In Match 24 of PSL 10, Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings faced off in Lahore under challenging weather conditions. Due to persistent rain, the match was reduced to 15 overs per side. After being put in to bat by Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars made the most of the shortened format by posting a strong total of 160/8 in 15 overs, setting a target of 161 runs for Karachi Kings.
Lahore Qalandars’ innings was powered by an explosive knock from Mohammad Naeem, who smashed 65 runs off just 29 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 224.13. Fakhar Zaman also played a solid innings, scoring 51 runs off 33 balls. These two set the foundation, but the middle and lower order struggled to keep the momentum as wickets fell in quick succession.
Abbas Afridi was the standout performer with the ball for Karachi Kings, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs in his 3 overs. Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali, and Mir Hamza also contributed with key wickets as Lahore lost 7 wickets in the last 5 overs.
Now, Karachi Kings need 161 runs in 15 overs to win this rain-affected clash. The second innings promises high drama as both teams battle it out in this shortened format.
