With a keen eye on reclaiming their glory since their last Pakistan Super League (PSL) triumph in 2017, Peshawar Zalmi steps into the ninth edition with renewed vigor. The recent addition of star batsman Babar Azam in 2023, now leading the team as captain, has further invigorated the fan base and bolstered the team’s ambitions.
Under Babar’s astute leadership, Peshawar Zalmi showcased their mettle in the previous season, reaching the playoffs but narrowly missing out on a spot in the final, falling to the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars.
Across the past eight editions of the HBL PSL, Peshawar Zalmi boasts an impressive record, featuring in four finals and consistently making it to the playoffs. As they aim to continue this legacy of excellence, they eagerly anticipate the opportunity to play on their home turf in the future.
PSL 9 is poised to kick off on February 17 in Lahore, spanning across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The grand finale is scheduled to take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18.
Here’s the detailed schedule for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 9:
- February 18: Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 21: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 23: Multan Sultans vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
- February 25: Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 26: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- March 2: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 4: Islamabad United vs. Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 5: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 8: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 11: Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium
Peshawar Zalmi’s lineup for PSL 9 features notable players such as Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, promising an exciting and fiercely competitive season ahead.
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