The 24th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars proved to be a thrilling contest, with Karachi Kings securing a 4-wicket win with 3 balls remaining under the DLS method. The match, played on Sunday, 4th May, was crucial for both teams, especially for Karachi Kings, who kept their playoff hopes alive with this win.
Match Summary:
- Venue: Lahore, 4th May 2025
- Result: Karachi Kings won by 4 wickets with 3 balls remaining (DLS method)
- Lahore Qalandars: 160/8 in 15 overs
- Karachi Kings: 168/6 in 14.3 overs
- Player of the Match: Irfan Khan (Karachi Kings) – 48* (21 balls)
Lahore Qalandars Innings:
Lahore Qalandars’ batting innings faced constant disruptions. Mohammad Naeem was the top scorer for the Qalandars, scoring 65 runs off 29 balls, including 5 boundaries and 6 sixes. Fakhar Zaman provided some support, making 51 runs off 33 balls with 4 boundaries and 3 sixes.
However, the rest of the lineup faltered. The team’s batting collapse was triggered by Abbas Afridi, who took 4 crucial wickets, restricting the Qalandars to a total of 160/8. The other notable contributions came from Abdullah Shafique (18 runs) and Sikandar Raza (8 runs), while the lower order crumbled under pressure.
Karachi Kings Innings:
Chasing a revised target of 168 runs, Karachi Kings got off to a solid start but encountered some pressure during the chase. David Warner made 24 runs off 13 balls, while Tim Seifert contributed 10 runs off 4 balls. Irfan Khan was the hero of the chase, scoring a blistering *48 (21 balls), hitting 4 boundaries and 3 sixes to ensure Karachi Kings crossed the line with 3 balls to spare.
Irfan Khan’s heroics in the final overs ensured the Kings sealed the win under pressure, while Lahore Qalandars, despite strong individual performances from Mohammad Naeem and Fakhar Zaman, fell short. Karachi Kings now look to build on this momentum as they push for a playoff spot in the remaining fixtures.
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