In the sixth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by 4 wickets.
In the match played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Lahore Qalandars set Karachi Kings a target of 129 runs to win, which Karachi Kings won in the third ball of the last over.
The condition of the ball was changed in the matches of Karachi Kings, on this the referee gave a penalty of 5 runs to Karachi Kings against Lahore Qalandars, the referee of the field gave a penalty of 5 runs to Karachi Kings due to the condition of the ball.
In the final over, Karachi needed 14 runs to win, but a 5 run penalty for changing the ball changed the direction of the match and thus the target was 9 runs. Abbas Afridi ended the match beautifully by hitting a big four on the second ball and a powerful six on the third ball to win by 10 runs in just 2 overs.
Karachi Kings player Muhammad Wasim scored 38, Saad Baig 19 and Moin Ali scored 18 runs.
Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets for 18 runs.
Earlier, Lahore Qalandars won the toss and decided to bat first and the entire team could only score 128 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Abdullah Shafiq showed some resistance with 33 runs and 24 balls, but the rest could not be placed on the wicket.
In the last 5 overs, Lahore lost only 5 wickets for 20 runs, the spin bowling of Karachi Kings completely controlled the Lahore batting.
It should be noted that Lahore Qalandars won and decided to bat first. Qalender captain Shahin Shah Afrini said that his batting line is strong and he considers the target of 170 to 180 runs on this wicket appropriate.
Karachi Kings captain David Warner said his team is determined to avenge the previous defeat. According to him, the wicket is good and the ball will hit the bat quickly on a good length.
