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PSL 2025: Quetta Gladiators Humiliate Peshawar Zalmi with a Thumping 80-Run Victory in Match 2

Summary

Quetta Gladiators made a powerful statement in the second match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, crushing Peshawar Zalmi by a mammoth margin of 80 runs at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The clinical all-round display, highlighted by Abrar Ahmed's sensational four-wicket haul and explosive fifties from Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen, left Zalmi in complete disarray.

Zalmi’s decision to bowl first backfired terribly as Quetta posted a daunting 216/3 in 20 overs before dismantling Peshawar's batting for just 136 in 15.1 overs.

Scorecard

Quetta Gladiators: 216/3 (20 overs)

• Saud Shakeel: 59 (42)

• Finn Allen: 53 (25)

• Abrar Ahmed: 4/24 (4 overs)

Peshawar Zalmi: 136 all out (15.1 overs)

• Saim Ayub: 50 (38)

• Mohammad Amir: 2/10 (2.1 overs)

• Usman Tariq: 2/26 (4 overs)

Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 80 runs
Player of the Match: Abrar Ahmed

Quetta Gladiators’ Dominant Batting Display Sets the Tone

When Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam won the toss and chose to bowl first, it seemed like a plan to exploit the early assistance on offer at the Rawalpindi pitch. But Quetta Gladiators had other ideas.

Captain Saud Shakeel and New Zealand's explosive opener Finn Allen made Peshawar Zalmi pay heavily for their decision. Finn Allen was in breathtaking touch, launching a brutal assault on Zalmi's pacers, smashing 53 off just 25 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes.

Saud Shakeel provided the perfect anchor to the innings, rotating the strike and punishing anything loose. His classy 59 off 42 balls, decorated with 4 fours and 2 sixes, showed how versatile his game has become in T20 cricket.

Adding to Zalmi's misery, Hasan Nawaz and Kusal Mendis finished the innings with fireworks, ensuring Quetta crossed the massive 200-run mark.

Abrar Ahmed's Magical Spell Breaks Zalmi’s Backbone

If the Quetta Gladiators’ batting was fierce, their bowling, led by Abrar Ahmed, was pure class. The mystery spinner spun a web around Peshawar Zalmi’s middle order, picking up 4 wickets for just 24 runs in his 4 overs.

Abrar removed dangerous batters like Mohammad Haris, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Mohammad Ali to completely derail Zalmi’s hopes of a comeback.

This performance was a brilliant reminder of Abrar’s growing stature in world cricket, especially in the T20 format, where his variations and control make him a lethal weapon.

Mohammad Amir and Kyle Jamieson Provide the Early Jolts

Veteran pacer Mohammad Amir rolled back the years, dismissing Zalmi skipper Babar Azam for a duck in the very first over. That wicket set the tone for Quetta’s domination.

Kyle Jamieson added more misery, claiming the prized scalp of Saim Ayub who was Zalmi’s lone warrior with a gritty 50 off 38 balls. After Ayub’s dismissal, the rest of Zalmi's line-up crumbled under pressure.

Zalmi's Batting Collapse: From Hope to Despair

Peshawar Zalmi’s innings never got the momentum required to chase down 217. Saim Ayub tried to hold one end together, but losing wickets at regular intervals hurt them badly.

The dismissals of Mohammad Haris (13), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (0), and Hussain Talat (35) within a short span left the lower order exposed. From 93/4, Zalmi lost their remaining six wickets for just 43 runs a collapse that reflected the pressure created by Quetta's bowlers.

Quetta Gladiators' Balanced Attack Shines

The beauty of Quetta Gladiators' bowling performance lay in their balance. While Abrar Ahmed was the star with 4 wickets, Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq shared two wickets each, and Kyle Jamieson delivered vital breakthroughs.

Every bowler executed their role to perfection, not allowing any breathing space to Zalmi’s batters.

Statement Win for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2025

This crushing win over Peshawar Zalmi has sent out a loud message to the other teams in PSL 2025 Quetta Gladiators are here to dominate. Their batting firepower, combined with a lethal bowling attack led by Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Amir, makes them serious contenders this season.

As for Zalmi, they have a lot to introspect. Despite having a batting line-up featuring big names like Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Haris, their inability to handle pressure situations remains a concern.