In a thrilling encounter at Karachi’s National Stadium, Karachi Kings won the toss and opted to field, limiting Peshawar Zalmi to 147/8 in Match 11 of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10.
Peshawar Zalmi’s innings got off to a shaky start with Saim Ayub dismissed for 4 runs. Skipper Babar Azam anchored the innings with a steady 46 off 41 balls, including seven boundaries, before falling lbw to Khushdil Shah. Mohammad Haris contributed 28 off 21, but Zalmi lost momentum in the middle overs. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (7) and others failed to capitalise, leaving Peshawar at a modest total. A late cameo from Alzarri Joseph, unbeaten on 24 off 13, provided some respectability.
Peshawar Zalmi post 147/8 on the board.
Can the Kings chase it down?#HBLPSLX | #ApnaXHai | #KKvPZ pic.twitter.com/JNntQs9lfl
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 21, 2025Khushdil Shah led the charge for Karachi Kings, delivering a stellar performance with figures of 3/20. His key dismissals of Babar Azam, Kohler-Cadmore, and Owen disrupted Zalmi’s batting lineup. Abbas Afridi complemented Shah’s efforts, claiming 3/30, including the wickets of Haris, Samad, and Luke Wood. The disciplined bowling attack ensured Peshawar couldn’t post a challenging total.
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Math’s Key Moments
- Early Blows: Saim Ayub’s early dismissal set the tone for Karachi’s dominance.
- Khushdil’s Breakthrough: Removing Babar Azam proved pivotal in curbing Zalmi’s momentum.
- Late Resistance: Alzarri Joseph’s quickfire 24 added crucial runs for Peshawar.
