Karachi: Karachi Kings (KK) have set a fighting target of 174-run for Islamabad United (IU) in 4th match of PSL 8th edition, here National Stadium Karachi.
Earlier, IU have decided to bowl first after winning the toss in its first match of the tournament. Karachi Kings have lost its first match against Peshawar Zalmi (PZ).
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Haider Ali starred for the home side as he completed his half-century to put the Kings in a strong position after the team lost opener Sharjeel Khan.
The batter hit seven fours and two maximums to score 59 runs off 45 balls. But, he later fell to Faheem Ashraf.
Following Haider’s departure, Mohammad Wasim struck twice in an over by taking Matthew Wade’s and Imad Wasim’s wickets.
The Australian batter could score only 18 runs, while skipper Imad, who smashed 80 runs in Karachi’s opener against Peshawar, was sent back for a golden duck.
The right-arm pacer put a halt to the Kings’ effort to score big against Islamabad.
Meanwhile, Shoaib Malik, who scored 18 runs, fell to Rumman Raees.
After a fiery start, Sharjeel (34) was sent back to the pavilion by Tom Curran after scoring a crucial 34 runs.
Experienced pacer Raees announced his comeback to Islamabad by giving his side an early breakthrough.
The left-arm pacer bowled James Vince (4) with an extraordinary in-swinging delivery on the last bowl of his first over.
Earlier, Islamabad had won the toss and opted to bowl first against Karachi Kings.
Playing XIs
Karachi Kings: James Vince, Sharjeel Khan, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Matthew Wade, Imad Wasim, Imran Khan Niazi, Andrew Tye, James Fuller, Musa Khan, Mohammad Amir
Islamabad United: Paul Stirling, Colin Munro, Rassie van der Dussen, Hassan Nawaz, Asif Ali, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Mohammad Wasir Jr, Rumman Raees
