Babar Azam Admits Peshawar Zalmi ‘Not Up to Mark’ After Fourth PSL X Defeat
Babar Azam's remarks reflect a broader concern about the team's inability to capitalize on crucial phases of the game
Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam expressed disappointment after the team’s fourth loss in HBL PSL X, a 64-run defeat to Quetta Gladiators.
He candidly admitted that Zalmi was “not up to the mark” in both batting and bowling, highlighting their failure to execute game plans effectively.
Babar emphasized that the team needs to analyze what went wrong and avoid repeating the same mistakes moving forward.
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He stressed the importance of learning from these setbacks and regrouping quickly as the competition for playoff spots intensifies in the six-team tournament.
In the said match, Zalmi’s batting struggled significantly, being bowled out for 114 runs in 15.2 overs, with only a few players reaching double figures. Hussain Talat was the lone resilient batsman with 39 runs. On the bowling side, Alzarri Joseph took three wickets, but overall the team could not contain the Gladiators, who posted a competitive 178/7.
Babar Azam’s remarks reflect a broader concern about the team’s inability to capitalize on crucial phases of the game, particularly the powerplay overs.
He also acknowledged the value of mentorship from cricketing legends like Inzamam-ul-Haq to help the young players improve and adapt.
