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MULTAN: James Vince’s blistering 75 and skipper Imad Wasim’s crucial 46-run knock went in vain as Multan Sultans held their nerves calm to edge Karachi Kings by three runs in the high-scoring Pakistan Super League (PSL) eight thriller on Tuesday.

KK 193/5 (20 Overs)

Abbas to bowl the final over

KK 175/4 (19 Overs)

Ilyas comes back

KK 157/4 (18 Overs)

Ihsanullah continues

KK 149/4 (17 Overs)

Abbas comes back

KK 140/3 (16 Overs)

Ihsanullah comes back

KK 137/3 (15 Overs)

Usama to bowl his last

KK 131/3 (14 Overs)

Khushdil comes to bowl his last

KK 120/3 (13 Overs)

Usama replaces Ihsanullah

KK 113/3 (12 Overs)

Khushdil continues

KK 109/2 (11 Overs)

Ihsanullah replaces Usama

KK 105/2 (10 Overs)

9.5: Back of a length delivery on middle and off stump. Vince tips it into the off side and sets off for the single, only to see that his partner send him back. By then, though, it is too late and Vince is stranded half-way down the track.

Khushdil continues

KK 102/1 (9 Overs)

Usama continues

KK 86/1 (8 Overs)

Khushdil Shah comes in

KK 79/1 (7 Overs)

Usama Mir comes into the attack

6.1: Full delivery on off stump that spins back in sharply. Wade is playing for the straight delivery and is beaten as the ball rips past the inside edge and thuds into the front pad.

KK 72/0 (6 Overs)

Abbas continues

KK 56/0 (5 Overs)

Ihsanullah comes to bowl his first

KK 51/0 (4 Overs)

Abbas Afridi into the attack

KK 39/0 (3 Overs)

Ilyas continues

KK 25/0 (2 Overs)

Carlos Brathwaite to bowl from the other end

KK 6/0 (1 Over)

Matthew Wade and James Vince come out to bat for the Kings. Mohammad Ilyas to bowl the first over.

KARACHI KINGS vs MULTAN SULTANS (2nd INNINGS)

MULTAN: Multan Sultans’ skipper Mohammad Rizwan struck a magnificent century after Shan Masood’s half-century to bolster the home side to 196/1 against Karachi Kings in the 11th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

MS 196/2 (20 Overs)

Umar to bowl the final over

MS 183/1 (19 Overs)

Akif replaces Yamin

MS 164/1 (18 Overs)

Umar continues

MS 152/1 (17 Overs)

Yamin comes back

MS 138/1 (16 Overs)

Umar comes back

MS 124/1 (15 Overs)

Malik to bowl his last

MS 111/1 (14 Overs)

Tahir comes to bowl his last

MS 102/1 (13 Overs)

Malik continues to bowl

MS 95/1 (12 Overs)

Tahir comes again

MS 89/1 (11 Overs)

Malik continues

MS 84/0 (10 Overs)

Tahir continues

MS 74/0 (9 Overs)

Shoaib Malik into the attack

MS 69/0 (8 Overs)

Imran Tahir comes into the attack

MS 61/0 (7 Overs)

Imad comes back

MS 50/0 (6 Overs)

Mohammad Umar comes to bowl his first

MS 45/0 (5 Overs)

Akif continues

MS 35/0 (4 Overs)

Yamin continues

MS 19/0 (3 Overs)

Akif Javed comes in

MS 15/0 (2 Overs)

Aamer Yamin to bowl from the other end

MS 9/0 (1 Over)

Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood come out to bat for the Sultans. Imad Wasim to bowl the first over.

KARACHI KINGS vs MULTAN SULTANS (1st INNINGS)

MULTAN: Karachi Kings have won the toss and elected to field first against home side Multan Sultans in the 11th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight on Wednesday.

PLAYING XIs 

Karachi Kings: James Vince, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Matthew Wade, Ben Cutting, Irfanullah Niazi, Aamer Yamin, Akif Javed, Mohammad Umar, Imran Tahir.

Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Braithwaite, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, Ihsanullah

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-11, Karachi Kings-5, Multan Sultans-4

MULTAN: Karachi Kings have won the toss and elected to field first against home side Multan Sultans in the 11th match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight on Wednesday.

PLAYING XIs

Karachi Kings: James Vince, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Matthew Wade, Ben Cutting, Irfanullah Niazi, Aamer Yamin, Akif Javed, Mohammad Umer, Imran Tahir.

Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Braithwaite, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, Ihsanullah

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-11, Karachi Kings-5, Multan Sultans-4

KARACHI: Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan has joined Lahore Qalandars’ squad for the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League season 8. 

According to the detail, star spinner Rashid arrived in Karachi from Dubai in the wee hours of Tuesday morning to play the PSL after missing the first two games of his side.

He will be available for Lahore Qalandar’s third PSL encounter today against Quetta Gladiators.

Scenes Kuch Aisay Hain – @rashidkhan_19 #QalandarHum #QalandarsCity #HBLPSL8 #sochnabemanahai pic.twitter.com/tEwP5Sqh5H

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 21, 2023

Defending champions Qalandars faced a major blow yesterday when all-rounder Liam Dawson was ruled out of the PSL due to an ankle injury. He will travel back to England where he will undergo his rehabilitation.

The side currently sits at the bottom of the PSL 8 standings with two points. They won the opening match against Multan Sultans before facing a crushing defeat to Karachi Kings.

READ: Lahore Qalandars’ Liam Dawson ruled out of PSL 8

KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars’ all-rounder Liam Dawson has been ruled out of the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight due to an injury.

According to the details, Dawson suffered an ankle injury amid his side’s clash against Karachi Kings on Sunday.

The all-rounder was then taken to a local hospital here and after examining him, the doctors advised Dawson to a four to six weeks rest.

Taking to Twitter, Dawson’s PSL franchise Qalandars confirmed that the all-rounder sustained an ankle injury due to which he has been ruled out of the ongoing season.

“Liam Dawson ruled out from [PSL 8] due to an ankle injury. We wish him a speedy recovery,” wrote Qalandars on Twitter.

🚨Liam Dawson ruled out from #HBLPSL8 due to an ankle injury. We wish him a speedy recovery.#QalandarsCity #QalandarHum pic.twitter.com/GP1VBvPkVx

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 20, 2023

 

Consequently, Dawson will travel back to England where he will undergo his rehabilitation. His PSL franchise Qalandars are yet to announce his replacement for the remainder of the extravaganza.

It is pertinent to mention that Qalandars will take on Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Quetta Gladiators on Tuesday. The defending champions are currently at the bottom of the PSL 8 standings with two points, while Gladiators hold the fifth spot.

READ: Karachi Kings’ squad reaches Multan for first away PSL 8 clash

MULTAN: Karachi Kings squad has reached here ahead of their first away Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight clash with home side Multan Sultans, scheduled on Wednesday.

The Kings, who get to the winning track following their dominating 67-run victory over Lahore Qalandars on Sunday, are up for the toughest challenge as they take table-toppers Sultans in their fifth match of the season.

Upon their arrival here, the Kings’ squad received a warm welcome from cricket fans.

“Thank you for the wonderful welcome Multan!” wrote Kings on Twitter as the franchise shared pictures of their squad’s arrival here.

Thank you for the wonderful welcome Multan! ❤️#YehHaiKarachi | #KingsSquad | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/3jsaLfPaZy

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 20, 2023

 

According to the details, the Kings will hold a practice session at Multan Cricket Stadium tomorrow.

It is pertinent to mention that the Kings hold the third spot with two points, behind Peshawar Zalmi, while the Sultans lead the standings with six points in four matches.

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings squad has departed for Multan ahead of their Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight clash against home side Multan Sultans, scheduled on Wednesday.

The Kings, who get to the winning track following their dominating 67-run victory over Lahore Qalandars on Sunday, are up for the toughest challenge as they take table-toppers Sultans on Wednesday.

Consequently, the Kings’ squad have departed for Multan from Jinnah International Airport on Monday evening.

Taking to Twitter, the Kings shared the pictures of their squad’s departure for Multan.

Off to 🛫 Multan..#YehHaiKarachi | #KingsSquad | #HBLPSL8 pic.twitter.com/49TZcPwCmf

— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 20, 2023

 

It is pertinent to mention that the Kings hold the second spot in the PSL 8 points table, behind the Sultans, who lead the standings with six points.

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KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators in the ninth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Jimmy Neesham, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Arshad Iqbal, Sufyan Muqeem.

Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Jason Roy, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Martin Guptill, Iftikhar Ahmed, Qais Ahmed, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Odean Smith.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-19, Peshawar Zalmi-11, Quetta Gladiators-8

KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ spinner Imran Tahir taught Rashid Khan’s googly to Lahore Qalandars’ Sikandar Raza following their sides clash here at National Bank Cricket Arena on Sunday.

Following the conclusion of the much-hyped clash of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight between arch-rivals Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars, the Zimbabwean all-rounder Raza, who is representing Qalandars approached seasoned spinner Tahir to learn valuable skills regarding leg spin.

Upon Raza’s request, Tahir taught him the googly which he learned from Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan.

Taking to Twitter, the Qalandars shared footage of Tahir teaching Raza how to bowl Rashid’s style of googly.

“Learn the art of [Rashid Khan] googly from [Imran Tahir], [Sikandar Raza],” wrote Qalandars.

Learn the art of @rashidkhan_19 googly from @ImranTahirSA – @SRazaB24 #hblpsl8 #sabsitarayhumaray #qalandarscity #qalandarhum pic.twitter.com/EUhimm2hIY

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 20, 2023

 

Speaking on the occasion, Raza termed franchise cricket a vital opportunity for him to learn different valuable skills from top stars.

“If there was no franchise cricket, I would not have had such opportunities to improve my skills. You don’t get all that in international cricket,” said Raza.

“Franchise cricket gives you an opportunity to learn a lot from the top stars of the world,” he concluded.

It is pertinent to mention that dominant Kings thrashed arch-rivals Qalandars by a massive margin of 67 runs to mark their comeback on the winning track in the ongoing PSL 8.

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ fast bowler Aamer Yamin appealed to the people of Multan to come out in numbers and show support for the team in their upcoming clash against Multan Sultans. 

Multan-hailed Yamin, who impressed on his first outing of Pakistan Super League season 8 on Sunday, said he was happy to see cricket returning to Multan and requested the cricket fans from his home town to support him and his team when Karachi Kings play Multan Sultans on February 22.

“I am happy to see the people of Multan enjoying the PSL matches this season,” he said in a post-match press conference after the Kings sealed their first win of the tournament after back-to-back defeats.

“I want to appeal people of the city to support me and Karachi Kings when we come to Multan”

Yamin, who took two wickets during Kings’ dominant 67-run victory over arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars yesterday, said his team had played well in the first three matches but unfortunately could not finish the games.

He added the win against Qalandars had boosted the confidence of the camp, saying earlier in the morning, Karachi Kings President Wasim Akram, captain Imad Wasim and head coach Johan Botha all gave confidence to the players for the high-voltage clash.

When asked whether Karachi Kings has now found their optimal combination for the PSL season 8, the right-arm pacer replied: “Obviously when results do not come in your favour, you have to make some tweaks in the combination.”

Moreover, the 32-year-old hailed his fellow pacer Mohammad Amir and said he used to learn a lot from the left-arm pacer on the field and in the nets as well.

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KARACHI: James Vince and Imad Wasim led Karachi Kings to pile a mammoth 185/5 before Akif Javed-led bowling attack powered the home side to a dominating 67-run victory over arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars in the eighth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

Set to chase 187, the Qalandars’ batting lineup failed completely against the disciplined bowling attack of the Kings as they were bundled out for a meagre 118 in the 18th over.

The Qalandars, however, were off to a decent start to the pursuit as their openers Fakhar Zaman and Mirza Tahir Baig added brisk 40 runs before Aamer Yamin castled Fakhar to hand Kings a much-needed breakthrough. The left-handed batter could score 15 off 12.

Mohammad Amir then further pushed the Qalandars to the back foot as he struck out Shai Hope (1) in the next over, which eventually halted the flow of runs for the visitors.

Following the early slump, Baig put on a cautious 41-run partnership for the third wicket with Kamran Ghulam but the pair remained a touch too slow as they conceded as many deliveries in the process before Akif dismissed Kamran, who could score 23 off 22.

Ghulam’s dismissal triggered a match-defining collapse as the Qalandars eventually bundled out for 118 in the 18th with Baig being their notable run-getter.

The right-handed opener scored 45 off 39 deliveries with the help of three boundaries and two sixes.

Akif led the bowling attack for the Kings with magnificent figures of 4/28 while Yamin and Ben Cutting bagged two each. Skipper Imad and Amir made one scalp.

Put into bat first, the Kings raised a mammoth 185/5 in the allotted 20 overs at the back of some vital contributions by their openers and skipper Imad.

The opening pair of Vince and Matthew Wade worked for the Kings as the pair scripted a solid start with a magnificent 70-run partnership and laid the foundation for a massive total.

Wicketkeeper batter Wade, the core aggressor of the vital opening partnership had an unlucky dismissal as he got run out; courtesy of a brilliant effort in the deep by Ghulam, who cannoned in a perfect throw at the striker’s end.

Wade scored 36 off just 24 deliveries with the help of four boundaries and a six.

Following Wade’s dismissal, Haider Ali put on a brief partnership with Vince and looked to charge on the struggling Qalandars’ bowlers before Liam Dawson castled him in the 12th over. He could score 18 off 16.

Haider’s dismissal triggered a brief collapse as the Kings slipped to 124/4 in the 15th over with in-form Shoaib Malik (10) and Vince departing in quick successions.

Vince top-scored for the Kings with 46 off 36 deliveries and hit three boundaries and two sixes.

Following the brief collapse, skipper Imad took responsibility and launched a counter-attack on the Qalandars’ bowlers to make sure his side amass a competitive total with Cutting also supporting him amid death overs with his crucial 20-run cameo.

The all-rounder struck a quickfire 35 off a mere 19 deliveries, laced with two boundaries and as many sixes.

For Qalandars, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan and Dawson made one scalp each.