In a thrilling encounter during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, Karachi Kings successfully chased down a revised target of 168 runs, defeating Lahore Qalandars by four wickets in the 24th match. The rain-impacted match was shortened to 15 overs per side, but Karachi proved up to the task, reaching the target in 14.3 overs.
🏏 Key Moments & Performances:
- Irfan Khan played a match-winning knock, smashing 48 runs off 21 balls, leading Karachi’s chase with aggressive stroke play.
- David Warner (24), Tim Seifert (24), and Saad Baig (25) also made solid contributions to the chase.
- Mohammad Naeem was the standout performer for Lahore, scoring a brilliant 65 runs off 29 balls, while Fakhar Zaman added 51.
- Abbas Afridi was the star bowler for Karachi, claiming 4 wickets, while Mir Hamza, Hasan Ali, and Aamer Jamal took one wicket each.
⚡ Match Summary:
- Lahore Qalandars set a target of 168 runs (revised after the rain delay) after posting 160/8 in their 15 overs.
- The match was shortened due to rain after 7.5 overs of Lahore’s innings, where they were 90/1.
- In the revised chase, Karachi Kings reached the target in just 14.3 overs, with Irfan Khan’s explosive innings guiding them to victory.
This win keeps Karachi’s hopes alive in the competition, with the match proving to be a nail-biter and full of exciting cricketing moments.
