Karachi Kings captain David Warner added fuel to the fiery PSL 10 rivalry with a playful jab at Lahore Qalandars skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi after their rain-hit win at Gaddafi Stadium. While celebrating the four-wicket victory, Warner couldn’t resist poking fun at Afridi’s pitch assessment that clearly backfired.
A Rain-Hit Clash of Titans
In a reduced 15-over match, Lahore Qalandars posted a competitive 160/8, driven by powerful knocks from Mohammad Naeem and Fakhar Zaman. Naeem blazed 65 off just 29 balls with six fours and five sixes. Fakhar supported with a 33-ball 51.
Karachi Kings chased a revised 168-run target with three balls to spare. Irfan Khan Niazi led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 48 from 21 balls, steering his team to an unforgettable win.
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Warner’s Cheeky Comment
After the match, Warner took a light-hearted dig at Shaheen Afridi, who had earlier claimed the pitch would favor spin. “Shaheen said it was going to turn, but not one ball has turned here in three games,” Warner said, smirking. “I was baffled by those comments.”
While Lahore leaned on a spin-heavy attack, Warner trusted his pacers. “I stuck with it. Our bowlers have been brilliant, consistently taking wickets. At the moment, there’s no space for another spinner,” he added.
Praise for the Team
Warner credited the victory to both his bowling unit and the fearless batting of Irfan Khan. “First, credit to our bowlers. They restricted a strong batting side. And Niazi—what a performance. We’ve been encouraging him to show that hunger. Today, he delivered when it mattered most.”
Momentum Shifts to Karachi
With back-to-back wins, Karachi Kings are pushing for a top-two finish. Their next two matches against Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will be crucial. “We’ve pulled off a miracle today,” Warner concluded. “Now it’s about keeping this momentum alive in Rawalpindi.”
The rivalry between Karachi and Lahore just added another chapter—and Warner’s grin says it all.
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