Karachi Kings have beaten defending champions Lahore Qalandars by four wickets in a tense Pakistan Super League 11 clash at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. The Kings were chasing a modest 129, and they reached their target of 129/6 with three balls to spare. Muhammad Waseem was the man behind this composed chase, scoring 38 off 37 balls and forging key partnerships with Saad Baig and Moeen Ali. This victory marked a significant boost for Karachi Kings ahead in the PSL11 tournament.

The match began on a challenging surface, and Lahore Qalandars were restricted to just 128/9 in their 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman fell early for one, while Abdullah Shafique top-scored with 33 off 24 balls. Contributions from Sikandar Raza and Haseebullah Khan helped steady the innings briefly, but regular wickets stalled momentum.

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the standout bowler for Lahore Qalandars, finishing with 4/18 in a tight performance. He also got two of the Karachi Kings’ top-order batsmen out – captain David Warner and Salman Ali Agha in the same over. This display from Shaheen kept Lahore’s chances alive until the end.

A five-run penalty against Lahore Qalandars for ball tampering reduced their target further, but it was not enough to change the course of the match. The final over saw Haris Rauf dismissing Khushdil Shah on the first ball, leaving Abbas Afridi to seal a dramatic victory for Karachi Kings with back-to-back fours and sixes.

The win marked a major triumph for Karachi Kings as they moved closer to the top of the PSL11 standings. The Kings’ disciplined bowling display set them up for this victory, and their chase was led by Muhammad Waseem’s steady knock. With this win, the stage is set for an exciting finish in the tournament.