Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings even after setting a massive target in PSL match
On June 14, the 22nd match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) was played between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United at Shaikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Karachi Kings set a massive target but still lost. Islamabad United won by eight wickets.
Karachi Kings set a target of 190 runs with four wickets down. Babar and Zardan showed a great partnership with Babar at 81 and Zardan at 71 not out. But in the 2nd inning, Karachi Kings started lagging in the game as the fielders started to miss field and lose catches while bowlers showed flustered behavior. On the other hand, Islamabad turned tables when Colin Munro and Ifthikhar Ahmed started batting. The pair finished the match unbeaten on 150 off 79 balls with eight balls still left.
Karachi needs to buckle up and make an effort to come back in the game as they have already lost 2 games one against Multan and the other against Islamabad. Karachi is going to face Peshawar on June 15, in the 24th match of PSL. To stay in-game and avoid elimination Karachi has to beat Zalmi.
In the 23rd match of PSL, Quetta is going to face Lahore. Being last on the points table, Quetta needs to kick in to get those points to come upon the table and avoid elimination.
International Players leave in Halfway
Three international players including South African batsman David Miller, West Indian players Fabian Allen and Fidel Edwards decides to leave the tournament halfway due to their other commitments. All three left because they have to represent their home countries in the T20 tournament. On sharing his experience David Miller said “It was really enjoyable to play a knock like that. I was going to play three games for the team and it was nice to contribute”. David went 46 balls 73 with four sixes and six fours and shared a 125 on a third wicket with Kamran Akmal (59) and lead Zalmi to 197-5. Sharing his experience of the tournament Miller added “I am leaving the tournament with good memories”.
Hassan Ali’s personal issues resolved, will stay for the rest of the matches
Islamabad United caught themselves in a tight situation when fast-bowler Hassan Ali decided to leave the PSL matches halfway due to a personal issue. Recently Hassan Ali announced that he is going to fly back home to Pakistan as he is going through a personal family issue. But after some time he announced that the issue is resolved and he is staying and complete tournament.
Amid the pandemic the PSL matches got cancel. It has become difficult in such situations to carry out the tournament. Resuming tournament also became difficult due to various reasons, and now international players are leaving due to other commitments has also saddened the enthusiasts.
