Malik, Irfan power Karachi Kings to a thrilling victory over Lahore Qalandars

In the pulsating clash at the National Bank Stadium, Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Irfan Khan showcased unwavering composure, steering Karachi Kings to a riveting triumph, securing a three-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars in the 26th encounter of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 held this Saturday.

This gripping triumph propels Karachi Kings into playoff contention, as they now stand a mere point away from Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, occupying the fourth and third positions, respectively.

In pursuit of a challenging 178 on the tricky surface of the National Bank Stadium, the home team clinched victory when Shoaib Malik elegantly dispatched Zaman Khan for a boundary on the last delivery.

The home side initiated the chase with an explosive partnership between James Vince and Tim Seifert, amassing 59 runs in quick succession.

The dazzling alliance concluded in the seventh over when Tayyab Abbas had Vince caught behind on 42, ending his 27-ball innings that included six boundaries and a six.

Karachi Kings' skipper, Shan Masood, then partnered with Seifert, establishing a crucial 40-run alliance before departing in the 12th over.

Masood contributed a brisk 16-ball 24, adorned with three boundaries.

Subsequently, the Kings encountered setbacks, losing two more wickets — Kieron Pollard (3) and Seifert (33) — in rapid succession, sliding to 113/4 in 14.2 overs.

Yet, Irfan and Malik displayed resilience, forging a pragmatic partnership, amassing 52 runs for the fifth wicket off just 25 deliveries until Irfan's departure in the penultimate over after a match-defining innings.

Irfan compiled a rapid 35 off 16 deliveries, embellished with six boundaries.

However, Malik persevered, leveraging his extensive experience to navigate Karachi Kings to a tension-filled victory, concluding with an unbeaten 27 off 17 deliveries, including four boundaries.

Tayyab Abbas spearheaded the Qalandars' bowling with 2/23, while Sikandar Raza, Zaman, and Shaheen Shah Afridi chipped in with a wicket each.

In the batting spectacle, Qalandars, already eliminated from playoff contention, posted a commendable total, fueled by a pivotal second-wicket partnership.

The visitors faced an early setback, losing opener Tahir Baig in the third over with a meager 16 runs on the board.

Despite the stumble, Fakhar joined Abdullah, orchestrating a remarkable recovery for the Qalandars, accumulating 70 runs for the second wicket at a brisk pace.

Fakhar Zaman emerged as the primary aggressor, notching a half-century in 32 deliveries.

The left-handed batsman's courageous innings concluded in the 11th over when a precise throw from Muhammad Irfan Khan sent him back to the pavilion.

Fakhar contributed 54 off 35 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and two sixes.

After Fakhar's departure, Abdullah assumed control of the Qalandars' batting expedition, accelerating to reach his half-century in 36 deliveries.

He formed a brief partnership with Shai Hope (9) before succumbing in the 17th over.

Abdullah Shafique emerged as the top-scorer for the Qalandars with a 39-ball 55, adorned with five boundaries and a six.

Subsequently, Sikandar Raza and David Wiese bolstered Lahore Qalandars, contributing a rapid 46-run partnership.

Raza compiled 22 off 16 deliveries, while Wiese smashed three sixes en route to a nine-ball 24.

Zahid Mahmood led the bowling charge for Karachi Kings with two wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani and Anwar Ali secured one scalp each.

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In the pulsating clash at the National Bank Stadium, Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Irfan Khan showcased unwavering composure, steering Karachi Kings to a riveting triumph, securing a three-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars in the 26th encounter of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 held this Saturday.

This gripping triumph propels Karachi Kings into playoff contention, as they now stand a mere point away from Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, occupying the fourth and third positions, respectively.

In pursuit of a challenging 178 on the tricky surface of the National Bank Stadium, the home team clinched victory when Shoaib Malik elegantly dispatched Zaman Khan for a boundary on the last delivery.

The home side initiated the chase with an explosive partnership between James Vince and Tim Seifert, amassing 59 runs in quick succession.

The dazzling alliance concluded in the seventh over when Tayyab Abbas had Vince caught behind on 42, ending his 27-ball innings that included six boundaries and a six.

Karachi Kings' skipper, Shan Masood, then partnered with Seifert, establishing a crucial 40-run alliance before departing in the 12th over.

Masood contributed a brisk 16-ball 24, adorned with three boundaries.

Subsequently, the Kings encountered setbacks, losing two more wickets — Kieron Pollard (3) and Seifert (33) — in rapid succession, sliding to 113/4 in 14.2 overs.

Yet, Irfan and Malik displayed resilience, forging a pragmatic partnership, amassing 52 runs for the fifth wicket off just 25 deliveries until Irfan's departure in the penultimate over after a match-defining innings.

Irfan compiled a rapid 35 off 16 deliveries, embellished with six boundaries.

However, Malik persevered, leveraging his extensive experience to navigate Karachi Kings to a tension-filled victory, concluding with an unbeaten 27 off 17 deliveries, including four boundaries.

Tayyab Abbas spearheaded the Qalandars' bowling with 2/23, while Sikandar Raza, Zaman, and Shaheen Shah Afridi chipped in with a wicket each.

In the batting spectacle, Qalandars, already eliminated from playoff contention, posted a commendable total, fueled by a pivotal second-wicket partnership.

The visitors faced an early setback, losing opener Tahir Baig in the third over with a meager 16 runs on the board.

Despite the stumble, Fakhar joined Abdullah, orchestrating a remarkable recovery for the Qalandars, accumulating 70 runs for the second wicket at a brisk pace.

Fakhar Zaman emerged as the primary aggressor, notching a half-century in 32 deliveries.

The left-handed batsman's courageous innings concluded in the 11th over when a precise throw from Muhammad Irfan Khan sent him back to the pavilion.

Fakhar contributed 54 off 35 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and two sixes.

After Fakhar's departure, Abdullah assumed control of the Qalandars' batting expedition, accelerating to reach his half-century in 36 deliveries.

He formed a brief partnership with Shai Hope (9) before succumbing in the 17th over.

Abdullah Shafique emerged as the top-scorer for the Qalandars with a 39-ball 55, adorned with five boundaries and a six.

Subsequently, Sikandar Raza and David Wiese bolstered Lahore Qalandars, contributing a rapid 46-run partnership.

Raza compiled 22 off 16 deliveries, while Wiese smashed three sixes en route to a nine-ball 24.

Zahid Mahmood led the bowling charge for Karachi Kings with two wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani and Anwar Ali secured one scalp each.

Read: Hosein’s hat-trick in vain as Zalmi crush Gladiators to seal playoffs berth

In the pulsating clash at the National Bank Stadium, Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Irfan Khan showcased unwavering composure, steering Karachi Kings to a riveting triumph, securing a three-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars in the 26th encounter of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 held this Saturday.

This gripping triumph propels Karachi Kings into playoff contention, as they now stand a mere point away from Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, occupying the fourth and third positions, respectively.

In pursuit of a challenging 178 on the tricky surface of the National Bank Stadium, the home team clinched victory when Shoaib Malik elegantly dispatched Zaman Khan for a boundary on the last delivery.

The home side initiated the chase with an explosive partnership between James Vince and Tim Seifert, amassing 59 runs in quick succession.

The dazzling alliance concluded in the seventh over when Tayyab Abbas had Vince caught behind on 42, ending his 27-ball innings that included six boundaries and a six.

Karachi Kings' skipper, Shan Masood, then partnered with Seifert, establishing a crucial 40-run alliance before departing in the 12th over.

Masood contributed a brisk 16-ball 24, adorned with three boundaries.

Subsequently, the Kings encountered setbacks, losing two more wickets — Kieron Pollard (3) and Seifert (33) — in rapid succession, sliding to 113/4 in 14.2 overs.

Yet, Irfan and Malik displayed resilience, forging a pragmatic partnership, amassing 52 runs for the fifth wicket off just 25 deliveries until Irfan's departure in the penultimate over after a match-defining innings.

Irfan compiled a rapid 35 off 16 deliveries, embellished with six boundaries.

However, Malik persevered, leveraging his extensive experience to navigate Karachi Kings to a tension-filled victory, concluding with an unbeaten 27 off 17 deliveries, including four boundaries.

Tayyab Abbas spearheaded the Qalandars' bowling with 2/23, while Sikandar Raza, Zaman, and Shaheen Shah Afridi chipped in with a wicket each.

In the batting spectacle, Qalandars, already eliminated from playoff contention, posted a commendable total, fueled by a pivotal second-wicket partnership.

The visitors faced an early setback, losing opener Tahir Baig in the third over with a meager 16 runs on the board.

Despite the stumble, Fakhar joined Abdullah, orchestrating a remarkable recovery for the Qalandars, accumulating 70 runs for the second wicket at a brisk pace.

Fakhar Zaman emerged as the primary aggressor, notching a half-century in 32 deliveries.

The left-handed batsman's courageous innings concluded in the 11th over when a precise throw from Muhammad Irfan Khan sent him back to the pavilion.

Fakhar contributed 54 off 35 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and two sixes.

After Fakhar's departure, Abdullah assumed control of the Qalandars' batting expedition, accelerating to reach his half-century in 36 deliveries.

He formed a brief partnership with Shai Hope (9) before succumbing in the 17th over.

Abdullah Shafique emerged as the top-scorer for the Qalandars with a 39-ball 55, adorned with five boundaries and a six.

Subsequently, Sikandar Raza and David Wiese bolstered Lahore Qalandars, contributing a rapid 46-run partnership.

Raza compiled 22 off 16 deliveries, while Wiese smashed three sixes en route to a nine-ball 24.

Zahid Mahmood led the bowling charge for Karachi Kings with two wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani and Anwar Ali secured one scalp each.

Read: Hosein’s hat-trick in vain as Zalmi crush Gladiators to seal playoffs berth

In the pulsating clash at the National Bank Stadium, Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Irfan Khan showcased unwavering composure, steering Karachi Kings to a riveting triumph, securing a three-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars in the 26th encounter of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 held this Saturday.

This gripping triumph propels Karachi Kings into playoff contention, as they now stand a mere point away from Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, occupying the fourth and third positions, respectively.

In pursuit of a challenging 178 on the tricky surface of the National Bank Stadium, the home team clinched victory when Shoaib Malik elegantly dispatched Zaman Khan for a boundary on the last delivery.

The home side initiated the chase with an explosive partnership between James Vince and Tim Seifert, amassing 59 runs in quick succession.

The dazzling alliance concluded in the seventh over when Tayyab Abbas had Vince caught behind on 42, ending his 27-ball innings that included six boundaries and a six.

Karachi Kings' skipper, Shan Masood, then partnered with Seifert, establishing a crucial 40-run alliance before departing in the 12th over.

Masood contributed a brisk 16-ball 24, adorned with three boundaries.

Subsequently, the Kings encountered setbacks, losing two more wickets — Kieron Pollard (3) and Seifert (33) — in rapid succession, sliding to 113/4 in 14.2 overs.

Yet, Irfan and Malik displayed resilience, forging a pragmatic partnership, amassing 52 runs for the fifth wicket off just 25 deliveries until Irfan's departure in the penultimate over after a match-defining innings.

Irfan compiled a rapid 35 off 16 deliveries, embellished with six boundaries.

However, Malik persevered, leveraging his extensive experience to navigate Karachi Kings to a tension-filled victory, concluding with an unbeaten 27 off 17 deliveries, including four boundaries.

Tayyab Abbas spearheaded the Qalandars' bowling with 2/23, while Sikandar Raza, Zaman, and Shaheen Shah Afridi chipped in with a wicket each.

In the batting spectacle, Qalandars, already eliminated from playoff contention, posted a commendable total, fueled by a pivotal second-wicket partnership.

The visitors faced an early setback, losing opener Tahir Baig in the third over with a meager 16 runs on the board.

Despite the stumble, Fakhar joined Abdullah, orchestrating a remarkable recovery for the Qalandars, accumulating 70 runs for the second wicket at a brisk pace.

Fakhar Zaman emerged as the primary aggressor, notching a half-century in 32 deliveries.

The left-handed batsman's courageous innings concluded in the 11th over when a precise throw from Muhammad Irfan Khan sent him back to the pavilion.

Fakhar contributed 54 off 35 deliveries, featuring five boundaries and two sixes.

After Fakhar's departure, Abdullah assumed control of the Qalandars' batting expedition, accelerating to reach his half-century in 36 deliveries.

He formed a brief partnership with Shai Hope (9) before succumbing in the 17th over.

Abdullah Shafique emerged as the top-scorer for the Qalandars with a 39-ball 55, adorned with five boundaries and a six.

Subsequently, Sikandar Raza and David Wiese bolstered Lahore Qalandars, contributing a rapid 46-run partnership.

Raza compiled 22 off 16 deliveries, while Wiese smashed three sixes en route to a nine-ball 24.

Zahid Mahmood led the bowling charge for Karachi Kings with two wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani and Anwar Ali secured one scalp each.

Read: Hosein’s hat-trick in vain as Zalmi crush Gladiators to seal playoffs berth