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The stage is set at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium as Karachi Kings (KK) take on Lahore Qalandars (LQ) in Eliminator 1 of the Pakistan Super League Season 10 (PSL X).
The 32nd match of the tournament, scheduled for today, May 22, promises a high-stakes battle with both teams eyeing a crucial spot in the next playoff round.
It’s a do-or-die encounter – only one side will keep their title hopes alive while the other exits the tournament.
Karachi Kings have shown flashes of brilliance this season, while Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions, are fighting to salvage a challenging campaign.
Stay tuned to this live blog as we bring you real-time updates, key moments, standout performances, and everything else from this PSL thriller at Gaddafi Stadium.
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Karachi Kings knocked out of PSL X as Qalandars pull off 191-run chase
Lahore Qalandars sealed the game with style as a short-pitched delivery was hammered into the stands with a powerful swivel pull, sparking wild celebrations. The six-wicket win not only thrilled fans but also kept Qalanda
Lahore Qalandars sealed the game with style as a short-pitched delivery was hammered into the stands with a powerful swivel pull, sparking wild celebrations.
11:29 pm -
Hasan Ali Removes Set Shafique With Smart Delivery
Hasan Ali breaks the momentum!
He bowls a length ball on the stumps that grips off the surface. Abdullah Shafique went for the big straight drive but mistimed it completely. The ball went high in the air, and James Vince tracked back from mid-off to complete a superb catch over his shoulder.
11:12 pm -
Fawad Removes Zaman in Crucial Breakthrough Moment
Fakhar Zaman falls just short of a half-century. Fawad Ali delivers a sharp bouncer outside off, Zaman went for the pull but lost control mid-shot as his left hand slipped off the handle. The ball sailed toward widish deep midwicket, where Mohammad Nabi calmly completed the catch.
A big blow for Lahore Qalandars, who now lose their in-form batter at a critical juncture in the chase.
10:26 pm -
Hasan Ali Strikes as Naeem Falls for 14 Runs
Mohammad Naeem departs after a brief cameo. Hasan Ali took the pace off with a clever fuller ball, tempting Naeem into a big slog. The ball ballooned high toward mid-on where James Vince safely pouched it.
10:15 pm -
End of Innings
End of First Innings: Karachi Kings have posted a competitive total of 190 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs.
Captain David Warner led the charge with a classy 75 off 52 balls.
Lahore Qalandars now need 191 runs to win and book their place in the next stage.
9:32 pm -
Shaheen Afridi Hits Middle Stump to Dismiss Hasan Ali
Absolute beauty from Shaheen! Stays true to his line and length, angling in at the stumps. Hasan Ali swings wildly across the line, but the ball sneaks through bat and pad and rattles the middle stump.
He’s gone for a duck off just 2 balls. Another clinical strike by Shaheen!
9:20 pm -
Nabi Clean Bowled!
Brilliant full-toss from Rauf! Angling in at pace, the ball slightly reverses and thuds Nabi’s back pad before crashing into the stumps. Mohammad Nabi goes for 16 off 10 balls with 1 four and 1 six.
But drama follows — Rauf celebrates the wicket by jumping in the air, but lands awkwardly on his ankle. He’s down in pain on the off-side. A hush falls over the ground as the physio rushes out.
9:18 pm -
Warner Falls After Brilliant 75 in Soft Dismissal
Soft end to a superb knock. Naeem floats a slower, fuller delivery down the leg side. Warner crouches low to paddle it over short fine but doesn’t middle it — the ball clips the inner part of the bat and lobs tamely to Zaman Khan at short fine leg.
David Warner departs after a fluent 75 off 52 balls, striking 8 fours and 3 sixes. A much-needed breakthrough for Lahore.
9:02 pm -
Perera Takes Screamer, Rauf Removes Saad Baig
A sharp bouncer angles in with extra bounce, and Baig misjudges it. He goes for the swivel pull, but the ball catches the leading edge and balloons high toward the gully.
Perera sprints, dives full-stretch to his left, and takes a stunning catch mid-air! Baig departs for 11 off 11. Karachi lose another at a crucial stage.
8:30 pm -
Warner Hits Fifty After Lucky Reprieve by Rauf
Haris Rauf to Warner — FOUR! Just moments after being dropped, Warner makes it count. He strides down the pitch to a fuller delivery wide outside off and smashes it past mid-off with authority.
That boundary brings up his fifty — a confident knock under pressure!
8:18 pm -
Warner Gets Life As Haris Rauf Drops Sitter
Massive let-off! Mohammad Naeem tossed a full-toss right on the stumps, and David Warner slog-swept it straight to deep backward square leg. Haris Rauf barely had to move — the catch came straight at him — but he spilled it while kneeling.
8:15 pm -
Shakib Removes Vince With Loopy Leg-Side Trap
Breakthrough for Shakib Al Hasan! A leg-side long-hop tempted James Vince, who looked to break free but mistimed the whip straight to Mohammad Naeem at deep backward square.
Vince’s sluggish stay ends at 4 off 9 balls — no boundaries, no rhythm, and a tame dismissal. Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder draws first blood in the middle overs.
8:00 pm -
Shaheen’s Strikes
Shaheen Shah Afridi strikes with a fiery bouncer! Tim Seifert tried the swivel pull but found Asif Ali at deep square leg, who sprinted and dived to complete a sensational catch near the rope.
Seifert departs after a brisk 16 off 8 balls. His short cameo included 3 boundaries but ended in spectacular fashion — a much-needed breakthrough for Shaheen and his side.
7:54 pm -
Pitch Report
Pitch report from Mike Haysman and Alastair Cook suggests another high-scoring thriller on the cards.
The duo praised the ground staff for maintaining the surface despite it being used for the 13th match on the square. “The pitch was true, regrowth excellent, and bounce consistent,” said Haysman.
Cook added that 388 runs were scored yesterday, with 64 percent coming from boundaries — slightly above the usual 60 percent.
Although there’s a little less grass, curator Tony believes it won’t affect play. A par score around 200 is expected again today.
7:27 pm -
Playing XI:
Lahore Qalandars XI: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Kusal Perera (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shakib Al Hasan, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (cap), Salman Mirza, Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf
Karachi Kings XI: David Warner (cap), Tim Seifert (wk), James Vince, Saad Baig, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Nabi, Fawad Ali, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Ali, Mir Hamza
7:22 pm -
Karachi Kings Win Toss, Choose Batting
Karachi Kings have won the toss and opted to bat first in today’s high-stakes clash. David Warner says they aim to set the tone early.
He noted that the pitch looks similar to previous matches and expects scoring opportunities in the powerplay. Warner emphasized backing their strengths.
“There’s always a challenge in the first six overs,” Warner said, adding that both teams will need to adapt to the conditions quickly.
Only one change for the Kings — Fawad replaces Jamal in the lineup. The Kings are eyeing a strong total upfront.
7:21 pm -
Head to Head fixtures Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars:
The rivalry between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) began in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2016.
The first encounter was held on February 5, 2016, in Dubai, where Karachi Kings claimed a 7-wicket victory. Later that season, on February 12, Kings won again, this time by 27 runs in Sharjah.
In the 2017 edition, both teams registered a win each – Qalandars edged out Kings by 7 runs in Sharjah on February 16, while Kings responded with a 5-wicket win on February 25 in Dubai.
The 2018 season saw Kings dominate, defeating Qalandars twice – by 5 wickets on February 26 and 27 runs on March 11, both in Dubai.
The 2019 encounters were evenly matched.
Lahore secured a 22-run win on February 16, while the other match ended in a thrilling tie on February 28, both played in Dubai.
In 2020, Qalandars turned the tide. They won by 8 wickets in Lahore on March 8, but Kings bounced back with a thumping 10-wicket win in Karachi on March 12.
The 2021 season continued the back-and-forth pattern.
Qalandars won the first clash by 6 wickets on February 28 in Karachi, but Kings took the second match by 7 runs in Abu Dhabi on June 17.
In 2022, Qalandars and Kings again shared the spoils. Qalandars triumphed by 6 wickets on January 30 in Karachi, while Kings won the earlier fixture by 22 runs on February 18 in Lahore.
In the 2023 edition, Kings asserted dominance with two strong wins: by 67 runs on February 19 in Karachi and by a massive 86 runs on March 12 in Lahore.
The 2024 season followed a similar script, as Kings defeated Qalandars by 2 wickets on February 24 in Lahore and again by 3 wickets on March 9 in Karachi.
Most recently, in the 2025 edition of PSL, Lahore Qalandars registered a commanding 65-run victory over Karachi Kings in a match held in Karachi on April 15.
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Karachi Kings Squad:
Abbas Afridi, Adam Milne, David Warner, Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shan Masood, Aamer Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood, Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Kane Williamson, Mirza Mamoon, Imtiaz Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Fawad Ali, Riazullah.
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Lahore Qalandars Squad:
Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, David Wiese, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali Mohammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Azab.
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