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Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Kings beat Qalandars by 4 wickets in HBL PSL match
Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by 4 wickets in the 24th fixture of HBL PSL X at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Karachi Kings' Irfan Khan scored unbeaten 48 runs off 21 balls and helped his team to win the match. Earlier, Lahore Qalandars posted 160 for 8 in a rain-curtailed 15-over match. Openers Mohammad Naeem and Fakhar Zaman laid a strong foundation with an explosive 90-run partnership. Naeem blazed 65 off just 29 deliveries, smashing six boundaries and five sixes at a strike rate of 224.13 before being caught by Irfan Khan off Aamer Jamal. Fakhar Zaman followed up with a well-crafted 51 off 33 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes, but his dismissal by Abbas Afridi triggered a dramatic collapse. Abbas Afridi spearheaded Karachi's comeback, finishing with figures of 4 for 27, including key wickets of Abdullah Shafique (18), Daryl Mitchell (0), and Sikandar Raza (8). Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali chipped in with one wicket each, while Tim Seifert effected a sharp run-out of Asif Ali. From 89-0, Lahore lost eight wickets for just 67 runs in the space of 43 balls. A late cameo by Asif Afridi, who struck a six off two balls, helped the Qalandars finish at 160 for 8 at a run rate of 10.66. The revised match format allowed only 15 overs per side due to an earlier rain delay. Karachi Kings achieved the target of 168 under DLS method with 3 balls remaining.
Business Recorder
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
From emerging category to leading wicket-taker: Hasan Ali continues to shine in PSL X
Hasan Ali continues to impress in PSL X, emerging as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in six matches for Karachi Kings. The right-arm pacer recently became the all-time highest wicket-taker in HBL Pakistan Super League history, overtaking Wahab Riaz with 121 wickets in 88 matches. Hasan, who is also serving as Karachi Kings' vice-captain this season, credited his fitness and minor technical adjustments for his strong performance. 'I've worked on my fitness and diet this season. I didn't change much in my bowling but focused on improving the basics,' he said in an interview with PCB Digital. Hasan Ali appointed vice-captain of Karachi Kings for PSL 10 He made a successful return to competitive cricket earlier this year in the National T20 Cup 2025 for Sialkot Region after a nine-month injury layoff, where he picked up 13 wickets in four matches and was named best bowler of the tournament. Reflecting on his leadership role, Hasan said, 'I'm enjoying the responsibility of being vice-captain. It gives you confidence and helps with personal performance too.' Karachi Kings, currently placed mid-table with three wins from six matches, narrowly lost their last game to Quetta Gladiators by five runs. Looking ahead, Hasan expressed hope for a top-two finish and called on fans to turn up in large numbers for the highly anticipated clash against Lahore Qalandars on May 4.
Business Recorder
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Karachi Kings' Fawad Ali lights up PSL 10 with raw pace, touching 150 kph
Karachi Kings' emerging fast bowler Fawad Ali has set the speed gun on fire in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, becoming the fastest bowler of the tournament so far. The 20-year-old speedster from Swat stunned everyone by delivering a 149.75 kph thunderbolt to Mohammad Rizwan during Karachi Kings' clash against Multan Sultans. He currently tops the chart for the fastest deliveries bowled in the ongoing edition. Fawad, who has featured in three matches so far, has showcased remarkable control, having not conceded a single six in the tournament. Kane Williamson joins Karachi Kings for remainder of PSL 10 A product of the Karachi Kings Talent Hunt Program, Fawad opened his wicket tally in top-flight T20 cricket by dismissing Quetta Gladiators' Hasan Nawaz for 35. Although he was part of Karachi Kings' squad in PSL 9 as a replacement for Tim Seifert, it was his time at the Karachi Kings Academy, under the close guidance of the coaching staff, that polished his raw talent. Now playing in the Emerging Category, Fawad continues to impress with every outing, promising to be a bright prospect for Pakistan's fast bowling future.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings win toss, opt to field against Peshawar Zalmi
Listen to article Karachi Kings won the toss and elected to field first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 11th match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 at the National Stadium, Karachi. The match marks Karachi Kings' final appearance at their home ground for this season, with both teams aiming to secure vital points as the tournament approaches its mid-point. Karachi Kings captain David Warner said his side is focused on reading conditions early and maintaining their strong fielding. 'We are trying to adapt to the conditions, probably rotate the strike more. It's about adapting to the wicket straightaway whether it's bat or ball. Our fielding has been outstanding,' Warner said. 'Bowling first, we want to restrict them under 150. Playing the same team.' Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam also preferred to bowl first but remained optimistic. 'We also wanted to bowl, but the toss is not in your hands. We will give our best,' he said. 'Confidence is always high after a win. The pitch looks better than yesterday, and I think 170 would be a good total. We're going with the same team.' Playing XIs Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mitch Owen, Abdul Samad, Luke Wood, Alzarri Joseph, Arif Yaqoob, Ali Raza
First Post
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Hasan Ali's Viral Look at Babar Azam Reignites Troll Army First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Hasan Ali's Viral Look at Babar Azam Reignites Troll Army | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Hasan Ali's Viral Look at Babar Azam Reignites Troll Army | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Hasan Ali sparked an internet frenzy during the PSL 2025 captain's photoshoot after a 'loving stare' he gave Babar Azam went viral. Filling in for David Warner as Karachi Kings' captain, Hasan became the unexpected highlight of the media day, with fans across the subcontinent flooding social media with memes and commentary. The viral moment also revived his earlier remark—"King kar lega'—in support of Babar, which has since drawn criticism due to the batter's recent dip in form. Addressing the trolling during a press conference following Karachi Kings' heavy defeat to Lahore Qalandars, Hasan said he's unfazed by online backlash and stood by his words, calling Babar 'the best' and backing him to bounce back. Rupha Ramani brings you the hilarious turn of events. Also on the show, Mitchell Starc turned up for Delhi once again as the franchise beat Rajasthan in a nail-biter. After defending nine runs in the final over, the Aussie cricketer then bowled a brilliant super over. After years of being labelled overpriced, is Starc now consistently validating his price tag? And did his decision to skip the ICC Champions Trophy work in Delhi's favour? And IPL is turning out to be a major headache for the banking sector in India. Ever since the league started, the country has seen UPI network outages. With IPL being the reason behind the $100 billion betting market, is it causing trouble to the digital banking networks? See More
