28/03Result
3rd Match (D/N), Pakistan Super League at Lahore, Mar 28 2026
Zalmi won by 5 wkts (5b rem)
Player of the Match
Michael Bracewell
Michael BracewellPeshawar Zalmi
28/03Result
3rd Match (D/N), Pakistan Super League at Lahore, Mar 28 2026
Zalmi won by 5 wkts (5b rem)
Player of the Match
Michael Bracewell
Michael BracewellPeshawar Zalmi

6:35pm That will be all from us for this game. Another PSL match is slated to begin very soon and you can catch all the action here. Until next time, from all of us here at ESPNcricinfo, it is goodbye!

Michael Bracewell, Player of the Match: The openers set us a great foundation. We were able to apply pressure at the right time. The way they (Jamal and Samad) batted, was amazing.

Babar Azam, the winning captain: We wanted to utilize the first six overs and capitalise on the momentum. Our middle order responded well and batted according to the situation. (On if chasing is the right move in Lahore) If there is dew, you will want to bowl or bat second. In all of the matches, chasing has been good. (On his form) Hopefully I can do even better.

Mohammad Rizwan, the losing captain: Our batters have been in form. But we need to fix our execution and some other things with our bowling.

6:16pm A thrilling run-chase, and a chase powered by contributions throughout. Babar and Haris set the ball rolling early, teeing off in the powerplay. They lost some momentum as the field restrictions were lifted and when Mendis was dismissed in the 15th over, it felt it was a bridge too far for Zalmi. But then Bracewell and Samad arrived, and they tore the Pindiz attack to shreds. Samad could not remain unbeaten but did plenty of damage while he was at the crease, with Bracewell and Jamal landing the final knockout blows.

Pindiz will feel they have let one get away. Their experienced pacers lost the plot towards the end and their bowling in the last five overs, in general, was quite ordinary. At the half-way stage, their head coach did say they were ten runs short, and so it proved, with only Rishad going at less than nine runs per over, and with Pindiz using just five bowlers. Stick around for the post-match presentation.

19.1
4
Asif Afridi to Aamer Jamal, FOUR, that is all over, Red Rover! Highest successful PSL run-chase in Lahore, and the Peshawar Zalmi have done it with room to spare! Length ball on the pads. Jamal gets down on one knee and razes it through square leg. Smiles, handshakes and embraces in the PZ camp. They had to mount a record run-chase, having never chased these many before in a PSL game, and they have accomplished that in some style!

Asif Afridi to bowl the final over. Just one more needed, though. Around the wicket. Almost everyone in the ring. And for what it is worth, the over-rate penalty has been imposed too.

END OF OVER:
19 | 20 Runs | PZ: 214/5 (1 run required from 6 balls, RR: 11.26, RRR: 1.00)

  • Aamer Jamal13 (4b)
  • Michael Bracewell35 (17b)
  • Naseem Shah4-0-51-0
  • Mohammad Amir4-0-49-1
18.6
1
Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 1 run, into the blockhole on middle and off. Jamal squeezes it out to backward point, and the scores are level now!
18.5
2
Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 2 runs, dug in short on middle and leg. Jamal swings at it without a care in the world and top-edges it over the keeper. Back for a brace. A check to see if this short ball was above the shoulder. Seems like Naseem might be fine on this count
18.4
4
Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, FOUR, pummeled down the ground, and Zalmi are within touching distance now! Another juicy full toss outside off. Jamal winds up and thunders it over the bowler's head!

Wheels coming off for Naseem and the Pindiz here

18.4
1w
Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, 1 wide, short and sneaking down leg. Jamal swings and misses, and that is the umpire's cue to call it a wide

9 off 9. Free hit to tuck into too

18.4
7nb
Naseem Shah to Aamer Jamal, (no ball) SIX, oh, hello! Oh, hello! Slot ball outside off and Jamal cannot believe his luck. He gets his front foot out of the way and smokes it over wide long on. And to make matters worse for Naseem, he has overstepped. Oh dear...

Jamal on strike. 16 off 9

18.3
1
Naseem Shah to Bracewell, 1 run, shortish and outside off. Bracewell reaches out for it and slaps it to long off
18.2
2
Naseem Shah to Bracewell, 2 runs, sharp short ball on leg and this gets big on Bracewell. He splices his pull but splices it so badly into the square leg region that he can tear back for two
18.1
2
Naseem Shah to Bracewell, 2 runs, full toss outside off. Bracewell does not middle it but plinks it back past the bowler for a couple of runs

Jamal joins Bracewell. 21 off 12. Naseem to bowl the 19th

END OF OVER:
18 | 19 Runs 1 Wkt | PZ: 194/5 (21 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 10.77, RRR: 10.50)

  • Michael Bracewell30 (14b)
  • Mohammad Amir4-0-49-1
  • Naseem Shah3-0-31-0
17.6
W
Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, OUT, holes out to long on, and there is another twist in this game! Dug in short and wide outside off. Seems like a slower ball, meaning Samad has to fetch it. Gives it all he has but just cannot muster enough power to clear Billings. A blistering cameo but someone else will have to take Zalmi past the finish line now!

Abdul Samad c Billings b Mohammad Amir 33 (19m 11b 1x4 4x6) SR: 300

21 off 13. Zalmi should do this at a canter now, right?

17.5
6
Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, SIX, this is a mighty hit! Samad is playing an absolute blinder here! Not great bowling, though, it must be said. In the arc and tailing into the pads, and Samad whips it over deep square leg!
17.4
4
Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, FOUR, four more - Zalmi tearing down this target now! Full and sliding down leg. Samad uses the angle and the pace, and glances it past short fine leg!
17.3
1
Mohammad Amir to Bracewell, 1 run, full outside off. Bracewell winds up and shanks it to long on

32 off 16. Back to two-a-ball

17.3
1w
Mohammad Amir to Bracewell, 1 wide, length ball hidden wide outside off. Left alone and called a wide
17.2
1
Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, 1 run, slower ball bashed into the track outside off. Samad swats it to long on

Around the wicket now

17.1
6
Mohammad Amir to Abdul Samad, SIX, another first-ball six! Right in the slot outside off. Samad throws the kitchen sink at it and carves it over extra cover!

Amir to bowl. 40 off 18

END OF OVER:
17 | 16 Runs | PZ: 175/4 (40 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 10.29, RRR: 13.33)

  • Abdul Samad16 (6b)
  • Michael Bracewell29 (13b)
  • Naseem Shah3-0-31-0
  • Rishad Hossain4-0-35-1
16.6
1
Naseem Shah to Abdul Samad, 1 run, shortish outside off. Samad clinks it off the toe-end to long on, and has to settle for a single. Does keep strike, though
16.5
6
Naseem Shah to Abdul Samad, SIX, loose ball and punished! This is a hit-me ball. A full toss on the pads and Samad boshes it over deep mid wicket!
16.4
1
Naseem Shah to Bracewell, 1 run, full toss on the pads and Naseem gets away with this. Spliced to deep mid wicket
16.3
1
Naseem Shah to Abdul Samad, 1 run, low full toss on off. Samad cannot get under this and drills it to long on
16.2
1
Naseem Shah to Bracewell, 1 run, back of a length outside off. Bracewell tries to force it through the off side and chunks it off the inside edge into his body. Gets a single for his troubles

Zalmi 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st78Babar AzamMohammad Haris
2nd18BKG MendisMohammad Haris
3rd32BKG MendisAM Hardie
4th2MG BracewellBKG Mendis
5th64MG BracewellAbdul Samad
6th24MG BracewellAamer Jamal