Karachi Kings (168/6) secure a thrilling 4-wicket victory against Lahore Qalandars (160/8) in match 24 of PSL X

[BouncerGuy]

The 24th match of PSL X will take place today at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 8:00 PM PKT, featuring Karachi Kings against Lahore Qalandars.

Historically, Karachi Kings have dominated this rivalry, winning 13 of their 20 PSL encounters compared to Lahore Qalandars' 7. However, Lahore Qalandars' recent 65-run victory in PSL 2025 suggests they are becoming a stronger challenger.

Squads:
Karachi Kings: Adam Milne, David Warner, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood, Fawad Ali, Riazullah, Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamoon.

Lahore Qalandars: Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Kusal Perera, Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Muhammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Azab, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Naeem, Sam Billings, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran.

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[Shehmir]

PZ require LQ to win today

 

[aqibcric]

Lahore will win

 

[Shehmir]

Lahore will win

I hope so

 

[aqibcric]

Lahore is in good form

 

[Rana]

Go on Kings, let’s get that play off position!

 

[aqibcric]

Go on Kings, let’s get that play off position!

All eyes on vince

 

[Rana]

All eyes on vince

All eyes on Siefert and Warner too.

Warner most clutch player in the side in crunch games.

 

[aqibcric]

All eyes on Siefert and Warner too.

Warner most clutch player in the side in crunch games.

Failed against fast

 

[Rana]

Failed against fast

They smashed 50 in 3 overs last time.

 

[Shehmir]

Seifert & Warner looked good for a short period but have'nt converted their knock to something big

 

[Shehmir]

Vince got 3 MOM awards in KK 4 victories

 

[Sarmad]

All eyes on Siefert and Warner too.

Warner most clutch player in the side in crunch games.

All eyes on warmer sefeirt vince khushdil Nabi Hasan fakhar Abdullah Mitchell raza afridi and Haris Rauf

 

[Sarmad]

Any news about Hasan ali. Is he fit to play today?

 

[Mercurial]

That team should win, whose win can help Peshawar Zalmi qualify.

 

[Shehmir]

Chances for williamson to be part of playing XI today?

 

[Kianig89]

PSL nearing the final stages
1. Lack of young talent is evident , apart from Ali Raza nobody performed consistently.

2. Some domestic bullies have reclaim their national team spot ala Sahibzada Farhan etc.

3. The false dawn is upon us once again with players like Faheem Ashraf outshining other bowlers.

4. Who is the specialist spinner in Pakistan for T20s still remain a mystery , Abrar Sugyan etc Birds of a same flock are they international quality world class ???

5. Who the one to replace Rizwan , another riddle left unanswered Haris fits the bill if you're hell bent on replacing Rizwan.

6. Any solid middle order batsman from PSL ????? Gate open for Babar Azam to play at 3.

7. Salman Agha the national T20 captain was no where seen at the helm of affairs making progress ??

8. What next for nepokids like Shan Masood, and Azam Khan will they really improve Pakistan team if selected.

9. What lies in store for seniors like SSA, Rauf and even Rizbar are they still the main Pillars of national team or have the PCB decided to look ahead surely the gang needs to be told about the reality to ease pressure on youngsters.

9. What next for the aspirants like OBY, Hassan Nawaz , Samad etc will they be kept in loop for upcoming series or left in wilderness as per norm in Pakistan cricket

10. The Grandpa XI's Ifti, Malik , Amir etc what legacy are they leaving behind after this PSL , blocking path of young players like Nafay etc ???
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Alot of other points are there , but some retrospection required.

 

[adi_62941]

Disappointed by the crowd on weekends

 

[adi_62941]

People are least interested in watching PSL unless national teams performs well.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

KK batting is Top 3 or bust. Can't depend on the likes of Niazi.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What the hell is this idiot doing? Leaving 4 balls in the powerplay?

 

[aqibcric]

TOday is Lahore day

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

KK batting is Top 3 or bust. Can't depend on the likes of Niazi.

Khushdil too. He has been more reliable than Warner and Seifert.

 

[Shehmir]

LQ batting first today

 

[aqibcric]

naeem well shot

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Khushdil too. He has been more reliable than Warner and Seifert.

I think they need another pure batter of some quality. Not sure Baig + Niazi is going to work for them . Very top heavy lineup.

 

[aqibcric]

LQ batting first today

will win today

 

[aqibcric]

Khushdil too. He has been more reliable than Warner and Seifert.

Khuhdil is the key

 

[aqibcric]

Aamir jamal drop the catch and blaming the mir hamza for this

 

[Barragan]

Unbelievable

The pcb needs put in a rule, if you drop catches then a fine is on the way

10% of their match fee

Only way Pakistani players will learn

 

[aqibcric]

mir hamza bowl wicket to wicket

 

[aqibcric]

Unbelievable

The pcb needs put in a rule, if you drop catches then a fine is on the way

10% of their match fee

Only way Pakistani players will learn

hahahh

 

[aqibcric]

Tigh bowling mir hamza

 

[aqibcric]

fakhar vs hamza treat to watch

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I think they need another pure batter of some quality. Not sure Baig + Niazi is going to work for them . Very top heavy lineup.

It's a very unbalanced side. It will cost them eventually.

 

[aqibcric]

It's a very unbalanced side. It will cost them eventually.

will they perform

 

[aqibcric]

good effort aamir jamal

 

[aqibcric]

fakhar is struggling here

 

[aqibcric]

nabi to bowl the over

 

[Greenstorm]

Clueless captaincy by Warner. Hassan is your most potent bowler, he even created a chance in 1st over and then he was replaced by Abbas for no reason. Now these two batsmen are set.

 

[aqibcric]

Naeem with the power hitting

 

[aqibcric]

Clueless captaincy by Warner. Hassan is your most potent bowler, he even created a chance in 1st over and then he was replaced by Abbas for no reason. Now these two batsmen are set.

poor captaincy

 

[adi_62941]

David warner inclusion reminds me of AB delliers and Brendon Mccullum inclusions in PSL seasons

 

[aqibcric]

hassan bowls the good over frst

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

There's something in Naeem but he needs to improve and add the offside to his game as well. He was dropped trying to hoick on the leg side, such luck only works in Pakistan.

 

[aqibcric]

There's something in Naeem but he needs to improve and add the offside to his game as well. He was dropped trying to hoick on the leg side, such luck only works in Pakistan.

agree

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Hasan Ali taken to the cleaners by a hack Naeem who's a nobody

 

[Barragan]

There's something in Naeem but he needs to improve and add the offside to his game as well. He was dropped trying to hoick on the leg side, such luck only works in Pakistan.

The guy hasn't played a single FC or OD game

What you're getting is pretty extraordinary

A season or two will make him even better

 

[aqibcric]

Naeem getting some attention

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

The guy hasn't played a single FC or OD game

What you're getting is pretty extraordinary

A season or two will make him even better

Yes, agreed. He was highly criticized by Hafeez but I've liked his batting style from the start. He stands up tall & is extremely wristy. It's just that that's the kind of talent that needs to be nurtured properly by proper cricketing coaches who can help him score all around the ground. Personally I don't want another Awais Zia or Rizu type player who just plays one side.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

People are least interested in watching PSL unless national teams performs well.

The stadium will fill up today. Even if it's not a house full, it'll have decent crowd. Lahoris are always late, it's probably because no one leaves home early & traffic is always choked.

 

[aqibcric]

Yes, agreed. He was highly criticized by Hafeez but I've liked his batting style from the start. He stands up tall & is extremely wristy. It's just that that's the kind of talent that needs to be nurtured properly by proper cricketing coaches who can help him score all around the ground. Personally I don't want another Awais Zia or Rizu type player who just plays one side.

 

[Shehmir]

Rain storm comes after Naeem strom ended

 

[aqibcric]

rain not heavy one

 

[aqibcric]

Rain storm comes after Naeem strom ended

Did you take naeem in fantasy

 

[Shaka81]

I hope the rain stops soon. I was enjoying that.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

How much does a super sopper cost? Can any university or company not make it by reverse engineering the one that PCB already has. It cannot be such a hard thing to make. I am sure they can even use industrial scale vacuum cleaners that are meant to absorb water, a bit of redesign maybe.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Inspection at 9:55. Rain stopped a while ago and ground looks cleared.

 

[cricfan432]

Shafique cant afford to play slow today

 

[aqibcric]

15 over match

 

[aqibcric]

Shafique cant afford to play slow today

exactly

 

[aqibcric]

atleast abd is trying

 

[Rana]

4 overs left

Why wouldn’t you send in Raza now?

 

[Shaka81]

Nice catch from Jamal.

 

[Rana]

How many runs will be added to this total?

25% more? Another 30 runs?

 

[cricfan432]

Shaheen give strike to death specialist what are you doing

 

[Rana]

Fakhar has been scratchy all tournament

He was only looking good in the Multan chase, where he was smoking every ball

 

[Rana]

Shaheen give strike to death specialist what are you doing

He denied an easy 2 to Asif Ali

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Shaheen give strike to death specialist what are you doing

what are you talking about..he is proper all rounder ( self proclaimed )

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

He denied an easy 2 to Asif Ali

proper all rounder

 

[Barragan]

Shaheen has a terrible attitude

Thinks he can bat because he gets a lucky hit

 

[Rana]

Lahore have 2 spinners

This might come back to haunt them.

 

[Rana]

Typical Hassan Ali performance today

 

[cricfan432]

Abbas was good today

 

[aqibcric]

no middled but four by the abd

Abbas was good today

was outstnading

 

[cricfan432]

Kk will win if warner khara reh jaye

 

[Rana]

The revised score is peanuts

I thought they would get 20-30 runs more

 

[Croma]

Fakhar and Naeem

Remaining

Abbas Afridi

 

[cricfan432]

The revised score is peanuts

I thought they would get 20-30 runs more

I think its beyond reach, unless pitch is flat

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Shaheen