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DUBAI: Wicket-keeper batsman Brad Haddin smashed 73 runs from 39 balls as defending champions Islamabad United chased down 173 against Peshawar Zalmi in the opening match of Pakistan Super League 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haddin was supported by Dwayne Smith’s responsible batting while Shane Watson’s slogging, in the end, sealed the deal for Islamabad.<\/p>\n

Watson scored two 6’s and a four in an over from Junaid Khan to help his side achieve the massive target.<\/p>\n

This is Islamabad United’s sixth successive win.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Zalmi had to suffer an early setback as Hafeez nicked the first ball of the tournament to second slip of Mohammad Irfan\u2019s bowling.<\/p>\n

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