Peshawar Blues win opening match of Azadi Cup

Peshawar - The tournament will run until August 14

Peshawar Blues defeated the Nowshera Blues by 26 runs in the opening match of the Azadi Cup 2018 which was officially launched by the Zalmi Foundation, Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Blues batted first and posted 122 runs in 12 overs for the loss of five wickets. In return, Nowshera Blues were bowled out for just 96.
The number 1 franchise in terms of brand value, Peshawar Zalmi and Zalmi Foundation have successfully launched the Azadi Cup 2018 in KP. The tournament began on Tuesday and will run until August 14. Teams from all over the province will come and compete against each other during the tournament.
The opening ceremony and the matches were held in Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar. The Head Coach of Peshawar Zalmi, Muhammad Akram, was also present during the event. He applauded the efforts of the youngsters.
He further added that Peshawar Zalmi and Zalmi Foundation are working relentlessly to promote cricket at the grassroot level and are playing a very important role in this.
"After the successful execution of Zalmi Talent Hunt, Haier Zalmi 100 Pitches Project and Zalmi School League, the Zalmi Azadi Cup appears to be a great opportunity for the youth to showcase their talent," he said.
In his message, Javed Afridi, Chairman Peshawar Zalmi & Zalmi Foundation, stated that after the successful launch of Zalmi Talent Hunt, Haier Zalmi 100 Pitches Project, Zalmi Madrasa League and Zalmi School League, the Azadi Cup will not only provide a platform to the youngsters but also produce quality cricketers for the nation. The launch of Azadi Cup is a gift to the nation and people of KP from Peshawar Zalmi on the auspicious time of Independence Fever."