Peshawar Zalmi, The Khpal Team is the most successful franchise in the history of Pakistan Super League. Since the inaugural season in 2016, they are the only team to reach qualifier stages in every season. They reached the final in the year 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. However, managed to lift the trophy in 2017 after beating Quetta Gladiators. Zalmi is looking good for the upcoming season and appointed Babar Azam as captain. The complete squad of Peshawar Zalmi for PSL Season 8 in 2023 announced as the draft is done.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad For PSL Season 8
Top Order
Zalmi signed Babar Azam as the skipper and he will most probably open the innings along with youngster Muhammad Haris. The top order will feature the Sri Lankan aggressive player Bhanuka Rajapaksa who has really the sensational ability to play long under pressure. The fire power in the top order is enough to create some serious damage.
Middle-Order
A number of options are available for Zalmi in the middle as they have Jamaican star Rovman Powell, wicketkeeper Tom-Kohler Cadmore and Danish Aziz. Moreover, young guns Haseeb Ullah and Saim Ayub are also present in Peshawar Zalmi squad and can really set the stage on fire owing to their exceptional talent.
Power Hitters
2017 PSL champions have Kiwi allrounder Jimmy Neesham and Sherfane Rutherford for bringing some muscles into the game. They are capable of hitting the ball really long and are taking the total to an unchasable number.
Spin Bowlers
Mujeeb ur Rehman of Afghanistan will lead the spin bowling attack. He is widely recognized for his off-spin deliveries with some magical leg-spin variations. Mujeeb will be accompanied by the youngster Sufiyan Muqeem. While Danish Aziz also has the ability to turn the ball sharply. All eyes are on Usman Qadir as he is been outstanding throughout the league and is part of Peshawar Zalmi squad.
Pace Attack
Zalmi has one of the best bowling attack of PSL history, lead by Wahab Riaz. Other options include Salman Irshad and Arshad Iqbal as both have shown extraordinary performances in the domestic seasons.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad For PSL 2023
| Players | Role | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Batsman | Platinum |
| Rovman Powell | Batsman | Platinum |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Batsman | Platinum |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batsman | Diamond |
| Wahab Riaz | Bowler | Diamond |
| Mujeeb ur Rehman | Bowler | Diamond |
| Danish Aziz | Allrounder | Gold |
| Muhammad Haris | Batsman | Gold |
| Arshad Iqbal | Bowler | Gold |
| Saim Ayub | Batsman | Silver |
| Tom-Kohler Cadmore | Wicketkeeper | Silver |
| Amir Jamal | Allrounder | Silver |
| Salman Irshad | Bowler | Silver |
| Usman Qadir | Bowler | Silver |
| Haseeb Ullah | Wicketkeeper | Emerging |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Bowler | Emerging |
| Jimmy Neesham | Allrounder | Supplementary |
