PSL 2025: Quetta Bowlers Steal Dramatic Win From Karachi | In a gripping encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Quetta Gladiators clinched a narrow five-run win over Karachi Kings in HBL PSL X on Friday. Defending a modest 142, Quetta’s bowlers showcased remarkable composure under pressure, securing their second win of the tournament.
Bowling Brilliance Seals the Win
Sent in to bat first, Quetta faced early turmoil as Hasan Ali (3-33) ripped through the top order, reducing them to 20-3. Kusal Mendis (36 off 22) and debutant Mark Chapman provided brief resistance, but it was the sixth-wicket stand between Faheem Ashraf (43 off 27) and Hasan Nawaz (35 off 34) that propelled the Gladiators to 142 before being bowled out in the penultimate over.
Karachi’s chase faltered early when Mohammad Amir removed David Warner cheaply. Tim Seifert (47 off 26) and James Vince (30 off 29) then steadied the innings with a 73-run partnership, seemingly putting the Kings on track. However, Quetta’s bowlers staged a stunning comeback—Mohammad Wasim Jr (2-22), Amir (2-26), and Khurram Shahzad (2-31) triggered a collapse, with Karachi losing six wickets for just 38 runs.
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Abrar Ahmed, named Player of the Match, stifled the middle order with his miserly spell (1-15), including the crucial dismissal of Khushdil Shah. Hasan Ali’s late blitz (24* off 13) offered hope, but Karachi fell agonizingly short at 137-8.
Key Contributions
- Quetta’s Standouts: Faheem Ashraf’s counterattacking 43, Abrar Ahmed’s economical spell, and Mohammad Wasim Jr’s breakthroughs.
- Karachi’s Fighters: Seifert’s explosive 47 and Hasan Ali’s all-round brilliance (3 wickets and 24*).
The victory highlighted Quetta’s resilience, proving their ability to defend low totals through disciplined bowling.
Brief Scores:
Quetta Gladiators 142 all out (Faheem 43, Mendis 36; Hasan Ali 3-33)
Karachi Kings 137-8 (Seifert 47, Vince 30; Wasim Jr 2-22)
Result: Quetta won by 5 runs
Player of the Match: Abrar Ahmed
