PSL-11: Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Rawalpindiz by 108 runs

Karachi (Web Desk): Hyderabad Kingsmen stormed into the playoffs of the eleventh season Pakistan Super League PSL-(11) after crushing Rawalpindiz by 108 runs in the 39th clash at Karachi's National Bank Stadium.

Set an imposing target of 245, Rawalpindiz never really got going and were eventually knocked over for 136 in the 18th over.

Usman Khawaja fought a lone battle with an unbeaten 66, while captain Mohammad Rizwan managed 26 and Sam Billings added 23.

The rest of the batting order faltered, with only brief contributions as wickets kept tumbling.
Hyderabad’s bowlers dictated terms throughout, with Hunain Shah leading the charge by picking up four wickets.

Akif Javed backed him up with three scalps, while Mohammad Ali and Glenn Maxwell chipped in with one each.

Earlier, after being asked to bat first, Hyderabad Kingsmen piled up a formidable 244 for 6 in their 20 overs. Glenn Maxwell set the tone with an aggressive 70, while Usman Khan contributed a solid 54. Kusal Perera anchored the latter stages with an unbeaten 50, alongside Hassan Khan, who remained not out on 16.

Useful runs also came from Maaz Sadaqat (28) and Saim Ayub (12), while captain Marnus Labuschagne could only add 5 and Irfan Khan departed without scoring.

For Rawalpindiz, Saad Masood was the most successful bowler with two wickets, while Amad Butt, Ben Sears and Asif Afridi took one wicket each.