Peshawar Zalmi’s Mohammad Ali Endures Challenging Debut in PSL Season Opener
RAWALPINDI — Peshawar Zalmi’s pace bowler Mohammad Ali had a tough start to his Pakistan Super League (PSL) journey, recording one of the most expensive bowling spells in the tournament’s history during his team’s opening match of the season against Quetta Gladiators at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Making his debut for Zalmi, Ali bowled his full quota of four overs but conceded 57 runs without taking a wicket. His figures now stand as the second-most expensive bowling spell in Peshawar Zalmi’s PSL history, just behind Azmatullah Omarzai’s 4-0-62-2 performance against Multan Sultans in PSL 8.
Most Expensive Bowling Figures for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL
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Azmatullah Omarzai: 4-0-62-2
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Mohammad Ali: 4-0-57-0
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Amad Butt: 4-0-56-0
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Sameen Gul: 4-0-56-0
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Wahab Riaz: 4-0-56-1
Ali’s figures also place him joint-11th on the list of all-time most expensive spells in PSL history. The top of that list is held by Afghanistan’s Qais Ahmad, who gave away 77 runs in four overs during PSL 2023.
Most Expensive Bowling Figures in PSL History
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Qais Ahmad: 4-0-77-2
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Usama Mir: 4-0-68-0
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Shahid Afridi: 4-0-67-1
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Anwar Ali: 4-0-66-1
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Zafar Gohar: 4-0-65-1
Mohammad Ali’s challenging debut came during a high-scoring encounter, where Quetta Gladiators posted an imposing total of 216/3. In response, Peshawar Zalmi struggled to find momentum and were bowled out for 136, resulting in a comprehensive 80-run defeat in their opening fixture of PSL 10.
Despite the setback, the tournament is still in its early stages, and Zalmi will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches. The team and its fans will hope to see improved performances as the season progresses.
