The 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) witnessed a spectacular display of cricketing prowess as Lahore Qalandars triumphed over Peshawar Zalmi in a nail-biting encounter. The match, played at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore, saw Lahore Qalandars achieve an impressive victory by six wickets, thereby dealing Peshawar Zalmi their first defeat in the ongoing season.
In their turn to bat, Peshawar Zalmi amassed 199 runs in 20 overs, losing four wickets in the process. The team’s star performer, Breeswell, remained unbeaten with 83 runs, while Babar Azam contributed 58 runs to the team’s total. Qalandars’ bowlers, Shahid Afridi and Haris Rauf, picked up two wickets each, restricting Peshawar Zalmi’s scoring opportunities.
Lahore Qalandars’ captain, Fakhar Zaman, stole the show with his exceptional batting performance, scoring 58 runs and remaining unbeaten. Daniel Sami added 35 runs to the team’s total, as Qalandars achieved their target of 200 runs in just four wickets. This victory catapulted Qalandars to the fourth position in the points table, while Peshawar Zalmi retained their top spot despite the defeat.
In related news, the Pakistan Women’s cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming One-Day series against Zimbabwe. The team will be led by Fatima Sana. Meanwhile, the PSL 11 will see its final match on May 3rd at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
In other developments, the Asian Beach Games, currently underway in China, have seen Pakistani sprinters Faiza Rehman and Sameerullah qualify for the finals of the 60-meter dash event. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Pakistan again after his tour of Oman. The recent shooting incident in Washington has led to a change in plans for the British monarch, Charles III, who was scheduled to visit the United States.
In a separate incident, a human smuggler who was arrested in Cambodia has confessed to sending 16 Pakistani migrants to Libya via a boat accident. The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis due to the closure of the Hormuz Strait. In other news, Punjab Minister for Minorities, Ramesh Singh Arora, has stated that India’s Narendra Modi’s thoughts are gaining momentum within the country.
Lastly, Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the self-proclaimed state of Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia. This move follows Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state.
