Captains Marnus Labuschagne and Babar Azam, alongside PSL CEO Salman Naseer, released a white dove symbolizing the commitment of Pakistan to peace during the Karachi fixture.
The gesture followed Pakistan announced that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran on Friday, following the recent ceasefire agreement in the Middle East.
Pakistan stepped in as mediator just hours before a US deadline, brokering a two‑week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran on April 7, 2026.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were publicly credited by President Donald Trump for facilitating talks, reopening Hormuz, and arranging negotiations in Islamabad.
The breakthrough was praised internationally as a timely diplomatic success that prevented wider conflict and stabilized global oil markets during escalating regional tensions.
Turning to cricket, Iftikhar Ahmed dismissed three Hyderabad Kingsmen batters in a single over, removing Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, and Sharjeel Khan to leave the innings struggling.
Hyderabad Kingsmen were reduced to 34 for 4 in 4.6 overs, with Sharjeel Khan bowled by Iftikhar Ahmed after scoring only two runs.
Earlier, Maaz Sadaqat contributed 17 runs from eight balls before falling to Iftikhar Ahmed, while Saim Ayub managed 14 runs before being caught by Mohammad Haris.
At the crease, Kusal Perera remained unbeaten on 24 from 13 balls, supported by Marnus Labuschagne with 18 runs from 15 deliveries during their partnership.
Iftikhar Ahmed completed four overs, conceding 21 runs and claiming four wickets, producing the most decisive bowling spell of the innings for Peshawar Zalmi.
