26/02Result
14th Match, Pakistan Super League at Karachi, Feb 26 2023
Kings won by 66 runs
Player of the Match
Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz ShamsiKarachi Kings
26/02Result
14th Match, Pakistan Super League at Karachi, Feb 26 2023
Kings won by 66 runs
Player of the Match
Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz ShamsiKarachi Kings

END OF OVER:
20 | 15 Runs | KK: 167/3 | RR: 8.35

  • Imad Wasim14 (6b)
  • Shoaib Malik10 (9b)
  • Abbas Afridi4-0-37-0
  • Ihsanullah4-0-22-2

3:56pm Well, the Kings seemed set for a score in excess of 180 but a combination of poor decision-making and excellent death-bowling means that they only have 167 runs on the board, which might be just below par on this surface. Tahir was undeniably the star of the show for the Kings, registering a fifty on debut and ensuring that they kept scoring at a healthy rate for much of their innings. Vince was also superb at the top of the order, scoring a brisk 12-ball 27. Wade, though, played a very uncharacteristic innings and that rid them of the impetus they required towards the end, with Malik also not able to get going.

As for the Sultans, they would be pleased with how they pulled things back. Ihsanullah continued his meteoric rise, picking up a couple of wickets and giving away only 22 runs. With the batting unit they boast, they will be fancying their chances of hunting this down. Do join us in a bit for the run-chase!

Tayyab Tahir: I want to thank the almighty for giving me a chance at this level. I am honoured to get this chance where the whole world is watching. (On his chat with Wasim Akram) He was asking me where I am most comfortable. He asked me to be ready for my chance. (On who he idolizes) I watch a lot of different players like Jason Roy, Shoaib Malik, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.

19.6
6
Abbas Afridi to Imad Wasim, SIX, six to finish it off! Slower delivery that sits up to be hit outside off stump. Imad clears his front leg and channels his inner Rafael Nadal, forehanding it for six over the bowler's head!
19.5
0
Abbas Afridi to Imad Wasim, no run, slower delivery on a length on leg stump. Imad gets down on one knee, looking for the scoop and just gets some bat on it to prevent himself getting bowled

Faizan Ahmed : "Is it a poor piece of batting from Karachi or Multan bowling pretty well in the death overs?" -- To be honest, it has been a bit of both. Not great shot selection and intent from the Kings. Excellent planning and execution by the Sultans, though

19.4
2
Abbas Afridi to Imad Wasim, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on off stump. Imad opens up his stance and hacks it down the ground towards long on for a brace
19.3
4
Abbas Afridi to Imad Wasim, FOUR, beautiful! Full outside off stump. Imad brings out the reverse ramp and gets it comfortably over the fielder at short third man!
19.2
1
Abbas Afridi to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, yorker on middle and leg stump. Malik gets his bat down in time and jams it towards deep mid wicket
19.1
2
Abbas Afridi to Shoaib Malik, 2 runs, yorker on off stump. Malik has a swish at it and skews it off the inside edge into the leg side. Luckily for him, the ball is placed well enough to allow him to come back for a brace

Right. The death overs have not quite gone to plan so far. Can the Kings finish well?

Shahmir Haider: "Ihsanullah is great find of this PSL. He his tall, quick, and economical. Hope he can serve the men in green for a long time."

END OF OVER:
19 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | KK: 152/3 | RR: 8.00

  • Shoaib Malik7 (7b)
  • Imad Wasim2 (2b)
  • Ihsanullah4-0-22-2
  • Abbas Afridi3-0-22-0
18.6
1
Ihsanullah to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, back of a length delivery on leg stump that hurries onto Malik. He uses the pace and helps it round the corner for just another single. That one was also bowled at more than 148 kph!
18.5
1
Ihsanullah to Imad Wasim, 1 run, yorker at the stumps that cramps Imad up for room. He gets his bat down in time and chunks it off the toe-end of the bat into the on side for one
18.4
1
Ihsanullah to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, length delivery on middle and off stump. Malik, unlike Wade, gets some bat on it but can only squirt it down to fine leg for a single
18.3
1
Ihsanullah to Imad Wasim, 1 run, length delivery on middle and off stump. Imad hangs back and flicks it towards deep mid wicket for a single

Imad Wasim joins Malik out in the middle

18.2
W
Ihsanullah to Wade, OUT, Ihsanullah sends off stump flying! Heat-seeking 151.4 kph missile that hones in on off stump. Wade tries to be too cute and looks to lap it away. However, he is awfully late on the stroke and even before the bat comes down, the off stump is sent flying out of the ground! What a bowler this lad is!

MS Wade b Ihsanullah 46 (101m 47b 4x4 0x6) SR: 97.87

18.1
1
Ihsanullah to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, thigh-high full toss on leg stump. Malik uses the pace and tucks it away towards deep square leg for just a single

Rafi: "Wade should have retired. There is no shame when you are unable to strike the ball." -- Maybe this comment will spark him into life

END OF OVER:
18 | 6 Runs | KK: 147/2 | RR: 8.16

  • Shoaib Malik4 (4b)
  • Matthew Wade46 (46b)
  • Abbas Afridi3-0-22-0
  • Ihsanullah3-0-17-1
17.6
1
Abbas Afridi to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, dropped, oh dear! Slower delivery on a full length outside off stump. Malik looks to go downtown but is too early into the stroke. He hits it straight down Miller's throat at long on, who puts down an absolute soda
17.5
2
Abbas Afridi to Shoaib Malik, 2 runs, low full toss on leg stump. Malik gets his front foot out of the way and chips it towards deep mid wicket for a couple of runs. The Sultans won't mind this!
17.4
0
Abbas Afridi to Shoaib Malik, no run, full delivery darted into the pads. Malik does not get wood on it and is late on the stroke as the ball trickles off the pads towards the keeper

There have been no boundaries since the first ball of the 15th over

17.3
1
Abbas Afridi to Wade, 1 run, slower delivery on a back of a length outside off stump. Wade clears his front leg and heaves it towards deep mid wicket for one more run
17.2
1
Abbas Afridi to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, slower delivery on a back of a length outside off stump. Malik dabs it into the off side and gets off the mark
17.1
1
Abbas Afridi to Wade, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump. Wade reaches out for it and punches it towards deep point. Just a single

Malik in at 4. Can he and Wade take the Kings to 180?

END OF OVER:
17 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | KK: 141/2 | RR: 8.29

  • Matthew Wade44 (44b)
  • Ihsanullah3-0-17-1
  • Anwar Ali4-0-28-1
16.6
W
Ihsanullah to Tayyab Tahir, OUT, huge appeal, and given this time! Full and slanted into middle and leg stump. Tahir shuffles across his stumps a touch and then plays all around a straight ball. It thuds into the pads and the umpire has no hesitation in raising his finger. Tahir does not even bother with the review, and the Kings finally lose their second wicket!

Tayyab Tahir lbw b Ihsanullah 65 (77m 46b 8x4 1x6) SR: 141.30

Nauman: "Tayyab Tahir will be a batter to watch this ODI 2023 world cup "

16.5
1
Ihsanullah to Wade, 1 run, length delivery just outside off stump. Wade goes deep into his crease and drags it towards deep square leg for just one more run
16.5
1w
Ihsanullah to Wade, 1 wide, oh dear! Very full delivery way outside off stump. Wade looks for the reverse ramp and misses. But the ball is so far outside off stump that it is still called a wide
16.4
1
Ihsanullah to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run, 148.2 kph yorker on middle and leg stump. Tahir squirts it towards deep mid wicket for just another single.
16.3
0
Ihsanullah to Tayyab Tahir, no run, full and fired down the leg side. Tahir shuffles across and then misses his flick. Not called a wide either. That was bowled at more than 148 kph!
16.2
1lb
Ihsanullah to Wade, 1 leg bye, huge appeal, turned down! Yorker on leg stump. Wade plays all over it as the ball pings off the pads into the on side. Might have pitched outside leg

Right. Wade is on 43 off 42. He needs to get a move on, especially with so much cavalry waiting in the shed

Sultans 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st41Shan MasoodMohammad Rizwan
2nd16RR RossouwMohammad Rizwan
3rd11DA MillerMohammad Rizwan
4th2Mohammad RizwanKhushdil Shah
5th6Anwar AliKhushdil Shah
6th12Anwar AliUsama Mir
7th7Anwar AliCR Brathwaite
8th2Anwar AliAJ Hosein
9th4Anwar AliAbbas Afridi
10th0Abbas AfridiIhsanullah

Pakistan Super League

TeamMWLPTNRR
LQ1073140.915
MS1064120.5
IU106412-0.708
PZ105510-0.452
KK103760.756
QG10376-1.066