Saad Baig becomes first player to be retired out in PSL

Karachi Kings middle-order batter Saad Baig on Saturday became the first batter in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) history to be retired out for tactical reasons. 

The left-hander was instrumental in Karachi Kings strong total against Hyderabad Kingsmen here at the National Bank Stadium.

Baig came in when Kings were in trouble at 59-3 in 7.2 overs.

The left-hander was involved in multiple stands alongside Azam Khan and Moeen Ali, respectively. First, he added 63 with the former and then forged a 55-run partnership with the latter to put his side in a dominant position.

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He was eventually retired out after completing his half-century on the fifth ball of the 18th over. Baig made 53 from 37 balls with the aid of six boundaries.

However the decision to retire

With the help of his half-century, Karachi Kings finished strong with 188-8 at the end of their 20 overs.

For Hyderabad Kingsmen, Hunain Shah remained the pick of bowlers, taking three wickets in four over while giving away only 19 runs.

Playing XIs

Karachi Kings XI: Reeza Hendricks, Muhammad Waseem, Salman Ali Agha, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali (capt), Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan (wk), Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Ihsanullah

Hyderabad Kingsmen XI: Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (capt), Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn M

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