• Wahab Riaz pleased with Iftikhar Ahmed’s batting despite being hit for six sixes.
• Peshawar Zalmi-Quetta Gladiators played out exhibition match in Quetta.
• Riaz took three wickets but gave up 47 runs in his full four overs.

Wahab Riaz was pleased for Iftikhar Ahmed despite being hit for six sixes in an over by the latter during the Peshawar Zalmi-Quetta Gladiators exhibition match on Sunday in Quetta.

In the final over of the innings, Ahmed smacked Riaz for six sixes to ensure Quetta finished on a high note. On 94 runs in 50 balls, the right-hander remained unbeaten.

Riaz took three wickets but gave up 47 runs in his full four overs.

Riaz said on Twitter after the game, which the Gladiators won by three runs, that he was disappointed with his bowling but pleased with Ahmed’s batting.

Wonderful display of batting by @IftiAhmed221. Unbelievable shots and the command he has shown was amazing. I’m disappointed but happy for you brother. Keep going!

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— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) February 5, 2023

Zalmi were restricted to 181-7 in 20 overs while chasing 185 for victory.

After reaching 109-1 in 10 overs, it appeared as if Zalmi would cruise to victory.

However, towards the end of the innings, Quetta picked up wickets at regular intervals to halt their opponent’s progress.

Mohammad Haris, who played some spectacular shots, led the way with 53 runs in 35 balls.

Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam each scored 25 and 23 runs.

Mohammad Hasnain was the pick of the Quetta bowlers, with figures of 3-30 in four overs.

Meanwhile, to get his team over the line, Naseem Shah defended nine runs in the final over.

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