PSL3: United restrict Zalmi to 176 after Akmal cameo

Islamabad United made a strong comeback following a Kamran Akmal’s clean hitting and restricted Peshawar Zalmi to 176 runs in the fourth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) being played at Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.

After a tough lost in the first game of the tournament, the defending champions roared back put up a splendid show with the bat.

The #YellowStorm is dominating the show as they surpass the 150 run mark #HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe #IUvPZ pic.twitter.com/YPhbAV89AW

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The opener Kamran Almal and Tamim Iqbal went off to a flyer as they went on to post 69 runs for the first wicket. Akmal made the major contribution in the partnership. He made 53 before being caught in the deep.

Following the departure of Akmal, Tamim put on the foot on the gas paddle along with Dwayne Smith.

Andre Russell who is making his comeback to competitive cricket after one year of doping suspension, haven’t had a best outing. However, when things started to look difficult he provided a vital brake though to his team in shape of Tamim Iqbal. The Bangladesh international departed after scoring 39.

Meanwhile, Smith, West Indian, made a vital contribution of 30 lost his wicket to Faheem Ashraf, who is making his PSL debut. Faheem also got the big fish in shape of Darren Sammy, who was unlucky with after getting inside edge on to the stumps. He scored 9 runs.

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Mohammad Hafeez once again showed some form with the bat as he made unbeaten 31 to guide the total to 176 on loss of six wickets.

Faheem picked up two wickets while Samit Patel, Mohammad Sami, Andre Russell and skipper Rumman Raees bagged a wicket each for the United. Now they require 177 to win.