Azam Khan struck a decisive 74 off 34 balls as Karachi Kings chased down 197 to beat Rawalpindiz by five wickets with four balls to spare in a Pakistan Super League match on Thursday at Gaddafi Stadium. Karachi finished on 199 for 5 in 19.2 overs, completing what had been a tense chase that remained in the balance deep into the second innings. Rawalpindiz, led by Mohammad Rizwan, posted 197 for 6 after being put in to bat, built around a 120-run partnership between Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell. Billings made 58 off 35 balls, while Mitchell contributed 65 off 41, combining to provide a strong platform. Despite that stand, Karachi’s bowlers prevented further acceleration, with Hasan Ali returning figures of 3 for 24 in four overs. Karachi’s reply began aggressively, with Muhammad Waseem scoring 23 off 11 balls, before David Warner anchored the innings with 50 off 36 deliveries to keep the chase on track. The game turned after the 15th over when Azam Khan took control of the scoring. H...
