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Lahore Qalandars Stuns Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings Eliminated
25 Apr
Summary
- Lahore Qalandars secured a playoff spot by defeating Peshawar Zalmi.
- Karachi Kings were eliminated despite a victory over Quetta Gladiators.
- Key partnerships guided both Karachi and Lahore to successful chases.
Lahore Qalandars dramatically kept their playoff aspirations alive by defeating the league-leading Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets with only three balls remaining. This crucial victory simultaneously resulted in the elimination of Karachi Kings from the tournament, despite their own win against Quetta Gladiators.
Earlier, Karachi Kings convincingly chased down Quetta Gladiators' target of 195. This was largely thanks to an unbeaten partnership between David Warner and Reeza Hendricks, who scored 89 and 87 respectively. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi posted 195 for six, with significant contributions from Michael Bracewell and Babar Azam, who rescued their innings.
In the match against Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore Qalandars, anchored by Fakhar Zaman's steady half-century, successfully chased the target. Sikandar Raza provided a crucial late flourish with boundaries, ensuring Fakhar Zaman hit the winning runs and secured a vital win for his team.
