The 16th encounter of the season 9 of the Pakistan Super League took place at National Stadium in Karachi on February 29, 2024. We witnessed a nail-biting game between KK vs QG in the correlation of season 9 of the Pakistan Super League. The end was tied in the knot and Quetta Gladiators were declared winners in the last ball high chase, getting enough runs to make the score 169/5 in the Karachi Kings’ score of 165/8 in 20 overs. The man of the match was Sherfane Rutherford from Quetta Gladiators and he was a real ‘hit’ scoring 58 runs with no loss in his 30 round.
KK vs QG Key Takeaways
| Key Points |
|---|
| Exciting encounter between KK and QG |
| Quetta Gladiators win by 5 wickets |
| Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive innings |
| Top performances by James Vince and Jason Roy |
| Karachi Kings’ competitive total |
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Match Summary
Karachi Kings Innings
The Karachi Kings team won the toss and forced the rival to bowl first. The finish of the first innings was not that great where they lost wickets consecutively but overall they managed to post a stuffy score of 165/8 in their 20 overs. The Karachi Kings’ position as the tournament leaders was solidified with James Vince as the highest scorer of 37, with Tim Seifert chipping in with 21 runs, supported by notable contribution from Mohammad Nawaz and didn’t out Anwar Ali’s 25 not out. The Quetta Gladiators bowling attack, coaled by Akeal Hosein and Abrar Ahmed, keep the pressure of the artistry of the batsmen of Karachi Kings throughout in the progress.
Quetta Gladiators Innings
The chase became tough for Quetta Gladiators whose faltering start at 159 set runs was actually ignited by Jason Roy’s 52 runs in only 31 balls. In loose shape, Rutherford, the 22-year-old’s Sherfane made a remarkable 58 runs off 31 balls then Quetta Gladiators turned the tide. Akeal Hosein was no different from the other rolling stones, and he was unscathed, picking up the highest score of 22 runs. Glad All Achieved, Quetta Gladiators On The Win By Managing The Target with Skill and Determination.
Karachi Kings Batting Scorecard:
| Player | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood (c) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Tim Seifert † | 21 | 11 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 190.90 |
| James Vince | 37 | 25 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 148.00 |
| Shoaib Malik | 12 | 20 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 28 | 19 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 147.36 |
| Kieron Pollard | 13 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Irfan Khan | 15 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Hasan Ali | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Anwar Ali | 25* | 14 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 178.57 |
| Zahid Mahmood | 3 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
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Quetta Gladiators Bowling Scorecard:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sohail Khan | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.75 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Quetta Gladiators Batting Scorecard:
| Player | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 52 | 31 | 58 | 2 | 4 | 167.74 |
| Saud Shakeel | 24 | 20 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Khawaja Nafay | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed † | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rilee Rossouw (c) | 6 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 58* | 31 | 45 | 1 | 6 | 187.09 |
| Akeal Hosein | 22* | 17 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 129.41 |
Karachi Kings Bowling Scorecard:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nawaz | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Anwar Ali | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Zahid Mahmood | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoaib Malik | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
These scorecards illustrate the performances of both teams’ players during the match.
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Key Performances
- Player of the Match: Sherfane Rutherford (Quetta Gladiators) for his match-winning innings of 58* (31).
- Top Scorer for Karachi Kings: James Vince – 37 runs.
- Top Scorer for Quetta Gladiators: Sherfane Rutherford – 58* runs.
Match Flow
The game might see many twists and turns as both teams displayed an outstanding skills of cricket. The Karachi Kings did start well but then lost momentum around the middle overs area and the Quetta Gladiators who ended up winning thanks to the Jason Roy and the Rutherford’s aggressive batting style.
Match Details
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Toss: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field first.
- Series: Pakistan Super League season 9 (2023/24)
- Hours of Play: 19:00 start, First Session 19:00-20:30, Interval 20:30-20:50, Second Session 20:50-22:20
- Umpires: Abdul Muqeet (Pakistan), Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
- TV Umpire: Imran Javed (Pakistan)
- Reserve Umpire: Faisal Afridi (Pakistan)
- Match Referee: Ali Naqvi (Pakistan)
- Points: Quetta Gladiators – 2, Karachi Kings – 0
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Conclusion
The 16th match of PSL 9 between the Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators saw some riveting battle on the cricket pitch, thus exhibiting the sportive character of both the teams. The tough fight of Karachi Kings was there as usual but the glory of the match went to Quetta Gladiators who won it for their own pride. The game ended up with a lot of exciting exchanges and amazing individual acts, creating that one-more-time feeling that will be the game when the history of the Pakistan Super League will be written.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who was the player of the match in the KK vs QG match?
Sherfane Rutherford from Quetta Gladiators was awarded the player of the match for his outstanding performance with the bat.
2. What was the final result of the match?
Quetta Gladiators won the match by 5 wickets, with no balls remaining, chasing down Karachi Kings’ total of 165/8.
3. Where was the match played?
The match was played at the National Stadium in Karachi.
4. Which team won the toss and what decision did they make?
Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field first.
5. How many runs did Sherfane Rutherford score in the match?
Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 58 runs off 31 balls for Quetta Gladiators.