Former Pakistan head coach and renowned fast bowler Waqar Younis criticized the batting style of Quetta Gladiators Sarfaraz Ahmed in yesterday’s match against the Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
During his statement, the former cricketer hit out at the Quetta Gladiators skipper for his poor performance, while chasing 149 runs.
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The right-hander managed just 27 runs in 28 deliveries at an average of 96.43.
According to Waqar, this type of game is not good enough to win matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
“Sarfaraz Ahmed scored 25 runs in 25 deliveries. A man who came in at number six should have finished with a rate of 150 or 160. Sarfaraz scored 100 today; he You don’t win games like that,” he said.
Lahore Qalandars batted first and started losing wickets early. The Qalandars team had seven wickets down in the first ten overs.
Pakistan-born Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza was the star of the match as he made a blistering 34-ball 71, which included eight boundaries and three huge sixes. Afghanistan’s all-star, Rashid Khan, also contributed with his bat as he scored 20-ball 21 runs, including one four and one six.
In reply, Quetta started well as they scored 56 runs after losing one wicket in the powerplay. With high pace and attack, Haris Rauf took three wickets along with Rashid Khan, who took two wickets. The Gladiators were restricted to 131 runs in their 20 overs, thus losing the match by 17 runs.
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