Karachi Kings won the toss and chose to bat first. Their batters provided a solid start, and the team posted a strong target of 190 runs in the prearranged 20overs. Lahore Qalandars’ bowling looked underneath compression in the beginning, but they made a good comeback in the final overs.
Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem released the battings for Lahore Qalandars. Fakhar counted 47 runs, while Naeem donated 14 runs. Then came Abdullah Shafique, who played a brilliant knock of 65 runs.
Kusal Perera added 30 runs, and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 23 runs. In the end, Asif Ali remained not out with 1 run. Lahore Qalandars successfully chased the target of 191 runs and won the match.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa Eliminator 1: Lahore Qalandars Seal Win Over Karachi Kings in PSL Thriller
Lahore, 22 May 2025 –
In a nail-biting clash at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars kept their title hopes alive by overcoming Karachi Kings in Eliminator 1 of HBL PSL X.
Notwithstanding losing the toss, Lahore’s spirit never hesitated. Karachi Kings, opting to bat first, posted a exciting total of 190 runs, thanks to solid helps from their top order.
🔥 Karachi Kings Batting Highlights:
James Vince anchored the innings smartly.
A few middle-order hitters paid decisive runs in the death overs.
Lahore’s bowlers, although under burden primarily, pulled things back in the last few overs with tight lines and clever discrepancies.
🏏 Lahore Qalandars’ Chase:
Lahore’s response was nothing short of professional.
Fakhar Zaman (47 runs) and Mohammad Naeem (14 runs) gave a steady start.
The star of the night was Abdullah Shafique, whose classy 65-run knock turned the tide.
Kusal Perera added 30, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 23.
Asif Ali remained unbeaten with 1 run, managerial Qalandars home with confidence.
The Qalandars chased down the target in the final over, reaching 191/5 in 20 overs, and cutting-edge to face Islamabad United in the next round.
“This win proves we’re not done yet. The boys presented charm!” said Shaheen Shah Afridi after the match.
Asif Ali remained not out
successfully chased
won the match