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KARACHI: Karachi Kings vice-captain Hasan Ali has vowed that the team will bounce back strong after the defeat against Lahore Qalandars in the sixth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Chasing a challenging total of 202 runs, the Kings were all out for 136 runs in 19.1 overs, despite Khushdil Shah’s determined effort.

While speaking to the media in the post-match conference, Hasan Ali stated that the team played well in the opening match, but their batting didn’t work out this time.

When asked about James Vince and David Warner’s dismissal, the pacer downplayed the impression of relying too much on foreign players.

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“It’s not accurate to say that we’re depending only on our overseas players. The main issue was that we couldn’t build solid partnerships, and the frequent loss of wickets hurt our momentum,” said Hasan

He further stated that the tournament is still in its early stages, and the team is experimenting with different combinations to find the right balance

Hasan mentioned that players like Arafat are being utilized as key bowlers, while Khushdil Shah is being tested in the role of an all-rounder. He added that future matches would determine the best team composition moving forward.

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“We are playing Arafat as a main player while Khushdil Shah is included in the line-up as an all-rounder, ” he added.

Hasan Ali expressed pride in being appointed vice-captain of Karachi Kings. He said it was an honor and vowed to fulfill the responsibility to the best of his ability.

“It’s an honor to be appointed by such a big franchise. The next season is still far away, and I can’t say anything about it yet. But if I am given the responsibility, I will fulfill it to the best of my ability,” he concluded.

READ: Hasan Ali equals Wahab Riaz’s PSL wicket record

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi congratulated the players and management of the Karachi Kings after they sealed their maiden win of the Pakistan Super League season 8 on Sunday.

Star ex-cricketer Afridi visited the Karachi Kings dugout after the match and warmly greeted the players following a sensational 67-run victory against arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars.

Exclusive moments from the Kings' camp after last night's victory 💙❤️#YehHaiKarachi | #KKvLQ | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/pHulTr61ni

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 20, 2023

Afridi, who attended the high-voltage clash of the PSL 8 at National Bank Cricket Arena, expressed that the win was crucial for Karachi Kings after back-to-back defeats.

“It is essential for the PSL that Karachi Kings stay in the tournament,” he said in an informal talk to reporters.”They played well today and won against a good side.”

When asked about the emerging stars in the ongoing PSL, especially Peshawar Zalmi’s Saim Ayub, the former all-rounder opined that one should judge the youngsters with such haste.

“Let the tournament concludes first and then we should judge their overall performance,”  he said. “We should not overrate them after one or two matches. This adds additional pressure on them.”

“Let the players enjoy their cricket,” he remarked.

It may be noted here that Karachi Kings’ victory against defending champions Qalandar came after three consecutive defeats in the first three matches of the PSL season 8.

James Vince and captain Imad Wasim led the Kings to pile a mammoth 185/5 before Akif Javed impressed with the ball by grabbing four wickets to bundle out Qalandars for 118.

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ABU DHABI: Noor Ahmed bowled a brilliant spell and helped Karachi Kings restrict Lahore Qalandars to 169/7 and win the 27th PSL 6 contest by seven runs. 
Noor and Mohammad Ilyas bagged two wickets each to earn a much-needed victory to the Kings as they come closer to playoffs qualification.
Earlier Babar Azam and Martin Guptill scored 88 runs together as Kings posted 176/5 against Qalandars in 20 overs.
Kings came out to bat first after winning the toss. Sharjeel Khan struck a six and a four in first over to provide a quick start to the men in blue. But, Shaheen Afridi picked him up in the third over to reduce Kings to 21-2.
Thereafter, Babar and Guptill joined hands and rescued Kings to 109-1 in 12.5 overs. Babar scored 54 off 44 balls with the help of seven boundaries whilst Guptill made 43 laced with two boundaries and three sixes.
Imad Wasim played a cameo, in the end, to finish off things well for Kings. He scored 30 runs off 19 balls spread over three boundaries and a six. Danish made 16 runs including a boundary and a six.
For Qalandars, Rashid Khan bagged two wickets while Shaheen, Ahmed Daniyal and Mohammad Hafeez shared a wicket apiece.
In reply, Qalandars were off to a decent start with Sohail Akhtar and Fakhar Zaman sharing the crease together to score 38 runs. Mohammad Ilyas made the breakthrough for Kings in the fifth over when he got Sohail LBW. The skipper scored 21 with the help of four boundaries.
Hafeez made run-a-ball 36 but remained in trouble against young Noor who outclassed him with his clever bowling. He gave away his wicket to him with a straight catch at extra cover.
Tim David (34) and James Faulkner (33) brought in a little twist in the end by scoring 58 runs together at the sixth wicket. But, Abbas Afridi and Ilyas got rid of them to bring Kings back in the run.
Apart from Ilyas and Noor, Imad and Abbas shared a wicket each. Amir bowled a contained 19th over while conceded 31 runs in his four overs.
Toss
Kings won the toss and decided to bat first against Qalandars in 27th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6.
SQUADS
Karachi Kings: Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Najibullah Zadran, Imad Wasim, Chadwick Walton, Noor Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Ilyas
Lahore Qalandars: Sohail Akhtar, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk, Tim David, James Faulkner, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Things are getting tight for defending champions Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six as they face rivals Lahore Qalandars tonight in the 27th fixture.
The result of the match could potentially decide the future of Imad Wasim’s led Karachi Kings after they have lost the last three games and are at the fifth spot on points.
At the start of the Abu Dhabi leg, Kings were at the top of the points table and were coming as favorites but their hopes have been dented. Kings have to win tonight’s clash and also the next to keep their hopes alive of defending the title.

Read: Zalmi eye top spot on PSL 6’s points table against United

Kings are coming into this match on the back of two deflating defeats, Against Peshawar Zalmi, they were outclassed in all departments. They managed to score just 109 runs, which was chased down with significant ease.
The form of Babar Azam will also count for Kings as he has been leading the chart as the highest run-getter. He would like to get support from hard-hitter Sharjeel Khan, Martin Guptill, Najibullah Zadran, Imad Wasim.
The bowling department led by Mohammad Amir can regain form after Lahore Qalandars’ miserable performances in the last two matches.
On the other hand, Qalandars were looking all set to finish at the top of the table but back-to-back defeats have haunted their ambitions.
They have played eight matches thus far and with five wins, they have ten points coupled with a net run-rate of -0.183.
Their recent dip in the form can be attributed to some poor and reckless performances with the bat. They have now lost the momentum and might not be having as much confidence as they had when the second leg began.
Meanwhile, Qalandars would take positives after they beat Kings in the first leg by six wickets. The high-octane clash starts at 11.00 pm at Sheikh Zayed International Stadium, Karachi.
Karachi Kings predicted line-up
Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Chadwick Walton, Najibullah Zadran, Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Abbas Afridi, Waqas Maqsood, Mohammad Amir, Noor Ahmad
Lahore Qalandars predicted line-up
Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar, Zeeshan Ashraf, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk, Tim David, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, James Faulkner, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

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