Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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Statistics

Best performances - Batsmen

Azam Khan
74(34) 6x4 - 6x6
Control %77%
  • Productive Shot
  • pull
  • 27 runs
  • 0x4 - 4x6
4 0 7 1 5 1 16 40
DJ Mitchell
65(41) 5x4 - 3x6
Control %82%
  • Productive Shot
  • flick
  • 19 runs
  • 1x4 - 1x6
8 3 1 1 7 16 18 11

Best performances - Bowlers

Hasan Ali
Hasan Ali
O4
M0
R24
W3
Eco6
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
1W
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
DJ Mitchell
O3.2
M0
R32
W3
Eco9.6
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
1W
1W

Commentator: Rashad Mahbub

That concludes today's PSL doubleheader action, with the Karachi Kings now sitting at the top of the table. Make sure to join us again for more PSL action tomorrow. Until then, this is Rashad Mahbub, signing off on behalf of Shashwat Kumar and the rest of the crew. Sayonara!

David Warner: "Feels great to be here. Tonight was a fantastic result for us, and the way the boys played was outstanding. I think 200-plus was probably a par total on that wicket, but the way our bowlers operated through the middle was fantastic. They had a solid foundation with a good partnership, which is always hard to pull back, but we saw a fantastic innings. [Bowling unit] Yeah, it's handy. I've captained a lot of franchises around the world, and it's just great to have that artillery available. The guys have been bowling very well. The best thing is the experience in this team; I'm using their knowledge, and our bowling changes are a group decision, not just mine. We're gelling really well together. [Azam Khan's innings] That was fantastic. He just needed to come out with intent and play his way. We know what he's capable of, and he certainly knows it too. To see him come off tonight and bat in the middle like that is going to hold him in good stead for the rest of the tournament."

Player of the Match, Azam Khan: "I wasn't really satisfied with the innings because I gave away a lot of chances, but getting runs off the bat always feels nice. I practice those shots a lot. I actually had a gut feeling they might send me at number four because I think that's my ideal position after the powerplay. It ended in a win, so I'm really happy about it. [Discussion between Warner in the middle] That was a crucial partnership. We decided we had to get at least one boundary every over. Scoring 200 in a T20 game isn't as difficult as it used to be, but you still need that consistent boundary. We managed to do that and I'm happy we got the win. [Locked in the number four spot?] Listen, guys [looks at his teammates]."

Saaib Uppal: "Last match vs Lahore, Abbas Afridi came in with 9 needed off 5. Hit a four and six.Today vs Rawalpindi, Abbas Afridi came in with 5 needed off 5. Hit a six."

10:36 pm Waseem started the massive chase with the right intent but his stay was brief, departing for 23 off just 11 balls. While Warner and Salman put up a steady partnership, the required run rate continued to climb as they struggled to shift gears. However, Warner and Azam Khan eventually broke loose in the middle overs, hammering several boundaries to bring the equation under 11 runs per over. The Pindiz were uncharacteristically sloppy in the field, gifting lives and runs through dropped catches and misfields. Amir dropped Azam on 36, and though Warner was dismissed shortly after reaching a 35-ball fifty, Azam took full control. His powerful hitting shifted the momentum entirely, and even after being dropped again by Rishad on 69, the damage was done. Azam finally departed after a brilliant 74 off 34 balls, caught at deep backward point. With 5 runs needed in the final over, Mitchell made things interesting by dismissing Moeen Ali with the first delivery. However, Abbas Afridi settled the nerves immediately, smashing his first ball over long on to seal a comfortable victory. It was another tough outing for the Pindiz bowling unit, made worse by Naseem Shah exiting the game with an injury during the death overs. The bowlers were expensive, despite Mitchell claiming three wickets. Post-match presentation is coming up shortly.

Karachi Kings won by 5 wickets

19.2
6
Mitchell to Abbas Afridi, SIX, Forget the last-over thriller and super over; Abbas Afridi has smashed it over long on! The Karachi Kings extend their unbeaten streak, leaving the Pindiz still hunting for their first-ever PSL victory! Short of a length ball, stays back inside the crease and throws everything at it, connects the sweet part of the bat and muscles it over the long on region.

Abbas Afridi is the new batter in; a run-a-ball is needed now. Over the wicket

19.1
W
Mitchell to Ali, OUT, Mitchell strikes again! Length ball angling in from around the wicket, plays the big heave stroke to finish the game in style, gets beaten by the lack of bounce and hits the inner thigh pad in front of the stumps. That looks plumb, and Moeen sends it upstairs. All three reds and hitting the leg stump with the angle.

MM Ali lbw b Mitchell 5 (4m 5b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100

5 runs needed from the last 6 balls. Mitchell to bowl the last over

END OF OVER:
19 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | KK: 193/4 (5 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 10.15, RRR: 5.00)

  • Moeen Ali5 (4b)
  • Khushdil Shah5 (7b)
  • Mohammad Amir4-0-38-1
  • Mohammad Amir Khan4-0-44-0
18.6
1
Mohammad Amir to Ali, 1 run, slower bouncer delivery drags it down with the inner part of the bat to the on-side area
18.5
4
Mohammad Amir to Ali, FOUR, Picked up the slower ball this time! Slower bouncer right in the hitting zone of Moeen, who swings it away and beats the deep square leg fielder comfortably
18.4
0
Mohammad Amir to Ali, no run, another pace off ball and deceives Moeen Ali as he tries to play the pull shot
18.3
0
Mohammad Amir to Ali, no run, pace off length ball around off, tries to negate it through short third, does not connect

Moeen Ali is in at number 6

Kings 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st27DA WarnerMuhammad Waseem
2nd43DA WarnerSalman Agha
3rd76DA WarnerAzam Khan
4th42Khushdil ShahAzam Khan
5th5MM AliKhushdil Shah
6th6Khushdil ShahAbbas Afridi

Pakistan Super League

TeamMWLPTNRR
PZ1081172.324
IU1063131.667
MS1064120.326
HHK105510-0.361
LQ105510-0.482
KK105510-0.869
QG10376-0.41
RWP10192-1.76