Shehzad Sanga help Quetta set 175 for Islamabad

DUBAI: Ahmed Shehzad and Kumar Sangakkara struck dashing fifties to steer Quetta Gladiators to a big total of 174 runs for seven wickets against Islamabad United in the final of the first Pakistan Super League here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.Sent into bat by Islamabad United captain Misbah-ul-Haq, Quetta Gladiators lost two early wickets for 33 but then Shehzad and Sangakkara changed the scene adding 87 from 56 balls for the third wicket partnership.Shehzad scored 64 off 39 balls with nine fours and a six while Sangakkara made 55 off 32 balls with seven fours and two sixes.However, Quetta Gladiators set a rather difficult target of 175 runs for Islamabad United after losing seven wickets.Right-arm Fast bowler Andre Russell was the most successful bowler fro Islamabad United, taking three wickets for 36 while left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Irfan captured two for 25.’