The third match of the Pakistan Super League 2026 turned into a high-scoring classic as Peshawar Zalmi chased down a total to defeat Rawalpindi Pindiz by 5 wickets at Lahore.
Pindiz Score Big
Batting first Rawalpindi Pindiz did well with the bat scoring 214/4 in 20 overs. Their opening pair got off to a start scoring 63 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket.
Yasir Khan played an innings scoring 50 off just 28 balls hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes. Mohammad Rizwan played steady. The duo added 100 runs in just 59 balls.
At the timeout Pindiz were doing well at 105/0. They kept scoring and crossed 150 in under 15 overs. They kept going strong in the few overs and scored over 200 runs in 19.2 overs.
Sam Billings played an innings at the end to help Pindiz score a big total.
Zalmi Make History
Chasing 215 Peshawar Zalmi started really strong. They scored 62 runs in the powerplay with Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris providing a start.
The opening pair added 50 runs quickly before Babar Azam got out. Even though Zalmi lost some wickets they kept scoring at a rate and reached 100 in 10.5 overs.
At 130/4 during the timeout the match was evenly poised. That's when Michael Bracewell turned the game around.
Bracewell played an innings of 35 off just 17 balls and finished the game in style. He got support from Abdul Samad as they added 50 runs in just 18 balls.
Zalmi crossed 200 runs in 18.3 overs. Chased down the target in 19.1 overs winning by 5 wickets with 5 balls to spare.
Player of the Match
Michael Bracewell was named Player of the Match for his finishing:
35* (17 balls)
He played a match-winning innings under pressure, for Peshawar Zalmi.
Match Summary
- Rawalpindi Pindiz: 214/4 (20 overs)
- Peshawar Zalmi: 218/5 (19.1 overs)
- Result: Zalmi won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Michael Bracewell