Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez starred in Lahore Qalandars’ crushing nine-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators on Monday at National Stadium, Karachi.
Chasing a target of 179 runs, Sohail Akhtar and Fakhar Zaman got into groove straightaway and made a brilliant start to the innings. The opening pair reached 48 at the end of powerplay without losing a wicket.
With Lahore needing 110 runs from last 10 overs, Fakhar and Hafeez decided to take on Zahid and mustered 13 runs in his third over. Fakhar led the charge for Lahore as he brought up his fifty in only 31 balls.
Mohammad Hafeez scored 73 on just 33 balls. Photo: PSL
Quetta pacers were unable to stop Hafeez and Fakhar as the duo brought up a 100-run partnership in 53 balls.
Usman Shinwari conceded 37 runs in his last two overs as Lahore continued to race towards the target. Fakhar (82*) and Hafeez (73*) remained unbeaten with a 115-run partnership as the duo took Lahore over the line.
During the match, Sarfaraz Ahmad’s behavior towards bowlers and fielders was very bad. He was running all around the ground shouting at his own players.
Here’s how twitterati reacts on it:
Embarrassing stuff from Sarfaraz, forget this game it will be hard to lift Gladiator players up for the remaining matches when your captain is having a meltdown in middle of a game
— Osama. (@ashaqeens) February 22, 2021
Sarfaraz Ahmed after Usman Shinwari goes for 19 runs in the over “idhar ao mere sey baat karo” #psl6 #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/1L35Nba8pB
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 22, 2021
Disgusting attitude and behaviour by Sarfaraz on-field with his fellow players. Reflects how much hurt he felt by Hafeez’s tweet as well. Going down day by day!#LQvQG #QGvLQ #HBLPSL6
— Wajahat Kazmi 🇵🇰 (@KazmiWajahat) February 22, 2021
Immature and ridiculous attitude in the field from Sarfaraz. Running all around the ground shouting at his own players.
— شاہ زیب بخاری (@iSyedShahzaibB) February 22, 2021
Very poor behavior from Captain. Instead of motivating him continuously scolding him. pic.twitter.com/jfaiRfByrf
— Ahsan. 🇵🇰 (@imPakistaniLAD) February 22, 2021
Sarfraz’s antics on the field today were disgraceful, completely lost the plot & demoralised his team.
— Ahmed (@azkhawaja1) February 22, 2021
sarfraz needs to go through anger management therapy. main nay bhe kerwayi thi. tab se main sirf hans he rai houn beshuk banda bhe mer gaya ho
— Riasat ki maut (@mahobili) February 22, 2021
The problem with Sarfraz right now is that hes trying too hard. Nops bro, you cant fight the bad luck factor! Easy ho jao. Go with the flow.#QGvLQ
— Salar Sultanzai (@MeFixerr) February 22, 2021
Sarfraz’s fan are even worst than afridi’s fans oh God
— Haroon (@ThisHaroon) February 22, 2021
Seriously not expecting this behavior from him..Lack of sportsman spirit..
That agressiveness from him lead his team to this results..His attitude creats pressure on players..#Sarfraz #LQvsQG pic.twitter.com/g0ZPVv7w8E— hahahamna🏏 (@iCricketGirl) February 22, 2021
Sarfraz waiting for shinwari in dressing room pic.twitter.com/HmtyoeWItm
— Haroon (@ThisHaroon) February 22, 2021
