The match was reduced to 15 overs, with Karachi Kings needing 168 runs to win. It was a must-win clash against Lahore to stay alive in the tournament David Warner’s side had no choice but to deliver. And deliver they did. With quick-fire knocks from Tim Seifert, Warner, and Saad Baig, it was Irfan Khan’s blistering 48 off 21 balls that truly stunned Lahore.
Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain returned to Lahore’s playing XI after missing three games. Although his comeback was personally decent, the team couldn’t secure victory. He took 1 wicket for 28 runs in 3 overs at an economy rate of over 9.
Despite that, Rishad was one of the more economical bowlers on the day Shaheen Afridi conceded 41 runs in 3 overs, while Haris Rauf gave away 40 in the same span. In comparison, Rishad earned Karachi’s batters’ respect with his tighter spell.
Lahore Qalandars (160/8 vs 168/6) Karachi Kings
Despite Rishad Hossain’s efforts, Lahore Qalandars couldn’t defend the target, as the rest of the bowling attack failed to deliver. Karachi Kings chased down 168 runs in just 14.3 overs, winning by 4 wickets with 3 balls to spare.
Even in defeat, Rishad made history for Bangladesh in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He dismissed James Vince in his very first over, caught by Sikandar Raza. That was his 9th wicket in just his 5th match, making him the highest wicket-taker among Bangladeshi cricketers in PSL history surpassing both Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah.
This loss has now made Lahore’s final league game a must-win. If they lose to Peshawar Zalmi, their playoff hopes are over. However, if Zalmi lose their next two matches before that, Lahore may still survive.