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LAHORE: Karachi Kings middle-order batter Irfan Khan Niazi expressed satisfaction with both his performance and the team’s atmosphere after a dominant win over Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.
Chasing a daunting 205-run target, Multan Sultans crumbled under the pressure and were bowled out for a mere 117 in 16.1 overs, thanks to a dominant bowling display from Karachi Kings bowlers.
The defeat marked the end of the road for the Sultans in this PSL, after they managed only one win in eight games.
Multan Sultans started poorly in the chase, losing their in-form batter Mohammad Rizwan for a golden duck in the second over. Their batting line could not rise to the occasion in a do-or-die encounter, eventually folding out for a mere total.
Irfan Khan played a crucial knock in challenging times for the team, helping Karachi Kings cross the 200-run mark.
During the post-match press conference, Irfan Khan reflected on Karachi Kings’ last season performance, admitting that the team struggled to find the right balance, but this year they have a strong team.
“Our combination wasn’t great last year. This time, we’ve stepped onto the field with a much better combination,” he said.
Irfan, who scored a composed 40 off 33 balls, said his knock boosted his self-belief.
“Playing today’s innings has increased my confidence, ” Irfan Khan remarked.
He also praised the positive atmosphere in the dressing room while aiming to make consistent contributions to the team.
“The atmosphere in the dressing room is very good,” he shared. “I’ll try to play my part in Karachi’s wins with the bat in the upcoming matches.”
He also lauded the impact of the overseas players, noting that their contributions are a big plus for the team.
“Our foreign cricketers are in good form, which is a big plus for us,” Irfan Khan concluded.
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