In the 8th match of PSL 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi, Karachi Kings have posted a competitive total of 175/7 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first against Quetta Gladiators.
Karachi Kings’ innings was anchored by a brilliant 70-run knock from James Vince, who smashed 6 fours and 4 sixes in his 47-ball stay. Captain David Warner gave the team a solid start with a quickfire 31 off 20 balls, while Tim Seifert also chipped in with 27 runs. Lower down the order, Mohammad Nabi added 18 runs, ensuring the team finished strong.
Despite regular breakthroughs by Quetta Gladiators’ bowlers, Karachi managed to maintain a healthy run rate of 8.75. Mohammad Amir was the standout bowler for Quetta, claiming 2 wickets for just 22 runs in his 4 overs. Ali Majid, Faheem Ashraf, and Sean Abbott also took a wicket each, keeping the pressure on throughout the innings.
With a target of 176 runs, Quetta Gladiators will need a composed and aggressive chase to secure a win. The stage is set for an exciting second innings under lights in Karachi.
