Karachi Kings secured a thrilling victory against Lahore Qalandars in the tenth PSL 9 match, winning by 2 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium.
Despite three consecutive losses, Lahore Qalandars found hope in Sahibzada’s outstanding performance, scoring 72 runs off 45 balls. George Linde’s contribution of 26 runs at a strike rate of 200 helped Qalandars reach a total of 175-6.
Hassan Ali shone in Karachi’s bowling attack with figures of 2-29 in 4 overs, while Daniel Sams struggled, conceding 52 runs in his 4 overs.
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After a shaky start, Karachi Kings were 44-4, but Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard’s partnership of 95 runs revived their innings. Pollard’s half-century and exceptional catch at long-off were pivotal moments.
The game took a turn when Shaheen Afridi dismissed Pollard for 58 runs and took a brilliant catch to dismiss Malik. Zaman Khan’s efforts for Lahore were commendable, but Karachi ultimately clinched the victory.
Hassan Ali and Mir Hamza sealed the win for Karachi in a dramatic encounter dubbed the “El Classico of PSL.”
Kieron Pollard was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.