Karachi Kings edge Peshawar Zalmi in high-scoring thriller

Karachi Kings held their nerves to beat Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs in a high-scoring contest of the Pakistan Super League at National Stadium in Karachi.

Chasing the massive target of 202, Zalmi managed 191 in 20 overs. LS Livingstone nearly pulled a victory with 29-ball 54 runs. Kamran Akmal chipped in with 43 runs off 26 deliveries.

Jordan and Umaid Asif clinched two wickets each, whereas, Amir and Delport got one wicket each.

Earlier for Zalmi, Babar Azam looked in supreme touch and scored half century, helping his team set a big target for the opponents. Babar Azam and skipper Imad Waseem remained top scorers with 78 and 50 runs respectively.

Sharjeel Khan hit a couple of sixes before scooping one to Hassan Ali at long on. Cameron Delport too was in aggressive mode and scored 20 runs.

Kings’ right-arm fast bowler Hassan Ali grabbed two wickets and spinner Muhammad Mohsin clinched one wicket.

TOSS DETAILS

Karachi Kings were put into bat as Peshawar Zalmi won the toss.

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Darren Sammy said: “A very good cricket pitch, most of our boys wanted to get a good look at it first and chase it in the end. Hopefully the players will showcase their talent. I feel at home when I am here.”

Karachi Kings captain Imad Wasim said: “We wanted to bat first as well. Runs on the board are very important. Great wicket to bat on, looks so flat. We are looking to get 170 plus runs.”

Peshawar Zalmi’s overseas players are Liam Dawson, Darren Sammy, Tom Banton and Liam Livingstone while Chadwick Walton, Cameron Delport and Chris Jordan are overseas players for Karachi Kings.