PSL 11: Multan Sultans Beat Karachi Kings by 11 Runs

Multan Sultans secured a thrilling 11 run victory over Karachi Kings in PSL 11. Chasing 207, Karachi fell short at 196 despite a strong effort from Reeza Hendricks. Arafat Minhas starred with the ball, sealing an important win for Multan.

Multan Sultans celebrate their thrilling win over Karachi Kings in PSL 11

In an exciting clash of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), Multan Sultans edged past Karachi Kings with a narrow 11 run victory, delivering a high scoring contest that kept fans engaged until the final over.

Karachi Kings Fall Short in 207 Run Chase

Playing at the National Cricket Stadium, Karachi Kings were tasked with chasing a challenging 207 run target. Despite a determined effort, the team managed to score 196 runs in their allotted 20 overs and were bowled out just short of the target.

Karachi Kings Batting

Reeza Hendricks led the batting charge for Karachi Kings, scoring a crucial 49 runs. His innings kept Karachi in the hunt, but the lack of support in the final overs cost them the match.

• Abbas Afridi – 34
• Moeen Ali – 27

Multan Sultans Bowling

On the bowling front, Arafat Minhas played a key role for Multan Sultans by picking up three important wickets. His performance helped restrict Karachi Kings at a critical stage of the game.

• Peter Siddle – 2 wickets

Multan Sultans Post Strong Total

Earlier in the match, Multan Sultans batted first after being invited to set a target. The team posted an impressive total of 207 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs.

Key Contribution – Shan Masood

Shan Masood was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 46 runs and providing a solid foundation for Multan big total.

• Josh Philippe – 44
• Awais Zafar – 36

Karachi Kings Bowling

• Khushdil Shah – 3 wickets
• Moeen Ali – 2 wickets

Match Summary and Key Takeaways

• Multan Sultans set a competitive target of 207 runs
• Karachi Kings were bowled out for 196 runs
• Reeza Hendricks scored 49 runs for Karachi
• Arafat Minhas took 3 wickets for Multan
• Shan Masood contributed 46 runs

Multan Sultans balanced performance with both bat and ball ensured a crucial win, while Karachi Kings fell just short despite a promising chase.

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