PSL 10 Drama Unfolds at National Stadium
In a gripping Pakistan Super League fixture, Karachi Kings sealed a dramatic two-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi, showcasing resilience and calm under pressure in the final over of the match.
Warner’s Brilliance Offsets Top-Order Collapse
The chase started in the worst possible manner for the Kings, with Luke Wood dismissing Seifert on the first ball. The early loss was compounded when Vince edged one to the keeper, leaving Karachi at 11/2.
Captain David Warner led from the front, stitching together vital stands despite losing partners. His 60-run knock off 47 deliveries anchored the innings through the middle overs.
Though Irfan Khan (10) and Nabi (14) couldn’t build momentum, Khushdil Shah’s late flourish guided Kings to victory, keeping nerves in check during the tense finish.
Zalmi’s Innings Stalls After Babar’s Exit
Opting to bat first, Zalmi’s innings lacked rhythm. After early losses, Babar Azam (46) and Haris tried to stabilize, but quick wickets from Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi derailed the innings.
Alzarri Joseph added quick runs toward the end, but Zalmi could only post 147 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Standout Bowling Highlights
- Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi: 3 wickets each
- Luke Wood: 3/22
- Ali Raza: 2 wickets
Updated PSL Standings
- Karachi Kings: 3rd place (2 wins from 4 matches)
- Peshawar Zalmi: 5th place (1 win from 3 matches)
Karachi bounced back from a previous loss to Islamabad United and now look in contention for the playoffs.
