Karachi Kings Clinch Last-Ball Thriller Against Peshawar Zalmi to Climb PSL 2025 Standings
KARACHI – In a nail-biting contest at their home ground, Karachi Kings edged past Peshawar Zalmi by two wickets in their final home fixture of PSL 2025, securing a vital win that propels them to second on the points table.
Chasing a modest target of 148, the Kings battled through pressure and a middle-order wobble to seal the win with just three balls remaining. The victory keeps Karachi in strong contention for a top-two finish as they continue their pursuit of Islamabad United, who remain unbeaten at the top.
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PSL 2025 Standings After Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi
| Position | Team | M | W | L | N/R | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad United | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2.544 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -0.215 |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2.051 |
| 4 | Peshawar Zalmi | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.844 |
| 5 | Quetta Gladiators | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.917 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -2.941 |
Zalmi’s Innings:
Opting to bat first, Peshawar Zalmi relied on skipper Babar Azam’s composed 46, but their innings faltered on a challenging surface. A late cameo by Alzarri Joseph, who struck a quick 24 off 13 balls, boosted their total to a fighting 147.
Karachi’s Response:
Veteran opener David Warner showed his class with a gritty 60 off 47 deliveries, anchoring the chase. Despite a middle-order collapse, Khushdil Shah held his nerve with a match-winning unbeaten 23, guiding Karachi home in the final over.
What’s Next:
With this hard-fought victory, Karachi Kings stay firmly in the race for the playoffs, while Peshawar Zalmi’s campaign now hangs by a thread. The action shifts to Multan, where the home side, Multan Sultans, will look to bounce back against Lahore Qalandars and register their first win of the tournament.
