Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Peshawar Zalmi won the match by 36 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Peshawar Zalmi took on Islamabad United on Jan 23, 2026, 01:52 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Peshawar Zalmi won the match by 36 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 330 runs and 11 wickets fall between Peshawar Zalmi (183/2 in 20.0 overs) and Islamabad United (147/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Peshawar Zalmi Innings Breakdown (183/2)
Batting in the first innings, Peshawar Zalmi finished on 183/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Peshawar Zalmi accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Saim Ayub spearheaded the batting effort with 98 runs off 59 balls (including 10 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 166.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Babar Azam , who contributed 52 runs off 44 deliveries, while Mohammad Haris added 22 (10b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Salman Ali Agha led the bowling figures with 2/45 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.25), assisted by Tymal Mills (0/23 in 4.0 overs).
3. Islamabad United Chase & Second Innings Summary (147/9)
Pursuing a target of 184 runs for victory, Islamabad United recorded 147/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.35 runs per over. Andries Gous anchored the chase for Islamabad United with 56 runs from 42 balls (10 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 133.3), alongside Matt Short who chipped in with 25 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Owen delivered a key spell of 3/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Mohammad Ali finished with 2/20 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Saim Ayub and Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi ), who combined for 108 runs off 79 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with A GOUS making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Mitchell Owen (Peshawar Zalmi ) topped the match rankings with 157.0 total points, followed closely by Saim Ayub (144.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saim Ayub .