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Karachi Kings

Khushdil Shah’s explosive finish powers Karachi Kings to 5-wicket win

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Khushdil Shah

LAHORE: Karachi Kings secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in the 35th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, thanks to a blistering unbeaten innings by Khushdil Shah.

At Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi Kings won the toss and opted to field first. Lahore Qalandars posted a strong total of 199/6 in 20 overs, with Abdullah Shafique scoring 62 and Fakhar Zaman adding 61 runs.

For Karachi Kings, Moeen Ali took two wickets, while Hassan Ali and Rizwanullah picked up one wicket each.

In response, Karachi Kings chased down the target in 18.4 overs, losing five wickets along the way. Early contributions came from Jason Roy (9), Raza Hendricks (10), and Salman Ali Agha (14), while Moeen Ali scored 39 off 17 balls and Azam Khan made 14.

The turning point came in the final overs when Khushdil Shah launched a fierce counterattack, smashing 23 runs in Shaheen Afridi’s over and 14 runs off just four deliveries against Haris Rauf in the next over. He remained unbeaten on 44 runs off just 14 balls, hitting 5 sixes and 2 fours, guiding his team to victory with eight balls to spare.

Captain David Warner also remained unbeaten with a solid 63-run innings.

With this win, Karachi Kings have strengthened their position in the PSL playoff race alongside Lahore and Hyderabad.

Salman Agha advocates gradual path for PSL performers

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Salman Agha

KARACHI: Salman Ali Agha, captain of Karachi Kings and Pakistan’s T20 side, has said that performances in the Pakistan Super League alone should not be the sole basis for immediate selection into international cricket.

Speaking after Karachi Kings’ eight-wicket loss to Islamabad United in PSL 11, Agha admitted that his team failed to deliver across all departments.

“We did not play good cricket today. We will try to perform better in upcoming matches and make a comeback,” he said during the post-match press conference.

Reflecting on his own form, Agha said he has been getting starts but has struggled to convert them into big scores. “Once a player gets set, he should go on to make a big total.

 When the top order performs, it benefits the team. Today’s pitch was around a 170-run surface, but we couldn’t reach that mark,” he added.

Karachi Kings had posted 150 for 6 in their 20 overs, but Islamabad United chased down the 151-run target comfortably in 16 overs, losing just two wickets.

The skipper also expressed concern over his recent performances, noting that both his World Cup outing and current PSL season have not gone as expected. He hinted that he may consider taking a break from T20 cricket closer to the 2027 ODI World Cup if required.

Agha further emphasized the need for player development, stating that PSL performances are important for recognition but players should continue to refine their skills in domestic cricket before being fast-tracked to the international level.

He concluded by acknowledging the role of fans in enhancing the appeal of any tournament, adding that improved performances are essential to regain stronger public support.

Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by 8 wickets

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Islamabad United

KARACHI: In the Pakistan Super League Season 11, Islamabad United secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over Karachi Kings to move up to second place on the points table.

After winning the toss, Islamabad United opted to field first, inviting Karachi Kings to bat. Karachi posted a total of 150 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Rassie van der Dussen scoring 51, Jason Roy contributing 39, and Azam Khan adding 34 runs.

In reply, Islamabad United chased down the 151-run target comfortably in just 16 overs, losing only two wickets. Sameer Minhas led the charge with 58 runs, while Devon Conway remained unbeaten on 53. Captain Shadab Khan also played a steady unbeaten innings of 31 runs.

With this win, Islamabad United moved to second place with nine points, strengthening their position in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi continue to lead the table with 13 points, while Karachi Kings remain in fifth position with six points after the defeat.

Karachi Kings beat Rawalpindi by 5 wickets

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Karachi Kings

LAHORE: Karachi Kings secured their third consecutive victory in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, defeating Rawalpindi by five wickets in a high-scoring encounter at Gaddafi Stadium.

After winning the toss, Karachi Kings opted to field first, inviting Rawalpindi to bat. Rawalpindi posted a competitive total of 197 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 65 and Sam Billings contributing 58 runs.

For Karachi Kings, Hasan Ali claimed three wickets while Khushdil Shah picked up two.

Azam Khan Stars in Successful Chase

In reply, Karachi Kings chased down the 198-run target in the final over, losing five wickets along the way. The chase was anchored by Azam Khan, who scored 74 runs, while captain David Warner added a solid 50.

With this victory, Karachi Kings maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament, registering their third straight win in PSL 11.