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
Kings vs United, 18th Match at Dubai, PSL, Feb 27 2019 - Match Result
United won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
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.
Captain v captain
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
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
length ball around off, pushed back towards the bowler
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
length ball on the stumps, defended towards the bowler
length ball on the stumps, punched towards mid-on for one
fuller but down the leg side, needs to be bowled again
short of length outside off, punches it towards point but the fielder is quick to the ball
11 needed from last two
fuller around off, pushes it towards cover-point and sets off for a quick single
fuller on the stumps and flicked away towards deep midwicket for four
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."
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
fuller outside off, Salt has sliced it over the point fielder for four, 150 comes up with that four
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
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
fuller around off, steers towards point, the fielder charges in but fails to collect the ball, the batsmen complete the second
slower offcutter but wide of the batsman, the umpire stretches his arms
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
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
Dubai International Cricket Stadium | |
Toss | Islamabad United, elected to field first |
Series | |
Season | 2018/19 |
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 days | 27 February 2019 - night (20-over match) |
Umpires | |
TV Umpire | |
Match Referee | |
Points | Islamabad United 2, Karachi Kings 0 |
Over 20 • IU 169/5
United won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)