"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.
Hasan Ali run out 45 (16b 5x4 3x6) SR: 281.25
Fazal Rauf: "What a turnaround by Shadab's best friend"
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
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"
Muhammad Mubeen: "Finally, IU has something on board to fight. Thanks to this duo. "
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"
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
Usman: "Can Hassan do a Shahid Afridi show here!"