Watson leads Gladiators to 180

Shane Watson and Kevin Pieterson smashed half centuries as Quetta Gladiators posted a mammoth 180 runs total against Karachi Kings in today's second game in Dubai.  

Watson and Pietersen effectively neutralised the Kings' bowling attack, by smashing boundaries all around the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.

Former Australian opener had given one easy catch during the game when he was on 54, but Usman Khan Shinwari dropped his catch - the mistake cost Imad Wasim-led team.

Watson's fiery start pushed Kings on defensive. His three sixes to skipper Imad Wasim put the basis of a strong start to the Sarfraz-led team.

Afridi gave a much-needed breakthrough to Kings by dismissing Asad Shafiq (16) on the last ball of the sixth over.

Pietersen was the next to return to the pavilion after he was brilliantly caught by Ravi Bopara at mid-wicket area on the ball of Usman Khan Shinwari. Former Englishman scored 52 off 34 balls.

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan jr, Shahid Afridi and Usman Khan Shinwari picked a wicket each of the Gladiators.