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Munro, Iftikhar help Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by eight wickets

ABU DHABI: Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed smashed .. runs together to help Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by eight wickets in the 22nd game of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6.
Munro and Iftikhar scored the highest third-wicket partnership of 150 runs in the PSL.

Ripped over cover! Cannot stop @IftiAhmed221 today 🤚🏼 #MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 l #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/E0PXgndzoW

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

The duo struck 17 boundaries and seven sixes altogether in United’s successful run-chase in 18.4 overs.

The magical moment ✨#MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 I #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/jWQSMqK2n9

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

While batting first, Kings’ opener Babar Azam partnered strongly with Najibullah Zadran as they helped their team post 190-4 in 20 overs.

5️⃣0️⃣ UP 🎆 @iamnajibzadran has been phenomenal tonight! #MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 I #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/HaEVx6j8ne

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

Sent into bat first, the Kings got the support of Babar and Zadran who scored 117 runs together. Kings were under a bit of pressure after losing Martin Guptill and being reduced to 63-2 in 7 overs.

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And with that shot, @babarazam258 is now the leading run scorer of the tournament.

Turbo mode 🔛#MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 I #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/F3LLwC69Fq

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

But, Babar and Najib took the whole responsibility and set the tone for Kings to fire-power the opponents. Babar scored 81 runs off 54 balls spread over seven boundaries and three sixes.

Mazedar shots! @iamnajibzadran adding some masala to this innings 🥵 #MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 I #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/j7EpIPjxZb

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

Najib remained not out for 71. His inning included five boundaries and four sixes. Earlier, Sharjeel supported Babar as an opener as they scored 37 runs together. Sharjeel got out after a quick start and scoring 25 off 17 laced with two sixes and a boundary.
In reply, United lost a couple of wickets earlier before the Munro-Iftikhar show. Iftikhar was promoted up the order and he made the most of this opportunity. They scored 150 off 80 balls to hand a convincing win to two-times PSL champion.

Akhlaq’s short stint comes to an end, courtesy of @iamwaqasmaqsood 👋🏼 #MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 l #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/TrAmmgXfxh

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

Munro remained not out for 72 (41) alongside Iftikhar 71 (39). Usman Khuwaja and Mohammad Ikhaq managed to score 12 and 1 run respectively.

Munro pulls this one over deep square in a flash, as if he was waiting for this delivery from @ArshadIqbal32 💁🏻‍♂️#MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 I #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/fa2sXYfgvo

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 14, 2021

Kings’ marred by drop catches and expensive overs bowled by the bowlers. Only Waqas Maqsood and Abbas Afridi took the wickets for the men in blue.
TOSS
Islamabad United won the toss and decided to bowl first
SQUADS
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Chadwick Walton, Najibullah Zadran, Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas, Arshad Iqbal, Waqas Maqsood Mohammad Amir
Islamabad United: Colin Munro, Usman Khuwaja, Shadab Khan, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Muhammad Ikhlaq, Hasan Ali, Ali Khan, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Akif Javed

‘Would love to dismiss big players like Kohli, Buttler’ Usman Qadir

Karachi: Pakistan’s leg-spinner Usman Qadir has set his eyes on dismissing world-class batters, including Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler.
The 27-year-old Usman, son of legendary leg-spinner Late Abdul Qadir, opined that bowling to top-quality batters increases the confidence of a bowler.
“There are so many world-class players like Morgan, Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. When you pick up the wickets of such batsmen, your confidence goes to the next level and it also gives you experience. So I would really want to bowl to these batsmen and dismiss them,” Usman Qadir told Cricket Pakistan.
On the other hand, Usman was in awe of captain Babar Azam, who has the ability to put pressure on the opposition by keeping the scoreboard ticking.
“In the 3-4 games that I have played in the PSL, I realized that it is difficult to bowl to Babar. He has the capability to hit boundaries at will and is always keen to take singles and rotate strikes. He even puts away good deliveries for boundaries,” Usman Qasir added.
It must be noted that Usman is currently in Abu Dhabi and he will be representing Multan Sultans in PSL 6 remainder.

Read: ‘Extra responsibility on me to continue legacy of my father’ Usman Qadir

Won’t change my batting position in PSL 6 remainder: Babar Azam

Karachi: Karachi Kings’ star batsman Babar Azam has confirmed that he will bat as an opener in the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.
The 26-year-old Babar open the innings for Kings with hard-hitter Sharjeel Khan but after the induction of Martin Guptill, who also bats at the top, there were rumors that Babar might bat at number three.
“Martin Guptill is a great addition as I have played with him in CPL. I have a great bonding with him, he is a different kind of player and when he bats, he changes the complexion of the game,” Babar said in an exclusive interview with ARY News.
“I am going to bat at my number. Sometimes you can bat at a different number for the team but here [in Abu Dhabi] I’ll open,” he added.

On the other hand, Babar is confident that Kings will retain the PSL title. “Personally, I am confident of winning the title once again, We’ll try to continue the momentum of Karachi-leg here,” he added.
It must be noted Karachi Kings currently stands at the top of the points table with six points (three wins and two losses).

Read: ‘I don’t think I should leave Karachi Kings’ says Babar Azam

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