PSL 2026: Azam Khan’s Match-Winning Fifty Powers Kings to Third Consecutive Victory

Karachi Kings celebrated their third consecutive win with a confident chase of 198, thanks to a fiery half-century from Azam Khan and a steady performance from David Warner. After Rawalpindiz set a solid total, the Kings got off to a good start, but it was Azam's entrance that really changed the game.

Coming in with the required run rate climbing, he took charge, first forming a crucial partnership with Warner and then ramping up the scoring in the final overs, even managing to survive a few close calls. 

Earlier, Rawalpindiz had bounced back from a rocky start, thanks to Daryl Mitchell and Sam Billings, whose impressive 120-run partnership helped them reach a competitive score. However, Karachi executed their chase with better timing. After Warner's exit left them needing a boost, Azam stepped up, dismantling the bowling attack in the closing overs and quickly reducing the target.

With just five runs needed off the last over, Mohammad Abbas Afridi sealed the deal with a six, securing a five-wicket victory and propelling the Kings to the top of the table. 

Shadab Khan, Sameer Minhas Star as Islamabad United Chase 184 with Ease

In another match, Islamabad United easily chased down 184, driven by a stellar all-round performance from Shadab Khan and a breakout innings from Sameer Minhas. After a shaky start, the duo came together and took control, first stabilizing the chase and then picking up the pace in the middle overs. Their unbroken 128-run partnership off just 69 balls effectively put Quetta out of the game, with Sameer finishing on an impressive 82 and Shadab contributing a smooth 69 not out. 

Earlier, Quetta Gladiators had managed to recover from a collapse, thanks to a late surge from Hasan Nawaz and Tom Curran, who put together an unbeaten stand to lift them to 183. But Shadab had already made his mark with the ball, taking three crucial wickets that triggered the slide. With the target set, Islamabad paced their chase wisely, breaking the game open after the halfway point and cruising to victory with plenty of runs to spare.