Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights, PSL 2025 Match 14: Babar Azam powers Peshawar to 7-wicket victory
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Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Highlights: Peshawar Zalmi beat Lahore Qalandars by 7 wickets in match 14 of PSL 2025 at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on April 24.
- Peshawar Zalmi 133/3 in 16.4 overs (Babar Azam 56*, Hussain Talat 51*, Shaheen Afridi 2/22)
- Lahore Qalandars 128 in 19.3 overs (Sikandar Raza 52, Alzarri Joseph 3/16, Luke Wood 2/25)
- Peshawar Zalmi opted to bowl first
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Apr 25, 2025, 12:19 am IST
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Peshawar Zalmi triumphed over Lahore Qalandars by 7 wickets in match 14 of PSL 2025, chasing down a modest target of 129 with ease at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Lahore Qalandars posted 128 all out in 19.3 overs, with Sikandar Raza top-scoring with a resilient 52.
Alzarri Joseph and Luke Wood were the standout bowlers for Zalmi, taking 3/16 and 2/25, respectively, as Qalandars struggled to build partnerships. Peshawar Zalmi, in reply, cruised to 133/3 in 16.4 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 56* from Babar Azam and a match-winning 51* from Hussain Talat. Talat finished the game in style, smashing two boundaries off Haris Rauf.
Despite an early wobble, Zalmi’s steady chase and calm approach saw them comfortably cross the line, securing a dominant 7-wicket victory.
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Apr 25, 2025, 12:06 am IST
Peshawar Zalmi wins by 7 wickets
FOUR! Hussain Talat finishes the game in style with two boundaries off Haris Rauf, first with a controlled drive and then an uppercut over third man. With the chase nearly done, Talat’s aggressive stroke play sealed the win for Peshawar Zalmi.
PZ 133/3 (16.4 overs) – Target 129
Babar Azam: 56* (42b)
Hussain Talat: 51* (37b)
Last bowler – Haris Rauf: 3.4-0-39-1
Peshawar Zalmi wins by 7 wickets
Apr 25, 2025, 12:01 am IST
LAH vs PES Live Updates: Zalmi need 6 runs off 24 balls
Babar Azam pierced the fine leg boundary with a classy flick to bring the equation down to just 6 required. Sikandar Raza bowled a tidy over otherwise, conceding only singles. With the equation now firmly in their grasp, Peshawar Zalmi are closing in on a comfortable win.
PZ 123/3 (16 overs)
Babar Azam: 56* (42b)
Hussain Talat: 41* (33b)
Last bowler – Sikandar Raza: 1-0-6-0
Target: 129 | Required: 6 runs off 24 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 11:58 pm IST
Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Hussain Talat bring victory closer for Peshawar Zalmi
FOUR! Hussain Talat continues to press forward, cutting Haris Rauf for a stylish four behind point and following it up with quick running between the wickets. Babar Azam rotated strike efficiently with a single to third man. With just 12 runs needed off the final five overs, Zalmi are cruising toward victory.
Zalmi 117/3 (15 overs)
Babar Azam: 51* (38b)
Hussain Talat: 40* (31b)
Last bowler – Haris Rauf: 3-0-29-1
Target: 129 | Required: 12 runs off 30 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 11:52 pm IST
Lahore vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 14: Babar Azam hits half century!
HALF CENTURY! A big over for Peshawar Zalmi as they close in on the target. Hussain Talat launched Asif Afridi for a huge six over midwicket to start the over, followed by a couple and a single. Babar Azam, composed as ever, brought up his half-century with a fine flick to fine leg for two runs. Asif Afridi finishes his spell without a wicket and under pressure.
PZ 109/3 (14 overs)
Babar Azam: 50* (37b)
Hussain Talat: 33* (26b)
Last bowler – Asif Afridi: 4-0-30-0
Target: 129 | Required: 20 runs off 36 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 11:48 pm IST
LQ vs PZ Live Updates: Hussain Talat’s Edgy Four Pushes Zalmi Closer
FOUR! Peshawar Zalmi added seven more runs in Shaheen Afridi’s final over, taking a step closer to the modest target. Hussain Talat found a boundary with a top-edged pull over the keeper, while Babar Azam moved to 48 with another neat single. Shaheen finished his spell with solid figures of 4-0-22-2, but with only 31 needed from 42 balls, Zalmi remain comfortably placed.
Score: PZ 98/3 (13 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 48 (35), Hussain Talat 24 (22)
Last Bowler: Shaheen Shah Afridi 4-0-22-2
Apr 24, 2025, 11:43 pm IST
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Quiet Over from Asif Slows Zalmi Slightly
Asif Afridi kept things tight with a tidy over, conceding just three singles and beating the bat a couple of times. Babar Azam inched closer to his fifty but struggled to find gaps, while Hussain Talat added two more singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. Despite the slowdown, Peshawar Zalmi remain firmly in control, needing just 38 runs off 48 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Score: PZ 91/3 (12 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 47 (33), Hussain Talat 18 (18)
Last Bowler: Asif Afridi 2-0-8-0
Apr 24, 2025, 11:39 pm IST
PSL 2025 Match 14 Live Updates: Hussain Talat Picks Up Pace as Zalmi Move to 88/3
Hussain Talat shifted gears with a boundary and smart running, adding 10 runs off the over to ease the pressure. Babar Azam continued his steady knock, moving to 46 with minimal risk. With a modest target of 129, Peshawar Zalmi now need just 41 runs from 54 balls, cruising at 88/3 after 11 overs and keeping the required run rate well under control.
PZ 88/3 (11 overs) – Target 129
Batters: Hussain Talat 16 (15), Babar Azam 46 (30)
Last Bowler: Rishad Hossain 2-0-18-0
Apr 24, 2025, 11:34 pm IST
LAH vs PES Live Updates: Babar Azam Steady at 45 as Zalmi Reach 77/3 at Halfway Mark
Peshawar Zalmi closed out the 10th over at 77/3, maintaining a calm approach as the required rate remains manageable. Babar Azam inched closer to a half-century with a couple and a single off Asif Afridi, who started with a tidy over. Talat chipped in with a single, while Babar showcased restraint against some clever flight and turn. The chase remains well within reach.
Zalmi 77/3 (10 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 45 (29), Hussain Talat 6 (10)
Last Bowler: Asif Afridi 1-0-5-0
Zalmi need 53 runs in 60 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 11:30 pm IST
Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Babar Azam Nears Fifty as PZ Keep Momentum Going
Peshawar Zalmi moved to 72/3 after 9 overs with Babar Azam continuing his elegant knock, reaching 42 with a stylish extra cover drive off Rishad Hossain. The last two overs yielded 12 runs, as Talat rotated strike without taking risks. Daryl Mitchell and Rishad kept things mostly tight, but Babar’s fluency ensured the required rate stayed well under control.
Score: PZ 72/3 (9 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 42 (24), Hussain Talat 5 (9)
Last Bowler: Rishad Hossain 1-0-7-0
Zalmi need 58 runs in 66 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 11:20 pm IST
Lahore vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 14: Babar’s Classy Drive Highlights Steady Over for PZ
FOUR! Peshawar added 8 runs in a controlled seventh over as Babar Azam continued to look in sublime touch. He showcased his timing with a glorious cover drive for four off Azab, adding to singles that kept the scoreboard ticking. Talat supported with a couple of singles as well. Azab, though expensive earlier, managed to keep it relatively quiet this time.
PZ 60/3 (7 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 32 (17), Hussain Talat 3 (4)
Last Bowler: Mohammad Azab 2-0-23-0
Zalmi need 70 runs in 78 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 11:16 pm IST
LQ vs PZ Live Updates: Babar Reviews Successfully, Punishes Rauf with 10-Run Over
6 4! Babar Azam continued his charge, starting the sixth over with a pulled single and a fortunate six off a top edge over fine leg. He then successfully reviewed an LBW decision that was overturned after replays showed the ball was going over the stumps. On the very next delivery, an outside edge flew past third man for four, giving Babar 11 off the over. Haris Rauf was put under pressure as Peshawar accelerated.
Peshawar Zalmi 52/3 (6 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 26 (13), Hussain Talat 1 (2)
Last Bowler: Haris Rauf 2-0-21-1
Apr 24, 2025, 11:08 pm IST
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Haris Fires Then Falls as Shaheen Strikes Again
6 6 W!Mohammad Haris lit up the fifth over with back-to-back sixes off Shaheen Afridi, one lofted over cover and the other sliced over third man. But the momentum was short-lived as Haris, attempting another big shot, played away from his body and handed a simple catch to Sikandar Raza at cover. Shaheen finishes a superb third over with a crucial wicket, tightening things back for Qalandars despite the 12-run over.
Peshawar Zalmi 40/3 (5 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 15 (9)
Last Bowler: Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-0-15-2
Apr 24, 2025, 11:03 pm IST
PSL 2025 Match 14 Live Updates: Babar, Haris Target Azab in Costly Over
4 4 4! Peshawar Zalmi finally broke free as Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris took 16 runs off Mohammad Azab’s first over. Azab struggled with discipline, bowling two no-balls, including one that granted a free hit.
Haris capitalised with a powerful cut for four, while Babar showed his class with back-to-back boundaries – one lofted over mid-on and the other drilled through extra cover. The momentum has shifted slightly in Zalmi’s favour after a quiet start.
PZ 28/2 (4 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 15 (9), Mohammad Haris 8 (10)
Last Bowler: Mohammad Azab 1-0-15-0
Zalmi need 102 runs in 96 balls
Apr 24, 2025, 10:54 pm IST
LAH vs PES Live Updates: Shaheen Afridi Keeps It Tight in Powerplay Spell
Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a top-class over to finish his spell, conceding just one run and maintaining the pressure on Peshawar Zalmi. Babar Azam managed a single off the second ball, while Mohammad Haris was kept quiet throughout with pinpoint full deliveries and subtle variations in line.
With just 12 on the board after three overs and two wickets down, Zalmi’s scoring rate remains under control despite a solid platform from their experienced batters.
Peshawar Zalmi 12/2 (3 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 6 (4), Mohammad Haris 4 (7)
Last Bowler: Shaheen Shah Afridi 2-0-3-1
Apr 24, 2025, 10:49 pm IST
Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Haris Rauf Rocks Peshawar Zalmi with Stunning Delivery
CLEAN BOWLED!Haris Rauf brought immediate impact in the second over, dismissing Kohler-Cadmore with a peach that nipped back and shattered the stumps. Babar Azam started confidently with a graceful on-drive for four and added a single next ball. Mohammad Haris then survived an LBW review thanks to a faint inside edge, with the ball racing away for four leg-side runs. Lahore Qalandars lost their review in the process but kept the pressure on with early wickets.
Score: PZ 11/2 (2 overs)
Batters: Babar Azam 5 (2), Mohammad Haris 4 (3)
Last Bowler: Haris Rauf 1-0-9-1
Apr 24, 2025, 10:43 pm IST
Lahore vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 14: Shaheen Strikes Early Blow for Qalandars
OUT! Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a stellar opening over, conceding just 2 runs and grabbing a crucial wicket. Saim Ayub flicked a couple off the first ball but fell three deliveries later, edging a full delivery to mid-off where Haris Rauf took a clean catch. Tom Kohler-Cadmore struggled to get going, playing out three dot balls, including two yorkers. Shaheen’s fiery start put early pressure on Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Zalmi 2/1 (1 over)
Batters: Kohler-Cadmore 0 (3), Babar Azam 0 (0)
Last Bowler: Shaheen Afridi 1-0-2-1
Apr 24, 2025, 10:40 pm IST
LQ vs PZ Live Updates: Peshawar Zalmi chase begins
Peshawar Zalmi’s chase of 129 begins with Saim Ayub and Babar Azam on the crease! Shaheen Afridi starts with the new ball
Apr 24, 2025, 10:33 pm IST
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score
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Apr 24, 2025, 10:30 pm IST
PSL 2025 Match 14 Live Updates: Lahore Qalandars innings summary
Lahore Qalandars’ innings ended at 128 in 19.3 overs, undone by a relentless Peshawar Zalmi bowling unit. Sikandar Raza stood tall amidst the collapse, crafting a valiant 52 off 37 balls, laced with five boundaries and three sixes. His half-century came with a flurry of big hits, offering brief hope during a dire middle phase. However, support was scarce.
Early wickets tumbled in the powerplay, with Luke Wood and Alzarri Joseph sparking the downfall. Joseph was particularly incisive, returning figures of 3/16 in four overs, including a wicket-maiden that crushed Lahore’s momentum. Luke Wood’s twin strikes and tight lines further stifled the chase.
The innings ended in chaos-Raza holed out in the final over before a mix-up saw Azab run out, marking Lahore’s final blow. Despite flashes of resistance, especially from Raza and a brief counter by Shaheen Afridi, the Qalandars never recovered from their top-order collapse.
Apr 24, 2025, 10:25 pm IST
LAH vs PES Live Updates: Lahore Qalandars Bowled Out for 128
LQ’s innings comes to a close at 128 in 19.3 overs. Despite a fighting 52 from Sikandar Raza, wickets kept tumbling around him. The final over saw two quick wickets-Raza caught at long-on and Azab run out in a mix-up. Zalmi’s bowlers, led by Alzarri Joseph (3/16) and Luke Wood (2 wickets), were superb with the new ball and kept the pressure on throughout.
Final Score: LQ 128 all out (19.3 overs)
Top Scorer: Sikandar Raza – 52 (37b, 5×4, 3×6)
Best Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph 4-1-16-3, Luke Wood 2 wickets
Fall of Wicket: Azab run out (Talat) – 128/10 (19.3)
Apr 24, 2025, 10:20 pm IST
Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Lahore Fight Back with Late Runs
LQ managed 6 runs in this over, with Asif Afridi hitting a boundary and Sikandar Raza adding a single to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, a dropped catch by Wood at long-on kept Afridi alive.
LQ Score: 128/8 (19 overs)
Batters: Sikandar Raza 52 (36b, 5×4, 3×6), Asif Afridi 6 (11b, 1×4)
Last Bowler: Ali Raza 4-0-25-1
Apr 24, 2025, 10:14 pm IST
Lahore vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 14: Alzarri Joseph gives away just 2 runs in 18th over
Lahore Qalandars could only add 2 runs in this over, with Asif Afridi and Sikandar Raza managing to keep the strike. Raza survived an LBW review, and Afridi took a single from the final ball.
Lahore 122/8 (18 overs)
Batters: Sikandar Raza 51 (35b, 5×4, 3×6), Asif Afridi 1 (6b)
Last Bowler: Alzarri Joseph 4-1-16-3
Apr 24, 2025, 10:07 pm IST
LQ vs PZ Live Updates: Raza’s Fiery Fifty Powers Lahore Qalandars
HALF CENTURY! Sikandar Raza reached a brilliant half-century with three consecutive boundaries and a six. His aggressive stroke play added 17 crucial runs to the total, while Asif Afridi survived a review for an LBW shout.
LQ Score: 120/8 (17 overs)
Batters: Sikandar Raza 51 (31b, 5×4, 3×6), Asif Afridi 0 (4b)
Last Bowler: Mitchell Owen 2-0-18-0
Apr 24, 2025, 10:03 pm IST
Sikandar Raza’s Power Play Comes to the Fore
OUT! Sikandar Raza continued his solid innings with a massive six off Arif Yaqoob, followed by a single, but it was Haris Rauf who was dismissed on the very next ball. Rauf tried to play across the line and was bowled out.
LQ Score: 103/8 (16 overs)
Batters: Sikandar Raza 35 (26b, 3×4, 2×6), Asif Afridi 0 (3b)
Last Bowler: Arif Yaqoob 3-0-24-1
Apr 24, 2025, 9:56 pm IST
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score: Raza and Rauf’s Steady Progression
Raza and Rauf managed to squeeze out just 2 runs in the over, with Rauf showing some determination to see out the tough bowling from Mitchell Owen. Despite some well-executed deliveries, they managed to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
LQ Score: 96/7 (15 overs)
Batters: Sikandar Raza 28 (24b, 3×4, 1×6), Haris Rauf 10 (13b, 1×6)
Last Bowler: Mitchell Owen 1-0-2-0
Apr 24, 2025, 9:49 pm IST
PSL 2025 Match 14 Live Updates: Raza and Rauf Keep the Runs Coming
Sikandar Raza continued his strong partnership with Haris Rauf, both finding the gaps and rotating the strike well. Raza’s clever shot selection, including a well-timed four over midwicket, added to their total. The score reached 94/7 at the end of over 14, with a solid foundation being built in the lower order.
LQ Score: 94/7 (14 overs)
Batters: Sikandar Raza 27 (23b, 3×4, 1×6), Haris Rauf 9 (8b, 1×6)
Last Bowler: Arif Yaqoob 2-0-17-0
Apr 24, 2025, 9:45 pm IST
LAH vs PES Live Updates: Haris Rauf Finds the Long-On Fence
Haris Rauf launched a massive six off Ali Raza, sending a full ball down the ground over long-on. Sikandar Raza has also been looking solid, adding a few singles and a six of his own over extra cover. The pair’s efforts brought the total to 86/7 after 13 overs, with the innings moving at a decent rate.
LQ Score: 86/7 (13 overs)
Batters: Haris Rauf 7 (5b, 1×6), Sikandar Raza 21 (20b, 2×4, 1×6)
Last Bowler: Ali Raza 3-0-19-1
Apr 24, 2025, 9:37 pm IST
Lahore vs Peshawar Live, PSL 2025 Match 14: Joseph Strikes Again as Rishad Departs
OUT! Alzarri Joseph continued his impressive spell, removing Rishad Hossain for 13 with a brilliant catch by Mohammad Haris behind the stumps. Rishad had attempted a big shot but got an outside edge, which Haris took diving full length to his right. Sikandar Raza provided some resistance with a boundary, pulling a short ball to midwicket, but Lahore Qalandars remain under pressure, now 67/7 after 11 overs.
LQ Score: 67/7 (11 overs)
Batters: Haris Rauf 0 (1), Sikandar Raza 10 (12)
Last Bowler: Alzarri Joseph 3-1-15-3
Apr 24, 2025, 9:31 pm IST
LQ vs PZ Live Updates: Rishad Hossain Brings Life to Lahore with Boundaries
6 4 4! Rishad Hossain came alive in the 10th over, blasting 6 and 4 in quick succession. He launched a full delivery from Hussain Talat over the long-on fence for six, followed by a crisp drive through the cover for four. Sikandar Raza also got into the act with a couple of boundaries, including a misfielded shot from Talat that handed him four extra runs. Lahore Qalandars moved to 62/6, with Rishad adding 16 runs off 6 balls in the over.
Lahore Qalandars: 62/6 (10 overs)
Batters: Rishad Hossain 13 (11), Sikandar Raza 5 (9)
Last Bowler: Hussain Talat 2-0-17-1
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With both teams navigating through mixed fortunes this season, this clash carries immense significance for their campaign trajectories.
Lahore Qalandars come into this match placed third on the points table, with two wins and two losses so far. Despite their recent 33-run defeat to Multan Sultans, they boast a positive net run rate of 1.095, which keeps them in a healthy position. Fakhar Zaman continues to be the standout batter for the Qalandars, amassing 176 runs this season. Meanwhile, Rishad Hossain has led the bowling attack efficiently, picking up 8 wickets.
In their last outing, Lahore were chasing a mammoth 229 set by Multan. Fakhar Zaman got the team off to a blistering start, smashing 32 off just 14 balls. However, lack of support from the top order left the Qalandars vulnerable. Middle-order resistance came from Sam Billings (43) and Sikandar Raza (50), but their efforts weren’t enough to bridge the gap as the Qalandars fell short.
Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, are currently in fourth place with a less convincing record-one win and three losses. They carry a negative net run rate of -0.844 and are under pressure to turn things around. Mohammad Haris has emerged as their top scorer with 173 runs, while Ali Raza has been effective with the ball, scalping 7 wickets.
In their previous match against Karachi Kings, Zalmi struggled to impose themselves. Batting first, they could only manage 147 for 8 in their 20 overs. Despite Babar Azam anchoring the innings with 46 off 41 balls, the innings lacked the punch needed to challenge the opposition. Mohammad Haris chipped in with 28, but the middle order collapsed around him.
Karachi Kings’ chase wasn’t smooth either, with early wickets putting pressure on the visitors. However, a composed knock of 60 by David Warner and a late flourish by Khushdil Shah saw them over the line with two wickets in hand.
As both teams aim for stability, tonight’s encounter promises high-octane cricket. Lahore will rely heavily on the firepower of Fakhar Zaman and the tactical brilliance of Shaheen Afridi, while Peshawar hope for their experienced top order to fire and Ali Raza to continue his wicket-taking spree.
Squads:
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali, Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana, Abdul Samad, Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim, Max Bryant, Najibullah Zadran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat.
Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, David Wiese, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Mohammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Azab.
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