00:29Well, we're
00:29on to Sharjah now, what a historic venue for all Pakistanis, lots of memories here
00:35and we've got an exciting game on today, Islamabad United versus Quarra Gladiators, the finalists
00:41from last year.
00:46Oh, inside edge and four, Vassar Shafiq, the gingerly looking to clear that one through
00:53the offside, in fact it's amateurs, aren't they?
00:59Oh, magnificent strike, everything's so good about that pull.
01:09And a swivel pull and it's on its way.
01:14The other critical thing tonight is the boundary that was cleared there, it's only 59 yards,
01:19that is very, very short.
01:25Oh, how stylish is that?
01:26Glorious cover drive.
01:28Looks to be in great touch.
01:31Amateur has played a couple of great shots in this innings, already a six and this blistering
01:36drive.
01:40into the gap, that should run away to the fence as well.
01:43Once again, exquisite timing from Amateur.
01:47It's 27 without a wicket.
01:57A straight drive, once it gets past the man at mid-off, there's always going to be a
02:02four.
02:05Yeah, they have to, and that is welcome for Asad Shafiq.
02:10You said, maybe he needs to give himself time.
02:12Well, I think in the last two games he's given himself time, 29 of 28 and 11 of 13.
02:17Those are, are innings with enough time.
02:23Catch it and take it.
02:27Paramah Shahzad, obviously is caught, because he was dead set of getting some useful runs
02:36and off to a magnificent start this time.
02:38He hit it quite well, but straight down the throat of the man at mid-off.
02:42Got it, he must be.
02:49He's looking good, and all the boundaries he hit, he looked in control.
02:54And this one, he's, again, for the taking, but he's not hit it over the top or on the
02:59ground, just in between.
03:00That's why Sami's so happy.
03:04Oh, good.
03:06A fast baller.
03:07It's a younger, and KP is gone.
03:12The pad, I think it brushed the pad.
03:14Look at the high back lift.
03:18The stumps here, big time leg stump.
03:21It's missing a straight York length.
03:31Oh, she.
03:36Wow.
03:38Power play's still got one to go, and that's the way to start here in Sharjah.
03:43Wonderful pitch.
03:44Got to make the most of it, ladies and gentlemen.
03:59Short again.
04:01This time it's gone.
04:02He's got hold of that.
04:10He's got.
04:12That is catching practice.
04:15And Watson, yet again, gets a wicket with the short ball.
04:21That's very well bowled, and they'll be very happy.
04:25We're good at Riley Rousseau.
04:27Shane Watson again with that short ball, extracting value from it.
04:35Hit that well.
04:37That is most welcome for the Quetta Gladiators.
04:40Yes.
04:43Yeah, remember, catcher Corral, catch the ball, and be part of the show.
04:49But this was beautifully struck, just clearing his front legs,
04:52so then he could get the elevation, and bang, it blew off the bat,
04:55into the crowds for a big one.
05:00Really was well struck there.
05:06Nice strike, nice strike.
05:07This is a Quetta Gladiators over that they required.
05:1085 for three after 12.
05:19It's high.
05:20The keeper is called.
05:21Haddon has called for it.
05:22It's a steep luck, and Haddon takes it quite easily.
05:28And Rumaq Reyes strikes.
05:32He looks for singles and twos.
05:35This was a little reckless after having a great last over.
05:39We hit a six.
05:41And a boundary.
05:42This wasn't really required.
05:47Taking too much of a risk, going across the line and skying it,
05:50and very good catch by the keeper.
05:56That will run away.
05:58That's unfortunate for Mohamed Irfan, but at least some energy being shown by Mamadoula.
06:05That's a good point.
06:06Must-needed boundary.
06:10And Bound out in fastball after the break.
06:13How often does this happen?
06:15You have a strategic timeout, and then a wicket immediately falls.
06:20And that is more danger, more trouble.
06:22Asit Shafit goes.
06:25Top score of 45.
06:27It is now 102 for five.
06:34Shane Watson, one of the leading wicket-takers in Pakistan's Super League.
06:41Up and over.
06:43Has it gone all the way?
06:44You better believe it.
06:46Pereira.
06:48That's this one.
06:49What a way to get started.
06:54Yeah, completely the wrong length from Shane Watson.
06:57Two full to Pereira.
06:59He's always got a good stride to the ball.
07:01When he does that, he gets a good base.
07:03He's such a powerful striker of the ball.
07:06He's got to let his hands do the work there.
07:11That is a great place to go.
07:14Little chalk it up Charlie for four pass slip.
07:17Pereira.
07:22Length ball.
07:23Had the width line right.
07:25Did not have the length right.
07:27And has got absolutely dispatched.
07:31Wow.
07:33Didn't think he got all of this, but he did it.
07:38Moments.
07:39Good to see ya.
07:41Back in this part of the world.
07:44Back of the hand, change of pace.
07:47From Raman.
07:49And it was straight as.
07:58Oh, it's full.
08:00And pumped.
08:01Another cool and cool four here.
08:04Down the ground.
08:06From the Modulla.
08:07Ends the 19th.
08:09It's 1.40 for five.
08:13Trying to find the full wide.
08:15You look at this.
08:16Another boundary.
08:17We've got back to back once.
08:19Last ball of the previous over.
08:20First ball of this one.
08:22First ball of this one.
08:25Last one.
08:26Oh, run out.
08:27Yes.
08:29There you go.
08:30Get him into the world dance championship.
08:33Raman.
08:33Ah.
08:34Dead eye dick.
08:35Well done son.
08:36And he runs out Pereira.
08:38So no run.
08:39Off the last delivery.
08:43And look for the Yorker.
08:45Pretty good one.
08:46Off the boot.
08:47Go.
08:48TP.
08:50Nah.
08:50Sorry buddy.
08:52Wonderful.
08:52Warm bowls.
08:53You like it.
08:54Look at that Jonesy.
08:57Won the toss.
08:58Miss Barney put.
08:59The Gladiators in.
09:01Top two there.
09:03Weren't bad.
09:03Shazade.
09:04It was a pretty good little cameo.
09:05He was disappointed when he got out.
09:06Shafiq with that 45.
09:07And then you go down the order.
09:09And you look at Mumadula.
09:10And Pereira with 20s each.
09:12And the bowling.
09:12That's simply outstanding.
09:32Nice.
09:33The timing.
09:34Was beautiful.
09:36And he didn't over hit this at all.
09:38Just placement.
09:41Nicely done.
09:42Once in from the gap.
09:43It was always going to be a 4.
09:46Nice timing.
09:52That's weekly time.
09:53Once again into the gap.
09:55Plenty of vacant area.
09:57And he's feeling the pinch.
09:58Yeah.
10:04This is what I was talking about.
10:06They've been at the crease.
10:07Long enough.
10:07And Billings.
10:09Executing to perfection.
10:13Made room.
10:14Stayed inside the line of the ball.
10:16And hit it extremely hard.
10:21He was giving nothing.
10:29Back to back boundaries.
10:30For Sam Billings.
10:31So the push is on.
10:32And I think it's quite correct.
10:34To try to maximize as powerfully.
10:40Oh.
10:40Nice shot.
10:42He's taking a toll here.
10:43Sam Billings.
10:44He's now into the side.
10:47Charge the baller in a different direction.
10:50Slow delivery.
10:50Local length.
10:51And flick beautifully.
10:55Just got hold of this.
10:57And that's paddle round before.
11:00It was going down the leg side.
11:02Oh.
11:07He's fouled it.
11:09It was too full to Paul.
11:10And that's a forlorn looking Dwayne Smith.
11:14And he feels that he should have put that into the stands.
11:18And Smith goes from 10.
11:20From 16.
11:21And it's 39 for one.
11:23And it's 39 for one.
11:29Skids on.
11:30Flatter trajectory.
11:32And Smith has made a massive misjudgment there.
11:40Inside out.
11:41That's a lovely stroke.
11:44Sam Billings with his sixth boundary.
11:47And it looks so good.
11:53Straight.
11:54Straight over the bowler's head.
11:56Safest place on the ground.
11:58And it's 50 up.
12:01Here she comes.
12:06Yeah.
12:08It's gone.
12:09He tried to make room and cut.
12:12It's a very short stay at the crease for the Australian Brad Haddon.
12:16But Noa's traps him.
12:20Haddon's got to go.
12:22And that's the second one down for his lover.
12:24And for six.
12:2553 for two.
12:31Yeah.
12:32Really good, smart bowling.
12:34The full length delivery.
12:35The ball before got smashed for four.
12:37The full length delivery.
12:46That's how we've seen Viv off the chair today.
12:48There we go!
12:51No!
12:55No!
12:56No!
13:00No!
13:01No!
13:08No!
13:08Larry περιes!
13:08There an eye on the umpire there.
13:10It's not a wide...
13:11Four.
13:12And ten overs have gone.
13:1467 for two.
13:22And there you go!
13:23The sweep shot.
13:24Hit to perfection!
13:27And there you goes.
13:28The sweep shot!
13:30Hit to perfection.
13:38Not the littleiltilt vidéo sweep.
13:40Dominate spin.
13:42Oh, close. I think that's gone.
13:45Well, he's very good at the lap sweep.
13:48Not so good this time on the conventional run.
13:50There is heavy.
13:52Torbeth.
13:58Oh, well, they would have taken the middle step out.
14:03Went towards off.
14:04Trying to create a sweep shot of a straight-up delivery
14:06and hit the ultimate prize, Misma.
14:09Normally, he's a smart player.
14:12But he had to, in his mind, get on with it.
14:15And so, just picked the wrong line and the wrong ball.
14:20And here is Servivien.
14:22All pent up as he usually is in the dugout.
14:25Trying to win a match from there.
14:27Not easy.
14:33That is glorious.
14:34One-handed sinks in the end.
14:36Hitting it straight and hitting it brilliantly.
14:39Using his feet and confidently walking down the breeze
14:43and helping himself for a big six.
14:45Six number 59.
14:49It's the footwork that made the shot.
14:51Very, very quick down the track.
14:54And then, boom.
14:55Boom.
14:57That's the way to play a spin.
15:08That's the way to play a spin.
15:10I'm sure he'll go again.
15:11Watson there.
15:12He loads up.
15:13And this time it's flat and on the bounce over the rope.
15:21Oh, smashed for a massive six.
15:24Catch it, catch it.
15:25No chance.
15:26It's going out of the ground.
15:27It's on the roof and on its way to Dubai.
15:32Oh, well picked up.
15:34It comes up for United as well.
15:35But this was smoked.
15:38What a hit that was.
15:40Score one.
15:42Stood up to the head.
15:43And boy did he hit it.
15:47Bounced on the roof.
15:50Shane Watson gets a Valentine's gift.
15:55A day late.
16:06Billings will get a single and get to his 50.
16:10That's an extremely good innings.
16:12That's 50 from just 36 with a strike rate of 139.
16:16That's been well.
16:17They needed this extremely well.
16:19Very efficient.
16:23That's a one handed six.
16:26That will certainly put him on the billboard.
16:29Doing great as Billings and his father, great partner now Watson
16:33who is watching a lot along partnership with 37 from 30 from 25.
16:40And while to continue.
16:43Goes with the short ball.
16:45Billings goes big.
16:46He goes long.
16:47He goes a very, very long way.
16:49He is in super form tonight.
16:52Quick on his feet.
16:53I'll tell you what.
16:53He's got quick hands as well.
16:56Billings.
16:57Tennis ball bouncer.
16:59It's a nice height from Amo Ali.
17:04He's up to it.
17:06He moves into the 60s now.
17:08There's Billings.
17:11Looking for the Yorker.
17:13Full toss and yes.
17:14It's a cool for cool four.
17:17Well played Shane Watson.
17:23He's gone again with power.
17:25Back to back.
17:27Cool and cool fours.
17:29Watson is on the charge.
17:32Smoke.
17:37Over the onside.
17:39And then Pereira got it long again.
17:42Long half volley.
17:43And look at this.
17:45Oh, class.
17:49Around the wicket.
17:50And it's the same result.
17:52Bang.
17:52Bang.
17:53Boom.
17:55Watson wants this over and done with.
17:59The striking of Shane Watson.
18:03Come over the wicket.
18:04Round the wicket.
18:05Off stump.
18:05Leg stump.
18:06Doesn't matter.
18:08Watson loves it.
18:10Just hits it so crisply.
18:13Doesn't he?
18:16He's got more of the same.
18:18Has he?
18:19Or is it going to be out?
18:20It's close to the boundary.
18:21It's taken.
18:24Very, very nice catch taken at a crucial time.
18:27It keeps them in the game here.
18:29He departs for 36 from 27 deliveries.
18:33And there's not that bad.
18:34135 to 4.
18:37This though.
18:38This wicket of Shane Watson is certainly going to help things.
18:42Unlucky for Shane Watson.
18:43He went to the longer boundary.
18:46Very good catch.
18:47And Viv says.
18:48Now you see.
18:48Believe in us.
18:49Let's go.
18:50Come on.
18:50We can still do this.
18:52Viv Richards thinks they can still do it.
18:57And now.
18:57Billings again with some fantastic hands through the ball.
19:01It's a call, call for.
19:08Ball needed.
19:09And have they got it?
19:10No they haven't.
19:11Because Kevin Peterson hasn't had a great run with the bat.
19:14but he's doing the deer in the field good catch by KT can he do it in one shot you
19:23better believe he can
19:30well played Sam Billings
19:34certainly one of those positive moments United as well Shadab was fantastic
19:41none for 19 off his four well a quick snapshot of the game here at Sharjah
19:46Quetta gladiators 148 on the board six down Shafiq leading the runs with 45
19:53Watson Sammy with two a pair and his lover bag denied it with five balls to spare
19:58got past that score
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