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LAHORE: James Vince, the top-order batter for Karachi Kings, praised the openers and bowlers for securing an impressive 87-run victory against Multan Sultans in the 20th match of 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.
James Vince clinched the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his gutsy 65 off 45 deliveries.
While sharing his thoughts during the post-match presentation, James Vince emphasized the importance of bouncing back after a break.
“The competition’s been a bit stop-start for us—win one, lose one—so it was important to bounce back with a win today after the mini break,” he said.
He gave credit to the openers for laying a solid foundation while acknowledging the bowlers for a clinical display.
“I thought the openers gave us a fantastic start, which really set the tone. As the ball got older, batting became a bit trickier—I didn’t find it that easy out there. But posting 200 on this pitch was always going to be a challenging target, and full credit to the bowlers for finishing the job,” said Vince.
The right-handed batter highlighted the importance of strategic thinking, particularly the ability to read the pitch.
“In T20s, it’s crucial to assess the wicket early—some days it’s a 200-run pitch, other days you need to be a bit smarter with your approach.
“The key is to read the conditions quickly and make sure you don’t let the opposition back into the game. It’s all about adapting and executing the right plans on the day,” he concluded.
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