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Pakistan Super League·T20

173/7(20)
97/10(17)

PZ won by 76 runs
A middle-order collapse cost LQ — the chase never recovered
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 | |
| 4 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 |
Ov 1 · Tight — 3 dots, 3 runs
Ov 2 · Wicket over — 1W, 6 runs
Ov 3 · Big over! 12 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 4 · Productive — 11 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 5 · 7 runs — steady
Ov 6 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
Ov 7 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 3 runs
Ov 8 · 6 runs — steady
Ov 9 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 3 runs
Ov 10 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
Ov 11 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 5 runs
Ov 12 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
Ov 13 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 5 runs
Ov 14 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 1 runs
Ov 15 · Quiet over — 5 runs
Ov 16 · Productive — 11 runs (2 boundaries)
LIVE · Ov 17 · Wicket over — 1W, 6 runs
Match Over
PZ 173/7 (20 ov)
PZ won by 76 runs
173 — competitive, dangerous, chaseable but only if everything goes right. PZ will feel they have enough. Mendis's 74 off 48 (SR 154) was the innings that held everything together, with Azam (47 off 41) providing the support act. The bowling was a collective effort — Afridi (3/22 in 4 ov), Rahman (2/30 in 4 ov), Shah (1/29 in 3 ov) all contributed. The death overs were the story — 6 wickets fell as PZ tried to accelerate, and what looked like 193+ became 173. LQ need 174 to win. The innings break will be full of numbers, plans, and second-guessing — but this game will be decided by nerve, not arithmetic.
Shaheen Afridi to Iftikhar Ahmed, FOUR! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps. Iftikhar Ahmed works it off the pads and tries flick shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man — and that is four! No stopping that one.
Ahmed: 7(4)
Shaheen Afridi to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run, Sufiyan Muqeem goes back and plays drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Sufiyan Muqeem stays solid, slashes defensive shot towards mid off, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Shaheen Afridi to Farhan Yousaf, no run, b S Afridi, BOWLED! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Farhan Yousaf goes back and tries to take it on but mistimes it. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps — out!
Yousaf: 2(2) · 3/19 (3.3 ov)
Shaheen Afridi to Farhan Yousaf, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi delivers fast ball at full length, Farhan Yousaf meets it early, plays the shot, straight to deep point for 2 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Iftikhar Ahmed steadies himself, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2 wickets in the over! Just 8 off it. LQ seizing control.
Mustafizur Rahman to Aamir Jamal, no run, c A Shafique b M Rahman, CAUGHT! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Aamir Jamal as the batter is quick to react to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Abdullah Shafique for a soft dismissal.
Jamal: 0(2) · 2/30 (4 ov) · need 2 off 6b
Mustafizur Rahman to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball. off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Mustafizur Rahman bowls a sharp delivery, and Aamir Jamal keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, just too good for the batter.
Mustafizur Rahman to Michael Bracewell, no run, c Asif Ali b M Rahman, CAUGHT! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell works it off the pads, goes for flick shot towards deep mid wicket, in the air to Asif Ali, takes a good catch! The batter has to go. Michael Bracewell is gone.
Bracewell: 21(10) · P'ship: 12(7) · 1/30 (3.4 ov) · need 2 off 8b
Mustafizur Rahman to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers fast ball at good length, Iftikhar Ahmed gets into line, plays the shot, straight to long off for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers slower ball at back of length, Michael Bracewell adjusts quickly, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Michael Bracewell, SIX! slower ball lands right on the stumps, Michael Bracewell picks up the length, connects beautifully, pull over long on — That is huge! Six! Dropped catch
Bracewell: 20(8) · need 4 off 11b
Ubaid Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Ubaid Shah delivers fast ball at good length, Michael Bracewell is watchful, plays the shot, straight to deep square leg for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Michael Bracewell, 2 runs, Michael Bracewell meets it well to the fast ball at fulltoss on the off stump, plays a drive to deep cover for 2 runs.
Ubaid Shah to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Iftikhar Ahmed goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a drive to deep cover for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Abdul Samad, no run, lbw b U Shah, Out LBW !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Abdul Samad works it off the pads to attempt flick shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Ubaid Shah appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Abdul Samad's dismissal.
Samad: 2(2) · 1/25 (2.3 ov) · need 14 off 15b
Ubaid Shah to Abdul Samad, 2 runs, Abdul Samad works it off the pads to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ubaid Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Michael Bracewell works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to short fine leg for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, c A Shafique b S Afridi, CAUGHT! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Kusal Mendis as the batter is onto it quickly to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Abdullah Shafique for a soft dismissal.
Mendis: 74(48) · P'ship: 23(11) · 2/16 (3 ov) · need 17 off 18b
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a punch to deep point for 2 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Michael Bracewell, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell gets behind the line, swats defensive shot, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis stays compact, swats defensive shot, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi delivers fast ball at good length, Kusal Mendis is watchful, plays the shot, straight to deep cover for 2 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Kusal Mendis reads the length, it to the long off, and that is four! No stopping that one.
Mendis: 70(44) · P'ship: 17(6) · need 23 off 23b
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, SIX! With a brilliant googly on the stumps, Michael Bracewell goes back and unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg — Gone! All the way for six!
Bracewell: 10(3) · P'ship: 13(5) · need 27 off 24b
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, no run, Dot ball. googly, full length, on the off stump, Michael Bracewell gets down early, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beaten! Good delivery.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis eases into the shot to the googly at good length on the off stump, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, 2 wide, Wide. legbreak, good length, That sails wide of the stumps, Michael Bracewell works it off the pads and attempts flick shot but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, FOUR! googly, full length, on the stumps. Michael Bracewell shows audacity, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point — all along the ground, four!
Bracewell: 4(1) · need 36 off 27b
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, c A Shafique b U Mir, CAUGHT! googly, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Abdullah Shafique, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Babar Azam is out.
Azam: 53(41) · P'ship: 115(80) · 1/32 (3.2 ov) · need 40 off 28b
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Usama Mir delivers legbreak at good length, Kusal Mendis goes forward and tucks it. good fielding, no run at long off, 1 run.
PZ are 126/1 heading into the death. On current trajectory: 168. Wickets in hand and batting deep — PZ could push for 171+ if the death overs go well. Mendis has been the backbone — 64 off 41, with Azam contributing 47 off 40. Wickets in hand means PZ can swing freely. The set batsmen should be targeting 166+ — anything less from this position would be an underperformance.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers off cutter at good length, Kusal Mendis stands tall, plays the shot, straight to deep square leg for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, SIX! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, connects beautifully, ramp shot over deep fine leg — Sailing into the stands, six!
Mendis: 63(40) · P'ship: 107(77) · need 48 off 31b
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis opens up, plays a well-timed cut off the off cutter at good length by the bowler, straight to deep cover for 2 runs.
Mendis: 57(39) · P'ship: 101(76) · need 54 off 32b
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam is ready for the width to the slower ball at good length on the stumps, plays a cut to point for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Mustafizur Rahman delivers off cutter at good length, Babar Azam steadies himself and tucks it. fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight at long off, 2 runs.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis opens up to the off cutter at good length on the off stump, plays a cut to deep point for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis meets it well, plays a well-timed drive off the legbreak at full length by the bowler, collected at long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take legbreak of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. googly, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam comes down the track, plays it softly to short mid wicket, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis works it off the pads to the googly at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, SIX! With a brilliant legbreak, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, unleashes it to deep mid wicket — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Mendis: 52(35) · P'ship: 92(68) · need 63 off 40b
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam guides it to the legbreak at full length on the stumps, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, SIX! With a brilliant arm ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Mendis: 44(33) · P'ship: 83(65) · need 72 off 43b
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis opens up, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam backs himself to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a sloge sweep to long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis times it, plays a well-timed push off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, straight to long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers off break ball at good length, Babar Azam reads the turn, plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, 1 run, Sikandar Raza delivers off break ball at good length, Babar Azam reads the turn, plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the off break ball at good length by the bowler, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam commits to the sweep to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a sweep to deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, SIX! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Babar Azam commits to the big shot, connects beautifully, sloge sweep over deep mid wicket — That has gone a long way — six! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Azam: 38(31) · P'ship: 71(57) · need 84 off 51b
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam stays in position to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam times it, plays a well-timed push off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, straight to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, collected at long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, picked up at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis commits to the sweep, plays a well-timed sweep off the off break ball at full length by the bowler, finds deep square leg for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis gives himself room, plays it softly to short fine leg, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis gets into position, slashes cut towards point, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Halfway: PZ 77/1 at 7.7 an over. On this trajectory, PZ are looking at 154. Mendis has been the key contributor — 33 off 24, with Azam adding 29. Afridi (1/6 in 2 ov) has been the standout with the ball. PZ have wickets in hand — the back 10 could be explosive. LQ need breakthroughs now or this gets away.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis places it, plays a well-timed push off the legbreak at full length by the bowler, picked up at long off for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the googly at full length by the bowler, finds long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam stays compact, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis stays in position, plays a well-timed push off the legbreak at good length by the bowler, picked up at short cover for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, and Kusal Mendis hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, it to the long off, all along the ground, four!
Mendis: 31(21) · P'ship: 56(43) · need 99 off 65b
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An arm ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam times it, plays a well-timed push off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, straight to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 wide, Wide. off break ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Babar Azam no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Azam: 27(24) · P'ship: 50(40) · need 105 off 67b
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage bowls a sharp delivery, and Babar Azam stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, just too good for the batter.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, FOUR! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Babar Azam goes back, it to the deep cover, that races away to the boundary!
Azam: 27(23) · P'ship: 49(38) · need 106 off 69b
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis commits to the sweep to the arm ball at full length on the stumps, plays a sweep to deep square leg for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam stays solid, slashes defensive shot towards point, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, FOUR! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes back, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. that races away to the boundary!
Azam: 23(21) · P'ship: 44(34) · need 111 off 73b
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam is into the shot early, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam goes back to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, plays a push to long off for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the googly at good length by the bowler, finds deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off cutter of back of length aimed on the stumps, plays a cut to deep cover for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. slower ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam eases into the shot, slashes push towards mid off, well fielded, denies the single.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 2 runs.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis opens up, plays a well-timed cut off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, straight to third man for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis shows the full face, slashes defensive shot towards point, good work in the field there.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the fast ball at good length by the bowler, finds deep square leg for 1 run.
PZ have posted 49/1 in the powerplay at 8.2 an over. Mendis led the scoring with 23 off 14 including 1 six. Haris contributed 14 off 9. Afridi (1/6 in 2 ov) got the key breakthrough. LQ have a foothold with 1 wicket. The battle between rebuilding and accelerating will define the middle overs.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Ubaid Shah sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Babar Azam gets into position and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis guides it, plays a well-timed push off the fast ball at full length by the bowler, picked up at mid off for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, SIX! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Kusal Mendis lines it up, connects beautifully, pull over deep fine leg — That is huge! Six!
Mendis: 22(13) · P'ship: 29(20) · need 126 off 87b
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam picks up the length, plays a well-timed pull off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, collected at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Babar Azam hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam places it to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a push to short cover for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is onto it quickly, tries to hit pull, tries to fend it off, nothing but air on that one.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis guides it to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a push to point for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis shows the full face, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers fast ball at good length, Babar Azam stands tall, plays the shot, straight to point for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis works it off the pads to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Babar Azam keeps it tight, slashes defensive shot towards mid off, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, FOUR! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Babar Azam finds room, plays cut in the air to deep point. that races away to the boundary!
Azam: 8(5) · P'ship: 18(10) · need 137 off 97b
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Ubaid Shah delivers fast ball at back of length, Kusal Mendis picks up the length early and tucks it. good work in the field there at mid on, 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis is into the shot early, plays drive in the air to long off. and that is four! No stopping that one.
Mendis: 13(8) · P'ship: 13(8) · need 142 off 99b
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis is onto it quickly, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket — pierces the field, four runs!
Mendis: 9(7) · need 146 off 100b
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis eases into the shot, slashes push towards mid off, well fielded, denies the single.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi delivers outswinger at full length, Kusal Mendis gets into position, plays the shot, straight to point for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis watches it onto the bat, it to the deep point, all along the ground, four!
Mendis: 4(4) · need 151 off 103b
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis gets into position, tries to hit cut, tries to fend it off, no contact, through to the keeper.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis stands tall to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis lines it up, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, no run, c U Mir b S Afridi, CAUGHT! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Haris adjusts quickly, tries a high-risk shot towards short mid wicket, but the ball finds safe hands of Usama Mir, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Mohammad Haris is out.
Haris: 14(9) · P'ship: 18(13) · 1/1 (1.1 ov) · need 155 off 107b
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, 1 run, Mohammad Haris guides it to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a push to long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, 2 runs, Mohammad Haris works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, collected at mid on for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Mohammad Haris gets low, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg — all along the ground, four!
Haris: 11(6) · P'ship: 15(10) · need 158 off 110b
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Haris gives himself space, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, SIX! arm ball lands right on the stumps, Mohammad Haris goes back, connects beautifully, pull over deep square leg — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Haris: 7(4) · P'ship: 11(8) · need 162 off 112b
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Mohammad Haris goes back, it to the deep mid wicket, all along the ground, four!
Azam: 4(4) · need 168 off 113b
Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is watchful, dabs defensive shot, well fielded, denies the single.
Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards short cover, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is watchful, dabs defensive shot, well fielded, denies the single.
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run, Mohammad Haris gives himself space, plays a well-timed cut off the outswinger at back of length by the bowler, picked up at deep point for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Haris stays compact, slashes defensive shot towards mid off, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Mohammad Haris holds the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Toss
LQ won the toss and elected to bowl first
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Pakistan Super League·T20

173/7(20)
97/10(17)

PZ won by 76 runs
A middle-order collapse cost LQ — the chase never recovered
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 | |
| 4 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 |
Ov 1 · Tight — 3 dots, 3 runs
Ov 2 · Wicket over — 1W, 6 runs
Ov 3 · Big over! 12 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 4 · Productive — 11 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 5 · 7 runs — steady
Ov 6 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
Ov 7 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 3 runs
Ov 8 · 6 runs — steady
Ov 9 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 3 runs
Ov 10 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
Ov 11 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 5 runs
Ov 12 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
Ov 13 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 5 runs
Ov 14 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 1 runs
Ov 15 · Quiet over — 5 runs
Ov 16 · Productive — 11 runs (2 boundaries)
LIVE · Ov 17 · Wicket over — 1W, 6 runs
Match Over
PZ 173/7 (20 ov)
PZ won by 76 runs
173 — competitive, dangerous, chaseable but only if everything goes right. PZ will feel they have enough. Mendis's 74 off 48 (SR 154) was the innings that held everything together, with Azam (47 off 41) providing the support act. The bowling was a collective effort — Afridi (3/22 in 4 ov), Rahman (2/30 in 4 ov), Shah (1/29 in 3 ov) all contributed. The death overs were the story — 6 wickets fell as PZ tried to accelerate, and what looked like 193+ became 173. LQ need 174 to win. The innings break will be full of numbers, plans, and second-guessing — but this game will be decided by nerve, not arithmetic.
Shaheen Afridi to Iftikhar Ahmed, FOUR! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps. Iftikhar Ahmed works it off the pads and tries flick shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man — and that is four! No stopping that one.
Ahmed: 7(4)
Shaheen Afridi to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run, Sufiyan Muqeem goes back and plays drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Sufiyan Muqeem stays solid, slashes defensive shot towards mid off, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Shaheen Afridi to Farhan Yousaf, no run, b S Afridi, BOWLED! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Farhan Yousaf goes back and tries to take it on but mistimes it. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps — out!
Yousaf: 2(2) · 3/19 (3.3 ov)
Shaheen Afridi to Farhan Yousaf, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi delivers fast ball at full length, Farhan Yousaf meets it early, plays the shot, straight to deep point for 2 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Iftikhar Ahmed steadies himself, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2 wickets in the over! Just 8 off it. LQ seizing control.
Mustafizur Rahman to Aamir Jamal, no run, c A Shafique b M Rahman, CAUGHT! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Aamir Jamal as the batter is quick to react to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Abdullah Shafique for a soft dismissal.
Jamal: 0(2) · 2/30 (4 ov) · need 2 off 6b
Mustafizur Rahman to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball. off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Mustafizur Rahman bowls a sharp delivery, and Aamir Jamal keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, just too good for the batter.
Mustafizur Rahman to Michael Bracewell, no run, c Asif Ali b M Rahman, CAUGHT! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell works it off the pads, goes for flick shot towards deep mid wicket, in the air to Asif Ali, takes a good catch! The batter has to go. Michael Bracewell is gone.
Bracewell: 21(10) · P'ship: 12(7) · 1/30 (3.4 ov) · need 2 off 8b
Mustafizur Rahman to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers fast ball at good length, Iftikhar Ahmed gets into line, plays the shot, straight to long off for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers slower ball at back of length, Michael Bracewell adjusts quickly, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Michael Bracewell, SIX! slower ball lands right on the stumps, Michael Bracewell picks up the length, connects beautifully, pull over long on — That is huge! Six! Dropped catch
Bracewell: 20(8) · need 4 off 11b
Ubaid Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Ubaid Shah delivers fast ball at good length, Michael Bracewell is watchful, plays the shot, straight to deep square leg for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Michael Bracewell, 2 runs, Michael Bracewell meets it well to the fast ball at fulltoss on the off stump, plays a drive to deep cover for 2 runs.
Ubaid Shah to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Iftikhar Ahmed goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a drive to deep cover for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Abdul Samad, no run, lbw b U Shah, Out LBW !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Abdul Samad works it off the pads to attempt flick shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Ubaid Shah appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Abdul Samad's dismissal.
Samad: 2(2) · 1/25 (2.3 ov) · need 14 off 15b
Ubaid Shah to Abdul Samad, 2 runs, Abdul Samad works it off the pads to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ubaid Shah to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Michael Bracewell works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to short fine leg for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, c A Shafique b S Afridi, CAUGHT! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Kusal Mendis as the batter is onto it quickly to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Abdullah Shafique for a soft dismissal.
Mendis: 74(48) · P'ship: 23(11) · 2/16 (3 ov) · need 17 off 18b
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a punch to deep point for 2 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Michael Bracewell, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Michael Bracewell gets behind the line, swats defensive shot, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis stays compact, swats defensive shot, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi delivers fast ball at good length, Kusal Mendis is watchful, plays the shot, straight to deep cover for 2 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Kusal Mendis reads the length, it to the long off, and that is four! No stopping that one.
Mendis: 70(44) · P'ship: 17(6) · need 23 off 23b
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, SIX! With a brilliant googly on the stumps, Michael Bracewell goes back and unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg — Gone! All the way for six!
Bracewell: 10(3) · P'ship: 13(5) · need 27 off 24b
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, no run, Dot ball. googly, full length, on the off stump, Michael Bracewell gets down early, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beaten! Good delivery.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis eases into the shot to the googly at good length on the off stump, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, 2 wide, Wide. legbreak, good length, That sails wide of the stumps, Michael Bracewell works it off the pads and attempts flick shot but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, FOUR! googly, full length, on the stumps. Michael Bracewell shows audacity, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point — all along the ground, four!
Bracewell: 4(1) · need 36 off 27b
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, c A Shafique b U Mir, CAUGHT! googly, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Abdullah Shafique, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Babar Azam is out.
Azam: 53(41) · P'ship: 115(80) · 1/32 (3.2 ov) · need 40 off 28b
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Usama Mir delivers legbreak at good length, Kusal Mendis goes forward and tucks it. good fielding, no run at long off, 1 run.
PZ are 126/1 heading into the death. On current trajectory: 168. Wickets in hand and batting deep — PZ could push for 171+ if the death overs go well. Mendis has been the backbone — 64 off 41, with Azam contributing 47 off 40. Wickets in hand means PZ can swing freely. The set batsmen should be targeting 166+ — anything less from this position would be an underperformance.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers off cutter at good length, Kusal Mendis stands tall, plays the shot, straight to deep square leg for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, SIX! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, connects beautifully, ramp shot over deep fine leg — Sailing into the stands, six!
Mendis: 63(40) · P'ship: 107(77) · need 48 off 31b
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis opens up, plays a well-timed cut off the off cutter at good length by the bowler, straight to deep cover for 2 runs.
Mendis: 57(39) · P'ship: 101(76) · need 54 off 32b
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam is ready for the width to the slower ball at good length on the stumps, plays a cut to point for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Mustafizur Rahman delivers off cutter at good length, Babar Azam steadies himself and tucks it. fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight at long off, 2 runs.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis opens up to the off cutter at good length on the off stump, plays a cut to deep point for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis meets it well, plays a well-timed drive off the legbreak at full length by the bowler, collected at long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take legbreak of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. googly, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam comes down the track, plays it softly to short mid wicket, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis works it off the pads to the googly at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, SIX! With a brilliant legbreak, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, unleashes it to deep mid wicket — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Mendis: 52(35) · P'ship: 92(68) · need 63 off 40b
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam guides it to the legbreak at full length on the stumps, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, SIX! With a brilliant arm ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Mendis: 44(33) · P'ship: 83(65) · need 72 off 43b
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis opens up, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam backs himself to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a sloge sweep to long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis times it, plays a well-timed push off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, straight to long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers off break ball at good length, Babar Azam reads the turn, plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, 1 run, Sikandar Raza delivers off break ball at good length, Babar Azam reads the turn, plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the off break ball at good length by the bowler, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam commits to the sweep to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a sweep to deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, SIX! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Babar Azam commits to the big shot, connects beautifully, sloge sweep over deep mid wicket — That has gone a long way — six! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Azam: 38(31) · P'ship: 71(57) · need 84 off 51b
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam stays in position to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam times it, plays a well-timed push off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, straight to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, collected at long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, picked up at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis commits to the sweep, plays a well-timed sweep off the off break ball at full length by the bowler, finds deep square leg for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis gives himself room, plays it softly to short fine leg, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis gets into position, slashes cut towards point, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Halfway: PZ 77/1 at 7.7 an over. On this trajectory, PZ are looking at 154. Mendis has been the key contributor — 33 off 24, with Azam adding 29. Afridi (1/6 in 2 ov) has been the standout with the ball. PZ have wickets in hand — the back 10 could be explosive. LQ need breakthroughs now or this gets away.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis places it, plays a well-timed push off the legbreak at full length by the bowler, picked up at long off for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the googly at full length by the bowler, finds long on for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam stays compact, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis stays in position, plays a well-timed push off the legbreak at good length by the bowler, picked up at short cover for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, and Kusal Mendis hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, it to the long off, all along the ground, four!
Mendis: 31(21) · P'ship: 56(43) · need 99 off 65b
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An arm ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam times it, plays a well-timed push off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, straight to long on for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, 1 wide, Wide. off break ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Babar Azam no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Azam: 27(24) · P'ship: 50(40) · need 105 off 67b
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage bowls a sharp delivery, and Babar Azam stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, just too good for the batter.
Dunith Wellalage to Babar Azam, FOUR! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Babar Azam goes back, it to the deep cover, that races away to the boundary!
Azam: 27(23) · P'ship: 49(38) · need 106 off 69b
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis commits to the sweep to the arm ball at full length on the stumps, plays a sweep to deep square leg for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam stays solid, slashes defensive shot towards point, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, FOUR! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes back, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. that races away to the boundary!
Azam: 23(21) · P'ship: 44(34) · need 111 off 73b
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam is into the shot early, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam goes back to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Usama Mir to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, plays a push to long off for 1 run.
Usama Mir to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the googly at good length by the bowler, finds deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off cutter of back of length aimed on the stumps, plays a cut to deep cover for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. slower ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam eases into the shot, slashes push towards mid off, well fielded, denies the single.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Babar Azam works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 2 runs.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis opens up, plays a well-timed cut off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, straight to third man for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis shows the full face, slashes defensive shot towards point, good work in the field there.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the fast ball at good length by the bowler, finds deep square leg for 1 run.
PZ have posted 49/1 in the powerplay at 8.2 an over. Mendis led the scoring with 23 off 14 including 1 six. Haris contributed 14 off 9. Afridi (1/6 in 2 ov) got the key breakthrough. LQ have a foothold with 1 wicket. The battle between rebuilding and accelerating will define the middle overs.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam works it off the pads to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Ubaid Shah sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Babar Azam gets into position and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis guides it, plays a well-timed push off the fast ball at full length by the bowler, picked up at mid off for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, SIX! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Kusal Mendis lines it up, connects beautifully, pull over deep fine leg — That is huge! Six!
Mendis: 22(13) · P'ship: 29(20) · need 126 off 87b
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam picks up the length, plays a well-timed pull off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, collected at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Babar Azam hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam places it to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a push to short cover for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is onto it quickly, tries to hit pull, tries to fend it off, nothing but air on that one.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis guides it to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a push to point for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis shows the full face, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Mustafizur Rahman to Babar Azam, 1 run, Mustafizur Rahman delivers fast ball at good length, Babar Azam stands tall, plays the shot, straight to point for 1 run.
Mustafizur Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis works it off the pads to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Babar Azam keeps it tight, slashes defensive shot towards mid off, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Ubaid Shah to Babar Azam, FOUR! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Babar Azam finds room, plays cut in the air to deep point. that races away to the boundary!
Azam: 8(5) · P'ship: 18(10) · need 137 off 97b
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Ubaid Shah delivers fast ball at back of length, Kusal Mendis picks up the length early and tucks it. good work in the field there at mid on, 1 run.
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis is into the shot early, plays drive in the air to long off. and that is four! No stopping that one.
Mendis: 13(8) · P'ship: 13(8) · need 142 off 99b
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis is onto it quickly, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket — pierces the field, four runs!
Mendis: 9(7) · need 146 off 100b
Ubaid Shah to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis eases into the shot, slashes push towards mid off, well fielded, denies the single.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi delivers outswinger at full length, Kusal Mendis gets into position, plays the shot, straight to point for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis watches it onto the bat, it to the deep point, all along the ground, four!
Mendis: 4(4) · need 151 off 103b
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis gets into position, tries to hit cut, tries to fend it off, no contact, through to the keeper.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis stands tall to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis lines it up, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, no run, c U Mir b S Afridi, CAUGHT! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Haris adjusts quickly, tries a high-risk shot towards short mid wicket, but the ball finds safe hands of Usama Mir, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Mohammad Haris is out.
Haris: 14(9) · P'ship: 18(13) · 1/1 (1.1 ov) · need 155 off 107b
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, 1 run, Mohammad Haris guides it to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a push to long off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, 2 runs, Mohammad Haris works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the arm ball at good length by the bowler, collected at mid on for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Mohammad Haris gets low, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg — all along the ground, four!
Haris: 11(6) · P'ship: 15(10) · need 158 off 110b
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Haris gives himself space, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, SIX! arm ball lands right on the stumps, Mohammad Haris goes back, connects beautifully, pull over deep square leg — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Haris: 7(4) · P'ship: 11(8) · need 162 off 112b
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Mohammad Haris goes back, it to the deep mid wicket, all along the ground, four!
Azam: 4(4) · need 168 off 113b
Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is watchful, dabs defensive shot, well fielded, denies the single.
Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards short cover, sharp in the field, stops the run.
Shaheen Afridi to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam is watchful, dabs defensive shot, well fielded, denies the single.
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, 1 run, Mohammad Haris gives himself space, plays a well-timed cut off the outswinger at back of length by the bowler, picked up at deep point for 1 run.
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Haris stays compact, slashes defensive shot towards mid off, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Haris, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Mohammad Haris holds the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Toss
LQ won the toss and elected to bowl first
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