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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

KARACHI: James Vince’s blazing century and Khushdil Shah’s fireworks powered Karachi Kings to a thrilling win against Multan Sultans in the third match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at National Bank Stadium.

Karachi Kings successfully chased down a challenging target of 235 runs, losing six wickets with four balls remaining. In pursuit of the mammoth total, Tim Seifert led the way by scoring 32 runs off 16 balls, which included two fours and three sixes.

After a quick-fire 32 from Tim Seifert, Multan Sultans struck back, dismissing Karachi Kings both openers Seifert and David Warner (12) in quick succession.

Building on the momentum, Multan Sultan struck again with the dismissals of Shan Masood (0) and Arafat Minhas (10) as Karachi Kings found themselves in serious trouble at 79-4 in the 7th over.

However, the match turned on it’s head when Khushdil Shah and James Vince formed a massive 142-run partnership off 68 balls, bringing them closer to victory.

James Vince scored a remarkable century, finishing with 101 off 43 balls. 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.

With only five required in the last over, Karachi Kings completed the target in style on the second ball of the final over. Abbas Afridi finished the match, hitting a stunning six straight down the ground.

Earlier, after being put in to bat first, the visitors scored 234 runs for 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to Rizwan’s blazing century.

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The innings started well for the visitors, with the opening pair contributing a brisk 55 runs in just five overs.

Rizwan was the main aggressor during the opening stand, while Shai Hope, who scored eight runs, focused on rotating the strike until he fell to Hasan Ali on the first ball of the sixth over.

Rizwan then formed a brief partnership of 27 runs for the second wicket with Usman Khan, who scored 19 runs off 15 balls.

After that, Rizwan teamed up with Kamran Ghulam, strengthening the Sultans’ position with a partnership of 63 runs for the third wicket, which spanned six overs.

Ghulam was dismissed by Abbas Afridi in the 15th over after scoring a rapid 36 runs off just 19 deliveries, which included five fours and one six.

The captain then found reliable support in Michael Bracewell, and together they added an impressive 89-run partnership in just 32 balls.

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Rizwan finished as the top scorer with an unbeaten 105 runs off 63 deliveries, featuring nine fours and five sixes.

Bracewell also played a crucial role, scoring 44 not out off 17 balls, which included five fours and three sixes.

For the Kings, only Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, and Khushdil Shah managed to take one wicket each.

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi

READ: Karachi Kings’ Talent Hunt Prodigy Fawad Ali makes PSL Debut

KARACHI: Fast bowler Fawad Ali, who was discovered through the Karachi Kings Talent Hunt Program, made his Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut against Multan Sultans here on Saturday.

Hailing from Swat Valley, the 22-year-old pacer’s journey from grassroots cricket to the PSL spotlight embodies the franchise’s commitment to unearthing and nurturing local talent.

Fawad Ali was first identified during the Karachi Kings Talent Hunt Program in Swat Valley in 2023.

Since then, he has undergone rigorous training at the Karachi Academy under the mentorship of the franchise’s coaching staff. His inclusion in the squad marks a milestone for the Kings’ developmental ecosystem.

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Following his consistent progress, Fawad was formally drafted into the team’s Emerging Category during the HBL PSL 2025 Players Draft held in January.

Fawad Ali will take the field today at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, as the Kings begin their HBL PSL 10 campaign against Multan Sultans.

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi

KARACHI: Karachi Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Multan Sultans in the third match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at National Bank Stadium.

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Akif Javed

Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), James Vince, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert (wk), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Adam Milne, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi

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Abu Dhabi: Babar Azam fought hard for Karachi Kings but Multan Sultans bowled tight to win the match by 12 runs. 
Babar was struggling to take runs due to his partner Sharjeel Khan, mostly known for power-hitting in the powerplay. Babar look frustrated a couple of times but made it possible to score runs for his team.

In the end, it doesn't even matter…

A fine knock by @babarazam258 but his early struggles made the end a bit too far.#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/Y2XOX3cCyw

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

With a strike rate of 134.92, Babar scored 85 runs off 63 balls spread over five boundaries and four sixes.

He's still in it!
👑 King 👑 Babar with another six! #HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/SMRjjOI9a8

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

Sent into bat first, Khushdil Shah guided Sultans to 176/5 in 20 overs in 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.
The hard-hitting batter scored at a strike rate of 137.50 and remained unbeaten on 44 off 32. In the last over, the southpaw stroked two fours and a six to Mohammad Amir.

It's less than what they had threatened, but @MultanSultans end up with a formidable total. Will it be enough to hold back Babar Azam and friends?#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/KiVheCLQLZ

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

Earlier, Multan Sultans lost debutant Rahmanullah Gurbaz (3) in the first over after put into bat by Kings’ captain Imad Wasim.
Wicketkeeper Chadwick Walton stumped Gurbaz as he tried to get back but was short of the crease.

They lost two wickets, but @MultanSultans ne powerplay mei party on ki hui thi 🎉 #HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/s0w1A9pAzX

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

Sohaib Maqsood joined captain Mohammad Rizwan in the middle. He smacked 24 off Imad’s second over. He was undone by Waqas Maqsood in the following over. Sohaib scored 14 off 31 balls with the help of five fours and a six.

Highs and lows of life. @sohaibcricketer saw it all. #HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/U8i2JrNesE

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

The tempo set by Sohaib was taken forward by Rilee Rossouw. The South Africa-born hammered 44 off 24 balls with the help of seven fours. Sultans had reached to 100-run mark in the 10th over. Thisara Perera took the price wicket of Rossouw in his first over.

Yet another clutch knock from an #HBLPSL legend.@Rileerr is the player of the match tonight.#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/hLzV7055wM

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

In the same over, Rizwan (29 off 23) had to depart courtesy of a brilliant fielding by Najibullah Zadran. He tried to take the second run but Walton finished the run-out impressively to remove Sultans’ skipper. Rizwan’s supporting role came to an end on a score of 109.
Kings’ bowlers hold the proceedings from 12th to 15th over. Sultans managed to add 21 in four overs and also lost the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer.
Kings’ managed to contain Sultans till the 18th over but Sultans added 28 off the last two. They finished on 176/5 in 20 overs.
For Kings, Perera bagged 2/12 while Imad and Waqas bagged one each. Mohammad Amir gave away 42 in his four overs while debutant off-spinner Qasim Akram conceded 34.
In reply, Kings lost Sharjeel earlier on a run-out followed by Martin Guptill and Najibullah Zadran falling part after scoring 11 runs each.

"The worst way of getting out in cricket."@SharjeelLeo14 goes back run out at the non strikers. Great start for @MultanSultans 👌🏼 #HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/dWJyRah49G

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

Khawateen o Hazrat, Air Imran Tahir ki parvaaz ka waqt ho chuka hai ✈️

@Martyguptill falls to @ImranTahirSA to leave @KarachiKingsARY in a deep hole.#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/uGm5nmzil9

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

Babar partnered with Chadwick Walton to score 77 runs together but Sultans’ bowlers kept things tight. Walton made 35 with the help of four boundaries and a six. Babar remained not out for 85.

🚀 🚀 #MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 I #MSvKK pic.twitter.com/w1gNWWJzcg

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) June 10, 2021

Thisara Perera and Imad Wasim walked off for naught whilst Qasim Akram played just three balls and struck a boundary and a six.
Imran Khan Sr bagged three wickets while Imran Tahir took a wicket each.

Teams

Karachi Kings: Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Martin Guptill, Najibullah Zadran, Thisara Perera, Chadwick Walton (wk), Imad Wasim (c), Qasim Akram, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Shimron Hetmyer, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Sohail Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan

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