Shadab Khan Leads Islamabad United to Victory
The win marks a significant turning point in the tournament, with Islamabad United showcasing their strength and Peshawar Zalmi facing a setback, highlighting the need for improvement in their batting and bowling execution.
Islamabad United secured a convincing 102-run win over Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 10 match, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring a century and Imad Wasim taking 3 wickets, while Babar Azam's team struggled with poor execution in batting and bowling.
Peshawar Zalmi's captain Babar Azam attributed the loss to his team's inability to perform well in both batting and bowling, despite Mohammad Haris scoring 87, his highest PSL score. The team was bowled out for 141 in 18.2 overs, highlighting the need for improvement.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Babar Azam's captaincy, suggesting that he should be removed from the role due to poor decision-making. Azam's performance in the tournament has been underwhelming, with a duck in the opening game and a low score in the second game.
Babar Azam has also made an unwanted record in the PSL 10 by becoming one of the batters with the most ducks in the tournament's history, equaling Kamran Akmal's tally and surpassing Shaheen Afridi's record. He now has 12 ducks to his name, trailing behind Imad Wasim who holds the record.
As the tournament progresses, Peshawar Zalmi will need to regroup and reflect on their performance to make a strong comeback, while Islamabad United will look to build on their momentum, with Shadab Khan playing a key role in their victory.