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Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators, Match 6 Match Summary

KAR vs QUE, 2023 - T20 Summary

Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators Scorecard
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Match 6, National Stadium, Karachi , Feb 18, 2023
Karachi Kings Karachi Kings
162/5 (20.0/20)
Quetta Gladiators Quetta Gladiators
168/7 (20.0/20)
Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 6 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Martin Guptill
    117(67)
QUE 168/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1225-martin-guptill-playerprofile>Martin Guptill</a>
Martin Guptill
117 (67)
  • 12x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 174.62SR
<a href=/cricket/players/33920-iftikhar-ahmed-playerprofile>Iftikhar Ahmed</a>
Iftikhar Ahmed
32 (27)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 118.51SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Imad Wasim
ECON 4.00
4
OVERS
16/3
R/W
KAR 162/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/382-shoaib-malik-playerprofile>Shoaib Malik</a>
Shoaib Malik
71 (49)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 144.89SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112673-irfan-khan-playerprofile>Irfan Khan</a>
Irfan Khan
37 (26)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 142.30SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Muhammad Hasnain
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/2
R/W
Bowler
Naseem Shah
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/1
R/W
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That is all we have from this match. Super Sunday is coming our way with a couple of matches - Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT) and Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us in advance for our build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Sarfaraz Ahmed, the captain of Quetta Gladiators, says that they knew that they can fight with this score and praises his bowlers for the way they bowled, under tough conditions. Terms the knock Martin Guptill as the best in the PSL and that helped his team get a big boost. Hopes that Guptill keeps up with his good form. On his bowling changes, Sarfaraz Ahmed replies that when you win all the strategies become good. He lauds the way his bowlers executed their plans despite all the dew. Points out that their batting in the Powerplay has been a concern and they will like to sort this out.
Martin Guptill (117 off 67 balls) is the obvious choice for the Player of the Match award. The Kiwi says that it was a contrasting inning but he had to do that after losing four quick wickets. Adds that he had to stay cool and he tried to take it deep. Mentions that they were always confident after getting 168 on the board as it was a tough wicket to bat on.
Imad Wasim, the captain of Karachi Kings, says that the first 6-7 overs were brilliant but they ended up giving away way too many runs. Adds that the fielding has let them down and if they keep dropping catches then the results are going to be the same always. Also adds that their bowling at death is a thing to worry about. Ends up saying that they just want to feel relaxed as what's done is done and they would want to start afresh and try not to repeat the same mistakes in the coming games.
Mohammad Hasnain (4-0-29-2) comes up for a quick word. The young speedster says that the most important wicket was of Wade and he was called upon to take wickets and thankfully, he delivered. Shares that he has been bowling along with Naseem Shah for a long time and they are good mates on and off the field. Tells that the ultimate goal for both of them is to take wickets and help the team to glory.
Stay tuned for a few interviews...
This game was very similar for both teams. Quetta Gladiators were pegged back early with a flurry of wickets but the knock of Martin Guptill revived them and helped them to put up a strong total. Similarly, Karachi Kings also lost wickets in a heap early on and here Shoaib Malik navigated their inning forward. The difference has to be the way they bowled in the last five overs. The Kings were all over the place, conceding 76 runs whereas the Gladiators executed their plans to perfection. Mohammad Hasnain and Naseem Shah showed the way to nail the yorkers and bowl clever variations too, and a lot of credit goes to these two young men for this success.
The chase didn't start well for Karachi Kings as their batting once again got exposed. They lost three wickets inside the Powerplay and from thereon it was always difficult to keep up with the asking rate. Shoaib Malik and Matthew Wade did calm things down with a sedate partnership but before that stand could become dangerous, Sarfaraz Ahmed dialled Mohammad Hasnain's number and the young speedster responded by removing Wade and Imad Wasim in one over.​ Shoaib Malik kept on fighting along with Irfan Khan but the big shots needed at the backend didn't come as desired.
Quetta Gladiators have done it! They have registered their first win of the season and the players are looking very happy. It was a game that swung like a pendulum with both teams trying their best but eventually, the Gladiators dictated terms in the crunch moments to secure their first two points.
Over 20 : 162/5
17 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 419.2
  • 419.3
  • 119.4
  • 619.5
  • 119.6
I. Khan
37 (26)
S. Malik
71 (49)
O. Smith
4-0-36-0
19.6
1
Odean Smith To Irfan Khan
A yorker on middle, Irfan Khan keeps it out through square leg for just a single. Quetta Gladiators win by 6 runs.
19.5
6
Odean Smith To Irfan Khan
SIX! Length delivery around middle, Irfan Khan has flicked this with power as this travels all the way over the fence at square leg. Too late though.
The crowd has started to celebrate.
19.4
1
Odean Smith To Shoaib Malik
Slower delivery and Malik could only get this towards sweeper cover. He crosses for a run and is disappointed.
19.3
4
Odean Smith To Shoaib Malik
FOUR! Here is another boundary as Shoaib Malik hits it flat and one bounces over the fence. Short-pitched delivery was attempted but lack of pace works in favour of Shoaib Malik as he smashes this for a boundary toward deep mid-wicket.
19.2
4
Odean Smith To Shoaib Malik
FOUR! Thrashed to the off side. He had to hit a boundary and he executes well. Short and wide outside off, Shoaib Malik has cut this through the backward point channel for a boundary.
Irfan Khan has handed the strike to Shoaib Malik. Can he do the magic? 23 needed off 5 balls.
19.1
1
Odean Smith To Irfan Khan
Slower one on off, Irfan Khan loses his body shape as he looks to slog this. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and they cross.
Odean Smith to bowl the final over. 24 needed. It will be Irfan Khan on strike.
Over 19 : 145/5
7 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 218.5
  • 418.6
S. Malik
62 (46)
I. Khan
29 (23)
M. Hasnain
4-0-29-2
18.6
4
Mohammad Hasnain To Shoaib Malik
FOUR! Shoaib Malik is at it again. Short and wide outside off, Malik accepts the offer to open his arms as he has smashed one over the extra-cover region for a boundary.
18.5
2
Mohammad Hasnain To Shoaib Malik
Fuller one outside off, Shoaib Malik has punched this towards sweeper cover for a couple of runs. A boundary is needed here.
18.4
1
Mohammad Hasnain To Irfan Khan
Back of a length outside off, Irfan Khan finally gets some wood on it as he has slapped this to mid off for a single.
18.3
0
Mohammad Hasnain To Irfan Khan
This is superb as Mohammad Hasnain nails the short one to perfection. Gold dust as he bowls yet another dot. Slower in pace, Irfan trie to pull but under-edges it onto the surface.
18.2
0
Mohammad Hasnain To Irfan Khan
Short-pitched delivery on top of off, Irfan Khan looks to upper-cut this but misses. This is brilliant bowling. Shoaib Malik has a word with his partner.
18.1
0
Mohammad Hasnain To Irfan Khan
Back of a length outside off, Irfan Khan gives it a charge and swings wildly but fails to connect. Precious dot.
Mohammad Hasnain to bowl the 19th over.
Over 18 : 138/5
6 Runs
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
I. Khan
28 (19)
S. Malik
56 (44)
N. Shah
4-0-29-1
17.6
1
Naseem Shah To Irfan Khan
Length delivery on middle, Irfan Khan drills this past the bowler only for a single towards long on. A brilliant over under the circumstances as Naseem Shah gives away just 6 runs.
17.5
1
Naseem Shah To Shoaib Malik
A brilliant yorker by Naseem Shah, Shoaib Malik digs it out for a single with a push towards long on.
17.4
1
Naseem Shah To Irfan Khan
Fuller one around middle, Irfan Khan has glanced this towards the on side for a single.
17.3
1
Naseem Shah To Shoaib Malik
Naseem Shah follows Shoaib Malik as he angles one into his body on a length. Shoaib Malik hits this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
0
Naseem Shah To Shoaib Malik
Appeal for a caught behind! Not given and Sarfaraz Ahmed takes the DRS. Short in length, close to off and skidding off the surface, Shoaib Malik goes deep inside the crease and attempts to cut but misses. Sarfaraz Ahmed collects and appeals but doesn't get the decision in his favour. He opts for the DRS but the UltraEdge finds nothing.
Full Commentary
20 OV
17 Runs
O. Smith to I. Khan S. Malik
  • 119.1
  • 419.2
  • 419.3
  • 119.4
  • 619.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
7 Runs
M. Hasnain to I. Khan S. Malik
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 218.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
6 Runs
N. Shah to I. Khan S. Malik
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
16 Runs
M. Nawaz to S. Malik I. Khan
  • 316.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
11 Runs
N. Shah to S. Malik I. Khan
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
9 Runs
Q. Ahmad to S. Malik I. Khan
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
M. Hasnain to I. Khan S. Malik
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 1 WD 13.4
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 613.6
13 OV
7 Runs
M. Nawaz to I. Khan S. Malik
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
O. Smith to S. Malik I. Khan
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
M. Hasnain to S. Malik M. Wade I. Wasim
  • 110.1
  • W 10.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
11 Runs
O. Smith to S. Malik M. Wade
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
Q. Ahmad to M. Wade S. Malik
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 1 WD 8.5
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
O. Smith to S. Malik M. Wade
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
Q. Ahmad to M. Wade S. Malik
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 26.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
6 Runs
M. Hasnain to S. Malik M. Wade
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
4 Runs
N. Shah to J. Vince M. Wade
  • 04.1
  • W 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
10 Runs
M. Nawaz to J. Vince S. Malik
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 1 WD 3.6
  • 03.6
3 OV
11 Runs
Q. Ahmad to J. Vince H. Ali
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • W 2.6
2 OV
5 Runs
M. Nawaz to S. Khan H. Ali
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 4 B 1.6
1 OV
9 Runs
N. Shah to S. Khan J. Vince
  • 1 LB 0.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue National Stadium, Karachi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Karachi Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 6 runs
  • Player of the Match Martin Guptill
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Ahsan Raza (PAK) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Roshan Mahanama (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Quetta Gladiators 168/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Quetta Gladiators: 150/5 in 18.5 overs
  • M Guptill T20 hundred: 100 runs in 62 balls (11x4) (4x6)
  • Quetta Gladiators: 100/5 in 15.4 overs
  • M Guptill T20 fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Strategic Timeout: Quetta Gladiators 92/5 in 14.5 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between M Guptill (23) and I Ahmed (26)
  • Quetta Gladiators: 50/4 n 9.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Quetta Gladiators 23/3
  • Referral 1 (0.2 ovs): J Roy against Quetta Gladiators (LBW) Unsuccessful (QG: 1, KK: 2)
  • Karachi Kings: 150/5 in 19.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (17.2ovs): QG against S Malik (Caught) Unsuccessful (QG: 1, KK: 2)
  • Shoaib Malik T20 fifty : 50 runs in 44 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Strategic Timeout: Karachi Kings 105/5 in 15.0 overs
  • Karachi Kings: 100/5 in 14.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (8.3 ovs): S Malik against QG (Caught) Successful (QG: 2, KK: 2)
  • Karachi Kings: 50/3 in 7.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Karachi Kings 45/3
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