PSL 11: Karachi Kings defeat Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets

Lahore (Web Desk): In a crucial match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Karachi Kings delivered an impressive performance to beat Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament.

The match was played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Karachi Kings won the toss and opted to field first, inviting Lahore Qalandars to bat.

Batting first, Lahore Qalandars posted a strong total of 199 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.

Fakhar Zaman scored 61 runs, while Abdullah Shafique contributed 62 runs. For Karachi Kings, Moeen Ali took 2 wickets, while Hasan Ali and Raza Ullah claimed one wicket each.

In response, Karachi Kings chased down the 200-run target in the 19th over with 5 wickets in hand. Captain David Warner led from the front with an unbeaten 63 runs.

Khushdil Shah turned the game around in the final stages with a blistering innings, smashing an unbeaten 44 off just 14 balls, including 5 sixes and 2 fours.

Other contributors included Moeen Ali with 39 runs, Salman Ali Agha and Azam Khan with 14 runs each, while Reeza Hendricks scored 10 and Jason Roy added 9 runs.

For Lahore Qalandars, Ubaid Shah took 3 wickets, while Daniel Sams and Haris Rauf picked up one wicket each, but their efforts were not enough to secure a win.