In a gripping encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi Kings secured a hard-fought 14-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in the HBL Pakistan Super League. A disciplined bowling performance led by Hasan Ali, combined with an impactful all-round display from Moeen Ali and a brisk innings by captain David Warner, proved decisive.
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Chasing a challenging target of 182, Quetta Gladiators started strongly with openers Shamyl Hussain and Saud Shakeel putting together a rapid 79-run partnership. Shamyl led the charge with a blistering 52 off just 24 deliveries, while Saud contributed a steady 33.
However, Karachi Kings clawed their way back into the contest with crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. Hasan Ali turned the game on its head with a superb spell, finishing with figures of 4 for 27, including a decisive triple strike that derailed Quetta’s chase.
Despite late resistance from Ben McDermott, who remained unbeaten on 25, the Gladiators fell short, ending on 167 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Earlier, Karachi Kings posted a competitive total of 181 for 7 after being asked to bat first. David Warner provided early momentum with a quickfire 35, while Moeen Ali anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48, accelerating in the final overs to lift the total.
Quetta’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Amir Ahmed and Alzarri Joseph, managed to pick up wickets at regular intervals but were unable to contain Karachi’s late surge.
Moeen Ali was named Player of the Match for his match-winning all-round performance, playing a pivotal role in both innings.
