PSL 2024 | Mills three-fer triggers Islamabad’s bounce back to leave Karachi wrecked
After early stutters in the first innings, Kieron Pollard’s 39 helped Karachi Kings post 150 runs on the board. Despite Mir Hamza’s fiery start constituting a three-fer, the Islamabad United batters found ways to seal the deal riding on a 58-run third wicket stand in Rawalpindi.
Sent in to bat first, Karachi Kings got a brisk opening start in the powerplay before Shan Masood top-edged a short ball off Faheem Ashraf to gift away his wicket in the fifth over. Following a 38-run powerplay, Tim Seifert, Shoaib Malik, and Mohammad Nawaz departed in quick succession but an unfettered Kieron Pollard struck two fours to sum up 66 runs in ten overs. James Vince (27) played second fiddle to the Caribbean’s 28-ball 39 in a 58-run fifth-wicket partnership before Tymal Mills nicked him behind the stumps. Eventually, late bursts from Irfan Khan Niazi and Pollard’s big hits helped the Kings reach 150/7 in 20 overs.
In reply, Colin Munro and Alex Hales fell prey to the early spell from Mir Hamza but Agha Salman and Shadab Khan found occasional boundaries to pile up 47 runs inside the powerplay. They took a calculative approach against the opposition bowlers to add 58 runs for the third wicket before Salman was outdone by Blessing Muzarabani in the 13th over. Subsequently, Azam Khan entered the fray but failed to continue the momentum after throwing away a catch to bowler Zahid Mahmood, followed by Shadab departing in the following over, With 115/5 at the start of the 16th over, the Kings bowlers failed to capitalize on the breakthroughs as Haider Ali and Faheem played cameos to nail the remaining 36 runs in just 21 balls, sealing a five-wicket triumph.
Performed well
Alhamdulilah♥️, @iamhaideraly performed really well after a long time.
— Muhammad Muavia (@iamMK_46) March 7, 2024
He scored 26 off just 16 balls & finished the game for Islamabad United. He was looking in great touch tonight, I'm hoping he will continue this type of performance in next games, Good Luck champ👏🏻♥️🌟. pic.twitter.com/zb6vNMWNv4
Massive jump
Islamabad United jump from No. 4 to No. 2 after the win tonight! What a massive jump 🔥📷 #HBLPSL9 #tapmad #HojaoAdFree pic.twitter.com/wgi3si6yA6
— Usamatalib0335 (@SurroundingR) March 7, 2024
8th consecutive win
ISLAMABAD UNITED HAVE BEATEN KARACHI KINGS IN 8 CONSECUTIVE MATCHES NOW ❤️
— N!mr@$æed (@NimraSaeed23) March 7, 2024
This is a new record in PSL history 🔥#IslamabadUnited #karachikings #PSL9 #PSL2024 #PSL9Updates pic.twitter.com/XwlsRALjfT
Congrats
Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings in the eighth match in a row...
— Fakhar Ch (@fakharch212) March 7, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Islamabad United achieved the target of 151 runs in 18.4 overs for the loss of 5 wickets 👏😍
Haider Ali scored 26 runs off 16 balls with the help of 2 fours and 1 six to give victory to… pic.twitter.com/luNlsUT1EN
Zalmi boy on fire
Zalmi boy helping Islamabad united to reach Playoffs https://t.co/FRsG2Q1kSD pic.twitter.com/N5bwOGmZpr
— 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗿 Khan (@Babaristic) March 7, 2024
Hugged finally
So good to see Shadab Khan and Shan Masood hugging each other after the arguments they had. Brothers ❤️❤️#HBLPSL9 #PSL9pic.twitter.com/vXl6ZEffU8
— Pakistan_Super_League (Un-Official) (@thePSL2023) March 7, 2024
Great sportsmanship
After the heat during the match, Shadab Khan hugged Shaan Masood at the end of the match...
— Fakhar Ch (@fakharch212) March 7, 2024
Best wishes for both plyers...
Shadab Khan showed great sportsmanship 👏😍
GOOD NIGHT!!
SWEET DREAMS ❤️
#HBLPSL9 #ZintleZeeMofokeng #malamjumat pic.twitter.com/T1W1iDADFJ
Todays fight
Shadab Khan vs Shan Masood fight in today match ❤️🌹.
— Malik Hammad (@Hammad_Iqbal786) March 7, 2024
Kis ki galti thi btao muja ma dakha ni ha ?#HBLPSL2024 pic.twitter.com/sSekNbwqZR
Whats going on!
Shadab Khan to Shan 🗣️ :-
— Bilal Vibes (@BilalXD_69) March 7, 2024
Teri Zuban Bht Chalti Hai Suriya BALLA Bhi Chalaya Ker. pic.twitter.com/b8rXmb2eeO
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