The dream run for Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2024 playoffs came to a crashing halt after a thrilling encounter against Islamabad United in Eliminator 2. Despite early dominance, Islamabad United staged a remarkable comeback, leaving Babar Azam visibly frustrated on the sidelines.
Haider Ali, Imad Wasim Star in Islamabad United’s Fightback
Facing early pressure from Zalmi’s batting lineup, the tide began to turn in the 17th over. Haider Ali smashed a crucial boundary off Luke Wood’s loose delivery, putting the pressure firmly on Peshawar Zalmi. This pivotal moment seemed to be the turning point, as Babar Azam’s animated gestures and words directed towards the bowler reflected his growing frustration.
Islamabad United capitalized on these cracks in Zalmi’s armor. Imad Wasim, earlier in the same over, had already punished another wayward delivery from Wood. The frustration on Babar Azam’s face was a clear indication of Peshawar Zalmi’s struggle to contain the opposition’s batting surge.
Islamabad United rode on the momentum provided by Haider Ali and Imad Wasim’s unbeaten fifties to clinch a convincing five-wicket victory. This triumph secured their place in the much-anticipated PSL 2024 Final against the Multan Sultans.
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