News by “Sports Reporters”
In a compelling Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, Karachi Kings showcased their prowess as Hasan Ali’s four-wicket haul and Tim Seifert’s rapid 49-run knock propelled them to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Karachi Kings’ captain Shan Masood saw immediate success as Blessing Muzarabani dismissed Jason Roy (15) with only 20 runs on the board.Despite a 47-run partnership between Saud Shakeel and Khawaja Nafay for the second wicket, Hasan Ali’s intervention proved pivotal as he claimed the wickets of Shakeel (33) and Nafay (17) in quick succession. This double blow derailed Quetta Gladiators, and they struggled to recover.Captain Rilee Rossouw contributed a cautious 10 runs off 16 balls, while Akeal Hosein provided a brief spark with a 14-run cameo, including a six. However, Karachi Kings’ bowlers maintained a tight grip, restricting Quetta Gladiators to a mere 118 runs by the end of the innings, despite being 65-1 at one stage.Hasan Ali led the bowling attack for Karachi Kings, finishing with impressive figures of 4-15, while Muzarabani and Zahid Mahmood chipped in with two wickets each. The comprehensive performance secured a dominant victory for Karachi Kings in the PSL encounter.
