Hasan Ali, the fast bowler for Karachi Kings, has broken Wahab Riaz’s record to become the all-time leading wicket-taker in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history.
Ali achieved this milestone during a match against Quetta Gladiators at Karachi’s National Stadium on Friday. Karachi Kings, batting first, posted a competitive score of 175 runs, losing 7 wickets. In reply, Quetta Gladiators faltered, managing just 119 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Karachi secured a dominant 56-run victory, with Hasan Ali playing a key role with the ball.
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His three-wicket haul in this match took his career total to 116 wickets in 84 innings, surpassing Wahab Riaz’s record of 113 wickets in 87 innings. Ali achieved this feat by dismissing Quetta’s Hassan Nawaz for just a single run, marking a historic moment in his growing career. Ali is currently in excellent form, having taken 8 wickets in just 3 matches this season.
After the game, Hasan Ali shared his excitement about breaking the record, crediting his success to the hard work and unwavering support from his team and fans. “It’s a great feeling to set a new record in PSL, and it’s all possible because of the support from my team and fans,” he said.
Following the win, Karachi Kings moved up to third place in the PSL 10 standings with 2 wins out of 3 matches and 4 points. With players like Hasan Ali in peak form, the team aims to continue building momentum and challenge for the top positions as the tournament progresses.
