Karachi Kings edged past Peshawar Zalmi by 2 wickets in a tense finish during the 11th match of the PSL 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi. Chasing 148, the Kings got over the line with just 3 balls to spare.
Batting first, Zalmi managed 147/8 in their 20 overs. Captain Babar Azam top-scored with 46 runs off 41 balls, while Mohammad Haris added a quick 28. Khushdil Shah stood out with the ball for Karachi, picking up 3 wickets for just 20 runs. Abbas Afridi also grabbed 3 wickets, helping restrict Zalmi to a below-par total.
In reply, Karachi suffered an early blow as Tim Seifert fell on the first ball. But David Warner anchored the innings with a solid 60 off 47 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Khushdil Shah’s composed 23* guided the Kings to victory. Luke Wood was the pick of Zalmi bowlers with 3 wickets.
This win gives Karachi Kings a crucial two points as the PSL 2025 heats up.