SHARJAH: Former New Zealand batsman Luke Ronchi hit a rapidfire half-century to steer Islamabad United to eight wicket win over Karachi Kings at Sharjah on Sunday, handing their opponents the first taste of defeat in the league.
Ronchi smashed ten boundaries and three towering sixes during his 37-ball 71 — equalling highest individual score in this PSL with Peshawar Zalmi batsman Dwayne Smith’s 71 not out — as Islamabad achieved a 154-run target in 17.2 overs.
Kings could not stand against #SherKiDhaar a stunning win for @IsbUnited by 8 wickets. Ronchi the hero!#IUvKK #HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/6aa5DjTJmH
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Babar Azam had hit 53-ball 55 while Khurram Manzoor fired 41-ball 51 to anchor Karachi Kings’s 153-6 in 20 overs after they were put into bat on a flat shinning Sharjah stadium pitch.
For his match winning innings Luke Ronchi is the Man of the Match tonight#HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/cDcBFTT5LS
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Ronchi put on 104 for the first wicket with Jean-Paul Duminy (43 not out off 44 balls ) by 10.5 overs to almost put the match beyond Karachi Kings’s reach. Asif Ali smashed the winning six off Karachi skipper Imad Wasim to seal the victory.
The partnership of @babarazam258 and @_khurrammanzoor gave @KarachiKingsARY a solid start that lower order capitalized to score 153 run total. Can @IsbUnited chase it#IUvKK#HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/TyvrNYckc3
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
After today’s game all six teams have completed five matches, with Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans seven points, Islamabad and Peshawar Zalmi on six each. Quetta have four points while Lahore Qalandars have yet to get a point in five matches.
All three Karachi left-arm pacers — Mohammad Amir, Usman Shinwari and Tymal Maills bowled too short, allowing Ronchi to score freely as 50 was reached in 5.1 overs. Amir’s first two overs cost 24 and Shinwari’s 22.
The hero of first innings for @IsbUnited with his spell of 4-0-23-3 @iFaheemAshraf #IUvKK #HBLPSL #SherKiDhaar pic.twitter.com/JB3AsQG8Jw
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Ronchi was finally dismissed by lanky pavcer Mohammad Irfan, caught and bowled while Hussain Talat (eight) fell to Amir but the target was almost in reach by then.
Earlier, Karachi Kings posted the highest total in six Sharjah games this year, reaching 153-6 in their 20 overs.
They owed their total to a second wicket stand of 101 between Babar and Manzoor who lifted the total after Joe Denly went for four in the second over.
The Champions of the first season @IsbUnited are taking on the table toppers of this season @KarachiKingsARY. #IUvKK #HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/PbGRjISEa7
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Manzoor smashed six boundaries and a six while Babar’s knock had two sixes and three boundaries. Both batted with confidence and even after their departure karachi Kings managed 47 in the last five overs with Mohammad Rizwan scoring nine-ball 21 not out and Imad Wasim making 10.
Faheem Ashraf was the pick of the bowlers with 3-23.
The PSL shifts against to Dubai on Wednesday after a day’s rest.
Islamabad United (156/2) (17.2 Overs)
Overs 17.2 by Tymal Mills/ Imad
JP Duminy 43 (44)
Asif Ali 26 (16)
Overs 15/16 by Usman/ Irfan
JP Duminy 38 (42)
Asif Ali 14 (10)
Overs 13/14 by Amir/ Irfan
JP Duminy 35 (39)
Asif Ali 1 (1)
Hussain Talat 8 (7)
OUT! 13.4 Mohammad Amir to Hussain Talat
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/8PLk5bvJze#IUvKK #HBLPSL #Cricingif #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/hmhr0EsA41— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 11/12 by Tymal Mills/ Irfan
JP Duminy 33 (32)
Hussain Talat 2 (3)
Luke Ronchi 71 (37)
.@ronchi04 put on a real show tonight, the United opener equaled Dwayne Smith’s 71 as the highest score in the #HBLPSL 2018.
Ronchi roars! #SherKiDhaar pic.twitter.com/mbTdwdRplG— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
OUT! 10.5 Mohammad Irfan Jnr to Luke Ronchi
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Overs 9/10 by Bopara/ Tymal Mills
Luke Ronchi 66 (33)
JP Duminy 29 (27)
100 comes up for Islamabad United!
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/8PLk5bvJze#IUvKK #HBLPSL #Cricingif #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/LSONeBn1Ts— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
An opening stand of 💯 👏👏👏#IUvKK #HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/Ur22UPV6dQ
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 7/8 by Imad / Tymal Mills
Luke Ronchi 55 (28)
JP Duminy 22 (20)
Sensational striking by @ronchi04 sets a fantastic platform for a United victory! Treat to watch. #SherKiDhaar #IUvKK #HBLPSL pic.twitter.com/PZQ5Hn179E
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
United opener @ronchi04 setting Sharjah alight with some fantastic flick shots! #SherKiDhaar LOUD 🦁 #HBLPSL #IUvKK #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/XkXijGuaYJ
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
50 comes up for Luke Ronchi!
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Overs 5/6 by Imad / Usman Khan
Luke Ronchi 40 (19)
JP Duminy 19 (17)
United opener @ronchi04 setting Sharjah alight with some fantastic flick shots!#SherKiDhaar LOUD 🦁#HBLPSL #IUvKK #DilSeJaanLagaDe
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
SIX! 4.6 Usman Khan to Luke Ronchi
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SIX! 4.4 Usman Khan to Luke Ronchi
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Overs 3/4 by Amir / Usman Khan
Luke Ronchi 18 (11)
JP Duminy 12 (13)
SIX! 3.6 Mohammad Amir to Luke Ronchi
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/8PLk5bvJze#IUvKK #HBLPSL #Cricingif #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/zLHO1e3h62— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 1/2 by Amir / Imad Wasim
Luke Ronchi 1 (2)
JP Duminy 10 (10)
Karachi Kings (153/6) (20 Overs)
Overs 19/20 by Mohammad Sami/ Faheem Ashraf
Mohammad Rizwan 21 (9)
Mohammad Irfan 1 (1)
He might have given away 15 runs in the final over yet Mohammad Sami holds the best dot ball percentage in #HBLPSL history! #SherKiDhaar#DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/8SK5OAaLyZ
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Karachi Kings have scored 153. Will Islamabad United chase it down?
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SIX! 19.3 Mohammad Sami to Mohammad Rizwan
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Imad Wasim 10 (6)
OUT! 18.6 Faheem Ashraf to Imad Wasim
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/8PLk5bvJze#IUvKK #HBLPSL #Cricingif #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/au5zCBnGdL— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 17/18 by Mohammad Sami/ Talat
Mohammad Rizwan 1 (1)
Imad Wasim 5 (3)
Ravi Bopara 8 (5)
Babar Azam 55 (53)
OUT! 17.5 Mohammad Sami to Ravi Bopara, Ravi Bopara (Run Out)
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OUT! 16.6 Hussain Talat to Babar Azam
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OUT! 15.6 Faheem Ashraf to Colin Ingram
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/8PLk5bvJze#IUvKK #HBLPSL #Cricingif #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/LYeN3u1w8f— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Superb 101 run partnership between Babar and Khurram broken as United make the much needed breakthrough#IUvKK #HBLPSL #DilSeJaanLagaDe https://t.co/qOODBtMmra
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 15/16 by Faheem Ashraf/ Patel
Babr Azam 53 (50)
Colin Ingram 1 (2)
Khurram Manzoor 51 (41)
OUT! 15.2 Faheem Ashraf to Khurram Manzoor
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/8PLk5bvJze#IUvKK #HBLPSL #Cricingif #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/T7uNpgyrLm— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
First ever #HBLPSL 50 for @_khurrammanzoor, first 50 of HBLPSL 2018 for @babarazam258, #DeDhanaDhan in Sarjah#IUvKK pic.twitter.com/ndd5TjIWMO
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
50 comes up for Babar Azam and 100 comes up for Karachi Kings!
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Overs 13/14 by Hussain Talat/ Shadab
Khurram Manzoor 44 (37)
Babr Azam 42 (44)
SIX! 14.1 Samit Patel to Babar Azam
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SIX! 13.3 Hussain Talat to Khurram Manzoor
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32 off the last 3 overs!@KarachiKingsARY have 9 wickets in hand, fifth gear mode needed in the last 7 overs.
81/1 in 13 overs.
IU hoping to stifle the batsmen, STAY TUNED. #IUvKK #HBLPSL— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 11/12 by Hussain Talat/ Shadab
Khurram Manzoor 35 (32)
Babr Azam 32 (37)
SIX! 10.5 Shadab Khan to Babar Azam
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Overs 9/10 by Hussain Talat/ Shadab
Khurram Manzoor 23 (26)
Babr Azam 22 (31)
Excellent control by @IsbUnited bowlers conceded only 18 runs in last five overs#HBLPSL #IUvKK #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/p19sNLRb7k
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 7/8 by Faheem Ashraf/ Shadab
Khurram Manzoor 20 (21)
Babr Azam 17 (24)
Overs 5/6 by Faheem Ashraf/Patel
Khurram Manzoor 18 (18)
Babr Azam 10 (15)
Overs 3/4 by Sami/Patel
Khurram Manzoor 15 (15)
Babr Azam 6 (6)
The @KarachiKingsARY are off to a solid start, Khurram and Babar aiming to up the scoring rate.
Should be a very interesting passage of play ahead of us.#IUvKK #HBLPSL— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Overs 1/2 by Sami/Patel
Joe Denly 4 (3)
Khurram Manzoor 2 (7)
Babr Azam 4 (2)
Miss you Lala! 🙋♂️
Hope too see you soon. @SAfridiOfficial #DilSeJaanLagaDe#IUvKK https://t.co/zfaCbTFvTm— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 4, 2018
Goodluck @KarachiKingsARY , missing the action, will be back soon! Give it your best #HopeNotOut pic.twitter.com/dXqTUf65eX
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2018
OUT! 1.4 Mohammad Sami to Joe Denly
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