DUBAI: Unbeaten Quetta Gladiators will aim to keep an unblemished record when they meet Multan Sultan as HBL Pakistan Super League 2019 action shifts to Sharjah on Wednesday. The Sarfaraz Ahmed led Quetta – twice runners-up in three PSL editions – are looking in no mood to relent as they target the elusive title with their never-say-die approach, under the astute coaching of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan. It is remarkable how Moin has transformed a squad what does not have any iconic names but play with a winning spirit and determination. Quetta thumped arch-rivals Peshawar in their first match of PSL 4, keeping them to 155 for four, courtesy some tight bowling led by left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz, who finished with two for 25 in his four overs. Quetta’s next victim was Islamabad United who they beat more convincingly by seven wickets. This time left-arm paceman Sohail Tanvir, who rocked the title-holders with a prized wicket of Luke Ronchi off the very first ball of the match, finishing with four for 21. Multan Sultans had mixed fortunes in the first two games they have played to date, losing to Karachi Kings before staging a recovery with a win against Islamabad. Multan did give Karachi a scare before going down by seven runs in a match highlighted by a new PSL opening stand between Karachi openers Liam Livingstone (82) and Babar Azam (77). Multan fought hard in the chase of 184 with skipper Shoaib Malik (28-ball 52 with two sixes and five boundaries) and Laurie Evans (39-ball 49 with seven fours), but in the end a last over target of 16 proved beyond their tail-enders’ reach. Multan then showed their bowling prowess against Islamabad, restricting them to 125 for seven with newcomer Ali Shafiq (two for 11), evergreen Shahid Afridi (two for 18) and hardworking Junaid Khan (two for 33) sharing the spoils. Shoaib Malik then anchored the chase with a solid 29-ball 31, but it was Shahid Afridi who sealed the win with two sixes. Multan will hope they win the toss and break Quetta’s dominance of fielding first and then chasing a target. But if Quetta captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is once again lucky with the toss, then it will be tough for Multan.<doc-sep>Sharjah: Quetta Gladiators rode on punishing half centuries from Shane Watson and Rilee Rossouw to make it three wins in three matches after their eight-wicket mauling of Multan Sultans as action shifted to Sharjah in the HBL PSL on Wednesday. The win — achieved in the 18.3 overs after they overhauled a target of 161 – gives twice runners-up six points as they continued to top the six-team table. Quetta, who won their first two matches in the first leg of the event held in Dubai — rode on a brilliant 40-ball 61 laced with 11 hits to the fence while Rossouw notched a 45-ball 67 with a six and ten boundaries as Quetta made the chase a mere cake-walk. Shoaib Malik hit his second fifty in this HBL PSL edition — sixth in all HBL PSL — with a 37-ball 53 with two sixes and four boundaries while England’s batsman James Vince struck six boundaries in his 17-ball 28 to lift Multan Sultans to 160-8 after they were put into bat on a shiny Sharjah stadium pitch. The defeat — Multan’s second in three games — put them on third behind Peshawar Zalmi ( one win in two games) in the table with just one win. Title holders Islamabad United are fourth while Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars are fifth and sixth respectively. The chase masters Quetta, who won all their matches chasing, were off to another solid start of 39 before Watson found an able ally in Rossouw as they punished Multan bowlers with authority, adding 56 for the second wicket. Watson, who scored 81 not out in his team’s win over Islamabad United, reached his fifth fifty in all HBL PSL, with a straight boundary off Shahid Afridi as Quetta reached 89-1 after ten overs. Watson, who now has 845 runs in 28 HBL PSL matches, second to Peshawar opener Kamran Akmal who has 978 in 36 matches, finally fell to Afridi, with 76 needed for victory. Rossouw also reached his half century off 35 balls with a boundary and single off Andre Russell. He and Umar Akmal (18-ball 17) crossed the finish line during their unbroken 66-run stand for the third wicket as Multan bowlers looked helpless and bite-less. Multan welcomed the arrival of Dan Christian and Vince while Quetta left out misfiring Ahmed Shehzad to include Ahsan Ali in their eleven. Vince was savage on Mohammad Nawaz, clobbering three boundaries in the fourth over of the innings before the left-arm spinner had the last laugh, dismissing him leg-before on review after a confident start of 34. Shan Masood (16-ball 18 with three boundaries) and Laurie Evans (10) took the score to 54 but both fell within the space of ten runs. Masood became one of leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed’s victim off a googly. The Pakistan born Australian is the second best spinner in all Twenty20s – behind India’s Piyush Chawla — on strike rate off googlies. It was Malik who steadied the innings, following his 52 and 31 not out in the previous games, with another responsible knock, lifting Multan with a fourth wicket stand of 73 with Christian. Malik lifted Sohail Tanvir for a huge six towards square-leg to complete his fifty off just 35 deliveries. Christian, fresh from his man of the match display for champions Melbourne Renegades in the BBL final, struck a six in his 19-ball 18. Master blaster Afridi was trapped leg-before for a first-ball duck – much to the disappointment of a near-capacity Sharjah stadium who wanted big sixes off him. Russell was one of three wickets to fall in the last over, smashing three boundaries in 12-ball 18. Irfan Junior was the best Gladiator bowlers, taking 2-32 while young Ghulam Mudassar fetched 2-44. Thursday will see Karachi Kings play former champions Peshawar Zalmi for teams’ third match in the HBL PSL. -------------------------------------------------------------- Quetta Gladiators: 161/2 in 18.3 overs (Target 161 in 20 overs) -------------------------------------------------------------- At the end of over 17: Quetta Gladiators: 151/2 Christian to Rossouw, 1 run Christian to Umar Akmal, 1 run Christian to Umar Akmal, no run Christian to Rossouw, 1 run Christian to Rossouw, FOUR runs Christian to Umar Akmal, 1 run At the end of over 16: Quetta Gladiators: 143/2 Russell to Rossouw, 4 runs Russell to Umar Akmal, 1 run Russell to Rossouw, 1 run Russell to Rossouw, 4 runs Russell to Umar Akmal, 1 run Russell to Umar Akmal, 4 runs At the end of over 15: Quetta Gladiators: 128/2 Mohammad Irfan to Umar Akmal, 1 run Mohammad Irfan to Rossouw, 1 run Mohammad Irfan to Umar Akmal, 1 run Mohammad Irfan to Rossouw, 1 run Mohammad Irfan to Rossouw, no run Mohammad Irfan to Umar Akmal, 1 run At the end of over 14: Quetta Gladiators: 123/2 Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 4 runs Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, no run Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 6 runs Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, no run Shahid Afridi to Umar Akmal, 1 run Shahid Afridi to Umar Akmal, no run At the end of over 13: Quetta Gladiators: 112/2 Mohammad Irfan to Rossouw, no run Mohammad Irfan to Rossouw, 4 runs Mohammad Irfan to Rossouw, 4 runs Mohammad Irfan to Umar Akmal, 1 run Mohammad Irfan to Umar Akmal, no run Mohammad Irfan to Umar Akmal, no run At the end of over 12: Quetta Gladiators: 103/2 Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, no run Shahid Afridi to Umar Akmal, 1 run Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 1 run Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 2 runs Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 4 runs Shahid Afridi to Watson, OUT ( c sub (TJ Moores) b Shahid Afridi 61) At the end of over 11: Quetta Gladiators: 95/1 Nauman Ali to Watson, 1 run Nauman Ali to Rossouw, 1 run Nauman Ali to Watson, 1 run Nauman Ali to Rossouw, 1 run Nauman Ali to Watson, 1 run Nauman Ali to Rossouw, 1 run At the end of over 10: Quetta Gladiators: 89/1 Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 1 run Shahid Afridi to Watson, 1 run Shahid Afridi to Watson, 2 runs Shahid Afridi to Rossouw, 1 run Shahid Afridi to Watson, 1 run<doc-sep>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's premier sports channel, Geo Super has acquired the rights of live streaming Pakistan Super League (PSL) fourth edition matches and the fans can now watch today’s Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators match here. Quetta will take on Multan Sultans in the potentially-explosive encounter in Sharjah today at 09:00pm. The PSL has become Pakistan’s biggest sports event. According to reports, more than 11 crore people have seen seven matches so far on the Geo Super. It is hoped that the number will increase up to the final match. The Geo Super has also launched free Whatsapp alerts. Geo Super viewers by using their WhatsApp can easily interact with Geo Super Chatbot by asking questions about their favorite team, players and matches and get alerts on the latest happenings.<doc-sep>After a couple of rest days, the action in Pakistan Super League 2019 (PSL 2019) resumes and it now shifts to Sharjah from Dubai. Instead of a double-header, only one match will take place. Quetta Gladiators will face Multan Sultans. Stay on this page to get the complete today’s PSL 2019 schedule with match timings. PSL 2019 Points Table: Check Out Updated Pakistan Super League 4 Team Standings and Match Results. Quetta Gladiators lead the PSL 2019 points table and emerged as the only unbeaten team in the first leg of PSL in Dubai. The Gladiators played two matches and apparently won both of the team. Their opponents for the day, Multan Sultans are placed third with one win and a defeat in two matches. Quetta Gladiators registered wins against Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. Multan Sultans, on the other hand, lost to Karachi Kings, but then bounced back to beat Islamabad United. While Quetta Gladiators will be looking for their third consecutive win, Multan Sultans all be eyeing second to move up on the PSL 2019 points table. PSL 2019 Schedule: Full Timetable With Fixtures, Team, Venue, Match Timings in IST and PKT of Pakistan Super League 4. Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans, PSL 2019 Match Live Streaming, Scores, and Team Details: The eighth match of PSL 2019 will begin at 09:30 p.m (IST). It will be played at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. For Pakistan viewers, Geo Super and PTV Sports will telecast the PSL 2019 match live. In India, DSport holds the broadcast rights but has stopped the telecast. The live online streaming of Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators match is available on official website of PTV Sports. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 20, 2019 10:04 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).<doc-sep>
SHARJAH: Quetta Gladiators, the only team winning two matches so far in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2019, will now face Multan Sultans after all the teams have been rested for two days. The eight of the next matches will now be played in Sharjah with this Twenty20 match to be held at 9.00 pm on Wednesday. The Gladiators are on the top of the table with four points while the Sultans are on third place with two points, after winning one and losing one match so far in the event. Quetta Gladiators won their matches against Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets and Islamabad United by seven wickets while Multan Sultans lost their first match by seven runs against Karachi Kings and later won their second match by five wickets against Islamabad United. Subscribe to get alerts on WhatsApp Now both teams are playing against each other in their third match on Wednesday and the Gladiators are looking favourites due to their unbeaten form. Two of their batsmen - Umar Akmal and Shane Watson - are among the three players who have so far scored 100 or more runs in the PLS4. Umar topped the list with 119 runs including one fifty in two matches and Shane came third with exact 100 runs including one fifty in two matches. For Multan Sultans, their skipper Shoaib Malik made the most runs - 83 runs including one fifty in two matches. The bowlers taking the most wickets for Quetta Gladiators in the event so far is left-arm medium-fast bowler Sohail Tanvir, who has so far captured four wickets at an average of 14.25 while the highest wicket-takers for Multan Sultans are off-spinner Chris Green and left-arm fast bowler Junaid Khan with three wickets each. Sarfraz Ahmed, the skipper of the national team, is captaining Quetta Gladiators while former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is leading Multan Sultans. Both teams have fine blends of youth and experience with local talent and international players, prominent of them are for the Gladiators: Shane Watson, Mohammad Nawaz Dwayne Smith, Dwayne Bravo, Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad, Rillee Rilee Rossouw, Sohail Tanveer, Sunil Narine, Anwar Ali and Mohammad Asghar, and for Multan Sultans: Shahid Afridi, Andre Russell, Hammad Azam, Shan Masood, Laurie Evans, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Irfan, Junaid khan, Chris Green, Joe Denly, James Vince and Steve Smith.