Get Ball by Ball Commentary of Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators, Pakistan Super League 2021, 14th Match

Right, this has been lots of fun, especially since we got to see a trend bucked. Thanks a lot for sticking with us, and catch you in the next game.

Qais Ahmed's 3/21 gets him the Player of the Match award. "We need to improve in the field. We give at least 10-15 runs away in the field, and that's a huge amount of runs in T20 cricket," Rizwan says. "We're struggling to build partnerships in the middle order, but Qais and Nawaz bolwed brilliantly and stifled our momentum. I'm in a bit of pain, and we're awaiting X-Rays on my foot. Hopefully it's all good."

Hasnain's bromance with Steyn continues, talking about how much he's learning from him. He talks about how he asked Steyn to bowl a bouncer at Dhani's head, because the Multan bowler fears the short delivery. Tongue firmly in cheek, though

Sarfaraz is hugged by Azam Khan, Dhani and Steyn share a laugh and a cuddle, Hasnain smiles that sweet smile of this, Sarfaraz has a joke with Dhani. Lovely spirit this match ends in.

One was a run-out! But I was wrong, clearly

19.4

Steyn to Shahnawaz Dahani, OUT, makes room and sends this high into the Karachi sky! Faf du Plessis charges in and completes a great catch diving forward and - wait for it - QUETTA GLADIATORS WIN A GAME. THE CHASING SIDE LOSE! Broken streaks galore here, and the PSL has finally - belatedly - given us all a twist we wanted to say far earlier than it actually came

Shahnawaz Dahani c du Plessis b Steyn 0 (2m 1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00

Umar: "Here we go ladies and gents.The streak is about to be broken!That too from the unlikeliest of teams.Well played Quetta and Sarfaraz!Finally points on the board!"

19.3

Steyn to Imran Tahir, 1 run, OUT, lovely sower ball that dipped back in. Tahir could only poke it to third man and scampered back for a second that was never really on. Sarfaraz collects the throw from Zahid cleanly and knocks the stumps down with the South African well short.

Imran Tahir run out 14 (12m 8b 1x4 1x6) SR: 175.00

Four sixes in four balls needed

19.2

Steyn to Imran Khan, 1 bye, slower ball again, doesn't connect, and they run a bye

Celine: "Do you think Dale Steyn will get at least 1 wicket in his last over? " No

19.1

Steyn to Imran Khan, no run, pace off, he went through his shot early. Beats the batsman

Steyn to bowl the final over. 25 to win

END OF OVER:
19 | 12 Runs | MS: 152/8 (25 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.00, RRR: 25.00)

Imran Tahir13 (7b)
Imran Khan0 (0b)

Mohammad Hasnain4-0-34-2
Zahid Mahmood4-0-39-2

18.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Imran Tahir, FOUR, four more! Well, Tahir's done his best. It takes a top edge and sails over Sarfaraz's head for four. The captain comes and pats Hasnain on the head. He's in a better mood now he feels victory's in his grasp

18.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Imran Tahir, no run, another short one. Tahir can't seem to connect with them, but in fairness, they are seriously quick

18.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Imran Tahir, no run, banged it in short and beat him with the extra bounce

Fahad Khan: "Chasing streak is about to finish. Cricinfo plz publish my comment and end your streak too."

18.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Imran Tahir, 2 runs, not quite as well timed, but it's sliced over mid-off, giving Azam Khan a nice little chase. He manages to cut it off before it goes for four.

Ezen : "Seriously Ben Cutting what have you done." What everyone's thinking

18.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Imran Tahir, no run, length ball, 148kph again. Tahir can only block it

18.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Imran Tahir, SIX, well, wasn't that nicely timed? Tahir carves him over point for six! Gloriously timed, and such nonchalance to a delivery bowled in excess of 148kph

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 140/8 (37 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 7.77, RRR: 18.50)

Imran Tahir1 (1b)
Imran Khan0 (0b)

Zahid Mahmood4-0-39-2
Mohammad Hasnain3-0-22-2

17.6

Zahid Mahmood to Imran Tahir, 1 run, Ben Cutting shells a skier, denying Zahid a hat-trick. Zahid, to his credit, just shrugs it off, but he'll be bitterly disappointed. Imran Tahir scooped it to long-off, and Cutting had all the time to get underneath it. But it pops out of the Aussie's hands

17.5

Zahid Mahmood to Sohail Khan, OUT, and another wicket, things are falling apart now! Sohail Khan tried to smash it over long-on, as he needed to, honestly. A really sharp catch from Faf sends him back

Sohail Khan c du Plessis b Zahid Mahmood 8 (6m 5b 0x4 1x6) SR: 160.00

17.4

Zahid Mahmood to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT, is that the final nail in the coffin? Rizwan moved across to try and sweep him over midwicket, but it was too far outside off to really connect properly. Hasnain runs to his left and completes a sharp catch. 66 off 50 for Rizwan, and this chasing streak looks like it's finally - FINALLY - ending

Mohammad Rizwan c Mohammad Hasnain b Zahid Mahmood 66 (92m 50b 7x4 2x6) SR: 132.00

17.3

Zahid Mahmood to Sohail Khan, 1 run, clipped him over the covers. The deep fielder, Qais, had to be alert to ensure it didn't bounce over his head!

17.2

Zahid Mahmood to Sohail Khan, SIX, shut me up with that. It's in the slot, he gets in position and claps him over midwicket, comfortably clearing the ropes

17.1

Zahid Mahmood to Sohail Khan, no run, rips off the surface, Sohail has a slog, might be wiser to give Rizwan the strike

END OF OVER:
17 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 132/6 (45 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 7.76, RRR: 15.00)

Sohail Khan1 (1b)
Mohammad Rizwan66 (49b)

Mohammad Hasnain3-0-22-2
Qais Ahmad4-0-21-3

16.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Sohail Khan, 1 run, length ball clipped to long-on, and Sohail keeps the strike. No problem this, for Quetta

Hamza: "Game is out of Rizwan's limit. No doubt he is in form but finishing in this situation is out of his limit. Finisher braithwaite is also out too.."

16.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Brathwaite, OUT, misses his length, it's an even higher full toss, but Brathwaite doesn't middle this! Lost his shape on that shot, and miscues it to long-on. Cutting takes an easy catch, and Multan - and Rizwan - are being cut adrift now

CR Brathwaite c Cutting b Mohammad Hasnain 4 (5m 3b 1x4 0x6) SR: 133.33

16.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Brathwaite, FOUR, misses his length, it's a low full toss. Brathwaite slaps it back over his head for a boundary. Those are the risks of trying to bowl yorkers at this stage

Zuhaab: "Perfect platform for Rizwan to silence his critics and emerge as a finisher! Take this to the end and he seals his spot for good! " Surely if he still has critics they're not worth listening to?

16.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Brathwaite, no run, smart yorker to greet Brathwaite, at 148.3kph.

16.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Khushdil Shah, OUT, swiped away to the onside, but no timing on it. Saim Ayub had to be sharp as he charged forward, taking a smart catch. Hasnain's pumped up in that harmless way of his, and Quetta strike again

Khushdil Shah c Saim Ayub b Mohammad Hasnain 19 (20m 12b 3x4 0x6) SR: 158.33

16.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, clipped through the offside for a single

16.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 wide, drags it down leg again. Sarfaraz gives him an exasperated look, so the young Hasnain promptly turns his face away. Clever lad!

16.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 wide, drags it slightly down leg

Ali Raza: "They need to target all bowlers now.. if rizwan is planning to target a certain bowler.. they are loosing it." They will now, I suspect. Only four overs to go!

Hasnain's back

Sultans INNINGS		R	B
Mohammad Rizwan	caught	66	50
JM Vince	caught wk	24	21
Shan Masood	lbw	1	4
RR Rossouw	caught	3	8
Sohaib Maqsood	caught	2	4
Khushdil Shah	caught	19	12
CR Brathwaite	caught	4	3
Sohail Khan	caught	8	5
Imran Tahir	run out	14	8
Imran Khan	not out	0	2
Shahnawaz Dahani	caught	0	1
EXTRAS	(b 1, lb 2, w 10)
TOTAL	154 (all out; 19.4 ovs)

Gladiators BOWLING	O	R	W	Econ
Mohammad Hasnain	4.0	34	2	8.50	(2w)
DW Steyn	3.4	34	1	9.27	(2w)
Zahid Mahmood	4.0	39	2	9.75
Mohammad Nawaz (3)	4.0	23	1	5.75	(1w)
Qais Ahmad	4.0	21	3	5.25	(1w)

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
IU	10	8	2	16	0.859
MS	10	5	5	10	1.05
PZ	10	5	5	10	0.586
KK	10	5	5	10	-0.115
LQ	10	5	5	10	-0.589
QG	10	2	8	4	-1.786

END OF OVER:
19 | 12 Runs | MS: 152/8 (25 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.00, RRR: 25.00)

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 140/8 (37 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 7.77, RRR: 18.50)

END OF OVER:
17 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 132/6 (45 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 7.76, RRR: 15.00)

Match Coverage

Gladiators claim first win of season to end PSL's chasing streak

Sultans 2nd innings Partnerships

Pakistan Super League

END OF OVER:19 | 12 Runs | MS: 152/8 (25 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.00, RRR: 25.00)

END OF OVER:18 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 140/8 (37 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 7.77, RRR: 18.50)

END OF OVER:17 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 132/6 (45 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 7.76, RRR: 15.00)

Gladiators claim first win of season to end PSL's chasing streak

END OF OVER:
19 | 12 Runs | MS: 152/8 (25 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.00, RRR: 25.00)

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 140/8 (37 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 7.77, RRR: 18.50)

END OF OVER:
17 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | MS: 132/6 (45 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 7.76, RRR: 15.00)