Watch: Sarfraz and co bash Mir Hamza after Gladiators defeat
The Pakistan Super League's (PSL) first eliminator lived up to its name after offering another classical thriller to the audiences at Lahore’s Gaddafi and those watching on the screens, as Peshawar Zalmi managed to march a step ahead at the final after beating the Quetta Gladiators by a run. Peshawar Zalmi won by 1 run! — PeshawarZalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) March 20, 2018 However, apart from being a thrilling encounter, the match will also be remembered for the scolding Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Mir Hamza received from skipper Sarfraz Ahmed and head coach Moin Khan as he walked to the dugout. The youngster failed to run for the second run and was run out on the last ball, which could have allowed a super over for the two sides. Moin Khan and Sarfaraz Ahmed not very happy with Mir Hamza for not running 2 off the last ball of the match #PSL2018 #PZvQG pic.twitter.com/TPz5IywKR1 — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 20, 2018 Gladiators' fans too were quick to criticize Hamza, as they vented up their anger on social media. Leave out poor batting. If that Mir Hamza guy is not able to complete 2 at the nonstriker end for a missed catch at long on (considering last ball as well), this is some serious fitness issue. I would send him for fitness training with Moin Khan's son. — Ramiz Raja (@RameezzRaja) March 21, 2018 In scenarios such as this, the batsman at the bowling end is mentally prepared for running between the wickets. He leaves the crease even before bowler releases the ball. Mir Hamza did a horrible job running. It could have been a super over. Poor soul knocked his team out! #PZvQG — Anas Naveed (@Anas_Naveed) March 20, 2018 It was a thriller and Anwar Ali did an awesome job...but @TeamQuetta would have pushed it for a super over had the non striker Mir Hamza ran the 1st real hard & returned back fast. It was doable. But I guess it’s all done & duster till next year. #HBLPSL3T20 — Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) March 21, 2018 Mir Hamza got the scolding of his life when Coach Moin and Captain Sarfraz blasted him for not being ready for a second run! Had he been ready it would have ended in a super over! — Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid) March 20, 2018 Quetta supporters waiting for Mir Hamza outside stadium for missing that last run. pic.twitter.com/P0U9HKEUny — Zameer Maan (@ZameerMaan) March 20, 2018 What the fuck was Mir Hamza doing ball watching? Not his shot, not his wicket. 3 needed. He should have been in the crease after having taken 2 even before the throw. They're not even teaching these turds the basics? Losers — Haris (@manlikewaddupp) March 20, 2018 Moin Khan dealing with Mir Hamza... pic.twitter.com/NILI9lO5qp — Kalim Khan (@Kallerz37) March 20, 2018 Dear Mir Hamza what were you thinking btw ????? Shld we blame you for the lose or our bad luck ?? #QGvPZ #PSL2018 — Mariam Jamali (@Mariam_Jamali) March 20, 2018 extremely poor running by mir hamza ... — Faisal ¯\_(?)_/¯ (@faisssallll) March 21, 2018 However, others pointed out Hamza was just a youngster and were optimistic that the fast bowler would come out stronger in the future. What a match !! T20 at its best . Brilliant show from both teams. Congratulations @PeshawarZalmi — Muhammad Wasim (@MuhammadWasim77) March 20, 2018 omg sarfraz and moin khan being so mean to mir hamza omg pls dont do this — star of my life (@Abbasayy) March 20, 2018 @mirhamza_k Koi ni hero ,I am pretty sure you'll come back stronger ! you are capable of more than that! Best is yet to come IN SHA ALLAH !?? — Azzam Cheema (@azzam_cheema) March 20, 2018
OUT! 19.6 Liam Dawson to Anwar Ali (Mir Hamza Run Out)
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/GAW3pe7nao#PZvQG #HBLPSL #PSL2018 @_cricingif pic.twitter.com/3kE4PQNtXI
There will be a lot of criticism on Mir Hamza but he just did a fast bowler thing :)
Great fight showed by @TeamQuetta in the end. #CricketComesHome @thePSLt20