Peshawar Zalmi faced an early setback as Babar Azam was dismissed for a duck, leaving the side under immediate pressure at the top of the order. The skipper’s departure came in the opening overs, dealing a significant blow to Zalmi’s batting plans and putting the opposition firmly in control. Known for anchoring the innings, Babar’s rare failure created a ripple effect, forcing the middle order to step up sooner than expected.
With momentum slipping away, Zalmi struggled to stabilize as wickets and scoreboard pressure began to mount. The opposition bowlers capitalized on the early breakthrough, maintaining tight lines and limiting scoring opportunities. As the innings progressed, Zalmi found themselves in a difficult position, needing a strong recovery effort to remain competitive in the match.
