Clarke, Arshad steer Karachi Kings to first victory in PSL 6

KARACHI: Joe Clarke struck 46 runs to put down a stable basis for Karachi Kings in run-chase in opposition to Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) season 6’s opener.

Mohammad Nabi completed the job nicely for the defending champions by scoring 30 runs off 14 balls with the assistance of two boundaries and three sixes.

A 6 to win the primary match in #HBLPSL6!@MohammadNabi007 wins it with a most!#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #KKvQG pic.twitter.com/fQAizdLCpA

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Earlier, Arshad Iqbal bowled exceptionally nicely for Kings as they bowled out Gladiators for mere 121.

Iqbal simply gave 16 runs in his 4 overs and took three wickets to assist his group dominate within the first half of the sport after an thrilling opening ceremony.

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Is there a greater sight in cricket than flying stumps?@TeamQuetta in all types of hassle because the champs @KarachiKingsARY go rampant!#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #KKvQG pic.twitter.com/Iobuozovkp

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Despatched into bat first, Gladiators misplaced their opener Tom Banton and Sarfaraz Ahmed rapidly for simply 17 runs. Promoted up the order, Sarfraz managed to attain simply runs earlier than falling to Aamer Yamin behind the stumps. Banton made simply 5 runs.

Chris Gayle was the only power in Gladiators’ camp because the left-handed batsman saved the scoreboard ticking. Gayle struck 4 boundaries and two sixes to attain 39 runs. Azam Khan fought nicely however managed to attain simply 17 runs.

Other than Iqbal, Waqas Maqsood bagged two wickets whereas Imad Wasim, Daniel Christian, Mohammad Amir, and Aamer shared a wicket apiece.

In reply, Kings misplaced Sharjeel Khan earlier for simply 4 runs however Clarke steered the present together with his power-hitting on his PSL debut. He added 55 runs along with Babar Azam who managed to attain 24 laced with three boundaries.

OK however how is @babarazam258 this good? 😍😍😍#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #KKvQG pic.twitter.com/xIiD7xlDmA

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Joe Clarke ya Clark Kent? 😅

Rewatch the primary of the various large hits from @KarachiKingsARY‘s six machine!#HBLPSL6 | #MatchDikhao | #KKvQG pic.twitter.com/Lcb0bjPjN5

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Colin Ingram (17*) and Nabi put up a match-finishing 35-run partnership for the profitable aspect.

For Gladiators, Mohammad Hasnain bagged two wickets whereas Usman Shinwari took a wicket.

Rising star Arshad for his good performances claimed participant of the match award.