Peshawar Zalmi Team 2024 | Schedule, Squad & Captain for PSL
PZ, a Pakistani Twenty20 cricket team called Peshawar Zalmi (literally meaning “Peshawar’s youth”), is a franchise team that competes in the Pakistan Super League. The Team is the squad that represents Peshawar, the capital city of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. Currently, Javed Afridi is the owner of the team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the first Pakistan Super League (PSL) would be played in 2015, leading to Peshawar Zalmi’s formation. Babar Azam is the team’s captain, while Daren Sammy is the team’s head coach.
| Team | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Owner | Javed Afridi |
| Captain | Babar Azam |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Head Coach | Daren Sammy |
| Home Ground | Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium |
| Titles | 1 |
| Title Winning Years | 2017 |
| Top Wicket Taker | Wahab Riaz (113) |
| Top Runner | Kamran Akmal (1972 runs) |
Kamran Akmal is the player who has scored the most runs for the team, while Wahab Riaz is the player who has taken the most wickets.
PZ Team Captain 2024:
Babar Azam, the great Pakistan Batsman, will lead the Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 9th Edition. He also led the team in the 8th edition.
PZ Team Captains In All Seasons:
| Name | From | To | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | Win% |
| Shahid Afridi | 2016 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Darren Sammy | 2017 | 2020 | 39 | 22 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.89 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2018 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Wahab Riaz | 2020 | 2022 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.21 |
| Shoaib Malik | 2021 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Babar Azam | 2023 | present | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 2023 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Peshawar Zalmi Squad 2024:
| PLAYER | ROLE |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Batsman |
| Rovman Powell | Batsman |
| Saim Ayub | Batsman |
| Tom Kohler Cadmore | Batsman |
| Asif Ali | Batsman |
| Mohammad Haris | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Amir Jamal | Allrounder |
| Pacer | |
| Khurram Shahzad | Pacer |
| Salman Irshad | Pacer |
| Arif Yaqoob | Legspinner |
| Umair Afridi | Pacer |
| Daniel Mousley | Batting allrounder |
| Haseebullah Khan | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Mohammad Zeeshan | Pacer |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Slow left-arm spinner |
| Waqar Salmankheil | Left arm Wrist spin |
| Arshad Iqbal | Fast bowler |
| Shamar Joseph | Fast Bowler |
| Luke Wood | Fast Bowler |
| Sufyan Muqeem | Left arm Wrist spin |
| Aimal Khan | Fast bowler |
Peshawar Zalmi Player Categories 2024:
| PLAYER | CATEGORY |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Platinum |
| Rovman Powell | Platinum |
| Saim Ayub | Diamond |
| Tom Kohler Cadmore | Diamond |
| Asif Ali | Diamond |
| Mohammad Haris | Gold |
| Amir Jamal | Gold |
| Gold | |
| Khurram Shahzad | Silver |
| Salman Irshad | Silver |
| Arif Yaqoob | Silver |
| Umair Afridi | Silver |
| Daniel Mousley | Silver |
| Haseebullah Khan | Emerging |
| Mohammad Zeeshan | Emerging |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Supplementary |
| Waqar Salmankheil | Replacement |
| Arshad Iqbal | Replacement |
| Shamar Joseph | Replacement |
| Luke Wood | Supplementary |
| Sufyan Muqeem | Supplementary |
| Aimal Khan | Replacement |
Peshawar Zalmi Schedule 2024:
| Date | Opposition | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Multan Sultans | Multan Cricket Stadium |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars | Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Islamabad United | Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Multan Sultans | Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators | Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Karachi Kings | National Bank Stadium |
Peshawar Zalmi Identity:
At Army Public School Peshawar on December 13, 2015, Javed Afridi, the squad’s owner, announced the team’s name and the official emblem with which the team is associated. In the Pashto language, the term “Zalmi” corresponds to youth.
PZ Logo:
The team has created a logo representing their squad by combining a traditional Peshawari turban with cricket stumps. The logo represents three colours: blue, yellow, and white. These colors represent the pride of the area, the sky, and the people’s enthusiasm.
PZ Team Kit 2024:
The colors of the team’s uniforms were yellow and blue. However, they have since been altered to yellow and black because of the changes made in PSL 4. According to Nielsen, Peshawar Zalmi is Pakistan’s most valuable sporting entity, valued at $40.5 million. In the fourth season of the Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi has succeeded in keeping most of its partners. Haier, TCL, Sprite, McDonald’s, JW Forland, Ruba Digital, and Storm Fibre are national and multinational companies on Peshawar Zalmi’s partner list. For example, Urdu News, HUM Network, Dawn News, AVT Khyber News, FM 91, and Daily Pakistan are some of the media outlets that Zalmi collaborates with.
PZ Team Owner:
Over 10 years, Javed Afridi was also the owner of the cricket franchise known as Peshawar Zalmi. One of the numerous cricket competitions Javed Afridi has sponsored is the Pakistan Super League. Other events that he has supported include the Haier Super 8 T20 Cup. During an interview, he said, “Peshawar and KP are very dear to me, and I would like to cultivate the infrastructure surrounding the game in my country of origin.”
Peshawar Zalmi Ambassadors:
Hamza Ali Abbasi, an actor, and Humaima Malick, an actress, served as the team’s celebrity ambassadors for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. After taking over for Humaima Malik as Hamza’s ambassador for the 2018 season, Mahira Khan joined the squad as a member of the Hamza team. For the 2019 season, it was announced that actress Sana Javed will serve as the squad’s goodwill ambassador. In addition to singing the Peshawar Zalmi Pashto Anthem for Zalmi, Gul Panra is the Regional Brand Ambassador for Peshawar Zalmi from the fourth season of the Pakistan Super League.
Peshawar Zalmi Official Anthem:
Peshawar Zalmi’s anthem will announce the anthem soon for the 9th edition.
| Season | Title | Release | Artist(s) | Music | Lyrics | Notes |
| 2016 | “Peshawar Zalmi” (Urdu) | 2 February 2016 | Arbaz Khan and Zohaib Amjab | Arbaz Khan | Beyond Records | |
| “Peshawar Zalmi” (Pashto) | Gul Panra, Hamayoon Khan, Zeek Afridi and Bakhtiar khattak | Ivan Shafiq | Hamayoon Khan | |||
| “Meena” | Gul Panra and Irfan Khan | Hamayoon Khan | ||||
| “Moonga Zu” | Hamayoon Khan | Waqar Shafi | ||||
| “Taroon” | Zeek Afridi | |||||
| “Zwangeer” (Instrumental) | Khumariyaan (band) | Sarmad Ghafoor | ||||
| “Shamlay” | Bakhtiar khattak | Ziyad Khan and Hamayoon Khan | Jafar Khan Jafar | |||
| 2017 | “Main Zalmi Hoon” | 15 February 2017 | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Sahir Ali Bagga | Shahabuddin Shahab | |
| “Zalmi Tarana” | Zeek Afridi and Hadiqa Kiani | Mujtaba Ali Choni | Asim Raza and Laiq Zada Laiq | |||
| “Peshawar Zalmi” (Urdu) | Arbaz Khan and Imran Aziz Mian | Arbaz Khan | ||||
| “Peshawar Zalmi” (Pashto) | ||||||
| “Aye Aye” | ||||||
| 2018 | “Zalmi Zalmi” | 11 February 2018 | Maz Bonafide | Kam Frantic | Omar Malik | |
| “Yellow Storm” | Maz Bonafide | |||||
| “Hum Zalmi” | 14 February 2018[ | Call ft. Leo Twins | Xulfi | Beyond Records | ||
| 2019 | “Zalmi Da Pekhawar” | 13 February 2019 | Zeek Afridi ft. Gul Panra | Ivon Shafiq | Laiq Zada Laiq | No Limit Communication |
| 2020 | “We are Peshawar Zalmi” | 16 February 2020 | Fortitude Pukhtoon Core | Webster Beats – Shumail Alam Khan | Fortitude Pukhtoon Core | Zalmi TV |
| 2021 | “Kingdom” | 19 February 2021 | Abdullah Siddiqui ft. Altamash Server | |||
| “Shamla” | 25 February 2021 | Gul Panra | Khumariyaan | Laiq Zada Laiq | ||
| 2022 | “Aaya Zalmi” | 28 January 2022 | Zarsanga, Sunny Khan Durrani, Zoha Zuberi, Tayyab Rehman and Zara Madani | Ali Mustafa | Zoha Zuberi, Khan Durrani, Rehman Gul | |
| “Har Qadam Hai Zalmi” | 3 February 2022 | Farhan Saeed ft. Fortitude Pukhtoon Core | ||||
| 2023 | “Zalmi Azmari” | 12 February 2023 | Jaam Boys (Junaid Kamran Siddique & Arsalan Shah) | Wajdan Khattak, Laiq Zada Laiq | ||
| “Zalmi Raalal” | 17 February 2023 | Zahoor, Bilaal Avaz, Altamash Sever Butt | Zahoor, Naughty Boy, Khumariyaan | Zahoor, Asfand Yar Wali Khan, Bilaal Avaz | ||
PZ Coaching Staff And Mentors:
| Name | Position |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | President |
| Daren Sammy | Head coach |
| Hashim Amla | Batting Coach |
| James Foster | Fielding Coach |
| Mohammad Akram | Director of cricket and bowling coach |
| Zafar Iqbal | Medical advisor |
| Mian Abbas Layaq | COO |
Peshawar Zalmi Sponsors 2024:
| Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (chest) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding | Sleeve branding |
| 2016 | Zalmi In-House | Bahria Town | Giggly Boom Boom Bubblegum] | Brighto Paints | Hum TV, Junaid Jamshed, Zic Motor Oil |
| 2017 | General Petroleum | Jivi Mobiles | Super Power Motorcycles, Jang, Khaleej Times | ||
| 2018 | Haier | RD | MGI | McDonald’s Pakistan, Dawn News, Jang, Zamoong | |
| 2019 | Zalmi TV | RD | McDonald’s Pakistan, Sprite, TCL | ||
| 2020 | TCL | Huawei | McDonald’s Pakistan, Sprite, Airlink, MG | ||
| 2021 | McDonald’s Pakistan, Oppo, Airlink | ||||
| 2022 | McDonald’s Pakistan, MG, Malam Jabba ski resort, Turkish Airlines | ||||
| 2023 | Gym Armour | McDonald’s Pakistan, MG, 100 Century Town |
PZ International Representation:
Sponsorship:
Turkish Airlines signed a deal to become the official airline sponsor of the Pakistan Super League 6 franchise starting February 20, 2021.
Peshawar Zalmi:
Peshawar Zalmi is the biggest sports entity in Pakistan, valued at more than $40 million as of 2019. It has been the number-one brand of the PSL for the past 3 years.
Global Zalmi:
Global Zalmi comprises the International Sports Branches of Peshawar Zalmi, spread across 25 countries. Each year, the teams from these countries come and play in the Global Zalmi League.
PZ Overall PSL Summary As Team:
| Year | Pld | Won | Loss | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR (%) | Position | Summary |
| 2016 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | 3/5 | Playoffs (3rd) |
| 2017 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60.00 | 1/5 | Champions |
| 2018 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.84 | 2/6 | Runners-up |
| 2019 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 | 2/6 | Runners-up |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | 4/6 | Playoffs (4th) |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.84 | 3/6 | Runners-up |
| 2022 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59.09 | 3/6 | Playoffs (4th) |
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | 3/6 | Playoffs (3rd) |
| Total | 93 | 49 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 53.80 | 1 title |
PZ head to Head to Record:
| Opposition | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie&W | Tie&L | NR | SR (%) |
| Islamabad United | 2016–present | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.38 |
| Karachi Kings | 2016–present | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 2016–present | 18 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.77 |
| Multan Sultans | 2018–present | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.07 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 2016–present | 22 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.14 |
PZ Team Players Statistics:
Most Runs Scorer Of PZ:
| Player | Years | Innings | Runs | High score |
| Kamran Akmal | 2016–2022 | 74 | 1,972 | 107* |
| Shoaib Malik | 2020–2022 | 32 | 1,033 | 73 |
| Daren Sammy | 2016–2020 | 39 | 691 | 48 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2016–2018 | 31 | 671 | 77 |
| Haider Ali | 2020–2022 | 28 | 557 | 69 |
Most Wicket Taker Of PZ:
| Player | Years | Innings | Wickets | Best bowling |
| Wahab Riaz | 2016–2023 | 87 | 113 | 4/17 |
| Hasan Ali | 2016–2020 | 44 | 59 | 4/15 |
| Umaid Asif | 2018–2021 | 29 | 28 | 4/23 |
| Sameen Gul | 2018–2022 | 19 | 23 | 3/29 |
| Mohammad Asghar | 2016–2018 | 21 | 21 | 3/16 |
Conclusion
Ultimately, the Peshawar Zalmi is an unstoppable cricketing force, especially in the thrilling Pakistan Super League (PSL). Thanks to its diverse roster of talented locals and seasoned foreign players, the squad has always shown a dedication to greatness on the pitch. Peshawar Zalmi has become more than just a cricket team—it represents the tenacity and solidarity of Pakistan’s ardent cricket fan base. The Peshawar Zalmi are an inspiration and a vital component of the cricketing scene as they strive for PSL glory and help develop the sport in the area.
FAQs:
Who is the captain of Peshawar Zalmi 2024?
Peshawar Zalmi has nominated Babr Azam as the HBL PSL season 9 team leader.
What does the name “Peshawar Zalmi” signify?
Peshawar Zalmi is the Pashto word. Zalmi means “Youth”. So it signifies that Peshawar Zalmi means “Peshawar Youth.”
When was Peshawar Zalmi established?
Peshawar Zalmi was established in 2015 when the Pakistan Super League was started. It has played all the seasons of the PSL.
What is Peshawar Zalmi’s team color?
Peshawar Zalmi’s team colors are Yellow and black. This color can be seen in the team logo and kit.
Who is the owner of Peshawar Zalmi?
Javed Afridi, a businessman and CEO of Haier Company, has owned the Peshawar Zalmi.
What is Peshawar Zalmi’s home ground?
Peshawar Zalmi’s home ground is Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium.
How has Peshawar Zalmi performed in previous PSL seasons?
Peshawar Zalmi has played a brilliant and sportsmanship cricket in all the seasons of the Pakistan Super League. They have qualified for play-offs in all the seasons of the PSL in 2017, Peshawar Zalmi won the trophy. After that, they failed to bring any title home.
Who are some key players in the Peshawar Zalmi squad?
Peshawar Zalmi has many key squad players, like Babar Azam, Haris, Saim, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Aamir Jamal, Rovman Powell, and Lungi Ngidi.
Has Peshawar Zalmi won multiple PSL championships?
Peshawar Zalmi won the title one time in PSL history in 2017, beating Quetta Gladiators.
