Karachi Kings Edge Zalmi in a PSL 10 Final-Over Showdown

Intense PSL Action Sees Karachi Prevail

In a thrilling Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) match at the National Stadium, Karachi, the Karachi Kings defeated Peshawar Zalmi by two wickets in a game that went down to the wire.

Early Wickets Put Pressure on Kings

Chasing a target of 148, Karachi suffered immediate setbacks. Luke Wood bowled a fiery opening spell, removing Tim Seifert (0) and James Vince (11) to put the Kings on the back foot.

Saad Baig and David Warner attempted a recovery, taking the score to 42 before Baig’s dismissal. The innings kept losing momentum with Nabi and Irfan Khan departing cheaply.

Warner remained the cornerstone of the innings, compiling a gritty 60 before falling in the 17th over. His departure put pressure on the lower order, but Khushdil Shah’s calm and calculated 23 ensured a memorable finish*.

Zalmi’s Batting Lacks Firepower

Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi opted to bat first but couldn’t gain early momentum. Saim Ayub fell for 4, and Kohler-Cadmore managed just 7. The innings gained brief stability with Babar Azam’s 46 and Mohammad Haris’s 21, but consistent breakthroughs prevented a substantial total.

Alzarri Joseph’s 24 off 13 balls* boosted Zalmi’s final score to 147/8.

Bowling Overview: Key Contributors

Karachi Kings:
- Khushdil Shah: 3/19
- Abbas Afridi: 3/23
- Mir Hamza and Aamer Jamal: 1 wicket each
Peshawar Zalmi:
- Luke Wood: 3/22
- Ali Raza: 2/29