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Kings vs Gladiators, 28th Match at Karachi, PSL, Mar 10 2019 - Ball by Ball Commentary

RESULT
28th Match (D/N), Karachi, March 10, 2019, Pakistan Super League
(20 ov, T:191) 189/7

Kings won by 1 run

Player Of The Match
3/43
usman-shinwari
Cricinfo's MVP
129.1 ptsImpact List
ahmed-shehzad
New
QG
Full commentary
end of over 203 runs • 3 wickets
QG: 189/7CRR: 9.45 
Sohail Tanvir0 (1b)
Mohammad Nawaz1 (1b)
Usman Shinwari 4-0-43-3
Aamer Yamin 4-0-54-0

11.15pm Right, then. That's all from us at ESPNcricinfo tonight. Hope you enjoyed our coverage as much as we had in bringing the game to you. See you soon for more PSL action. Till then, have a good night!

11.10pm Reactions and presentation to follow.

Sarfaraz, the losing captain: "Both teams were supported by the crowd, an excellent game. I think we've understood that cricket is not an easy game. Ahmed played an excellent innings, but Shinwari trumped that in the final over. Although we've qualified, we wanted to win because we have the momentum moving on. Looks like 180+ is par here."

Imad, the winning captain: "I told Usman not to give up. Now that we've qualified, the pressure is taken off. Credit, though, will go to Shinwari. It's not easy to beat a top-class team."

Usman Shinwari is the Man of the Match. He says, "I was thinking that the ball is old, so I should try to use it well. The plan worked today, I'm glad. We know that bowlers can get hit for fours and sixes in a game, so we can't get disheartened when that happens. Need to just lift ourselves for the next delivery, and that's what paid off now."

Umer Khan: "I knew we could defend five, because we know how Usman bhai can bowl. Maza aaya (was a lot of fun). The message was to bowl wicket-to-wicket during the final stages. I'm bowling deliveries that are forcing batsmen to reach at it, and I'm getting success with that plan. Slowly, all our key performers are contributing in every match."

Nisar: "This is one of the G.O.A.T t20 matches i have ever seen in my life."

11.03pm Still reeling from this finish. T20 cricket at it's best, eh? We'll have the presentation soon, but spare a thought for Ahmed Shehzad. He singlehandedly kept Quetta in the game, but the match reminded us that 'it ain't over till the fat-lady sings'. However down and out you may be, you can never drop your shoulders. It takes just one ball to cause a shift in momentum, and Karachi today displayed that very trait. The win for Karachi will also scare the other playoff teams, because now they know that Karachi believe they can win from any situation. By the way, the four qualifiers are now decided: Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United and Karachi Kings qualify into the Playoffs

10.57pm Usman Shinwari conceded 22 off his third over, but took three wickets for only three runs in the final over to break Quetta and Lahore's hearts. When Ahmed Shehzad was out for 99, with four runs to win in five balls, the game still belonged to Quetta. But Usman Shinwari's fiery death-over bowling has absolutely dismantled Quetta's middle order, and has sent a knife through the heart of Lahore fans. A classic T20 game, one that will be remembered for years to come.

Ibrahim: "That's the impact of home ground and support. A stadium cheering you and supporting you can make you defend 5 runs in the last over."

Fayiz: "Only player to blame is sarfaraz. Knowing every angle of NSK he should have come in instead of bravo. "

Mnkhan : "Ahmed shahzad selfishness on first ball cost QG the match. He refused a 2 to complete his century and look where it got QG"

Zulfi: "Quetta and one run finishes... what a love story"

Sohaib Jan: "Usman Shinwari one minute down another minute up, just like Pakistani team.."

Sohaib Ahmed: "Shenwari absolutely redeeming himself in style."

Amir Javid : "What a nail biter! Cricket, Pakistan welcomes you back."

19.6
1lb
Usman Shinwari to Tanvir, 1 leg bye

Karachi win by one run and Lahore Qalandars are knocked out! Unbelievable finish to the game. Yorker on middle, and that's been inside-edged onto his pads. They can take only one run, and Usman Shinwari has completed Karachi's heist.

Umar Salamat: "2 runs please for a super over"

Haris : "shinwari you beauty. Always in red hot form, either runs or wickets "

If Karachi win, Lahore are knocked out. Remember.

Stephen Jones: "Have Quetta been watching the Indian ladies team ?? They blew it needing only 3 off 6 balls surely they can get the 5 they need from 6 balls ?? "

Osy: "Yes overtime #admin We want #superover"

19.5
W
Usman Shinwari to Sarfaraz, OUT

Shinwari takes a third! Length ball on off, ad he under-edges the ball right into his stumps. Usman Shinwari, villain in his last over, hero in the next. Quetta need 3 off the final ball for a win

Sarfaraz Ahmed b Usman Shinwari 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

Mazahir: "I feel for Mr. Rana only now."

19.4
1
Usman Shinwari to Nawaz, 1 run

back of a length on off, and pulled one-bounce to deep backward square

Quetta need 4 to win in 3 balls.

Wajid Jawaid: "WHAT. A. MATCH"

Bilal Mustafa: "I want to be Shinwari in world of Bumrahs.... "

19.3
W
Usman Shinwari to Anwar Ali, OUT

length ball, wide outside off, and the attempted cut has been edged to the keeper! Two wickets in two balls, and Anwar Ali is out as well! Twist in the tail?!

Anwar Ali c †Dunk b Usman Shinwari 2 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66

Hamza Shah: "Karachi management Applauding Shahzad efforts what a great sign of support and love. PSL United the nation once again."

19.2
W
Usman Shinwari to Shehzad, OUT

length ball, just outside off, and he flat-bats a shot to mid off. But Ingram dives across his right, and takes an absolute stunner! Shehzad falls for 99! Heartbreak but he gets a hug from sir Viv in the dugout

Ahmed Shehzad c Ingram b Usman Shinwari 99 (57b 8x4 6x6) SR: 173.68

Shehzad on 99

19.1
1
Usman Shinwari to Anwar Ali, 1 run

full and wide outside off, and he carves a shot over point. Falls just short of the boundary, and is intercepted by the fielder

Quetta need 5 off 6. Lahore fans, breath easy...

end of over 1918 runs • 1 wicket
QG: 186/4CRR: 9.78 RRR: 5.00
Ahmed Shehzad99 (56b 8x4 6x6)
Anwar Ali1 (1b)
Aamer Yamin 4-0-54-0
Sohail Khan 4-0-39-0
18.6
4
Yamin to Shehzad, FOUR runs

low full toss, wide outside off, and Shehzad has slapped a shot over point for four! Moves on to 99

18.6
1w
Yamin to Shehzad, 1 wide

another wide. Full outside off, and he goes for a straight drive. Once again, touch-and-go, but the umpire has the final word

AftabDawn: "I can seriously smell a Super Over....!!!!" -- yay, overtime for me!

18.5
1
Yamin to Anwar Ali, 1 run

full just outside off, and slapped to extra cover. Quick single as Imad misses the direct hit from the deep

18.5
1w
Yamin to Anwar Ali, 1 wide

full, and wide outside off again, and Anwar doesn't shuffle across. Goes beyond the tramlines, so Quetta earn another run

18.5
1w
Yamin to Anwar Ali, 1 wide

length ball, wide outside off, and he goes for a cut. Misses the shot, and that's been given a wide! Yamin unlucky here

18.4
1
Yamin to Shehzad, 1 run

full and wide outside off, and he crunches a drive down to deep point

18.3
1W
Yamin to Shehzad, 1 run, OUT

full on off, and he goes towards the off side, before lifting a shot to deep midwicket. Shehzad wants the seocnd run, and Ingram's flat throw goes straight to the bowler. Yamin swiftly whips the bails off, and Bravo is short! That means it's only one run, but Shehzad is back on strike. Not a terrible result for Quetta

Dwayne Bravo run out (Ingram) 9 (15b 1x4 0x6) SR: 60

Ccr : "Match fixing by bravo. Five ball no run in a row, this is not his class at the death over " -- disappointing to see this comment! Sometimes we need to appreciate how good the bowler here was. Sohail Khan's been excellent, only 11 runs in his final 2 overs

18.2
6
Yamin to Shehzad, SIX runs

into the 90s! Full toss, juicy on his hips, and clattered over the leg-side boundary

18.2
1w
Yamin to Shehzad, 1 wide

full, wide outside off, and Shehzad can't connect with the drive. But no harm, it's been called a wide

18.1
1lb
Yamin to Dwayne Bravo, 1 leg bye

length ball on middle, and he misses the leg-side flick. Ball hits his thigh and Shehzad calls for the run

Here's Yamin.

end of over 186 runs
QG: 168/3CRR: 9.33 RRR: 11.50
Dwayne Bravo9 (14b 1x4)
Ahmed Shehzad87 (52b 7x4 5x6)
Sohail Khan 4-0-39-0
Usman Shinwari 3-0-41-0

Quetta need 23 off 12

17.6
1
Sohail Khan to Dwayne Bravo, 1 run

yorker on leg, and flicked to short fine leg. Bravo keeps strike

17.5
Sohail Khan to Dwayne Bravo, no run

make that four! Full and wide outside off, but Bravo can't hit the shot over extra cover. Ball goes past his outside edge, and it's also inside the tramlines

Three dots in a row. Karachi fans, you can stay hopeful....

17.4
Sohail Khan to Dwayne Bravo, no run

slower ball, full just outside off, and Bravo fails to connect. Ball rolls into the keeper's gloves

Hamza Shah: "Karachi is loosing, Quetta is winning and lahore is celebrating, PSL 4 u."

17.3
Sohail Khan to Dwayne Bravo, no run

back of a length, just outside off, and he skips down the ground to clear the off side. Ball goes past his bat

Win Probability
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Over 20 • QG 189/7

Ahmed Shehzad c Ingram b Usman Shinwari 99 (57b 8x4 6x6) SR: 173.68
W
Anwar Ali c †Dunk b Usman Shinwari 2 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
W
Sarfaraz Ahmed b Usman Shinwari 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0
W
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