LAHORE: Karachi Kings posted a competitive total of 181 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs after Quetta Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel won the toss and opted to field first in the second match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
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Moeen Ali’s late fireworks propel Kings
The Kings innings received a crucial late boost from Moeen Ali, who remained unbeaten on a blistering 48 off just 29 deliveries. His knock, featuring four boundaries and three sixes, came at a strike rate of 165.51 and provided the impetus that lifted Karachi past the 180-run mark after a middle-order stumble.
Skipper David Warner got the innings off to a positive start, scoring 35 off 22 balls with four fours and a six before he was caught and bowled by Abrar Ahmed. However, his opening partner Muhammad Waseem departed for a golden duck on the third delivery of the innings, caught by Rilee Rossouw off Alzarri Joseph.
Salman Agha showcased aggressive intent with a quickfire 22 off just 10 deliveries, smashing four boundaries and a six, but his stay was cut short when he fell lbw to Ahmed Daniyal in the fourth over.
Middle-order wickets check Karachi’s momentum
Saad Baig contributed a steady 30 off 23 balls, striking six boundaries, before becoming Ahmed Daniyal’s second victim. Azam Khan managed 14 off 14 deliveries before being dismissed by Usman Tariq, while Khushdil Shah added a brisk 12 off eight before falling to Daniyal for the third time in the innings.
Shahid Aziz chipped in with eight off eight balls before being caught by Rossouw off Joseph, while Hasan Ali provided a late cameo, remaining unbeaten on seven off just three deliveries, including one boundary.
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Ahmed Daniyal leads Quetta’s bowling attack
Quetta Gladiators’ bowling unit was spearheaded by Ahmed Daniyal, who delivered an impressive spell of four overs, claiming three wickets for 36 runs. Alzarri Joseph was equally effective, picking up two wickets for 32 runs in his four-over spell.
Abrar Ahmed bowled economically, taking one wicket for 35 runs, while Usman Tariq also chipped in with a wicket, conceding 29 runs in his four overs. Tom Curran and Hasan Nawaz bowled three overs and one over respectively but remained wicketless.
The Kings lost their first wicket at 3 runs when Muhammad Waseem departed in the first over. Salman Agha fell at 44 in the fourth over, followed by Saad Baig at 87 in the ninth. Warner’s dismissal came at 100 in the 11th over, while Azam Khan fell at 109 in the 14th over. Khushdil Shah departed at 140 in the 17th over, and Shahid Aziz was the seventh wicket to fall at 160 in the 19th over.
Karachi Kings finished their innings at 181 for seven, setting a challenging target for Quetta Gladiators in the second match of the PSL season.
