Kings vs Gladiators, 5th Match at Dubai, , Feb 11 2017 - Match Result

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Sarfraz: It isn't necessary we hit boundaries all the time. My plan was to stay long there and run fast. I knew if we stayed till the end, we would win coz it was a great pitch. these days chasing 8-9 per over is easy if you stay till the end and run hard.

Sanga: The start was a bit better than last game. We were 20 too short in the end. Bowled well in the Powerplay, but we couldn't make inroads in the middle. We needed a wicket in the middle, but ran very well. That was the difference between the two sides. We were also probably a bowler short. I don't think pinch hitters work, we like using our batsmen. Unfortunately, we didn't push enough during our Powerplay.

Rossouw: Happy with how things are shaping up. Good bunch of guys, good effort on the field. The challenge was taking it deep, Sarf and I batted well together, kept the momentum going with our running. I don't think we'll do any fitness training this week (laughs)

Rilee Rossouw is Man of the Match. First a selfie, then the trophy.

The presentation coming up

So there it is. Both teams remain where they were at the start of this game - Quetta at the top, Karachi at the bottom. Too early to talk about standings, but Karachi Kings need to sort their team out quickly. Some big names in there but they don't look like a unit at the moment.

Quetta need their top-order to fire soon enough, but for now, Rossouw is all they need. Another superb knock under pressure from the left-hander and this time he makes sure he's there till the end. Well supported by Sarfraz who came in during a sticky situation and took his time, but made sure the running kept them in the game. They looked a deadly combination, these two. Good showing by Sarfraz at a time when Pakistan cricket is in murky waters.

Ahmed Farhad: "Really superb knock played by Proteas Rossouw & Skipper...After 3 down both played commanding innings.."

Muhammad Safdar: "The difference between Queta Gladiators and Karachi Kings is Sarfaraz. I still remember when Sarfaraz was very young and nobody knew him. He was made captain of Karachi Dolphins (Pakistan's domestic T20 tournament) in place of Afridi. The owner of Queta Gladiator 'OMAR ASSOCIATES' was the owner of Karachi Dolphins. And Sarfaraz made the weak team to victory. Omar associates always trusted on Sarfaraz in all domestic tournaments. I must say thanks to Omar associates for giving such a gift to Pakistan as Pakistani team is lacking a true leader. He will for sure a good leader for Pakistan."

Trying to keep some form of KP in this game. Here's Pollard. Stops in his delivery stride and warns Sarfraz that he'll be mankaded next time

Saad: "That was not a wise decision from Imad. Messing around with his captain of the national side:)" Ha!

Samerr: "The way Sarfaraz is on the field today n yesterday as wicketkeeper, as commentator behind the wickets, as captain, as a batsman, as an excellent runner between the wickets. I think Pakistan's limited over team is in safe hands now. " Bit early, no?

Farooq: "Just noticed, out of last 17 deliveries, only 1 has been a dot ball. Strike rotation has been extremely great between these two"

Adeel Miraj: "Gayle not finding his rhythm. Sanga also looks tired. I think Kings need to bring Mahela no matter what otherwise this season may as well be similar to the previous one. Which would not be a good thing of course."

Waqas: "This is highest partnership for QG at any wicket in PSL." One away from 100.