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PSL Ball Turns Red Again: Kit Dye Chaos Continues
25 Apr
Summary
- Match ball turned reddish due to dye transfer from player kits.
- This is the second time this unusual incident has occurred in PSL 2026.
- Karachi Kings secured a five-wicket win while chasing 200.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is experiencing an unusual controversy, with the match ball changing colour for the second time this season. During a recent clash involving the Karachi Kings, dye from players' kits reportedly transferred onto the white ball, turning it a reddish hue during play.
This marks the second occurrence of this peculiar incident in PSL 2026. Earlier, in the opening game, the ball had turned pink due to colour transfer from jerseys. The recurring issue has raised questions regarding kit quality and match conditions.
Despite the off-field talking point, the Karachi Kings secured a vital five-wicket win against the Lahore Qalandars. The Kings successfully chased a target of 200, anchored by an unbeaten 63 from captain David Warner and a rapid 44 off 14 balls by Khushdil Shah. Earlier, Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman had scored fifties for the Qalandars, setting a formidable 199/5.
The Kings' victory keeps their playoff hopes alive, though the resurfacing ball-colour issue adds an unusual twist to the ongoing tournament.
