Peshawar Zalmi to face Quetta Gladiators today at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Peshawar Zalmi are set to kick off their PSL 10 campaign today against Quetta Gladiators at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After a few inconsistent months, Zalmi now appear to have a solid and well-balanced squad going into the new season.
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The return of key players such as Saim Ayub and Ihsanullah Khan has boosted the team significantly. However, the biggest concern remains the fitness of their captain, Babar Azam, who suffered a slight injury during a recent practice session when a ball struck his palm. A video of him limping afterward has sparked intense speculation on social media.
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While an official statement from the franchise has yet to confirm his availability, internal sources suggest that Babar Azam is likely to play in today’s match. Final confirmation is expected in the hours leading up to the toss.
Today’s clash is expected to be tightly contested. Both teams possess a mix of experienced internationals and local talent. However, Rawalpindi’s pitch is known to favor batting, as witnessed in the recent match where Islamabad United dominated Lahore Qalandars with a flurry of boundaries despite the pitch being flat.
On paper, Peshawar Zalmi hold a stronger batting line up. With Babar Azam and Saim Ayub expected to open the innings, supported by Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, and Mohammad Haris, Zalmi have explosive options in their top and middle order.
Quetta Gladiators, however, bring a powerful bowling attack into the contest. The likes of Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. provide both pace and spin threats. The batting unit also features top-order firepower in Finn Allen, Rilee Rossouw, and Mark Champman.
That said, Quetta’s bowling might face challenges on a batting friendly Rawalpindi surface, which could favor Peshawar’s hard-hitters. Zalmi also possess quality bowlers of their own, with Ihsanullah returning and Wahab Riaz providing leadership with the ball.
If both Babar Azam and Saim Ayub are fit to start, Peshawar Zalmi will be a formidable force in today’s game. Given the pitch conditions and overall squad strength, Zalmi are considered slight favorites to win the match. Fans and analysts now eagerly await the final word on Babar Azam’s inclusion in the playing XI.
