27/02Result
18th Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Dubai, Feb 27 2019
United won by 5 wkts (4b rem)
Player of the Match
Asif Ali
Asif AliIslamabad United
27/02Result
18th Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Dubai, Feb 27 2019
United won by 5 wkts (4b rem)
Player of the Match
Asif Ali
Asif AliIslamabad United

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 Khan, SIX, 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 Ashraf, 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:
19 | 4 Runs | IU: 162/5 (7 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.52, RRR: 7.00)

  • Faheem Ashraf7 (6b)
  • Shadab Khan5 (7b)
  • Mohammad Amir4-0-23-1
  • Usman Shinwari4-0-44-1
18.6
1
Mohammad Amir to Faheem Ashraf, 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
0
Mohammad Amir to Faheem Ashraf, no run, length ball around off, pushed back towards the bowler
18.4
1lb
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, 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
0
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, no run, length ball on the stumps, defended towards the bowler
18.2
1
Mohammad Amir to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run, length ball on the stumps, punched towards mid-on for one
18.2
1w
Mohammad Amir to Faheem Ashraf, 1 wide, fuller but down the leg side, needs to be bowled again
18.1
0
Mohammad Amir to Faheem Ashraf, no run, short of length outside off, punches it towards point but the fielder is quick to the ball

END OF OVER:
18 | 12 Runs 1 Wkt | IU: 158/5 (11 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 8.77, RRR: 5.50)

  • Faheem Ashraf5 (2b)
  • Shadab Khan5 (5b)
  • Usman Shinwari4-0-44-1
  • Mohammad Amir3-0-20-1

11 needed from last two

17.6
1
Usman Shinwari to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run, fuller around off, pushes it towards cover-point and sets off for a quick single
17.5
4
Usman Shinwari to Faheem Ashraf, FOUR, fuller on the stumps and flicked away towards deep midwicket for four
17.4
1
Usman Shinwari to Shadab Khan, 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

PD Salt c Aamer Yamin b Usman Shinwari 46 (38b 6x4 0x6) SR: 121.05

17.2
4
Usman Shinwari to Salt, FOUR, 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:
17 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | IU: 146/4 (23 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.58, RRR: 7.66)

  • Shadab Khan4 (4b)
  • Phil Salt40 (35b)
  • Mohammad Amir3-0-20-1
  • Colin Munro1-0-19-0
16.6
0
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, 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
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, 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
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, 1 wide, slower offcutter but wide of the batsman, the umpire stretches his arms
16.4
0
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, 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
Mohammad Amir to Shadab Khan, 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

United 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st1L RonchiCS Delport
2nd43L RonchiPD Salt
3rd3Hussain TalatPD Salt
4th93Asif AliPD Salt
5th12PD SaltShadab Khan
6th17Faheem AshrafShadab Khan

Pakistan Super League

TeamMWLPTNRR
PZ1073140.828
QG1073140.376
IU1055100.127
KK105510-0.673
MS103760.173
LQ10376-0.837