-run mark.
Naseem Shah spearheaded the bowling attack for United, finishing with figures of 3/30 from his four overs, while Shadab Khan and Obed McCoy each added one wicket to the tally.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and cricket sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Top Cricket News, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for cricket, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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