PSL 11: Karachi Kings Outplay Quetta Gladiators

Karachi Kings secured a hard-fought 14-run win over Quetta Gladiators in the second match of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) at Gaddafi Stadium.

Chasing 182, Quetta Gladiators fell short at 167/7 despite a strong start and a quickfire half-century from Shamyl Hussain.

The Gladiators got off to a flying start, with Hussain and skipper Saud Shakeel putting together a rapid 79-run opening stand in just seven overs. Hussain led the charge with an aggressive 52 off 24 balls, hitting boundaries at will before being dismissed.

However, Karachi fought back quickly. Adam Zampa and Moeen Ali struck in quick succession, removing key batters and slowing the momentum. Shakeel contributed a steady 33, while Rilee Rossouw added 25, but regular wickets kept Quetta under pressure.

The turning point came in the penultimate over when Hasan Ali delivered a match-winning spell, picking up three wickets in quick succession to derail the chase. He finished with impressive figures of 4/27, sealing the game for Karachi. A late cameo from Ben McDermott was not enough to change the outcome.

Earlier, Karachi Kings posted 181/7 after being put in to bat, recovering well from an early setback. David Warner top-scored with a composed 35, while Saad Baig chipped in with 30.

After a brief middle-order collapse, Moeen Ali provided the late push with an unbeaten 48 off 29 balls, anchoring the innings and guiding Karachi to a competitive total.

For Quetta, Ahmed Daniyal was the standout bowler with three wickets, while Alzarri Joseph picked up two.

With this win, Karachi Kings kick off their PSL 11 campaign on a high, thanks to a strong all-round performance led by Moeen Ali and Hasan Ali.