Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi in PSL final

Islamabad, March 25, 2018 (PPI-OT): In the grand final of Pakistan Super League, Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by three wickets in Karachi on Sunday. Batting first Peshawar Zalmi scored 148 runs for the loss of nine wickets in stipulated 20 overs. In response the Islamabad United achieved the target in 16.5 overs with the loss of seven wickets. Luke Ronchi with 52 runs and Sahibzada Farhan with 44 runs remained the main scorers for Islamabad United.

Radio Pakistan had made special arrangements to broadcast live the cricket commentary on the thriller from National stadium Karachi. Tight security measures were in place for the PSL final with a huge crowd of spectators present at the National Stadium Karachi. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi who was the chief guest on the occasion was present in the National stadium and enjoyed the revival of international cricket in Karachi after nine years.

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