Islamabad United Beats Quetta Gladiators by 2 Wickets, Eliminates Them from Playoffs
In an exciting match between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, the former emerged victorious by two wickets and eliminated the latter from the playoffs round.
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Toss and Batting
Islamabad United won the toss and invited Quetta Gladiators to bat first. Despite early setbacks, Quetta Gladiators managed to score a handsome total of 180 runs to chase. Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nawaz scored valiant fifties before Umar Akmal made a quickfire 43 from just 14 balls to take Quetta Gladiators to a respectable target.
Gladiators’ Fightback
United pacers wreaked havoc early on, sinking Gladiators to HV 17/4 inside the powerplay before Nawaz and Zadran led the fightback with an astounding 104-run partnership. The partnership helped their side reach 179/6 in the 20 overs.
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Zadran made 59 from 34 balls, including five fours and three maximums, while Nawaz scored 52 off 44 laced with six scintillating boundaries. The partnership sailed their side to 121/4 in 16 overs before Fazalhaq Farooqi found the breakthrough.
Farooqi’s Breakthroughs
Farooqi removed Nawaz in the 17th over and had an impressive outing with the ball overall. He dismissed the two openers, Will Smeed (0) and Yasir Khan (5), in his first spell.
Akmal’s Quickfire
Akmal justified his return to the playing XI as he smashed five maximums and two fours during his brief stay at the crease. He minted out 21 runs in the final over to finish the proceedings in style for Gladiators.
Bowlers’ Performances
For United, it was a mixed performance from the bowlers, with spinners conceding runs at an economy above 10 and remaining wicketless while fast bowlers, except Hassan Ali, claimed scalps. Faheem Ashraf bagged two wickets in the middle, dismissing Sarfaraz Ahmed for 3 and Iftikhar Ahmed for 2, while Ruman Raees cleaned up Zadran in the penultimate over to register a wicket to his credit.
Islamabad United’s Win
Islamabad United sealed a sensational final-over win against Quetta Gladiators to confirm their spot in the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League season 8.
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