DUBAI: Mohammad Hafeez and DJG Sammy helped defending champions Peshawar Zalmi to set a target of 152 runs in the opener of Pakistan Super League (PSL) third edition here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Peshawar Zalmi scored 151/6 in 20 overs with Hafeez 59 off 52 balls while Darren Sammy made 29 off 11 deliveries.
The entrants Multan Sultans had won the toss and elected to bowl against Zalmi.
Earlier, a glitzy opening ceremony of the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 was held at the Dubai International Stadium.
A number of stars including Pakistani music icon, Abida Parveen and US rapper, Jason Derulo performed at the opening ceremony that has attracted a packed-weekend crowd at the iconic Dubai stadium.
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