In a dominant performance at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Lahore Qalandars handed a crushing 65-run defeat to Karachi Kings in PSL 10. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Lahore set a massive target of 202 runs. The batting lineup was led by Fakhar Zaman’s explosive 75 and Daryl Mitchell’s commanding 76, with support from Sam Billings who added 19. Hasan Ali shone with the ball for Karachi, taking 4 wickets.
Chasing the total, Karachi Kings crumbled under pressure, managing only 136 runs in 19.1 overs. Khushdil Shah was the top scorer with 39, while Hasan Ali contributed a brisk 27. The rest of the lineup, including David Warner and James Vince, failed to make an impact. Lahore’s bowlers, especially Shaheen Afridi and Rishad Hossain, were relentless, each picking up 3 wickets and sealing a convincing win.
The victory serves as a strong statement from the reigning champions Lahore Qalandars, showcasing their depth and firepower, while Karachi Kings are left to go back to the drawing board after another disappointing outing.
