Karachi Kings’ aggressive opener Matthew Wade said they still have a chance to qualify for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 8 playoffs if they win all their remaining matches.
Speaking to the media about Karachi’s 24-run loss to Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, Wade said that he could not capitalize on the good start he got while bowling as well as batting.
Wade said: “We’ve lost most of the games by a narrow margin. Our run-rate is probably keeping us in the tournament at the moment.”
The left-hander added that he will get another chance in a few days. “We have to bounce back and win the next three games. If we manage to win all the remaining games, we will be in the next round.”
Chasing 198 runs against Zalmi, Wade scored 53 off 41 balls to give his team a great start. Wade said he could have finished the game for the Kings.
On-form and blazing on 🔥
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 1, 2023
Wade is 5⃣0⃣ up! #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvKK pic.twitter.com/0CTeWvrR1K
After their fifth defeat in the league stage, the Kings are now fifth in the points table with four points from seven matches. Their run rate of 0.565 keeps them in the hunt for a spot in the next round.
4⃣4⃣4⃣
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 1, 2023
WOW, Wade! #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvKK pic.twitter.com/SuWIykN0A3
Peshawar defeated Kings.
Peshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings by 24 runs in the 17th match of the 8th edition of PSL at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
Chasing a target of 198 runs, the Kings were restricted to 173-8 in 20 overs.
And it's @PeshawarZalmi with the WIN. Despite the early breakthrough in the first innings, @KarachiKingsARY couldn't carry the momentum. We close the day with a light drizzle 🌧️ #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvKK pic.twitter.com/aDju0kVvy5
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 1, 2023
Peshawar Zalmi’s power hitter Rowman Powell was declared the man of the match for his brilliant innings of 64 runs off just 34 balls.
Complete 𝒅𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 by @Ravipowell26 🫡
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 1, 2023
And a 29-ball 50 for the superstar 👏🏽 #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvKK pic.twitter.com/VY6Omz8dBP
🌟 Player of the Match 🌟 #SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvKK pic.twitter.com/U9ylyfkA9d
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 1, 2023
