6.45pm KP is greeted by Sir Viv. Déjà vu for Lahore. They ran up 201 last season against Quetta and came up short. This time they had 200 and lost again. They seemed to be ahead until the slog overs. Their bowlers lost their lengths and heads and fed KP and Sarfraz who ransacked 101 in 45 balls. Anwar Ali then added to the finishing sparkle. That 21-run Narine last over was probably the turning point of the chase.
Kevin Pietersen, Man of the Match: It was not bad, especially after two first-ballers. It was a thrilling game and we were able to entertain the crowd. Credit to the ground-staff, this wicket is fantastic to the batsmen, not so much for the bowlers. Sarfraz's knock was outstanding. It was not just one player. The way Rossouw started, and Sarfraz batted, it was just a team effort. Not much was spoken after the first innings.
Baz: Unbelievable innings. That innings [from Pietersen] was right out of the top draw. We played well but ran second to some amazing batting. World-class players impose themselves on games. We were in charge until the last four overs. Tough losing games like this. To post 200 was brilliant, an above-par score. But you could do nothing when KP plays like that.
That is all we have for you from this match. Do join us for the Islamabad-Peshawar clash. Ciao.
Salim: "78 runs in last 3.5 overs....KP once again proved to be one of the biggest power houses of T20"
saidrahman zadr: "Thr best chase i have ever seen in history of #PSL"
Alamin: "KP! Remember the name"
Saaib Uppal: "Quetta required 68 runs off 25 balls. They ended up only needing 18!"