Peshawar is set to host a historic charity cricket match as Peshawar Zalmi takes on Legends XI at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium on 30 August.
The much-anticipated clash, titled Peshawar Zalmi vs Legends XI, aims to raise funds for flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The match will begin at 1:00 pm, marking the return of high-profile cricket to Peshawar after several years. Citizens are eagerly awaiting the chance to see national icons and international stars back in action.
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Tickets for the match have been categorized into different price ranges. The general ticket is priced at 1,000 rupees, while premium categories are available at 5,000 rupees, 10,000 rupees, and 50,000 rupees. Fans have already started buying tickets in large numbers to be part of the special occasion.
The star-studded Peshawar Zalmi vs Legends XI lineup features Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Rashid Latif, Waqar Younis, Azhar Mahmood, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar, and Babar Azam. Their presence is expected to draw massive crowds.
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Other prominent players include Mohammad Hafeez, Sohaib Maqsood, Yasir Shah, Umaid Asif, Azhar Ali, Imran Farhat, Humayun Farhat, Ihsanullah, Yasir Hameed, Kamran Ghulam, Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Irfan, Maaz Sadaqat, Zulfiqar Babar, and Mohammad Salman.
Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi said the franchise remains committed to supporting humanitarian causes. He stressed that proceeds from the Peshawar Zalmi vs Legends XI match will directly benefit flood victims in the province.
With national legends, international stars, and a noble cause at its heart, the exhibition promises to be one of the most memorable sporting events in the city’s recent history.
