- PSL 2024 – (Game 10) – Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars
Karachi emerged triumphant in a heart-stopping last-ball thriller, handing defending champions Lahore their fourth consecutive defeat in the Pakistan Super League this season. The match, replete with twists and turns, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Lahore Qalandars posted a competitive total of 175 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of a brilliant unbeaten 72-run knock from Sahibzada Farhan. Despite early setbacks, Lahore’s middle order, led by Farhan and George Linde, steadied the ship and propelled their team to a challenging total.
In pursuit of 176 runs for victory, Karachi Kings faced early adversity at 44 for 4, combating a formidable bowling attack. However, veterans Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard orchestrated a remarkable comeback with a sensational partnership, adding 95 runs to resurrect Karachi’s innings. Pollard’s aggressive batting complemented Malik’s composed approach, revitalizing Karachi’s prospects with their stellar performance.
Lahore Qalandars mounted a spirited fightback, snatching crucial wickets to keep the contest alive. Nonetheless, Karachi’s lower order, marshaled by Irfan Khan and Hasan Ali, held their nerve in the closing moments to guide their team over the line with just one ball to spare. Hasan Ali’s decisive shot in the end proved pivotal as Karachi Kings secured a dramatic victory, igniting jubilation among the thrilled spectators.
The outcome left Lahore Qalandars languishing at the bottom of the table with four consecutive losses, while Karachi Kings celebrated their hard-earned triumph, ascending in the standings. The match showcased the intense rivalry between the two teams, treating fans to a captivating spectacle filled with excitement and suspense until the final delivery.
Chief Scores :
Lahore Qalandars – 175 for 6 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 72*, George Linde 26*, Rassie van der Dussen 26, Hasan Ali 2 for 29, Mir Hamza 2 for 31, Tabraiz Shamsi 2 for 42)
Karachi Kings – 176 for 8 in 20 overs (Kieron Pollard 58, Shoaib Malik 39, Mohammad Nawaz 15, Ahsan Bhatti 2 for 19, Zaman Khan 2 for 25, Haris Rauf 1 for 22)
