Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Highlights: Babar Azam’s Superlative Century Take Peshawar into PSL 2026 Final

Peshawar Zalmi became the first team to qualify for the PSL 2026 final, courtesy of Babar Azam’s stunning century. He displayed his vintage batting class to dominate Islamabad United, who looked out of touch in today’s PSL clash. They failed to match Zalmi’s momentum in the second innings, as no batter other than Sameer Minhas made any impact in the chase.

Peshawar Zalmi scored a big total in the first innings which gave them a huge advantage in the match. Their bowlers utilized that advantage to put pressure on Islamabad, who failed to put up a strong batting display in the second innings. They will now try to bounce back in the Eliminator 2, as that will give them a last chance to secure a place in the PSL 2026 final.

In this article, we will take a look at the highlights of the match between Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United, so that you can have a quick recap of the game. Let’s first take a quick overview of the match below.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United PSL 2026 Match Summary

The recent clash between Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United proved to be a one-sided contest, as Zalmi dominated the match from the first over. Their star batter and captain, Babar Azam, led the team from the front, hitting a superlative century that helped Zalmi score 221 in the first innings.

In reply, Islamabad United displayed a disappointing performance, as Zalmi kept them under pressure with regular wickets. As a result, they were bowled out on just 151, giving Peshawar Zalmi a big victory by 70 runs.  

Key Match Details

• Match: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United
• Venue: National Bank Stadium, Karachi
• Toss: Islamabad United chose to field
• Peshawar Zalmi: 221/7 (20 Overs)
• Islamabad United: 151 (20 Overs)
• Result: Peshawar Zalmi won the match by 70 runs

Strong Performers: Peshawar Zalmi

• Babar Azam – 103 runs, Man of the Match
• Kusal Mendis – 41 runs
• Aaron Hardie – 3 wickets

Strong Performers: Islamabad United

• Sameer Minhas – 44 runs
• Shadab Khan – 3 wickets
• Richard Gleeson – 2 wickets

Final Words

The latest clash between Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United was a thrilling contest in which Babar Azam showcased a batting masterclass to put Zalmi into the finals. He struck a stunning century that exhibited why he is still a top T20 batter in the world. Meanwhile, Islamabad now have got one more chance to book a place in the finals, as the upcoming Eliminator 2 will decide their fate in PSL 2026.

Watch Highlights on tapmad

The recent PSL Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United was streamed live on tapmad. Those who didn’t watch this thrilling clash live can now tune into tapmad’s highlights section to get a quick recap of the game. It is the best online app where highlights of all PSL matches are available, giving fans an optimum experience of the tournament.