Peshawar Zalmi have peaked at the right time. The batting revolves around Babar Azam, who seldom disappoints. The late onslaught pushed the score to 196 which proved to be plenty in the end. We're hoping for a thriller but it was a lackadaisical performance from Quetta Gladiators, who found it tough to negotiate with a pretty balanced bowling attack, which is bolstered by the addition Mehran Mumtaz and Khurram Shehzad - both made the difference in the end. Saim, the man with the golden arm, picked two wickets that triggered a wobble. Aamer Jamal was aggressive and had spring in his legs; he is bowling at better lines after struggling in the first half of the season. Earlier, Akeal Hosein picked up a hattrick but Quetta didn't close out the innings well and Peshawar didn't give up after that frantic over. They got some big overs towards the end. Zalmi carried the momentum into the bowling and registered a domineering win towards the end. Thanks for your company for this match. We will see you tomorrow for the high-octane clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings. For now, it's goodbye and goodnight from Rvel Zahid.

Saim Ayub, Player of the Match: Enjoying the chance in bowling. I'm getting good start in batting but I have to go long in the innings; it will benefit the team if I bat longer. I'm trying to attack and put an impact early on and if get the flow then I try to keep the momentum even after the powerplay. (playing with Babar) feels great, batting with him since last season, lucky to see him closely while batting with him...

Ijaz: "Pakistan needed good spinner for WC because WC is in WI and WI pitches suit to spin bowling"

Pradipto: "Pak 5 batters out of top 6 in T20 WC will be Ayub, Babar, Fakhar, Rizwan n Iftikar. Who will be the 6th batter??? "