Hafeez, Sammy help Zalmi set 152 runs target for Multan Sultans in PSL 3 opener

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.