Watson blasts Quetta Gladiators to victory over Islamabad United in PSL

Quetta Gladiators won the toss and decided to bowl against Islamabad United at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai today in the PSL.

While @IsbUnited were completely out of colours, @TeamQuetta clinch this #IUvQG contest by flying colours. #HBLPSL #KhelDeewanoKa pic.twitter.com/WbDMczEpYH

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 17, 2019

Batting first, Islamabad United scored a par score of 157-8 with Hussain Talat 30, Asif Ali 36 and Wayne Parnell 41 the run getters and Sohail Tanvir 4-21 and Fawad Ahmed 3-15 the pick of the bowlers for Quetta Gladiators. At one stage, Islamabad were 8-3, so they recovered well to post a reasonable score.

However, in reply, Quetta Gladiators blasted their way to a 7 wicket win in just over 18 overs, with the evergreen Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson hitting 81*, supported by Umar Akmal 44.

Match Summary
Islamabad United 157-8 (Hussain Talat 30, Asif Ali 36, Wayne Parnell 41; Sohail Tanvir 4-21, Fawad Ahmed 3-15)

Quetta Gladiators 161-3 (Shane Watson 81*, Umar Akmal 44; Samit Patel 1-15)

Result – Quetta Gladiators won by 7 wickets