LAHORE, Pakistan: Karachi Kings posted a formidable total of 204-4 against Multan Sultans in the 20th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Karachi Kings came out with an aggressive approach.
Openers Tim Seifert and captain David Warner provided a fiery start, racing to a 53-run opening partnership in just four overs.
The pair dominated the Multan Sultans’ bowling attack, dispatching boundaries with ease.
However, Multan Sultans struck back quickly. Ubaid Shah provided the breakthrough by dismissing Seifert for 20 off 11 balls.
In the very next over, David Willey removed Warner, who had scored a quickfire 30 off 13 deliveries, leaving the Karachi Kings at 57-2.
The slide continued as Ubaid Shah returned to remove Omair Bin Yousuf for just one, with Karachi Kings reduced to 58-3.
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A recovery came through Irfan Khan Niazi and James Vince, who added stability with a valuable fourth-wicket partnership.
By the end of the 12th over, the Karachi Kings had recovered to 112-3, with Niazi unbeaten on 39 and Vince on 33.
The duo put on 78 runs together before Curtis Campher dismissed Niazi for 40 off 33 balls, breaking the stand in the 15th over.
James Vince continued to anchor the innings, reaching another well-crafted half-century in this year’s PSL.
He found support from Khushdil Shah, who launched a brisk counterattack from the outset.
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With one over to go, the Kings stood at 188-4. They added 16 runs in the final over to finish at 204-4.
Vince remained unbeaten on 65, while Khushdil Shah smashed 33 not out off just 13 balls to push the total past 200.
For Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah was the standout bowler with figures of 2-28. David Willey and Curtis Campher chipped in with one wicket apiece.
Multan Sultans Playing XI
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Curtis Campher, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah
Karachi Kings Playing XI
David Warner (C), Tim Siefert, James Vince, Omair Bin Yousuf, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Nabi, Fawad Ali, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Mir Hamza
