Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and opted to field against Quetta Gladiators in the second match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, being held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The match marks the first appearance of both teams in this year’s tournament, which runs from April 11 to May 18.
The 2025 edition of the PSL carries added significance as it follows the high-profile Champions Trophy tournament, which drew international attention to Pakistan’s cricketing infrastructure and crowd enthusiasm.
Both Peshawar and Quetta feature balanced squads with a blend of youth and experience. Peshawar Zalmi will be led by former Pakistan national captain Babar Azam and includes players like Saim Ayub and Alzarri Joseph.
Quetta Gladiators’ newly-appointed captain Saud Shakeel earlier shared his plans for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, stating that the former champions look to play well this time around.
Gladiators were considered one of the most consistent sides in the tournament as they played two PSL finals before finally clinching the prestigious title in 2019 under the leadership of wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed.
However, the title victory was followed by dismal performances which saw them even failing to qualify for the playoffs for the next four editions.
The match follows an impressive start to the HBL PSL X campaign by defending champions Islamabad United, who defeated Lahore Qalandars by eight wickets on Friday in Rawalpindi.
Chasing 140, United recovered from an early blow—USA’s Andries Gous bowled by veteran spinner Asif Afridi—thanks to a stabilising 55-run partnership between Sahibzada Farhan and New Zealand’s Colin Munro, pushing the score to 63 and setting the tone for a comfortable win.
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