Dubai: Mohammad Nabi emerged the hero for Quetta Gladiators when he struck a last-ball four to guide his team to a two-wicket win against Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League fixture which saw over 400 runs being scored in Dubai last night.
Lahore got that plan off to a fine start, with Nabi unable to put away Zohaib Khan’s yorker in the first ball of the over. Fifteen needed off five, with the game surely in Lahore’s hands. Nabi, though, remained unfazed and drilled a four and a six off the next two deliveries. Nabi and Zulfiqar Babar then exchanged singles over the fourth and fifth deliveries, bringing an enthralling contest down to the last ball. Zohaib bowled full and wide, and Nabi lapped up the gift, scything the ball over point and sealing a memorable win; a victory for Karachi Kings tomorrow could end Lahore’s campaign.
Even before Nabi’s 12-ball 30, there were other vital contributions with the bat that made Quetta’s daunting chase of 202 possible. Kevin Pietersen (53) and Bismillah Khan (55) blasted half tons, giving Quetta much-needed impetus.Runs kept flowing for Quetta Gladiators as Kumar Sangakkara (37) and Sarfraz Ahmed (21) pitched in with a handy 61-run partnership to keep Quetta in sight of the target. Ehsan Adil dealt the team quick blows on his way to picking up 4 for 39, but thankfully for Quetta, Nabi was on hand to script a stunning turnaround.
Batting first Lahore made 201 for 2 with the help of three quick half tons by Chris Gayle (60), Azhar Ali (61) and Umar Akmal (55). The Peninsula
Dubai: Mohammad Nabi emerged the hero for Quetta Gladiators when he struck a last-ball four to guide his team to a two-wicket win against Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League fixture which saw over 400 runs being scored in Dubai last night.
Lahore got that plan off to a fine start, with Nabi unable to put away Zohaib Khan’s yorker in the first ball of the over. Fifteen needed off five, with the game surely in Lahore’s hands. Nabi, though, remained unfazed and drilled a four and a six off the next two deliveries. Nabi and Zulfiqar Babar then exchanged singles over the fourth and fifth deliveries, bringing an enthralling contest down to the last ball. Zohaib bowled full and wide, and Nabi lapped up the gift, scything the ball over point and sealing a memorable win; a victory for Karachi Kings tomorrow could end Lahore’s campaign.
Even before Nabi’s 12-ball 30, there were other vital contributions with the bat that made Quetta’s daunting chase of 202 possible. Kevin Pietersen (53) and Bismillah Khan (55) blasted half tons, giving Quetta much-needed impetus.Runs kept flowing for Quetta Gladiators as Kumar Sangakkara (37) and Sarfraz Ahmed (21) pitched in with a handy 61-run partnership to keep Quetta in sight of the target. Ehsan Adil dealt the team quick blows on his way to picking up 4 for 39, but thankfully for Quetta, Nabi was on hand to script a stunning turnaround.
Batting first Lahore made 201 for 2 with the help of three quick half tons by Chris Gayle (60), Azhar Ali (61) and Umar Akmal (55). The Peninsula
