Peshawar inflict another defeat on Islamabad in PSL

Leaders Islamabad United suffered their second successive defeat in the Pakistan Super League as they were comfortably beaten by six wickets by Peshawar Zalmi.

Islamabad, who won their first five matches before defeat by Lahore Qalandars, struggled with the bat and posted only 143-9. Opener Sahibzada Farhan was their highest scorer with 36 from 35 balls.

Peshawar took only 16.4 overs to chase their target with captain Babar Azam easing to 53 not out from 49 balls.

Islamabad stay top of the standings but Lahore and Quetta Gladiators are only a point behind.

Zalmi stay fifth with six points from seven games.

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