Quetta Gladiators fell short of the target, managing 167 for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs

LAHORE - Karachi Kings on Friday beat Quetta Gladiators by 14 runs in the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League.

In the second match played at Gaddafi Stadium, Quetta Gladiators fell short of the target, managing 167 for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

For Quetta, Haseebullah Khan top-scored with 52 runs. Captain Saud Shakeel made 33, while Rilee Rossouw contributed 25. Hassan Nawaz (19) , Ahmed Daniyal (4), Khawaja Nafay (3) and Tom Curran (0) were dismissed cheaply. Ben McDermott added 25, while Alzarri Joseph remained on 3.

For Karachi Kings, Hasan Ali starred with the ball, taking four wickets. Salman Agha, Moeen Ali and Adam Zampa picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, batting first after being put in by Quetta, Karachi Kings posted 181 for seven in their 20 overs. Moeen Ali remained unbeaten on 48. Captain David Warner scored 35, while Saad Baig made 30. Salman Agha (22), Azam Khan (14), Khushdil Shah (12), Shahid Aziz (8) and Mohammad Naeem (0) were dismissed. Hasan Ali stayed not out on 7.

For Quetta Gladiators, Ahmed Daniyal claimed three wickets, while Alzarri Joseph took two. Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed grabbed one wicket each.

Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings XI: David Warner (capt), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Ali Agha, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza

Quetta Gladiators XI: Saud Shakeel (capt), Shamyl Hussain, Rilee Rossouw, Hassan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Ben McDermott (wk), Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq