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KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ all-rounder Arafat Minhas deemed the thrilling victory against Multan Sultans in the third match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 a morale booster for the entire squad.

Karachi Kings successfully chased down a challenging target of 235 runs, losing six wickets in the process with four balls remaining.

The home team started strong in pursuit of the target, with Tim Seifert leading the way by scoring 32 runs off 16 balls, which included two fours and three sixes. However, Multan pegged them back with quick wickets.

Despite this, James Vince and Khushdil Shah forged a remarkable partnership. Both were the stars of the night, helping Kings chase a formidable total.

James Vince scored a remarkable century with a stunning 42-ball hundred, achieving 101 runs off just 43 deliveries.

The right-handed batter hit four sixes and 14 fours. Khushdil Shah also contributed significantly, scoring 60 runs off 37 balls, with four sixes and five fours.

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Karachi Kings completed the target in style on the second ball of the final over, with Abbas Afridi hitting a stunning six straight down the ground.

Minhas, who conceded 24 in his two overs, highlighted the value of the opening match.

“Every player values the first match of the event. A win in the opener has lifted our spirits,” said Minhas.

While discussing his experience, the left-handed player praised the value of playing alongside David Warner and James Vince.

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“Training and sharing the dressing room with senior players like James Vince, David Warner and Tim Seifert is very helpful. It is motivating to see them when we practice with them or play with them,” he stated.

Arafat Minhas admitted there was no particular game plan going into the match.

“Our team didn’t have any specific strategy, but the management showed faith in me. I was given a clear role, and I will try to fulfill it to the best of my ability.”

The 20-year-old also acknowledged the Karachi Kings’ lapses in the field while stressing the need for improvement in the upcoming games.

“We made some mistakes in the field, but in the end, credit for the win goes to James Vince. The goal is to perform well in the coming matches, ” he concluded.

READ: PSL 10: Karachi Kings edge out Multan Sultans in high-scoring thriller

LAHORE: Gwadar Sharks’ all-rounder Arafat Minhas displayed a remarkable all-round performance and powered his side to maintain their unbeaten run in the ongoing Pakistan Junior League as they downed Gujranwala Giants by 44 runs in a low-scoring encounter.

The Sharks, batting first – on the invitation of Giants’ captain Uzair Mumtaz – bowled out for 131 in 20 overs.

Left-handed batter Arafat displayed grit after his side was off to a dismal start and scored a fighting 37 before falling prey to Hasan Ali Jr in the 13th over.

Arafat’s 30-ball knock featured one boundary and a six.

Besides Arafat, Luc Benkenstein was the other notable run-getter as he accumulated 26 off 20 before falling to Hasan Jr.

The rest of the Sharks’ batters made handy contributions with the bat as the side finished at a respectable 131 in 20 overs.

Mohammad Ibtisam and Hasan Jr were the picks of the bowlers for the Giants as they returned with figures of 2/21 and 2/25 respectively. Matthew Tromp, Ali Asfand and Thomas Aspinwall made one scalp each.

Set to chase 132, the Giants’ batting lineup failed completely and bundled out for a skimpy 87 in the 16th over.

Arafat, who top-scored for the Sharks in the first innings, led the bowling charts as well and returned with astounding figures of 4/13.

Besides Arafat, Momin Qamar and Saad Masood bagged two wickets each, while Mohammad Shoaib and Mohammad Ismail struck out a batter apiece.

Giants’ middle-order batter Shevon Daniel looked to put on a fight as he top-scored for his side with a gritty 28, while the rest of the batters failed to leave their mark in the run chase.

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