Fakhar Zaman’s first duck in ODIs

Fakhar Zaman was the star of the show when Pakistan beat India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy last year. The Pakistani opener has been in sizzling form this year as well, smashing a double hundred against Zimbabwe. Naturally, there were a lot of expectations from Zaman by the Pakistani fans.

However, the stylish left-hander failed to get going. India’s fast bowlers bowled a tight line to Zaman and denied him any sort of room to free his arms. Zaman played out eight dot balls before spooning an easy catch to Yuzvendra Chahal who made no mistake. It was Zaman’s first duck in One Day Internationals.

Fakhar Zaman's blitz topples Quetta Gladiators

Celebrations in the Lahore camp. Smiles, handshakes and hi-fives. After a string of 6 losses in a row, they have made a good comeback with three wins on the trot. Chasing 187, Watto failed to get going at the top. But Jason Roy playing his first game of PSL 2018 showed his might but couldn't convert his start. KP and Rameez Raja departed in quick intervals too. Rilee Rossouw gave a glimmer of hope with his fierce ball-striking. However, Lahore's bowlers unleashed their slower balls and yorkers to perfection in the end to help their side romp home with ease. Sarfraz Ahmed remained unbeaten, could only reduce the defeat-margin.

Fakhar Zaman gets the highest score of PSL2018

46 runs off the last 5 overs. Sure, Lahore would have liked more given the way Fakhar was batting. He took his time before launching himself and fell one shot short of a well- deserved hundred. Gulraiz Sadaf and Narine's 45-run association wasn't really flashy-slashy, but they did manage to get the odd boundaries which helped them post a competitive total on the board. Can Qalandars derail Quetta's plans to stay on top?

Stunning knock by Fakhar Zaman ends just short of a century

15.2 overs Anwar Ali to Fakhar Zaman, out Caught by Hasan Khan!! A moment of agony for Fakhar Zaman. Boy, he deserved a hundred. Sees the full ball and senses a boundary scoring opportunity, goes for the loft straight down the ground and picks out the man at long-off. Didn't time it sweetly. Came off the toe-end of the bat. His partner gives him a pat on the back as he moseys back to the dressing room. Third highest score in the history of PSL. Fakhar Zaman c Hasan Khan b Anwar Ali 94(50) [4s-9 6s-6]

Fakhar is an explosive opening batsman who can also bowl some part-time left-arm orthodox spin

Playing just his 4th ODI, Fakhar Zaman smashed the Indian bowlers to all parts of the park in the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. It was his 114-run knock coming off just 106 deliveries that laid the foundation of Pakistan's victory in the final.

Fakhar is an explosive opening batsman who can also bowl some part-time left-arm orthodox spin. His ability to consistently clear the infield in the Powerplay overs helps him to score at a quick clip. The 27-year-old is also a part of other T20 franchises over the globe like Lahore Qalandars, Durban Qalandars and Comilla Victorians.