24/02Result
13th Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Karachi, Feb 24 2023
United won by 63 runs
Player of the Match
Azam KhanIslamabad United
24/02Result
13th Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Karachi, Feb 24 2023
United won by 63 runs
Player of the Match
Azam KhanIslamabad United

END OF OVER:
20 | 21 Runs 1 Wkt | IU: 220/6 | RR: 11.00

  • Faheem Ashraf17 (6b)
  • Odean Smith4-0-41-2
  • Mohammad Hasnain4-0-52-2

8:47pm Oh, wow! That was a very, very special batting performance from Islamabad and Azam, in particular. They found themselves in some strife, getting reduced to 71-4 inside 10 overs. But then, Azam took matters into his own hands. The loss of wickets did not bother him and he continued on his merry way, helping Islamabad amass 143 runs in the final 10 overs. Asif also played his part, as did Munro at the top of the order but tonight, so far, belongs to Azam and his epic knock.

The Gladiators did not quite help himself by bowling on both sides of the wicket. Their ploy to bowl short at Azam also backfired and by the time they understood they were erring, it was too late and the momentum was completely with Islamabad. The Gladiators have a strong batting unit themselves but they will need something spectacular to turn this around. Do join us in a bit for the run-chase!

Azam Khan: (On his thought process) To be very honest, I knew I was in good form. I was batting well in the BPL and was trying to continue it. We were four wickets down and I was thinking of taking it deep and I have the belief that I can change the game at any moment. I practice range hitting so that I get a good idea about my strokes. T20 cricket is so fast at the moment and you need the acceleration at the right moment. (On his missed century) I was eyeing that century and if I would have gotten to the century, it would have been a huge milestone. The way my father has supported me, it is special. A lot of people said I could not play, and that I would stay behind because of my father (Moin Khan) but I am what I am because of him.

19.6
W
Smith to Azam Khan, OUT, and Smith cleans him up last ball! What an anti-climax! Beautifully executed slower yorker on middle and off stump that dips very late. Azam, looking to get to his hundred, has a swing at it but is too early into the stroke. The ball sneaks under his bat and crashes into the stumps! But take nothing away from an awesome display of stroke-making! One of the best you will ever see in the PSL!

Azam Khan b Smith 97 (66m 42b 9x4 8x6) SR: 230.95

19.5
4
Smith to Azam Khan, FOUR, four more, three needed now for the ton! Short and wide outside off stump. Azam gives it everything he has and slashes it over short third man
19.4
6
Smith to Azam Khan, SIX, he now needs seven! Half-tracker on middle and off stump. Azam stands up on his toes and mauls it over deep mid wicket!

The crowd cheers as Azam gets back on strike. He needs 13 runs for a hundred as well!

19.3
1
Smith to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump. Faheem hangs back and drills it down the ground for just a single

Right. Looks like Faheem wants to have a say in this amazing finishing act Islamabad are putting together

19.2
4
Smith to Faheem Ashraf, FOUR, four more! Back of a length delivery outside off stump. Faheem throws the kitchen sink at it and it flies off the outside edge over short third man
19.1
6
Smith to Faheem Ashraf, SIX, slower delivery that goes awry and ends up as a full toss outside off stump. Faheem swings through the line and pummels it over cow corner!

How far can Azam take Islamabad here? 210? 220? Smith to bowl the final over

END OF OVER:
19 | 20 Runs | IU: 199/5 | RR: 10.47

  • Faheem Ashraf6 (3b)
  • Azam Khan87 (39b)
  • Mohammad Hasnain4-0-52-2
  • Naseem Shah4-0-32-1
18.6
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run, back of a length delivery on off stump. Faheem clears his front leg and heaves it towards deep backward square leg for a single
18.5
1lb
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, 1 leg bye, slower delivery on a length outside off stump. Azam walks across his stumps and looks for the paddle but for a change, misses. The ball pings off the pads into the on side for a leg bye
18.4
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, SIX, change the length but that does not change the result one bit! Full and wide outside off stump. Azam gets down low very early and shovels it onto the roof over deep square leg! New balls, please!

Sarfaraz now having a conversation with his bowler. Surely the plan must be to not bowl short?

18.3
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, SIX, six more, this might be bigger! Half-tracker outside off stump and that is just poor from Hasnain! Azam winds up and smears it over cow corner
18.2
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, SIX, what a sound that made off the bat! Banged into the track outside off stump and that is just crying out to be hit. Azam stands up tall and clatters it over deep mid wicket!
18.1
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg stump. Azam has a wild swish at it and only connects with fresh air. Perhaps the first time he has lost shape throughout his innings tonight!

Two overs left. Surely 200 is on the cards? With the way Azam is batting, even a score of 210 might not be out of reach

END OF OVER:
18 | 10 Runs 1 Wkt | IU: 179/5 | RR: 9.94

  • Faheem Ashraf5 (2b)
  • Azam Khan69 (34b)
  • Naseem Shah4-0-32-1
  • Mohammad Hasnain3-0-33-2
17.6
4
Naseem Shah to Faheem Ashraf, FOUR, edged and four! Dug into the track outside off stump. Faheem has a swipe across the line and gets a massive top edge that flies over short fine leg. Naseem lets out a cry of anguish and kicks the turf in disgust!
17.5
1
Naseem Shah to Azam Khan, 1 run, low full toss on middle and leg stump. Azam crouches down low and chips it over extra cover for a single
17.4
4
Naseem Shah to Azam Khan, FOUR, short on middle and leg stump. Azam backs away, gives himself swinging room and eases it over backward point for another boundary!
17.3
1
Naseem Shah to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run, yorker just outside off stump. Faheem comes forward and squeezes it just past the bowler to get off the mark

Faheem is the new batter at the crease

17.2
W
Naseem Shah to Asif Ali, OUT, holes out to long on! Low full toss on middle and off stump that Asif could have hit literally anywhere. On this occasion, though, Asif somehow manages to toe-end it and Guptill does the rest at long on! An anti-climactic end to a superb innings!

Asif Ali c Guptill b Naseem Shah 42 (36m 24b 1x4 4x6) SR: 175.00

17.1
0
Naseem Shah to Asif Ali, no run, dug into the track on middle and leg stump. Asif has a hack at it but ends up shanking it off the bottom edge towards the bowler

END OF OVER:
17 | 22 Runs | IU: 169/4 | RR: 9.94

  • Azam Khan64 (32b)
  • Asif Ali42 (22b)
  • Mohammad Hasnain3-0-33-2
  • Aimal Khan4-0-55-1
16.6
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, SIX, that is just majestic! Full outside off stump. Azam plants his front foot and smacks it over mid off for another maximum! Does a bit of damage to the mini camera on the fence, and does plenty of damage to the Gladiators' hopes of keeping Islamabad down to a score under 200!
16.6
1w
Mohammad Hasnain to Azam Khan, 1 wide, banged into the track outside off stump. Azam lets it go and the umpire thinks that it is high enough to be called a wide. Fair call, I must admit
16.5
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Asif Ali, 1 run, slower bumper outside off stump. Asif gets up on his toes and drags it towards deep mid wicket for a single
16.4
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Asif Ali, SIX, Asif will have that for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Right in his arc just outside off stump. Asif lays back in his crease and pounds it over long on
16.3
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Asif Ali, no run, very full delivery on off stump that tails in just a shade. Asif jams it off the inside edge into his boot, and the ball lobs up for the bowler to collect

Gladiators 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st5MJ GuptillJJ Roy
2nd2JJ RoyWCF Smeed
3rd19Mohammad HafeezWCF Smeed
4th69Mohammad HafeezSarfaraz Ahmed
5th32Sarfaraz AhmedIftikhar Ahmed
6th4Mohammad Nawaz (3)Iftikhar Ahmed
7th14Iftikhar AhmedOF Smith
8th12Iftikhar AhmedMohammad Hasnain
9th0Naseem ShahMohammad Hasnain
10th0Mohammad HasnainAimal Khan

Pakistan Super League

TeamMWLPTNRR
LQ1073140.915
MS1064120.5
IU106412-0.708
PZ105510-0.452
KK103760.756
QG10376-1.066