Peshawar Zalmi knock Islamabad United out of PSL 8.

Peshawar Zalmi defeated Islamabad United by 12 runs in the first eliminator of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 to book a spot in the second eliminator against Lahore Qalandars.

At the Gaddafi Stadium, Peshawar, after being put to bat first, could only score 183-8 in 20 overs. However, their bowlers restricted Islamabad to 171-6 in their allotted 20 overs to secure the victory, thanks to brilliant bowling by Salman Irshad (2-18) and Aamer Jamal (2-36).

Chasing a target of 184 runs, Islamabad managed to score 171-6 in their 20 overs. Alex Hales and Sohaib Maqsood had added 115 runs for the second-wicket partnership but once Maqsood departed for 60 runs off 48 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes, Peshawar took control of the match with outstanding bowling and regular wickets.

Azam Khan and Hales also fell soon after, and despite a valiant effort from captain Shadab Khan, Islamabad fell short of the target. Peshawar's Salman Irshad and Aamer Jamal were main wrecker-in-chiefs of Islamabad United's batting line up as they claimed two wickets each conceding 18 and 36 runs respectively.

Earlier, Peshawar posted 183-8 on the board in the allotted 20 overs. Babar Azam and Saim Ayub had made an explosive start, stitching...

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