Staff Report
Dubai – Karachi Kings beat Islamabad United mainly helped by Chris Gayle’s quick-fire innings of 44 runs. Gayle’s also got man of the match award.
The six wickets win was a crucial Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 encounter for Karachi King’s and they also qualify for the tournament’s play-off stage.
Earlier, Karachi Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first in the must win fixture.
Islamabad United scored 123/7 in their 15 overs with Dwayne Smith scored 49 runs from 36 balls with the help of seven boundaries and a six while Brad Haddin scored 20 runs off 12 balls with a six to his name.
Ben Duckett and skipper Misbah-ul-Haq scored 16 and 12 runs respectively for the team.
Karachi Kings pacers Usman Shinwari, Mohammad Amir and Sohail Khan grabbed two wickets each in the match.
Karachi Kings have made one change to their playing XI as Chris Gayle replaces Mahela Jayawardene.
Islamabad United have made two changes to their side as Saeed Ajmal and Ben Duckett replace Rafatullah Mohmand.
Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars are battling to qualify for the playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 with only one game of round-robin matches left to decide the fate.
Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United have already qualified for the play-off stage of the tournament.
