New Delhi: Sherfan Rutherford's spectacular pitching helped Quetta Gladiators to a five-wicket win against Karachi Kings in a thrilling Pakistan Super League match.
Rutherford's unbeaten half-century (58 off 31 balls), comprising six sixes and a boundary off the last ball, helped Quetta recover from a mid-off collapse and reach a total of 169/5. This victory was Quetta's fourth win in five matches.
Karachi Kings struggled against Quetta's spinners and could only manage a total of 165/8 despite a good start from James Vince (37) and Tim Seifert (21). This is Karachi's third loss in five matches.
The team was also affected by the virus, with players such as Mir Hamza, Tabraiz Shamsi and Reus du Plooy missing the match. Du Plooy was also hospitalized.
Zahid Mahmood and Hasan Ali, playing their first match of the season, played a key role in getting Karachi back into the match with four quick wickets. Shoaib Malik also played an important role by dismissing half-century maker Jason Roy as Quetta struggled at 89/5 in 12 overs.
However, it was Rutherford, supported by Aqeel Hossain, who led the fightback. Rutherford's powerful batting ensured Quetta's victory, as he hit two sixes from the first two balls of the final over. Fast bowler Anwar Ali was on the receiving end of Rutherford's onslaught.
The match started with Karachi Kings captain Shan Masood bowled by left-arm spinner Aqeel Hossain for just two runs in the first over. James Vince gained momentum with a quick knock, but the tide changed as Usman Tariq dismissed Seifert and Vince in the first over.
In the second half of the Karachi innings, Abrar Ahmed performed well with three wickets, including the dismissal of Keyron Pollard. Hasan Ali also contributed with an unbeaten 25 runs, scoring 20 off Mohammad Wasim's final over.
All in all, it was a thrilling match where Rutherford emerged as the hero for Quetta Gladiators and ensured their victory against Karachi Kings.
(With input from AP)
Rutherford's unbeaten half-century (58 off 31 balls), comprising six sixes and a boundary off the last ball, helped Quetta recover from a mid-off collapse and reach a total of 169/5. This victory was Quetta's fourth win in five matches.
Karachi Kings struggled against Quetta's spinners and could only manage a total of 165/8 despite a good start from James Vince (37) and Tim Seifert (21). This is Karachi's third loss in five matches.
The team was also affected by the virus, with players such as Mir Hamza, Tabraiz Shamsi and Reus du Plooy missing the match. Du Plooy was also hospitalized.
Zahid Mahmood and Hasan Ali, playing their first match of the season, played a key role in getting Karachi back into the match with four quick wickets. Shoaib Malik also played an important role by dismissing half-century maker Jason Roy as Quetta struggled at 89/5 in 12 overs.
However, it was Rutherford, supported by Aqeel Hossain, who led the fightback. Rutherford's powerful batting ensured Quetta's victory, as he hit two sixes from the first two balls of the final over. Fast bowler Anwar Ali was on the receiving end of Rutherford's onslaught.
The match started with Karachi Kings captain Shan Masood bowled by left-arm spinner Aqeel Hossain for just two runs in the first over. James Vince gained momentum with a quick knock, but the tide changed as Usman Tariq dismissed Seifert and Vince in the first over.
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All in all, it was a thrilling match where Rutherford emerged as the hero for Quetta Gladiators and ensured their victory against Karachi Kings.
(With input from AP)
