Lahore Qalandars Defeat Karachi Kings to Reach PSL Qualifier 2

Lahore Qalandars secured a six-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in the Eliminator 1 match of the HBL PSL X at Gaddafi Stadium, successfully chasing a target of 191 runs with eight balls to spare. Abdullah Shafique's explosive 65 off 35 balls, alongside Fakhar Zaman's brisk 47, were pivotal in the chase, supported by key partnerships, particularly an 83-run stand between Shafique and Kusal Perera. Karachi Kings set a competitive total of 190/8, with captain David Warner scoring a fluent 75 off 52 balls despite being dropped twice, but the team lacked sufficient support from other batsmen. Lahore's bowling attack, led by Haris Rauf's three wickets and Shaheen Afridi's early breakthroughs, effectively restricted the Kings, though their fielding was error-prone, allowing Warner to capitalize. The victory advances Lahore Qalandars to Eliminator 2 against Islamabad United, keeping their title hopes alive, while Karachi Kings' campaign ends. Despite some fielding lapses, Lahore's clinical batting and disciplined bowling ultimately secured a dominant win in a high-stakes rivalry match.