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Khushdil Powers Karachi Kings to Victory Over Zalmi
Khushdil Shah delivered a match-winning all-round performance to guide Karachi Kings to a thrilling two-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2025. His three wickets and unbeaten 23 ensured the Kings sealed their third win of the season with only three balls remaining.
Zalmi Falter After Babar-Haris Stand
Batting first, Zalmi had a rough beginning. Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler-Cadmore fell cheaply on a slow pitch. However, Babar Azam (46) and Mohammad Haris (28) provided brief stability with a 31-run stand.
Khushdil dismissed Babar, triggering a collapse. Hussain Talat tried to anchor, but Abbas Afridi picked up three quick wickets. Despite that, Alzarri Joseph smashed 24* off 13 balls to help Zalmi reach 147/8.
Warner Anchors, Khushdil Seals It Late
Karachi Kings were in early trouble. Tim Seifert and James Vince got out within the first three overs. However, David Warner (60 off 45) counterattacked brilliantly. He rotated the strike and capitalized on every scoring opportunity.
In the middle overs, he got support from Saad Baig, Irfan Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. But once Warner was bowled in the 17th over, with 29 runs still needed, the match swung again.
Afridi and Aamer Jamal fell quickly. But Khushdil stayed calm. He smashed a boundary in the final over and rotated strike smartly. Hasan Ali finished the job with a powerful pull for four.
Player of the Match: Khushdil Shah
- Batting: 23* (Under pressure in crunch moments)
- Bowling: 3/20 (Key middle-over breakthroughs)
Khushdil’s impact in both innings turned the match in Kings’ favor. His composure under pressure made the difference.
What’s Next for Karachi Kings?
This win lifts Karachi Kings in the points table. They’ll aim to build on this momentum in their next fixtures.
👉 Also Read: Top All-Round Performances in PSL 2025 So Far
📝 Brief Scorecard
Peshawar Zalmi – 147/8 (Babar 46, Haris 28; Khushdil 3/20, Afridi 3/24)
Karachi Kings – 148/8 in 19.3 overs (Warner 60, Khushdil 23*; Wood 3/28)
🟢 Result: Karachi Kings won by 2 wickets
