DUBAI: Islamabad won the inaugural Pakistan Super League 2016 by six wickets on Tuesday night subsequent to vanquishing top picks Quetta Gladiators in an exciting last at Dubai International Stadium here. Pursuing an imposing focus of 175 runs, Dwayne Smith pounded a sparkling thump of 73 off 51 balls including 07 fours and 04 sixes while Brad Haddin played an undefeated amazing innings of 61 off 39 balls including 02 fours and 05 sixes to lead Misbahul Haq's Islamabad to a dazzling triumph. Quetta however were considered top picks yet Islamabad turned the tables on them. It was an emotional completion for Islamabad who crushed the PSL's enormous weapons Peshawar Zalmi to storm into the last. What's more, Smith guaranteed they proceeded with their walk even in the weight finale viewed by a full house at the Dubai Stadium. Smith, who was dropped on 52 by Anwar Ali, found a just as pugnacious accomplice in Haddin, who scored his third fifty in succession. Misbah, who had termed the PSL verging on like a "World Cup" at the hurl, fixed the triumph with a flick past midwicket and started off wild festivals.
Prior, Quetta, put to bat in the first place, made 174 after Ahmad Shahzad (64) and Kumar Sangakkara (55) scored half-tons. Quetta lost their opener Bismillah Khan for a duck in the first over. Kevin Pietersen, playing his third T20 last this season after the Ram Slam and Big Bash League, guaranteed much before holing out to profound square leg for 18; Asif Ali finishing a magnificent catch. Sangakkara and Shahzad then wedded power and timing in a 87-run organization. Sangakkara specifically played some flawless shots and Quetta could have scored considerably more had it not been for two or three tight overs from quick bowler Mohammad Sami. Sangakkara's way out get under way a whirlwind of wickets as Quetta lost four wickets in four overs at the passing. Andre Russell stowed three wickets while Muhammad Irfan represented two batsmen.
Pakistan's inaugural national cricket group was a surprising achievement, even at the impartial venue of the UAE. Following the PSL was reported last September, the Pakistan Cricket Board sold five establishments for $93 million and pulled in players from 11 distinct nations. In the interim, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has complimented the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on fruitful game plan and execution of PSL. The Prime Minister extended his sincere congrats to every single taking an interest player and groups for playing eagerly through out the competition. The Prime Minister welcomed the part and endeavors of PCB executive Shaharyar Khan, PSL administrator Najam Sethi and every one of the individuals who assumed a part in effectively masterminding the occasion.
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