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Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings 2025 Eliminator 1 Full Commentary
Result · May 22 2025, Thu - 08:00 PM (IST)
KARACHI KINGS190/8
LAHORE QALANDARS191/4
Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets
CRR:10.23
Player Of The Match
FREE HIT. FOUR! Zaman Khan to Khushdil Shah. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past long on for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Ali. A strong batting display from the Karachi Kings see them post a total of 190. David Warner was the standout performer, anchoring the innings with 75 runs, supported by Tim Seifert and others in the middle order. The bowlers, particularly Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, put in a strong effort for their side, claiming crucial wickets at key moments. However, the Kings might feel they missed a chance to capitalize further, as the latter order struggled against some disciplined bowling. Let's join us for the crucial chase.
No ball Zaman Khan to Khushdil Shah. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to square leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Al Hasan.
APPEAL! Zaman Khan to Khushdil Shah. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short leg for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The bowler is pleading for the wicket.
Zaman Khan to Khushdil Shah. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, fielded by Al Hasan.
Zaman Khan to Khushdil Shah. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short leg for no runs.
FOUR! Zaman Khan to Khushdil Shah. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Zaman Khan to Mir Hamza. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge for 1 run, fielded by Perera.
Shaheen Afridi to Khushdil Shah. Length ball, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Perera.
SIX! Shaheen Afridi to Khushdil Shah. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Mir Hamza. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Naeem.
Shaheen Afridi to Mir Hamza. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, inside edge for no runs, shy attempt by Perera.
Shaheen Afridi to Mir Hamza. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Shaheen Afridi to Hasan Ali. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed. Bails takes off for a flight.
Wide Shaheen Afridi to Hasan Ali. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Perera.
SIX! Haris Rauf to Khushdil Shah. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
Haris Rauf to Hasan Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run.
OUT! Caught. Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas Afridi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Rajapaksa. Double strike for Haris Rauf in the over.
APPEAL! Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas Afridi. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Khan, by Perera, appeal made for Run Out. Not out displayed on the big screen.
OUT! Bowled. Haris Rauf to Mohammad Nabi. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad. Bowled him!
SIX! Haris Rauf to Mohammad Nabi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
FREE HIT. Salman Ali Mirza to Khushdil Shah. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Perera.
No ball Salman Ali Mirza to Mohammad Nabi. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover and it was a no ball, fielded by Afridi.
FOUR! Salman Ali Mirza to Mohammad Nabi. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Salman Ali Mirza to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Rajapaksa.
Salman Ali Mirza to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Perera.
Salman Ali Mirza to Khushdil Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
FOUR! Salman Ali Mirza to Khushdil Shah. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Muhammad Naeem to Khushdil Shah. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Al Hasan.
Muhammad Naeem to Mohammad Nabi. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, direct hit by Shafique, fielded by Khan, fielded by Zaman.
Muhammad Naeem to Mohammad Nabi. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Perera.
SIX! Mir Hamza to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. In a thrilling chase, Lahore Qalanders complete a six wicket victory and they will progress to face Islamabad United in tomorrow's Eliminator 2. Abdullah Shafique's stellar 65 anchored the innings, while Fakhar Zaman contributed a solid 47. Hasan Ali took two wickets, but it wasn't enough for the Karachi Kings, as Lahore displayed composure and skill to keep their tournament alive, Bhanuka Rajapaksa's late cameo seeing them over the line with 8 balls to spare. Abdulla Shafique is the Player of the Match.
APPEAL! Mir Hamza to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert, appeal made for Caught. There is a huge gap between the bat and the ball.
Mir Hamza to Asif Ali. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Mir Hamza to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg. Good innings come to an end.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Kusal Perera. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 1 run.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Vince.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs.
FOUR! Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs.
FOUR! Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Fawad Ali to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter length ball, wide down leg side down the track Steer, to backward point for 1 run.
Fawad Ali to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Niazi.
Fawad Ali to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Late Cut, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Fawad Ali to Kusal Perera. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
APPEAL! Fawad Ali to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit pad to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Seifert, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire walks away by shaking his head.
Fawad Ali to Kusal Perera. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Hasan Ali to Kusal Perera. Short, off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Niazi.
FOUR! Hasan Ali to Kusal Perera. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Hasan Ali to Kusal Perera. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nabi.
Hasan Ali to Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot dropped, to point for 1 run.
OUT! Caught. Hasan Ali to Abdullah Shafique. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Vince. James Vince picks up a stunner.
Hasan Ali to Abdullah Shafique. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Abdullah Shafique. Slower length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Niazi.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Kusal Perera. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Shah.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Abdullah Shafique. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, in the air under control to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Niazi.
Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Abdullah Shafique. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Niazi.
SIX! Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Abdullah Shafique. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
SIX! Muhammad Abbas Afridi to Abdullah Shafique. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Mir Hamza to Abdullah Shafique. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, middle stump backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run.
Mir Hamza to Kusal Perera. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Niazi.