"The fans supported us, prayed for us. It was a difficult route we took to the final but it's a great feeling," Wahab says. "My overs were very important and I knew they had batsmen down the order who can take the game away from you. So I was saving myself for the middle overs. We gave away some runs in the last few overs but the way we responded was great to see.

"There is no fear. They are playing very good cricket, so I'll just say the pressure is on them again. Let's see if they can handle it. The way my boys have played, they deserve the day off. They need to relax and prepare for the final."

And that's our cue to take tonight off. Take care of yourselves, and see you on Thursday.

"It was very important to play a big knock in an important match," Zazai says. "If this was an easy pitch to bat on, I'd have finished this game a lot sooner," he smiles. "This is my natural game, there are no dietary secrets. Everyone knows how we eat!"

"In the first overs, I wasn't getting the hits away but I knew the opportunities would come."

Hazratullah Zazai is the player of the match for his 44-ball 66

Well, that was a rout, wasn't it? Doesn't happen often with Islamabad United in pressure games, but Zalmi have quietly done their business in this year's PSL.

END OF OVER:
20 | 16 Runs 1 Wkt | IU: 174/9 | RR: 8.70

  • Akif Javed0 (1b)
  • Mohammad Wasim17 (11b)
  • Mohammad Imran4-0-34-1
  • Wahab Riaz4-1-35-2

10.05pm United have clawed back into this contest thanks to Hasan's cameo of 45. They were 110 for 8 in the 16th over and in danger of being all out, but the famed United batting depth pulled them through. Barring the last 4 overs, Zalmi's bowlers were on top. The pick of their bowlers was Irfan, 1 for 21, who was also the subject of controversial period of play today. Can Zalmi get 175? Can they overcome the weird phase where they were allowed only 10 players and the Hasan Ali assault? Join us in a bit to find out.

Ahsan Butt: "64 in the last 4. Talk about shifting momentum!"

In case you missed it, Pakistan batting coach Younus Khan and PCB have parted ways.

19.6
2lb
Mohammad Imran to Akif Javed, 2 leg byes, good length, on leg. Misses the slog. Hits his pad, and rolls away to the leg side. They run one while the bowler tries to pick it up, but the runner has kicked the ball (on purpose or by mistake we don't know) while running. The ball therefore rolls away from the bowler's grasps, and the batters take a second run. Riaz appeals lbw, not given, and the review shows it's missing leg too
19.5
W
Mohammad Imran to Hasan Ali, 1 run, OUT, full on off. And smashed past the non-striker to long off. They want two, but Hasan may be struggling. Flat throw from the deep, and Akmal whips the bails off. Hasan doesn't even wait, and he's gone according to the replays. But he's changed this innings around completely

Hasan Ali run out 45 (16b 5x4 3x6) SR: 281.25

19.4
4
Mohammad Imran to Hasan Ali, FOUR, What a cameo this has been! Good length, on off. Tries to hammer it leg side, but its been edged past third man instead!

Fazal Rauf: "What a turnaround by Shadab's best friend"

19.3
1
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, yorker, on off. Dug away to long on
19.2
6
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, SIX, full, just outside off. Clears the front leg and gets it over deep midwicket!
19.1
2
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, 2 runs, swatted to wide long on, where the fielder from deep midwicket comes across to intercept. Fifty partnership

Game on folks, game on. United well and truly have the momentum going into the break

END OF OVER:
19 | 18 Runs | IU: 158/8 | RR: 8.31

  • Hasan Ali40 (14b)
  • Mohammad Wasim8 (8b)
  • Wahab Riaz4-1-35-2
  • Mohammad Imran3-0-20-1
18.6
6
Wahab Riaz to Hasan Ali, SIX, full toss, on off, and Riaz does not end his spell well! In the slot to be punished, and Ali is in the mood to do just that. Clubbed over Riaz's head!

RCBandDCFan: "Even though IU lost some back to back wickets and having only 2 wickets in hand, they seem to not be pressured about it and playing freely and the runs are still flowing, thats what you call a very deep batting order"

18.5
2
Wahab Riaz to Hasan Ali, 2 runs, yorker ish, on middle. Toe-ended to midwicket and they scamper across for a run, and then call early for the second!
18.4
4
Wahab Riaz to Hasan Ali, FOUR, he'll take 'em! Short and wide outside off. Tries to cut it over point, but top-edged over the vacant slip region for four
18.3
2
Wahab Riaz to Hasan Ali, 2 runs, full on middle. Driven to midwicket, where there's a gap, and the bowler needs to give the ball a charge
18.2
0
Wahab Riaz to Hasan Ali, no run, in the slot, just outside off from Riaz coming around the stumps. Wants to hammer it down the ground, but plays inside the ball's line. Through to the keeper

Muhammad Mubeen: "Finally, IU has something on board to fight. Thanks to this duo. "

18.1
4
Wahab Riaz to Hasan Ali, FOUR, like a tracker bullet! Length ball, just outside off. Swats it in front of square, and that's raced away to the extra cover boundary

Two overs to go. Momentum slightly swinging United's way although Zalmi have been great all innings with the ball

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs | IU: 140/8 | RR: 7.77

  • Mohammad Wasim8 (8b)
  • Hasan Ali22 (8b)
  • Mohammad Imran3-0-20-1
  • Umaid Asif3-0-44-2

Tahir Jagirani: "Craziness for cricinfo, having 2 android sets in hand, one for live streaming and an other is for reading commentary and juicy comments here"

17.6
0
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, no run, slower ball. Length ball just outside off stump. Misses the slog
17.5
6
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, SIX, going, going, gone! Short ball, but he swivels before connecting with a wonderful looking hook! Swatted behind square for half a dozen
17.4
1
Mohammad Imran to Hasan Ali, 1 run, slower ball, full on off. Swung to deep midwicket
17.3
1
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, good length, on off stump. Nudged to third man for one
17.2
0
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, no run, yorker length, just outside off. Smashes it down the ground, but mid off is there to cut it off
17.1
0
Mohammad Imran to Mohammad Wasim, no run, full on middle and off. Drilled to mid off

END OF OVER:
17 | 22 Runs | IU: 132/8 | RR: 7.76

  • Mohammad Wasim1 (3b)
  • Hasan Ali21 (7b)
  • Umaid Asif3-0-44-2
  • Wahab Riaz3-1-17-2
16.6
1
Umaid Asif to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, good length, just outside off. Tap and run off the back foot for a single
16.5
1
Umaid Asif to Hasan Ali, 1 run, back of a length, outside off. Tries to cut, but under-edged, and it nearly is chopped onto the stumps!

Usman: "Can Hassan do a Shahid Afridi show here!"

16.4
6
Umaid Asif to Hasan Ali, SIX, Make that 20 off four! Full toss, low ish outside off. Golf swings it over long off! Great connection

Zalmi 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st15Kamran AkmalHazratullah Zazai
2nd126JW WellsHazratullah Zazai
3rd36Shoaib MalikJW Wells

Pakistan Super League

TeamMWLPTNRR
IU1082160.859
MS1055101.05
PZ1055100.586
KK105510-0.115
LQ105510-0.589
QG10284-1.786