PSL match between United, Zalmi abandoned due to rain in Lahore

LAHORE: The seventh match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain and thunderstorms at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

The downpour began just minutes before the toss, which was scheduled for 6:30pm, and intensified over time. Despite prompt efforts by ground staff to cover and dry the field, conditions remained unplayable.

Match officials called off the fixture 30 minutes before the official cut-off time for a five-over game, resulting in both teams sharing one point each.

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Following the abandonment, Zalmi moved to three points from two matches, while United secured their first point of the tournament. The result lifted Peshawar Zalmi to second place on the points table, while Islamabad United climbed to sixth position.

Zalmi are scheduled to face Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 8 in Karachi, while United will take on Quetta Gladiators on April 4 at the same venue.

Squads for both teams were announced ahead of the match, featuring key players including Babar Azam leading Zalmi and Shadab Khan captaining United.