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Azam’s belligerent 74 helps Karachi Kings cruise past Rawalpindiz
For the first time since 2018, the Kings kick off their HBL PSL campaign with three straight wins after a dramatic victory over the Pindiz
Apr 02, 2026
Apr 02, 2026
Syed Irtiza Ali is a sports journalist with writing experience since 2016. For five years, contributed freelance articles to The News on Sunday (TNS), on all major sports. In late 2021, joined Geo News as a Sports Sub-Editor. Have written bylines for TNS, Geo, and Geo Super. He aims to bring attention to overlooked sports such as squash and hockey.
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For the first time since 2018, the Kings kick off their HBL PSL campaign with three straight wins after a dramatic victory over the Pindiz
Chasing 184, Islamabad United reached the target in the 19th over, with Sameer Minhas scoring an unbeaten 83, while Shadab Khan contributed 69 not out after taking three wickets with the ball
Sahibzada Farhan was adjudged the player of the match for his 106 not-out as Multan Sultans chased down 226 in 18.4 overs
A controversial ball change before the final over proved decisive as the Qalandars were handed a five-run penalty, before Abbas sealed the deal for Karachi in the last over
Samad produced a game-changing 33 off just 11 balls while Bracewell's 35 not out ensured there were no hiccups to help Peshawar Zalmi chase down 215 in 19.1 overs
Moeen Ali was adjudged the player of the match for his crucial knock of 48 off 29 balls and his important contribution with the ball, giving away just 26 runs
