Peshawar Zalmi Achieves Historic Victory Over Karachi Kings in PSL 2026
PSL 2026 - Mendis and Babar power Zalmi to record-breaking win over Kings
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Peshawar Zalmi secured a record-breaking 159-run victory over Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match held in Karachi. Kusal Mendis scored 109 runs and Babar Azam contributed 87 runs, leading Zalmi to a total of 246 runs while Kings were bowled out for just 87 runs.
- 01Kusal Mendis scored 109 runs off 52 balls, marking the fastest century for Zalmi.
- 02Babar Azam achieved 87 runs off 51 balls and became the fastest player to reach 12,000 T20 runs.
- 03Zalmi's total of 246 runs is their highest in PSL history.
- 04Karachi Kings recorded the lowest PSL score in Karachi, being bowled out for 87 runs.
- 05Nahid Rana and Iftikhar took three wickets each for Zalmi.
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In a stunning display, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings by 159 runs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match in Karachi. Kusal Mendis led the charge with a remarkable 109 runs off just 52 balls, achieving the fastest century for Zalmi. Babar Azam supported him with 87 runs, and together they formed the highest partnership in PSL history, totaling 191 runs. Zalmi's innings concluded at 246 runs, a record for the franchise, bolstered by a late blitz from Abdul Samad, who scored 40 runs off 12 balls. In response, Karachi Kings struggled, collapsing to their lowest total in PSL history at 87 runs within 16.1 overs, with Iftikhar and Nahid Rana each claiming three wickets. This match highlighted Zalmi's dominance and Kings' struggles, particularly in the absence of key player Hasan Ali.
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This victory boosts Peshawar Zalmi's confidence and standings in the PSL, while Karachi Kings will need to reassess their strategy moving forward.
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