Highlights: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators

Over 400 runs were scored in Dubai, 58 boundaries were struck, and four batsmen raised fifties. In the end, Mohammad Nabi emerged the hero for his team, striking a last-ball four to guide Quetta Gladiators to a two-wicket win against Lahore Qalandars. After 39 overs of a high-scoring thriller that tilted one way and then another, the equation was simple – Quetta needed 15 off six balls; Lahore Qalandars needed two wickets or at the very least, some dot balls.

Lahore got that plan off to a fine start, with Nabi unable to put away Zohaib Khan’s yorker in the first ball of the over. Fifteen needed off five, with the game surely in Lahore’s hands. Nabi, though, remained unfazed and drilled a four and a six off the next two deliveries. Nabi and Zulfiqar Babar then exchanged singles over the fourth and fifth deliveries, bringing an enthralling contest down to the last ball. Zohaib bowled full and wide, and Nabi lapped up the gift, scything the ball over point and sealing a memorable win; a victory for Karachi Kings tomorrow could end Lahore’s campaign.