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Quetta Gladiators lost their opener, Finn Allen (6), in the very first over. After an early wicket, hopes were pinned on emerging batter Hasan Nawaz to steady the innings. However, he was dismissed off Hasan Ali’s bowling, thanks to a spectacular catch by Khushdil Shah.
Quetta Gladiators were eventually reeling on 37-5 in 5.5 overs, as their batting line proved to be a house of cards. Kusal Mendis (12), Khawaja Nafay (1)—playing his first match of the season, failed to make an impact.
Furthermore, the experienced Rilee Rossouw could not rise to the occasion as he was dismissed for a mere one run. Saud Shakeel remained firm at one end; however; his efforts were not enough to bring his team closer to the target.
For Karachi Kings, Hasan Ali emerged as the standout bowler, claiming three wickets for 27 runs in his four overs.
While speaking during the post-match presentation, David Warner emphasized the Kings’ brilliant start, lauding the roles of James Vince and Mohammad Nabi.
“I was happy with 175. We got a good start, then had a few hiccups, but Vince batted calmly and contributed well. We bat deep, and that’s a big positive. We brought in Nabi for a specific role, and he delivered perfectly, ” he explained.
The left-handed batter revealed the Kings’ strategy, stressing the early wickets in the powerplay.
