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Delhi: In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Hyderabad Kingsmen performed brilliantly and defeated Karachi Kings by 4 wickets. With this victory, Kingsmen achieved their first success in the tournament. They achieved the target of 189 runs given by Karachi with 5 balls remaining.

Chase and Hasan Khan’s explosive innings

Chasing the target of 189 runs, Hyderabad Kingsmen needed 50 runs in the last five overs with five wickets left. In such difficult times, Hasan Khan took the responsibility and played an unbeaten inning of 33 runs in just 16 balls, due to which the team won the match.

He was well supported by Irfan Khan Niazi, who scored unbeaten 29 runs in 20 balls. Earlier, the fast start of Marnus Labuschagne, Maaz Sadakat and Usman Khan had put the team in a strong position.

karachi bowling

Kingsmen had made a strong score of 96/1 within 8 overs, but after this the Karachi Kings bowlers made a comeback and made the match exciting. During this, Australian star Glenn Maxwell was out after scoring only 2 runs, which increased the pressure further. Despite this, the lower order batsmen maintained their composure and took the team to victory.

batting and performance of karachi kings

Batting first, Karachi Kings ended the innings losing 8 wickets for 188 runs. For his part, Saad Baig scored 53 runs in 37 balls, although later he had to be retired out.

After this, former England all-rounder Moeen Ali batted in a stormy style and scored 44 runs in just 16 balls, which included 5 sixes.

Team captain David Warner was not available in this match due to a back injury, which dealt a big blow to the Karachi team.

Karachi’s troubles increased due to continuous defeats

This was the second consecutive defeat for Karachi Kings. Earlier, they had to face a big defeat against the top team Peshawar Zalmi by scoring only 87 runs. After winning the first three matches, the team’s performance now seems to be declining.