PSL 2017: United scores 14 in first over, chasing 191
Afridi plays a shot. -DawnNews.
Islamabad United, chasing a target of 191, made a fiery start with hitting 14 off the first over. Openers Sharjeel Khan and Dwayne Smith built up the confidence of United in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League.
Peshwar Zalmi made 190 runs at the end of their innings after getting off to a shaky start, with Kamran Akmal stabilising the innings with his blistering 88.
Zalmi lost three wickets in quick succession between the 15th and 17th over, and seemed to falter at 169 runs after Akmal's departure.
Afridi made four runs off just as many balls, Sammy made seven off seven and Sohail made 12 runs off 14 balls.
Sammy came after Akmal but was caught on a wide delivery by Irfan. Afridi took to the crease after Sammy's early departure.
Malan was finally caught on a ball by Watson at 38. English T20 captain joined Akmal on the crease after his departure.
Morgan was bowled on a tricky delivery by Ajmal, and he had to look back and confirm his bails were off.
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Peshawar Zalmi reached the 150-run mark in 15 overs, helped by a blistering performance by Kamran Akmal who made 88 runs off 47 balls.
Zalmi had posted 100 run is less than 10 overs after losing a wicket on the first ball of the match. Hafeez was caught behind off a ball by Irfan.
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Zalmi recovered quickly, with Kamran Akmal brutally smashing his way to 50 off 29 balls and was supported by Malan on the crease.