Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam has etched yet another remarkable milestone into his impressive PSL journey. Babar scored 46 runs off 41 balls, including six impressive boundaries, before being declared lbw by Khushdil Shah during a recent match against Karachi Kings.
While the score may seem modest, it marked the record-breaking eighth instance in PSL history where Babar Azam was dismissed for between 40 and 50 runs in a single innings, Surpassing all other players in the league’s history.
Who comes next?
Babar Azam is followed by Alex Hales and James Vince in this rare feat, who have been dismissed for between 40 and 50 runs six times in PSL matches. This shows Babar’s consistency in reaching the middle scoring range despite falling short of a half-century.
Karachi Kings’ thrilling win over Zalmi
Match Summary – PSL 10, Match 11
The 11th match of PSL Season 10 was an exhilarating encounter, as Karachi Kings triumphed over Peshawar Zalmi by 2 wickets in a tense final over at the National Stadium.
In a thrilling finish, Karachi Kings successfully chased down the target of 148 with just two balls remaining and emerged victorious by the loss of eight wickets.
Karachi Kings’ star performers
Khushdil Shah delivered a standout all-round display, staying not out on 23 and playing a decisive role in steering his team to a remarkable win.
Contributions also came from:
Mohammad Nabi scored 14 runs
James Vince – 11 runs
Irfan Khan – 10 runs
Saad Baig scored 9 runs
Abbas Afridi – 2 runs
Aamir Jamal – 1 run
Tim Seifert – out for a duck
Hassan Ali remained not out on 6 runs.
Zalmi’s bowling effort
Although Peshawar Zalmi could not secure victory, their bowlers performed admirably under pressure.
Luke Wood was impressed with his three-wicket haul, which proves his skill in delivering crucial breakthroughs.
Ali Raza took 2 wickets.
Arif Yaqoob and Alzari Joseph kept up the pressure throughout the innings, taking one wicket each.
Zalmi’s first innings – a balanced performance
Batting highlights
Peshawar Zalmi scored 147 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs after being bowled out by Karachi Kings.
Other notable contributions included:
Mohammad Haris was dismissed for 28.
Hussain Talat scored 18
Tom Kohler-Cadmore – 7 runs
Mitchell Owen – 5 runs
Saim Ayub – 4 runs
Luke Wood and Abdul Samad both contributed two runs each to the team’s total.
Alzarri Joseph remained unbeaten on 24.
Arif Yaqoob 1 not out
Karachi’s bowling attack
Karachi Kings’ bowlers showed discipline and aggression:
Mir Hamza and Amir Jamal took one wicket each, supporting the lead bowlers well.
Final Thoughts
While Babar Azam missed out on a half-century, his consistent performances are shaping PSL records. Karachi Kings’ dramatic win not only boosted their morale but also made the tournament more thrilling for fans across the world.
With several matches still to go in PSL 10, cricket lovers can expect more action-packed games and memorable moments.
