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Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 2, National Stadium, Karachi , Feb 14, 2023

Karachi Kings

197/5 (20.0/20)

Peshawar Zalmi

199/5 (20.0/20)

Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by 2 runs

Player of the Match

Tom Kohler-Cadmore

92(50)

Right then, that is it from another exciting contest in the PSL 2023. It is the Peshawar Zalmi who start their tournament with a win while Karachi Kings will have to wait for it for some time. However, the action in this competition continues on 15th February, Wednesday when Multan Sultans will take on Quetta Gladiators. That game will start at 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT). Do join us early for the build-up as usual. Cheers!

Babar Azam, the winning skipper of Peshawar Zalmi says that it was important to win as he is with a new team and leading them as well. Adds that there was dew in the second innings, but credits his bowlers for the way they bowled in the Powerplay. Tells that Khurram Shahzad did not start well, but was good under pressure in the last over. Mentions that he always tries to give his best against every opposition and while batting he was trying to give the strike to Tom Kohler-Cadmore as he was hitting the ball well. Says that there are always some things to improve as a team and in this game they could have scored ten runs more, but is happy with the result.

Imad Wasim, the captain of Karachi Kings says that it was a decent score and feels that it was 200-run wicket. Adds that they would have got over the line had one batter batted through. Mentions that you cannot buy experience of somene like Shoaib Malik. Reckons that Wahab Riaz bowled really well. Also says that it is tough to bowl on this surface and taking early wickets is the key which Peshawar Zalmi did. Ends by saying that they will take positives from this game and they will learn how to bowl defensively on this wicket.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 92 runs from 50 balls. He reckons that it was a very nice pitch with close to 400 runs being scored on the night. Adds that it has been a good wicket over the years and it was important not to take too many balls. Feels that playing cricket and hitting balls keeps you in momentum. Also says that it was nice to contribute and get over the line. Shares that they had pre-game plans and it was about following those. Ends by saying that it was great to bat with Babar Azam and watching him up close was awesome.

Presentation Time...

James Neesham is in for a chat. He says that it was a fantastic atmosphere and it got pretty loud towards the end. Shares that he is happy to get away with a win but there are a few things that need to be taken care of. Reckons that there is no time to get rusty and shares that he got off the plane early in the morning, took a nap and came to the game. Mentions that dew came down towards the end and it was difficult to grip the ball. Ends by saying that he hopes Khurram Shahzad takes confidence from bowling in this game.

Earlier in the innings, after being asked to bat first Peshawar Zalmi posted a massive total on the board thanks to a brilliant innings from Tom Kohler-Cadmore who missed out on his hundred by just eight runs and a well made fifty from Babar Azam. In reply, the skipper of Karachi Kings, Imad Wasim fought till the end with an unbeaten 80 off just 47 balls and a brilliant half-century from Shoaib Malik, but could not get over the line in the end.

Peshawar Zalmi will not be happy with their bowling effort here as they had a lot of runs to play with, but will relieved to be on the winning side. They started well and were quick to get through the top order of their opponents, but could not build on that. It looked like they were out of ideas and had no answer to the onslaught of Shoaib Malik and Imad Wasim, and were well below-par on the field as well dropping crucial chances.However, in the end Khurram Shahzad kept his calm and even though he bowled a No Ball, he took his side over the line. They gave away a few too many extras which is an area they need to work on. James Neesham was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets while not giving away many runs. Wahab Riaz also got a couple of wickets and Salman Irshad got one to his name. They start their campaign on a positive note.

Despite losing Sharjeel Khan for a golden duck, Karachi Kings got off to a flier courtesy of some lusty blows from Matthew Wade. It did not last long though as they soon found themselves in a big hole at 46 for 4 just after the Powerplay. However, then the two experienced batters, Imad Wasim and Shoaib Malik took the responsibility and steadied the ship by pacing their innings beautifully. They rotated the strike well and did not miss out on putting away the loose deliveries. They did have some luck on their side as well, and Malik was also dropped on 38 by Wahab Riaz. Both of them added 129 runs for the fifth wicket and took the game close, but lost Malik just at the wrong time. The asking rate was high throughout the inning, and although they managed to keep up with it and Wasim remained unbeaten on 80, they just fell short by two runs in the end. They will feel like this one just got away from them.

Khurram Shahzad emerges as the hero for Peshawar Zalmi! He successfully defends for his team and they get over the line by just two runs. This is just Match 2 in the PSL 2023, and we have already seen two thrilling games and the fans will be expecting more such matches to get their money's worth.

End Of The Over 20 : 197/5

13 Runs

119.1
119.2
119.3
2 NB 19.4
119.4
119.5
619.6

I. Wasim

80 (47)

B. Cutting

9 (8)

K. Shahzad

4-0-47-0

19.6

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

SIX! THAT'S IT! A six off the last ball won't be enough as Peshawar Zalmi win by 2 runs! Khurram Shahzad bowls a full toss at the stumps, Imad Wasim gets down and helps this one towards deep backward square leg region for a maximum. Imad Wasim fought till the end but it wasn't to be.

Slight halt! Khurram Shahzad got hit with the ball on his knees. The physio is in and applying the 'Magic Spray' on it. He is ready to go now...

19.5

Khurram Shahzad To Ben Cutting

That should do it for Peshawar Zalmi! Khurram Shahzad nails the yorker on off, Ben Cutting drills it back past the bowler. Khurram Shahzad fails to react quickly and gets hit on the left thigh. The ball deflects towards point and batters cross for a single.

19.4

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Full toss on off, Imad Wasim gets cramped for room and bunts it towards mid off. Tom Kohler-Cadmore there fires a throw at the striker's end but does not hit and Imad Wasim gets home safely.

19.4

Khurram Shahzad To Ben Cutting

NO BALL! Would you believe it? Khurram Shahzad has overstepped! Goes yorker length again and on off, Ben Cutting clears his front leg and digs this one down to long on for a single. Free Hit coming up.

19.3

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Third full toss on the trot, outside off, it was there to be hit for Imad Wasim but he drills this one straight to mid off for a single. Karachi Kings need 13 runs off the last 3 balls.

19.2

Khurram Shahzad To Ben Cutting

Another low full toss on leg, Ben Cutting heaves this one along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single. Good start to the over by Khurram Shahzad.

19.1

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Starts with a low full toss outside off, Imad Wasim can only drive this one towards deep cover for a single.

End Of The Over 19 : 184/5

8 Runs

118.1
W 18.2
218.3
418.4
018.5
1 NB 18.6
018.6

B. Cutting

6 (5)

I. Wasim

71 (43)

W. Riaz

4-0-34-2

18.6

Wahab Riaz To Ben Cutting

Nails the yorker outside off, Ben Cutting tries to squeeze this one out on the off side but misses. Karachi Kings need 16 off the last 6 balls.

18.6

Wahab Riaz To Ben Cutting

NO BALL! Wahab Riaz goes full and on leg, Ben Cutting looks to slog it on the leg side but closes the bat face early. Gets a top edge that goes miles high in the air towards short fine leg. Mohammad Haris runs across and completes a brilliant catch diving forward. However, the replays show that Wahab Riaz has overstepped and Ben Cutting breathes a sigh of relief. Free Hit to follow now.

Khurram Shahzad (3-0-34-0) to bowl the last over. Can he defend 15 runs?

A disaster for Peshawar Zalmi as it is a No Ball and Ben Cutting has been given a life here.

18.5

Wahab Riaz To Ben Cutting

Slower and into the wicket outside off, Ben Cutting swings hard at the delivery but connects with thin air.

18.4

Wahab Riaz To Ben Cutting

FOUR! Pacy delivery, full on off, Ben Cutting swipes across the line and hits it right in the gap between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.

18.3

Wahab Riaz To Ben Cutting

DROPPED! James Neesham has dropped a sitter again! Wahab Riaz bowls it slower and on a length outside off, Ben Cutting goes for a mighty heave but gets it from the toe end of the bat. Skies this one high in the air towards deep mid-wicket. James Neesham there runs forward and gets to the ball but shells it.

Ben Cutting is the next man in.

18.2

Wahab Riaz To Shoaib Malik OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Wahab Riaz goes for the change of pace and bowls it full outside off, Shoaib Malik looks to go over covers but gets an outside edge. The edge carries nicely to Mohammad Haris behind the wicket who makes no mistake. End of a fine knock by Shoaib Malik and the wicket has come at just the right time for Peshawar Zalmi.

18.1

Wahab Riaz To Imad Wasim

Back of a length outside off, Imad Wasim heaves this one from the crease towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Wahab Riaz (3--0-26-1) to bowl the penultimate over. Also, they have gone over time and will have to keep an extra fielder inside the ring. Now, only three fielders can be outisde.

End Of The Over 18 : 176/4

18 Runs

117.1
117.2
617.3
017.4
417.5
2 NBB 17.6
417.6

S. Malik

52 (33)

I. Wasim

70 (42)

S. Irshad

4-0-42-1

17.6

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

FOUR! FIFTY for Shoaib Malik! Salman Irshad goes full and outside off, Shoaib Malik gets underneath the delivery and carves it past backward point for yet another boundary. An expensive over by Salman Irshad and the momentum has shifted towards Karachi Kings.

17.6

nb+b

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

NO BALL! Salman Irshad goes for a yorker but ends up bowling an above-waist full toss outside off, Imad Wasim tries to reverse paddle this one but fails to get any bat on it. Mohammad Haris behind the wicket misses as well and concedes a bye.

17.5

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

FOUR! Shortens his length and bowls it at the batter, Imad Wasim hangs back and pulls it towards the vacant deep square leg region for a boundary.

17.4

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Fullish delivery just outside leg, Imad Wasim moves to the off side and goes for the scoop but fails to get any bat on it.

17.3

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

SIX! Clever batting by Imad Wasim! Salman Irshad misses his length and bowls a full toss outside off, Imad Wasim moves to the off side and ramps this one over short fine leg. The ball goes the distance for a maximum.

17.2

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Looks to go full again but bowls a low full toss on middle this time, Shoaib Malik swats this one towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

17.1

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Starts with a fullish delivery on middle, Imad Wasim clears his front leg and drills it down to long on for a single.

End Of The Over 17 : 158/4

11 Runs

116.1
116.2
116.3
616.4
216.5
016.6

S. Malik

47 (31)

I. Wasim

59 (37)

J. Neesham

4-0-26-2

16.6

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

Nails the yorker on middle, Shoaib Malik can only dig this one out to the bowler. Karachi Kings need 42 off the last 3 overs.

16.5

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

Back of a length around off, Shoaib Malik carves this one from the crease on the off side. Bhanuka Rajapaksa at deep cover runs to his left and makes a good stop to save two runs for his side.

16.4

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

SIX! Just over! On a length on off by James Neesham, Shoaib Malik gets into the position early and heaves this one towards deep mid-wicket. Gets enough bat on it this time and just about clears the fence for a maximum.

16.3

James Neesham To Imad Wasim

Back of a length on leg, Imad Wasim gets inside the line and helps it towards fine leg for a single.

16.2

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

DROPPED! Wahab Riaz has shelled it! James Neesham bowls it on a length on middle, Shoaib Malik goes deep in his crease and goes for a slog on the leg side. Skies this one high in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Wahab Riaz there settles under it but fails to hang on it. The batters cross for a single.

16.1

James Neesham To Imad Wasim

Keeps it full and on leg, Imad Wasim moves to the leg side and lofts this one towards long on for a single.

James Neesham (3-0-16-2) to bowl out now.

End Of The Over 16 : 147/4

8 Runs

115.1
015.2
415.3
115.4
115.5
115.6

I. Wasim

57 (35)

S. Malik

38 (27)

K. Shahzad

3-0-34-0

15.6

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Goes full and on leg, Imad Wasim flicks this one towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep fumbles but the batters settle for a single.

15.5

Khurram Shahzad To Shoaib Malik

Loopy delivery, low full toss on off, Shoaib Malik goes for a swipe across the line but toe ends it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

15.4

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Banged in short and at the batter, Imad Wasim hangs back and pulls it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

15.3

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

FOUR! This time he gets it away! Low full toss outside off, Imad Wasim stays leg side of the ball and thrashes this one to the left of extra cover for a boundary.

15.2

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Bowls a low full toss at the stumps, Imad Wasim clears his front leg and looks to go down the ground but does not time this one. Ends pushing it back to the bowler.

15.1

Khurram Shahzad To Shoaib Malik

Starts with a full delivery at the pads, Shoaib Malik drives it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Khurram Shahzad (2-0-26-0) comes back into the attack now.

End Of The Over 15 : 139/4

11 Runs

114.1
114.2
114.3
614.4
114.5
114.6

S. Malik

36 (25)

I. Wasim

51 (31)

S. Irshad

3-0-25-1

14.6

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Short of a length and on off, Shoaib Malik heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for one more. Karachi Kings need 61 runs in 30 balls now!

14.5

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Fuller one and on off, Imad Wasim drives it straight to extra covers for a run.

14.4

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

SIX! FIFTY FOR WASIM! He is playing with the field here! Salman Irshad bowls this slower and short, outside off, Imad Wasim just upper cuts it towards the vacant deep point fence and collects six runs. This has been an excellent knock from him, and now he will want to take his side home.

14.3

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

On a length and on middle, Shoaib Malik forces it past the bowler towards long on fro another run.

14.2

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Short of a length and on leg, angling into the batter, Imad Wasim pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

14.1

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

This is on a good length and on off, Shoaib Malik pushes it through covers for a single.

End Of The Over 14 : 128/4

10 Runs

1 LB 13.1
113.2
013.3
113.4
113.5
613.6

I. Wasim

43 (28)

S. Malik

33 (22)

W. Riaz

3-0-26-1

13.6

Wahab Riaz To Imad Wasim

SIX! Imad Wasim with a huge hit! Wahab Riaz bowls this slower, short of a length and around off, Imad Wasim picks it up early, waits for it and deposits it over the long off fence for a maximum.

13.5

Wahab Riaz To Shoaib Malik

Back of a length and on off, Shoaib Malik steers it towards third man for one.

13.4

Wahab Riaz To Imad Wasim

Short again and on leg, Imad Wasim hooks it towards deep square leg for a run.

13.3

Wahab Riaz To Imad Wasim

Wahab Riaz bangs this short and outside off seeing the batter backing away, Imad Wasim makes room, but fails to reach the ball as he is too far down the leg side.

13.2

Wahab Riaz To Shoaib Malik

On a length and on off, Shoaib Malik guides it through backward point for a single.

13.1

Wahab Riaz To Imad Wasim

NOT OUT! Imad Wasim survives this time! Wahab Riaz serves this full and around leg, Imad Wasim misses his flick and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls towards point. A leg bye is taken. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that impact is umpire's call and wickets are missing. Peshawar Zalmi lose their review.

Peshawar Zalmi have gone upstairs for an LBW review! Wahab Riaz seems confident that he has got his man. The UltraEdge shows no bat but the impact is umpire's call as well as missing the leg stump on Ball Tracking. The onfield decision stands and Peshawar Zalmi lose their review.

Wahab Riaz (2-0-17-1) returns to the attack.

End Of The Over 13 : 118/4

21 Runs

112.1
412.2
012.3
2 WD 12.4
1 WD 12.4
612.4
212.5
1 WD 12.6
412.6

S. Malik

31 (20)

I. Wasim

36 (24)

Shakib

3-0-32-0

12.6

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

FOUR! 21 runs off the over! Just what the Karachi Kings needed. This is flighted, full and outside off, Shoaib Malik reaches for it and slashes it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.

12.6

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

Fires this one full and down the leg, Shoaib Malik misses his sweep. Wided again.

12.5

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

Floated, full and on middle, Shoaib Malik drills it hard down the pitch, but it hits the stumps at the bowler's end and deflects towards sweeper covers. Two runs taken!

12.4

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

SIX! BANG! Shoaib Malik goes big now! This is tossed up, full and on off, Shoaib Malik stays there and smokes it over the wide long off fence for a biggie.

12.4

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

Quicker one, full and way outside off, Shoaib Malik lets it go to the keeper. Wided.

12.4

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

Darts this one full and way down the leg side, Imad Wasim leaves it alone, and Mohammad Haris only manages to parry it towards short fine leg. A bye is taken and it is called a wide.

12.3

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

Flatter, full and on leg, angling in, Imad Wasim goes for the heave, but misses and gets hit on the pads.

12.2

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

FOUR! Fine use of the feet! This is floated, full and on leg, Imad Wasim gets to the pitch of the ball and whips it well wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 100 up for Karachi Kings!

12.1

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

Fires this full, on middle, Shoaib Malik tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

End Of The Over 12 : 97/4

6 Runs

011.1
111.2
411.3
111.4
011.5
011.6

I. Wasim

32 (22)

S. Malik

18 (16)

J. Neesham

3-0-15-2

11.6

James Neesham To Imad Wasim

Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Imad Wasim once again misses his cuts.

11.5

James Neesham To Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim has been given out caught behind, but he has gone for the review straightaway James Neesham bowls this on a hard length and around off, angling away, Imad Wasim swings across the line, but misses and Mohammad Haris pouches it behind the stumps. There are no real appeals from anybody except from Neesham, and up goes the finger. Wasim looks shocked, but he will reamin at the crease as UltraEdge confirms there is no edge.

11.4

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

This is on a hard length and on middle, Shoaib Malik works it through square leg for a run.

11.3

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! James Neesham serves this touch fuller and on the pads, Shoaib Malik tickles it away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. The 50-run partnership comes up with that.

11.2

James Neesham To Imad Wasim

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Imad Wasim slogs it towards long on for a single.

11.1

James Neesham To Imad Wasim

This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Imad Wasim looks to cut it away, but fails to connect.

Strategic Time-Out! This has been a good recovery by Imad Wasim and Shoaib Malik. However, it is still an uphill task from hereon as they need 109 runs from 54 balls. One of these two has to bat till the end to get them over the line. Peshawar Zalmi did well to dismiss the first four batters but the job is far from over yet. They cannot afford to be complacent and need a breakthrough soon. James Neesham (2-0-9-2) returns to the attack.

End Of The Over 11 : 91/4

8 Runs

110.1
210.2
110.3
110.4
210.5
110.6

I. Wasim

31 (18)

S. Malik

13 (14)

Shakib

2-0-11-0

10.6

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

Tossed up, full and on off, Imad Wasim lofts it towards long off for one more.

10.5

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

Another short delivery and outside off, Imad Wasim slaps it wide of sweeper cover where the fielder covers his ground and puts in a brilliant dives to his right to stop it. Two runs taken!

10.4

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

Short and around off, Shoaib Malik moves back and punches it towards sweeper covers for one.

10.3

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

Flatter, full and on middle, Imad Wasim heaves it towards long on for a run.

10.2

Shakib Al Hasan To Imad Wasim

Floated, full and on middle, Imad Wasim tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

10.1

Shakib Al Hasan To Shoaib Malik

Shorter in length and on off, Shoaib Malik moves back and pushes it towards long off for a single.

This pair is closing in on a 50-run stand here.

End Of The Over 10 : 83/4

11 Runs

1 WD 9.1
19.1
19.2
19.3
49.4
19.5
1 WD 9.6
19.6

S. Malik

11 (12)

I. Wasim

25 (14)

S. Irshad

2-0-14-1

9.6

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Back of a length on off, Shoaib Malik pushes it towards cover and sets off for a quick single. A fumble there allows the batters to complete the single safely.

9.6

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

WIDE! Banged in short and on middle by Salman Irshad, Shoaib Malik sways away and lets it go. The ball sails over the batter's head and the umpire signals a wide.

9.5

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Back of a length on off, Imad Wasim pushes this one off the back foot to deep cover for a single.

9.4

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

FOUR! Nicely played! Salman Irshad goes full this time and on off, Imad Wasim picks the length early and drills it back past the bowler. Gets it to the left of mid off for a boundary.

9.3

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Banged in short and on off, Shoaib Malik goes for the pull but gets an inside edge that rolls towards short fine leg for a single.

9.2

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

On a length on leg, Imad Wasim turns this one to short fine leg and takes a single.

9.1

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Full and around off, Shoaib Malik drives it along the ground to deep cover for a single.

9.1

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

WIDE! Irshad misses his line as he bowls this one on a length but down the leg side, Shoaib Malik leaves it alone.

Change of ends for Salman Irshad.

End Of The Over 9 : 72/4

14 Runs

48.1
18.2
48.3
08.4
18.5
48.6

I. Wasim

19 (11)

S. Malik

8 (9)

S. Muqeem

1-0-14-0

8.6

Sufiyan Muqeem To Imad Wasim

FOUR! Sloppy stuff! Bowls this one short and quicker outside off, Imad Wasim goes back in his crease and cuts it towards short third man. Hits it a bit uppishly but to the left of Salman Irshad there. He fails to get behind the ball and concedes a boundary.

8.5

Sufiyan Muqeem To Shoaib Malik

Floated, full at the pads, Shoaib Malik clips it to deep square leg for a single.

8.4

Sufiyan Muqeem To Shoaib Malik

Keeps it a bit full and on off, Shoaib Malik pushes it to cover.

8.3

Sufiyan Muqeem To Shoaib Malik

FOUR! Short and punished by Shoaib Malik! Sufiyan Muqeem persists with short length and on off, Shoaib Malik allows the ball to come to him and cuts it late. Gets it through backward point for a boundary.

8.2

Sufiyan Muqeem To Imad Wasim

Short and outside off, Imad Wasim cuts it along the ground to deep cover for a single.

8.1

Sufiyan Muqeem To Imad Wasim

FOUR! Imad Wasim welcomes Sufiyan Muqeem with a boundary! Starts with a short delivery outside off, Imad Wasim needs no second invitation as he cuts this one past backward point for a boundary.

Sufiyan Muqeem comes into the attack now.

End Of The Over 8 : 58/4

9 Runs

17.1
17.2
07.3
47.4
27.5
17.6

I. Wasim

10 (8)

S. Malik

3 (6)

K. Shahzad

2-0-26-0

7.6

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

DROPPED! Sharp goes down! Khurram Shahzad bowls it short and outside off, Imad Wasim rises on and cuts it hard on the off side. Hits it low and to the left of James Neesham at backward point. Neesham gets down in time but the ball slips out of his hands.

7.5

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

On a length on off, Imad Wasim stays leg side of the ball and carves it over extra cover. The fielder in the deep puts in a dive to his left and saves two runs for his side.

7.4

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

FOUR! Goes short again and at the batter, Imad Wasim gets on top of the bounce and swivels in his crease. Pulls it through mid-wicket for a much-needed boundary.

7.3

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Short of a length on off by Khurram Shahzad, Imad Wasim gets on his toes and dabs it straight to backward point.

7.2

Khurram Shahzad To Shoaib Malik

Full and on off, Shoaib Malik knocks this one down to long on for a single.

7.1

Khurram Shahzad To Imad Wasim

Full and around off, Imad Wasim shimmies down the track and drives it to the right of mid off for a single. 50 comes up for Karachi Kings.

The responsibilty lies on these two batters if Karachi Kings wants to get anywhere near this total.

End Of The Over 7 : 49/4

3 Runs

W 6.1
16.2
06.3
16.4
06.5
16.6

I. Wasim

2 (3)

S. Malik

2 (5)

S. Irshad

1-0-3-1

6.6

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

A touch fuller on middle and leg, Imad Wasim drives it down to long on for a single.

6.5

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Keeps it on the shorter side on middle, Imad Wasim taps this one off the back foot towards backward point.

6.4

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Back of a length on middle, Shoaib Malik stays on the back foot and works it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

6.3

Salman Irshad To Shoaib Malik

Goes full at the pads, Shoaib Malik looks to flick this one on the leg side but misses. A polite enquiry by Salman Irshad as the ball strikes Malik on the pads but it is turned down by the umpire.

6.2

Salman Irshad To Imad Wasim

Short of a length outside off, Imad Wasim reaches out to the delivery and punches it towards deep cover for a single.

Imad Wasim comes out to the middle now.

6.1

Salman Irshad To Haider Ali OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! Another soft dismissal! Salman Irshad starts with a full delivery but down the leg side, Haider Ali goes for the clip but closes the bat face early. Ends up getting a leading edge that lobs tamely towards cover where Saim Ayub does the rest. Salman Irshad gets into the party now as he strikes with his first ball.

Salman Irshad comes into the attack now.

End Of The Over 6 : 46/3

3 Runs

15.1
W 5.2
05.3
05.4
15.5
15.6

H. Ali

12 (9)

S. Malik

1 (3)

J. Neesham

2-0-9-2

5.6

James Neesham To Haider Ali

On a good length on off, Haider Ali flicks this one towards deep mid-wicket. Retains the strike with a single. At the end of the Powerplay, Karachi Kings have scored 46 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.

5.5

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

Keeps it short of a good length around off, Shoaib Malik uses the pace of the delivery and runs it to third man. Gets off the mark with a single.

5.4

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

Back of a length on off by James Neesham, Shoaib Malik hangs back and defends it with a straight bat.

5.3

James Neesham To Shoaib Malik

On a good length on off, Shoaib Malik gets forward to drive but gets an outside edge that rolls towards point.

Shoaib Malik walks out to bat now with his side in a spot of bother.

5.2

James Neesham To Qasim Akram OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! James Neesham strikes in his second over as well and removes Qasim Akram this time. Bowls it back of a length on off, Qasim Akram looks to go through the off side but without any timing. Slices this one towards where Tom Kohler-Cadmore completes the catch. Karachi Kings are in a spot of bother now as they are 3 wickets down inside the Powerplay.

5.1

James Neesham To Haider Ali

On a length on off by James Neesham, Haider Ali swats across the line towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

End Of The Over 5 : 43/2

3 Runs

14.1
04.2
04.3
04.4
04.5
24.6

Q. Akram

7 (9)

H. Ali

10 (7)

Shakib

1-0-3-0

4.6

Shakib Al Hasan To Qasim Akram

Floated, full and on middle, Qasim Akram lofts it towards long on where a fumble allows the second run.

4.5

Shakib Al Hasan To Qasim Akram

Slightly shorter and around off, Qasim Akram cuts it, but finds the point fielder this time.

4.4

Shakib Al Hasan To Qasim Akram

Short and outside off, Qasim Akram moves back and punches it towards covers.

4.3

Shakib Al Hasan To Qasim Akram

Angles this one into the batter, short and on leg, Qasim Akram goes fro the pull, but misses and gets his high on his body.

4.2

Shakib Al Hasan To Qasim Akram

Tossed up, full and on middle, Qasim Akram uses his feet and drils it back towards the bowler where Shakib Al Hasan gets down well and stops it.

4.1

Shakib Al Hasan To Haider Ali

Shakib Al Hasan starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Haider Ali drives it towards long on for a single.

End Of The Over 4 : 40/2

6 Runs

W 3.1
03.2
03.3
43.4
13.5
13.6

H. Ali

9 (6)

Q. Akram

5 (4)

J. Neesham

1-0-6-1

3.6

James Neesham To Haider Ali

On a length and on off, Haider Ali taps it in front of covers for a run.

3.5

James Neesham To Qasim Akram

Goes fuller and around leg, Qasim Akram flicks it through square leg for a single.

3.4

James Neesham To Qasim Akram

FOUR! A streaky boundary, but Akram will take it! James Neesham bowls this on a good length and on off, Qasim Akram looks to work it away to the leg side, but gets a leading edge as he closes the face of his bat early. The ball flies over point and races towards the fence for a boundary.

3.3

James Neesham To Qasim Akram

This is on a hard length and outside off, Qasim Akram tries ot cut it away, but misses. Three dots in a row now!

3.2

James Neesham To Qasim Akram

Full and on middle, Qasim Akram blocks it down the pitch.

Qasim Akram walks into bat.

3.1

James Neesham To Matthew Wade OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! James Neesham strikes on his very first delivery! The bowling change has worked wonders for Peshawar Zalmi here. James Neesham sees the batter advance and bangs this short and on middle, Matthew Wade is already half way down the pitch, and gets cramped as he tries to pull it away. As a result, he mistimes it in the air towards mid on where Tom Kohler-Cadmore takes a good catch. Wade was looking in good touch, but he has to make that long way back to the hut now. Karachi Kings two down now!

James Neesham is introduced into the attack.

End Of The Over 3 : 34/1

11 Runs

1 WD 2.1
12.1
42.2
02.3
02.4
12.5
42.6

H. Ali

8 (5)

M. Wade

23 (14)

W. Riaz

2-0-17-1

2.6

Wahab Riaz To Haider Ali

FOUR! Haider Ali finds the fence now! Wahab Riaz lands this short and on off, sits up nicely for the batter, Haider Ali stays there and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

2.5

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

Another slower delivery, loopy full toss on leg, Matthew Wade tries to sweep it, but it goes off his gloves to the right of the the keeper. They cross.

2.4

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

A slower one now, on a length and outside off, Matthew Wade tries to cut it, but misses it completely.

2.3

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

Wahab Riaz bangs this short and outside off, Matthew Wade slaps it down towards point.

2.2

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

FOUR! Matthew Wade is showing no signs of stoping here! Wahab Riaz lands this on a a hard length and around off, Matthew Wade skips down the track and thrashes it over covers for a boundary.

2.1

Wahab Riaz To Haider Ali

Length again and around off, Haider Ali runs it towards third man for a single.

2.1

Wahab Riaz To Haider Ali

This is on a good length but down the leg side, Haider Ali misses his pull. Wided.

End Of The Over 2 : 23/1

17 Runs

1 NB 1.1
61.1
21.2
41.3
01.4
41.5
01.6

M. Wade

18 (10)

H. Ali

3 (3)

K. Shahzad

1-0-17-0

1.6

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

On a length and on off, Matthew Wade dabs it towards point.

1.5

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

FOUR! Fine shot! Khurram Shahzad serves this full again and outside off, Matthew Wade stays there and drills it through cover-point another boundary.

1.4

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

Goes fuller this time, on off, Matthew Wade shuffles across and tries to scoop it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls towards covers. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

1.3

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

EDGED AND FOUR! Khurram Shahzad bowls this on a hard length and around off, Matthew Wade tries to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge and the ball races towards the third man fence for the boundary as the fielder is too wide to stop it.

1.2

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

Back of a length and around off, Matthew Wade opens the face of his bat and gudies it through backward point for a brace. Really good running!

1.1

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

SIX! BANG! Matthew Wade utilises the Free Hit in some style! Khurram Shahzad bowls a full toss, outside off, Matthew Wade slashes hard at it, and sends it way over the deep point fence for a biggie.

1.1

Khurram Shahzad To Matthew Wade

Khurram Shahzad begins with a full delivery, on off, Matthew Wade mistimes his drive towards mid off. Oh..no! It is called No Ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

Khurram Shahzad will operate from the other end.

End Of The Over 1 : 6/1

6 Runs

10.1
W 0.2
3 NB 0.3
10.3
00.4
10.5
00.6

H. Ali

3 (3)

M. Wade

2 (3)

W. Riaz

1-0-6-1

0.6

Wahab Riaz To Haider Ali

This is on a good length and on off, Haider Ali knocks it towards mid off. An eventful first over comes to an end!

0.5

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

Short and on middle, Matthew Wade pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

0.4

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

On a length and on off, Matthew Wade pushes it towards covers.

0.3

Wahab Riaz To Haider Ali

Full and on middle, Haider Ali works it off the inner half through square leg for just a run.

0.3

Wahab Riaz To Haider Ali

In the air..safe! It would have been safe anyways as it is called a No Ball for overstepping. Wahab Riaz serves this on a good length and on middle, Haider Ali swings across the line and gets a top edge behind the keeper. Bhanuka Rajapaksa from short fine leg and the keeper runs towards the ball, but fails to reach it. Two runs taken! Free hit coming up...

Haider Ali comes in at number 3 for Karachi Kings.

0.2

Wahab Riaz To Sharjeel Khan OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A perfect start for Peshawar Zalmi! Wahab Riaz sends Sharjeel Khan back to the hut for a golden duck. He bowl this shot of a length again and around off, Sharjeel Khan tries to cut it away from very close to his body, but gets a thin outside edge towards the keeper where Mohammad Haris comes forward and pouches it safely. An early blow for Karachi Kings!

0.1

Wahab Riaz To Matthew Wade

Karachi Kings and Matthew Wade are underway straightaway! Wahab Riaz starts with a short-of-a-length delivery around off, angling in, Matthew Wade gets hurried but manages to drop it down towards point for a single.