In a thrilling encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi Kings emerged victorious against Lahore Qalandars in the tenth match of the PSL 9 season, clinching a narrow win by 2 wickets against their old rivals.
Despite three consecutive losses, Lahore Qalandars put up a formidable fight, with Sahibzada Farhan playing a remarkable innings of 72 runs off 45 balls, anchoring the innings and guiding his team to a competitive total of 175-6. George Linde also made a valuable contribution with 26 runs at a strike rate of 200.
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Karachi Kings faced a rocky start, stumbling to 44-4 due to impressive spells by Zaman Khan and Lahore’s left-arm spinner Ahsan Bhatti. However, Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard turned the tide with a crucial partnership of 95 runs. Pollard, in particular, showcased his batting prowess by scoring his 60th fifty in T20 cricket history.
The momentum shifted when Shaheen Afridi dismissed Pollard and took a brilliant catch to dismiss Malik. The game intensified with twists and turns, but Karachi Kings ultimately prevailed, thanks to Hassan Ali and Mir Hamza’s late blows, securing a dramatic victory.
Despite Zaman Khan’s efforts with the ball, Karachi Kings chased down the target, sealing a memorable win in what can be described as a PSL classic. Kieron Pollard’s all-round performance earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award, adding another feather to his illustrious T20 career.
