‘Unbelievable pictures’ reacts Wahab after Iftikhar smacks six 6s off his over

QUETTA: Fast bowler Wahab Riaz hailed Iftikhar Ahmed for his batting onslaught throughout the PSL exhibition match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday, which witnessed an impeccable six maximums in an over by the latter. 

Iftikhar, who smoked Wahab for six sixes within the closing over of the primary innings, performed an astounding knock of unbeaten 94 runs to assist Galadiators seal a tense three-run win over Zalmi.

Taking to Twitter after the match, Wahab stated he was upset over his bowling however on the similar time ‘happy’ for Iftikhar for the best way he batted.

“Wonderful display of batting by @IftiAhmed221. Unbelievable shots and the command he has shown was amazing. I’m disappointed but happy for you brother. Keep going!” he tweeted.

Wonderful show of batting by @IftiAhmed221. Unbelievable pictures and the command he has proven was superb. I’m upset however glad for you brother. Keep going!

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) February 5, 2023

Set to chase a mammoth goal of 185, Peshawar Zalmi fell wanting the goal regardless of a promising begin by younger Mohammad Haris and skipper Babar Azam.

Haris made 53 from 35 balls whereas Peshawar and Pakistan captain Babar scored 23 from 18 balls. Star all-rounder Shahid Afridi performed a brief cameo of 17-ball 25 amid roars and loud cheers by the enthusiastic Quetta crowd.

For Quetta, Mohammad Hasnain led the bowling cost as he picked up three wickets for 30 runs in his 4 overs, whereas participant of the match Iftikhar additionally had two wickets to his credit score moreover his batting exploits.

Earlier, Veteran pacer Wahab offered Zalmi with early breakthroughs, dismissing Ahsan Ali and Umar Akmal within the second over after skipper Babar elected to subject first. He took three wickets however conceded 47 runs in his full quota of 4 overs.

Gladiators fought again within the second half of the innings to submit a good complete on the board with Iftikhar firing in together with his huge hits and conserving jam-packed Bugti Stadium on its toes.

Khusdhil Shah, alternatively, contributed 36 from 24 balls earlier than he fell prey to Wahab within the 18th over.

Quetta Captain Sarafaraz, nevertheless, managed simply 4 from 12 balls earlier than he was knocked out by Aamer Jamal.  who may solely rating 4 runs, was cleaned up by Aamir Jamal. Abdul Wahid Bangalzai scored 28 in 19.

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