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.
Kings vs Gladiators, 28th Match at Karachi, PSL, Mar 10 2019 - Match Result
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."
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"
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
Mazahir: "I feel for Mr. Rana only now."
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.... "
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?!
Hamza Shah: "Karachi management Applauding Shahzad efforts what a great sign of support and love. PSL United the nation once again."
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
Shehzad on 99
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...
low full toss, wide outside off, and Shehzad has slapped a shot over point for four! Moves on to 99
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!
full just outside off, and slapped to extra cover. Quick single as Imad misses the direct hit from the deep
full, and wide outside off again, and Anwar doesn't shuffle across. Goes beyond the tramlines, so Quetta earn another run
length ball, wide outside off, and he goes for a cut. Misses the shot, and that's been given a wide! Yamin unlucky here
full and wide outside off, and he crunches a drive down to deep point
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
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
into the 90s! Full toss, juicy on his hips, and clattered over the leg-side boundary
full, wide outside off, and Shehzad can't connect with the drive. But no harm, it's been called a wide
length ball on middle, and he misses the leg-side flick. Ball hits his thigh and Shehzad calls for the run
Here's Yamin.
Quetta need 23 off 12
yorker on leg, and flicked to short fine leg. Bravo keeps strike
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....
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."
back of a length, just outside off, and he skips down the ground to clear the off side. Ball goes past his bat
National Stadium, Karachi | |
Toss | Quetta Gladiators, elected to field first |
Series | |
Season | 2018/19 |
Player Of The Match | |
Hours of play (local time) | 19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.30, Interval 20.30-20.50, Second Session 20.50- 22.20 |
Match days | 10 March 2019 - daynight (20-over match) |
Umpires | |
TV Umpire | |
Reserve Umpire | |
Match Referee | |
Points | Karachi Kings 2, Quetta Gladiators 0 |
Over 20 • QG 189/7