Quetta Gladiators triumph over Karachi Kings in a thrilling encounter, with Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive batting securing victory, despite a chaotic last over and Karachi’s fielding blunder.
After restricting Karachi Kings to 165/8 in their innings, Quetta Gladiators chased down the target with Sherfane Rutherford playing a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 58 off 31 balls. The match went down to a super over, where Rutherford’s boundary secured the win for Quetta. However, the game was not without its drama, as confusion ensued with Karachi Kings’ fielding blunder. Despite the chaos, Rutherford’s explosive batting ensured Quetta Gladiators retained the second spot in the tournament standings.
Earlier, Karachi Kings set a 166-run target for Quetta Gladiators in the 16th Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 match at National Stadium Karachi on Thursday evening.
After being asked to bat first by Gladiators skipper Rilee Rossouw, Karachi Kings posted a total of 165/8 in their allotted 20 overs against Quetta Gladiators. Shan Masood departed early for 2 runs, while Tim Seifert and James Vince provided quick runs. Shoaib Malik struggled, managing only 12 runs, whereas Mohammad Nawaz contributed a brisk 28. Anwar Ali’s late onslaught, including two sixes and a four, propelled Karachi to a competitive total. Quetta’s bowlers, led by Abrar Ahmed with 3 wickets, kept the pressure on, despite some late hitting. Akeal Hosein and Usman Tariq also chipped in with crucial wickets. Karachi’s innings witnessed regular wickets falling, but Anwar Ali’s cameo ensured they reached a respectable total. The match promises an exciting chase as both teams seek victory in the crucial encounter.
Gladiators are on the second place at the table with six points after winning three out of their four matches. Kings are at fifth spot with four points after winning two out of their four matches.—Agencies
