KARACHI: One of the world’s leading batsman, Babar Azam knocked a commanding half century to help the Karachi Kings win their first Pakistan Super League title with a five-wicket win over the Lahore Qalandars Tuesday. Azam smashed seven boundaries in his 49-ball 63, but it was skipper Imad Wasim who hit the winning boundary to help the Kings overhaul a modest 135-run target in 18.4 overs. The Kings will take home a glittering trophy plus a $500,000 purse, while Lahore received $200,000. Lahore lost their way after a confident 68-run start in ten overs, provided by Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal (35) and Fakhar Zaman (27). Iqbal struck four boundaries and a six off 38 balls while Zaman had four boundaries in his 24-ball stay.

Source: Pakistan Today November 17, 2020 19:07 UTC