PSL 8: Preview, schedule, squad and likely playing XI of Peshawar Zalmi

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Peshawar Zalmi emerged as the successful team in the second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) held in the year 2017. Under the captaincy of Darren Sammy, the team showed impressive performance throughout the tournament and eventually won the championship.

The success of Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL second edition showcased their competitiveness and teamwork, solidifying their place as one of the top teams in the league.

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Batting Depth:

The batting depth of Peshawar Zalmi in the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season is looking strong with the addition of Babar Azam, Sherfane Rutherford, and Mohammad Haris.

Babar Azam is a top-ranked batsman in the world, known for his consistency and impressive scoring record in international cricket. Sherfane Rutherford is a powerful West Indies batsman known for his ability to clear the boundary with ease.

Mohammad Haris is a hard-hitting Pakistani batsman who can change the game in an instant. With such talented players in the lineup, Peshawar Zalmi is sure to have a strong batting performance in the 2023 PSL season.

Bowling Depth:

Usman Qadir is known for his ability to deceive batsmen with his variations in flight and pace. He is considered to have a good control over his deliveries and is considered a good bowler in limited-overs cricket.

Wahab Riaz is known for his pace and ability to swing the ball both ways. He is also capable of delivering accurate yorkers, making him a threat in the death overs of a limited-overs match.

Mujeeb Ur Rehman, who is known for his skill in bowling a variety of deliveries including leg-breaks, googlies, and off-breaks.

He is considered to have a good control over his variations and is considered a valuable bowler in limited-overs cricket.

Danish Aziz is a Pakistani all-rounder who is known for his ability to bowl medium pace and swing the ball both ways.

Peshawar Zalmi Squad:

Babar Azam, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal, Salman Irshad, Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rovman Powell, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Danish Aziz, Arshad Iqbal, Saim Ayub, Usman Qadir, Suifyan Muqeem, Haseeb Ullah, Jimmy Neesham, Khurram Shahzad, Haris Sohail, Richard Gleeson (partial replacement for Rovman Powell), Peter Hatzoglou (partial replacement for Mujeeb ur Rahman)

Probable XI:

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (Captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Haseebullah Khan, James Neesham, Rovman Powell, Aamer Jamal, Wahab Riaz, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Usman Qadir, Salman Irshad

Fixtures:

February 14 : Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi

February 17 : Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

February 20 : Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi

February 23 : Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi

February 26 : Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

March 1 : Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings at  Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

March 7 : Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

March 8 : Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

March 10 : Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

March 12 : Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi