PSL 2022: Peshawar's Shoaib Malik hits 50 against Islamabad, video goes viral
- By Web Desk -
- Feb 25, 2022
Peshawar Zalmi batsman Shoaib Malik scored a brilliant half-century against Islamabad United in their PSL 7 Eliminator and its video is viral.
The veteran all-rounder contributed 55 runs from 43 deliveries with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.
His contribution went in vain as the side were knocked out of the competition following a five-wicket loss to Islamabad United.
Here’s how social media reacted to his performance.
Cool man great man by by Shoaib MaliK
— Bilal Khan (@BilalKh73471335) February 24, 2022
Old is Gold 🤩❤️ Shoaib Malik U beauty 🔥 our yellow Markhor 🔥 #PZvsIU pic.twitter.com/gMSOanc3E3#kashifmalik0143 pic.twitter.com/GG7zUrnpie
— MaLiK kAsHiF RaZa (@MaLiKkA16753259) February 24, 2022
Very well played throughout the tournament, fittest guy! ⚡️
You gonna come back stronger next time, keep your head high SM💛
Thank you for all the entertainment throughout the PSL. 🤩
Such freak fitness at 40, Shoaib Malik#ShoaibMalik #PZvIU #PSL7 pic.twitter.com/LXHi6tCjsA— Maham Gillani (@dheetafridian__) February 24, 2022
Shoaib Malik to Pakistan is what Mahendra Singh Dhoni was for India! The art of analyzing the game situation and temperament to finish off is just too excellent. T20 might be meant for young blood but never underestimate the commitment of 40 years young Shoaib Malik#shoaibmalik pic.twitter.com/APxf3B7Ltz
— Muhammad Uzair (@muhammaduzairgb) February 24, 2022
Shoaib Malik is the Most Decorated PAK Cricketer in T20s.
His Trophy Cabinet looks like this but sadly, it has no PSL Trophy.
NT20 Cup: 🏆🏆 🏆🏆🏆 🏆
NT20 S8 Cup: 🏆🏆
World T20 Cup: 🏆
LPL: 🏆🏆
BPL: 🏆
CPL: 🏆
🇵🇰🇦🇺🇿🇼 Tri Series: 🏆Hope he’lll return next year!
— kamran vibes (@Kamran_Mahar21) February 24, 2022
Peshawar Zalmi, batting first, put on 169-5 in their 20 overs with wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal top-scoring with 58 from 39 deliveries with seven fours and two maximums to his name.
Hassan Ali bagged three wickets for the two-time champions.
Islamabad United completed the run chase with three balls to spare thanks to a match-winning half-century by Alex Hales. The England batter top-scored with 62 from 49 balls with the help of six fours and three maximums.
Wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan along with skipper Shadab Khan scored 28 and 22 respectively.
WATCH: Sania Mirza cheers husband Shoaib Malik to sensational half-century
Salman Irshad dismissed three batters for the Peshawar side.
Islamabad United will meet Lahore Qalandars in the second eliminator on Friday. The winner will play defending champions Multan Sultans in the final.