PSL 10: Khushdil, Warner seal thriller for Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings edged past Peshawar Zalmi in a nail-biting Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 clash at the National Stadium, with David Warner and Khushdil Shah leading the charge in a tense chase that ended with just three balls to spare.
Chasing a modest target of 148, Karachi overcame early stumbles and reached the target at 148/8 in 19.3 overs.
Captain Warner anchored the innings with a fluent 60 off 47 balls, laced with eight boundaries. Khushdil Shah, later named Player of the Match, finished unbeaten on 23 off 17 deliveries, steering the side home under pressure.
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Earlier, Zalmi were restricted to 147/8 after being put into bat. Captain Babar Azam top-scored with a steady 46 off 41 balls, but lacked significant support.
Khushdil Shah also shone with the ball, picking 3/21 in a disciplined spell, removing key batters including Babar and Kohler-Cadmore.
Abbas Afridi chipped in with 3/27, dismissing Haris and tailenders to stifle Zalmi's death-over surge. Alzarri Joseph's late cameo of 24* off 13 helped Peshawar push past 140.
Luke Wood was the pick of the bowlers for Zalmi, claiming 3/22, including the wickets of Seifert and Vince in quick succession. But despite their fightback, Khushdil's composure at the death proved decisive.
The victory gives Karachi a crucial boost in the mid-table race, while Peshawar are left to reassess their batting depth.
PSL 10 points table
Team M W L PT NRR IU 4 4 0 8 +2.544 LQ 3 2 1 4 +2.051 KK 4 2 2 4 -0.343 QG 3 1 2 2 -0.917 PZ 3 1 2 2 -1.033 MS 3 0 3 0 -2.941
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Multan Sultans will face Lahore Qalandars in an all-important Pakistan Super League clash on Tuesday at the Multan Cricket Stadium, with the match set to begin at 8:00 PM PKT.
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