Karachi Kings bounced back in style with a commanding 56-run win over Quetta Gladiators in the eighth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season ten, held at Karachi Stadium on Friday. James Vince and Hasan Ali emerged as the star performers in a one-sided contest that saw the Kings overpower their opponents in all departments.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Karachi Kings posted a competitive total of 175 runs. The innings was anchored by James Vince, who played a crucial knock of 70 off 47 balls, including six boundaries and a six. Skipper David Warner provided a brisk start with 31, while Tim Seifert also contributed in the opening partnership. Despite a mid-innings collapse where the Kings lost four wickets for just 91 runs, Vince ensured his side reached a defendable total.
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The Gladiators’ bowling unit struggled to contain the run flow. Ali Majid and Mohammad Amir were the most effective bowlers, picking up two wickets each. Sean Abbott, Saud Shakeel, and Abrar Ahmed chipped in with one wicket apiece, while Faheem Ashraf remained wicketless.
In response, Quetta Gladiators faltered in their chase and were restricted to 119 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. The Kings’ bowlers maintained relentless pressure, with Hasan Ali leading the charge by claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs. Mohammad Nabi and Abbas Afridi also delivered match-defining spells, taking two wickets each, while Aamer Jamal and Mir Hamza added one scalp apiece.
Despite captain Saud Shakeel’s unbeaten 33 off 40 balls, the Gladiators’ batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Mohammad Amir’s quickfire 30 off 16 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes, was the only other notable contribution. The rest of the batting order failed to provide resistance, with no other player reaching double figures except Kusal Mendis (12) and Ali Majid (9 not out).
This dominant victory gives Karachi Kings a much-needed boost in the PSL standings after their previous defeat against Lahore Qalandars. The all-round performance, spearheaded by Vince’s batting brilliance and Hasan Ali’s pace bowling, will provide momentum as the team heads into their upcoming fixtures.
The match highlighted Karachi’s depth in both batting and bowling, while raising concerns over Quetta Gladiators’ inconsistent performances and fragile batting order.
