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Lahore Qalandars ended a two-year losing streak against Karachi Kings, sealing a 65-run victory in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 and dominating the match at batting and bowling.
Karachi Kings were chasing a target of 202 but were bowled out for 136 in 19.1 overs, despite a spirited effort from vice-captain Hasan Ali who took 4 wickets for 28 runs and scored 27 off 25 balls.
This match marked the biggest defeat for Karachi Kings against Qalandars in PSL history, surpassing previous heavy losses in 2018 and 2019.
Qalandars were powered by explosive innings from Fakhar Zaman (76 off 47) and Daryl Mitchell (75 off 42), guiding them to a total of 201/6.
KK vs LQ Head to Head:
While Karachi Kings looked confident after winning 13 out of their previous 20 matches against Qalandars, the streak was finally snapped with a one-sided result in Karachi.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rishad Hossain took three wickets each, as Karachi’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, leaving fans disappointed.
Fans Reaction:
Lahore fans erupted online, celebrating their team’s comeback win. One wrote, “Finally break the streak – their first win over Karachi in 2 years!”
Another fan posted, “Shaheen may be off in internationals, but he’s flying in PSL!”
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Meanwhile, Karachi supporters mocked their team’s performance, calling Karachi Kings official their “local Thanos trying to reverse it all.”
The loss puts Karachi under pressure going forward in PSL 10, especially after back-to-back underwhelming games.
Qalandars now look ahead with new confidence, hoping this turnaround marks the start of a winning campaign.
