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Kings vs United, 18th Match at Dubai, PSL, Feb 27 2019 - Match Result

RESULT
18th Match (N), Dubai (DICS), February 27, 2019, Pakistan Super League
(19.2/20 ov, T:169) 169/5

United won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match
70 (38)
asif-ali
Cricinfo's MVP
111.82 ptsImpact List
asif-ali
Match centre 
Scorecard summary
Karachi Kings 168/8(20 overs)
68 (50)
3/27 (4)
Islamabad United 169/5(19.2 overs)
70 (38)
2/29 (4)
46 (38)
1/23 (4)
Cricinfo’s Most Valuable Players of the Match
PLAYERTeam
TI
Runs
I. Runs
B. Impact
Bowl
I. Wkts
Bo. Impact
IU111.8270(38)89.08111.82--0
IU94.87--03/274.4894.87
KK89.556(31)72.1889.5--0
KK69.85--02/293.2669.85
KK61.9968(50)66.9561.99--0

That's all from our side for this time. See you soon.

Asif Ali is the Man-of-the-Match. "I try to play as per my strengths," says. "I try to hit straight. We made a comeback during the death overs and the credit goes to our bowlers to restrict them to 168. I don't mind batting at any position, I am happy to bat at any number."

Sohaib Ahmed: "Well one thing is for sure Rizwan is not sleeping tonight, after that drop catch cost Kings the win."

11.42pm Another last-over finish in the PSL. But Islamabad United kept their calm and crossed the line with four balls and five wickets in hand. While Rumman Raees picked up three with the ball to restrict Karachi Kings to 168, it was Asif Ali who made the difference with a six-laden 38-ball 70. The win has also put Islamabad United at the top of the points table with four wins from seven games.

19.2
6
Imad Wasim to Shadab, SIX runs

and that's game over! Fuller on the stumps but Shadab manages to get under it and smashes it over long-on to seal the game

Captain v captain

19.1
1
Imad Wasim to Faheem, 1 run

flatter outside off, goes for the reverse sweep but Shinwari makes a tumbling stop at short third man to keep it to one

Imad now. Seven needed

end of over 194 runs
IU: 162/5CRR: 8.52 RRR: 7.00
Faheem Ashraf7 (6b 1x4)
Shadab Khan5 (7b)
Mohammad Amir 4-0-23-1
Usman Shinwari 4-0-44-1
18.6
1
Amir to Faheem, 1 run

length on the stumps, looks to pull but gets an inside edge on to the body, sneaks in a single as the ball falls at his feet

18.5
Amir to Faheem, no run

length ball around off, pushed back towards the bowler

18.4
1lb
Amir to Shadab, 1 leg bye

a bouncer this time, goes for the pull, gets a top-edge towards fine leg. Wait, that has been given as a leg-bye, yes, it hit the batsman right on the helmet

18.3
Amir to Shadab, no run

length ball on the stumps, defended towards the bowler

18.2
1
Amir to Faheem, 1 run

length ball on the stumps, punched towards mid-on for one

18.2
1w
Amir to Faheem, 1 wide

fuller but down the leg side, needs to be bowled again

18.1
Amir to Faheem, no run

short of length outside off, punches it towards point but the fielder is quick to the ball

end of over 1812 runs • 1 wicket
IU: 158/5CRR: 8.77 RRR: 5.50
Faheem Ashraf5 (2b 1x4)
Shadab Khan5 (5b)
Usman Shinwari 4-0-44-1
Mohammad Amir 3-0-20-1

11 needed from last two

17.6
1
Usman Shinwari to Faheem, 1 run

fuller around off, pushes it towards cover-point and sets off for a quick single

17.5
4
Usman Shinwari to Faheem, FOUR runs

fuller on the stumps and flicked away towards deep midwicket for four

17.4
1
Usman Shinwari to Shadab, 1 run

length ball on the stumps, drops it at his feet and sets off, Shinwari sprints in his followthrough, picks up the ball and underarms it to hit direct, acrobatic stuff but replays confirm Faheem was home

Qaiser Khan: "This game may be over soon, But plenty of cricket to come. Watch Eng vs WI going on right now. I believe plenty of world records are going to tumble today."

17.3
W
Usman Shinwari to Salt, OUT

fuller outside off, Salt goes aerial once again, this time over extra cover but ends up hitting it right down the throat of deep extra cover. Yamin completes a straightforward catch there

Phil Salt c Aamer Yamin b Usman Shinwari 46 (38b 6x4 0x6) SR: 121.05
17.2
4
Usman Shinwari to Salt, FOUR runs

fuller outside off, Salt has sliced it over the point fielder for four, 150 comes up with that four

17.1
2
Usman Shinwari to Salt, 2 runs

fuller around off, works it towards long-on and Shadab is coming back for the second, makes it safely in the end

Around the wicket

end of over 176 runs • 1 wicket
IU: 146/4CRR: 8.58 RRR: 7.66
Shadab Khan4 (4b)
Phil Salt40 (35b 5x4)
Mohammad Amir 3-0-20-1
Colin Munro 1-0-19-0
16.6
Amir to Shadab, no run

length around middle and leg, Shadab misses the swipe and gets struck on the pad. A big appeal for lbw but given not out. Kings have reviewed it. Replays show there was no bat involved. The ball pitched around leg, the impact was in line as well but it was just missing the off stump

16.5
2
Amir to Shadab, 2 runs

fuller around off, steers towards point, the fielder charges in but fails to collect the ball, the batsmen complete the second

16.5
1w
Amir to Shadab, 1 wide

slower offcutter but wide of the batsman, the umpire stretches his arms

16.4
Amir to Shadab, no run

length around off, looks to dab it towards third man but ends up hitting it on to his leg, looks to sneak in a single but Amir charges towards the ball and looks to kick it on to the stumps, misses

16.3
2
Amir to Shadab, 2 runs

short of length outside off, cuts it towards sweeper cover, they charging back for the second, could be risky but the throw is not strong enough

Match details
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
TossIslamabad United, elected to field first
Series
Season2018/19
Player Of The Match
Hours of play (local time)20.00 start, First Session 20.00-21.30, Interval 21.30-21.50, Second Session 21.50- 23.20
Match days27 February 2019 - night (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpire
Match Referee
PointsIslamabad United 2, Karachi Kings 0
Win Probability
IU 100%
KKIU
100%50%100%KK InningsIU Innings

Over 20 • IU 169/5

United won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
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