In a night filled with drama, tension, and a few fiery moments, Karachi Kings edged past Peshawar Zalmi in a last-over thriller at the National Bank Stadium. But while the Kings walked away with two crucial points, their all-rounder Aamir Jamal didn’t escape unscathed.
Aamir Jamal Crosses the Line
During the 15th over of Zalmi’s innings, Aamir Jamal got a little too fired up after dismissing Hussain Talat. Instead of celebrating and walking back to his mark, Jamal had a few words for the departing batter—words that didn’t sit well with the match officials.
The result? A 5% fine on his match fee under Level 1 of the PSL Code of Conduct. The offence falls under Article 2.5, which deals with provoking gestures or remarks aimed at dismissed batters.
On-field umpires Faisal Afridi and Paul Reiffel immediately flagged the incident, and Jamal accepted both the charge and the penalty handed out by match referee Iftikhar Ahmed.
Controlled aggression is part of the game, sure. But the line between passion and provocation? That’s one players still need to respect.
Kings Snatch a Nail-Biter
On the cricketing front, Karachi Kings pulled off a heart-stopping two-wicket win, their third victory of PSL 10. And boy, did they have to work for it.
Chasing 148 on a sluggish surface wasn’t going to be easy. The chase began on a shaky note—Tim Seifert gone for a golden duck on the very first ball. Luke Wood’s inswinger was just too good. James Vince didn’t last long either. At 15 for 2, things looked wobbly.
But David Warner stepped up, showing composure in a tense situation. His 60 off 47 balls held the innings together. He stitched together small, gritty partnerships with Saad Baig, Irfan Khan, and Mohammad Nabi to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Yet, even with Warner’s effort, the Kings weren’t home and dry. When he fell in the 17th over, Karachi found themselves teetering at 133 for 8.
Enter Khushdil Shah: The Finisher
And then came Khushdil Shah. Calm under pressure, he turned the game around. His unbeaten 23 off 17, including three well-timed boundaries, was exactly what the Kings needed.
With just three balls left in the match, Hasan Ali sealed the deal with a leg-side boundary that sent the Karachi fans into a frenzy. This win keeps Karachi’s campaign alive and kicking, and they’ll carry that momentum into their next match against Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium on April 25.
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