Misbah-ul-Haq's fifty helps Peshawar Zalmi clinch playoffs berth
Lahore Qalandars had reduced Peshawar Zalmi to 20 for 5. Then walked in Misbah-ul-Haq, who combined with Darren Sammy to seal a knockouts berth for his side
Lahore Qalandars had reduced Peshawar Zalmi to 20 for 5. Then walked in Misbah-ul-Haq, who combined with Darren Sammy to seal a knockouts berth for his side
7.20pm What a knock from Misbah! What a partnership too, with Sammy. All those years of experience really counted in the end, and this win means Zalmi have qualified for the play-offs. Misbah finishes with 59 not out, having added a round 100 for the sixth wicket with Sammy, which is a new PSL record. Where did it all go wrong for Qalandars? They had the game in their hands when Zalmi were 20 for 5. For his game-changing knock, Misbah is the Player of the Match.
"To qualify for the play-offs was the first objective," says Zalmi captain Darren Sammy. "We've got one game left, hopefully we can seal that top two spot. We're united, we win together, we lose together."
Muneeb Saeed: "cometh the moment, cometh the man! What an innings from King Misbah! "
Abdul Khan: "Misbah ul haq loves the Abu Dhabi stadium. He has a great record and it would be a great way to end his time in Abu Dhabi. Love you King"
Abhijato: "The last over kept us on the edge of our seats. These veterans of the game have shown us what experience and temperament can help you achieve. It's been an insightful experience for both cricket fans and young players watching the game. The PSL is leaving us breathless with its production of one timeless thriller after another... Cheers to tapes for holding these creaky bones together, the PCB for organising this tournament, and Cricinfo for making cricket easier to follow and love!"
Ashish Poudel: "I am very unhappy for Shishir ... I think he will die single : ) "
And now ten Doeschate will go off. He's hurt his back and can't continue. Lamichhane will finish the over, Wahab Riaz on strike. Super over, anyone?
Misbah is on strike. Oh dear, and ten Doeschate seems to have hurt his back as well. Drama. Lamichhane to finish the over?? No, ten Doeschate is good to go
Five balls remain, Zalmi need five runs from them
DJG Sammy b ten Doeschate 46 (36b 4x4 1x6) SR: 127.77
Sujan from Nepal: "Shishir, please propose the girl if Sandy defends the match in last over. Sandy, please win this match for Shishir and us. " -- Sorry everyone, Ryan ten Doeschate will bowl the last over
Lahore Qalandars had reduced Peshawar Zalmi to 20 for 5. Then walked in Misbah-ul-Haq, who combined with Darren Sammy to seal a knockouts berth for his side