Peshawar Zalmi Pull Off a Record-Breaking Performance Against RawalPindiz in PSL 11

Peshawar Zalmi delivered a historic performance in the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), pulling off a record-breaking chase against debutants RawalPindiz at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing a daunting 215-run target in their tournament opener, Zalmi showed remarkable composure to reach 218/5 in 19.1 overs, sealing victory with five wickets in hand and five balls to spare. The win was built on a collective batting effort rather than individual brilliance.

Young opener Mohammad Haris led the charge with a brisk 47 off 28 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and two sixes. Skipper Babar Azam provided stability at the top with a steady 38 off 38 balls.

The middle order played a crucial role in maintaining momentum. Michael Bracewell scored 35, while Abdul Samad and Kusal Mendis added 33 and 31 runs, respectively. All-rounder Aamir Jamal applied the finishing touches with a blistering unbeaten 17 off just five balls.

With this win, Zalmi etched their name in the record books. Their chase surpassed the previous highest successful run chase in men’s T20 cricket without a single half-century, previously held by Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket 2025.

In that match, Freedom chased down 214 against the Los Angeles Knight Riders, with Mitchell Owen top-scoring with 43.

Zalmi’s total of 218/5 also became the highest team score in Pakistan’s domestic T20 history without any batter reaching a half-century. The previous record of 209 was jointly held by Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators.

Adding another milestone to the night, the 215-run target marked the highest successful chase ever recorded at Gaddafi Stadium.

The emphatic win gives Peshawar Zalmi a perfect start to their PSL 11 campaign, while RawalPindiz are left searching for answers after a tough introduction to the league.