Brad Haddin blasted 73 off 39 balls to help Islamabad United to victory over Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League Twenty20 opener.
The Australian wicketkeeper-batsman combined with West Indian Dwayne Smith for a 104-run first-wicket stand as Islamabad chased down 173 in a rain-shortened match in Dubai.
Australian allrounder Shane Watson also starred for Islamabad with four wickets and an unbeaten 26 off 13 balls.
Peshawar made a strong start with Pakistani limited overs specialist Kamran Akmal top-scoring with 88 off 48 balls before the side posted 9-190 off its 20 overs.
Islamabad lost Sharjeel Khan early in reply before Haddin came out at No.3 to hit eight fours and three sixes before being dismissed by English paceman Chris Jordan.
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Islamabad reached the reduced target with seven wickets and two balls remaining.
