A do or die clash in PSL 11 turned into a second last over thriller as Karachi Kings chased down a massive 200 run target against Lahore Qalandars, keeping their playoff hopes alive in dramatic fashion.
What looked like a defendable total quickly turned into one of the most exciting chases of the season.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 200/6 (20 overs) |
| Karachi Kings | 201/5 (18.4 overs) |
POTM: Khushdil Shah
Awarded for his explosive match-winning knock of 44 off just 14 balls, turning the game in Karachi Kings favor with fearless hitting under pressure.
Lahore Qalandars Innings
Batting first, Lahore Qalandars posted a strong total of 200/6, which looked more than enough on the board.
- Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a composed yet attacking 61 off 41 balls, giving Lahore a solid platform at the top
- Abdullah Shafique provided excellent support with a fluent 62 off 36 balls, building a crucial partnership
- The top order laid a strong foundation, while the middle order accelerated at the right time
- Big hitting in the death overs pushed the total to the 200 mark
Karachi Kings Chase A Game of Momentum Swings
Karachi Kings didn’t have the ideal start as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. But one man stood firm.
David Warner
- Anchored the innings till the end
- Held the chase together under pressure
Moeen Ali
- Explosive 39 off 17 balls
- Shifted momentum with aggressive stroke play
Azam Khan
- Quick cameo of 14 off 8 balls
- Maintained the required run rate
Khushdil Shah
- Match-winning 44 off just 14 balls
- Finished the game in style with fearless hitting
Karachi chased down the target in just 18.4 overs, pulling off a sensational victory.
Bowling Highlights
Lahore Qalandars
- Ubaid Shah – Picked up 3 crucial wickets, providing key breakthroughs and keeping Lahore in the game at important moments
- Haris Rauf – Tried to control the middle overs with pace and variations
- Bowlers overall struggled to defend a big total under pressure
Karachi Kings
- Moeen Ali – Picked up 2 important wickets, helping break partnerships and control Lahore’s scoring rate
- Bowlers collectively ensured Lahore didn’t go beyond the 200 mark
- Regular wickets at key moments helped slow the momentum
Points Table Impact
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -0.558 |
| 6 | Karachi Kings | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1.063 |
Karachi’s win keeps them alive in the playoff race
Lahore face a setback despite posting 200 runs