Batting first, Karachi Kings posted 175 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. James Vince stole the show with a brilliant 70-run knock off 47 balls, smashing 1 six and 6 fours. Captain David Warner contributed 31 runs, while opener Tim Seifert added 27 runs.

Other batters didn’t shine much — Irfan Khan scored 17, Mohammad Nabi 18, and Riazullah 6, while Khushdil Shah managed just 1 run. Aamer Jamal remained unbeaten on 1.

Quetta Gladiators’ bowlers had their moments — Mohammad Amir and Ali Majid picked 2 wickets each, while Sean Abbott, Abrar Ahmed, and skipper Saud Shakeel took one wicket each.

Today’s game sees David Warner leading Karachi Kings, while Saud Shakeel captains Quetta Gladiators.

Who’s Leading the Race?

    Islamabad United – 6 points (1st place)

    Lahore Qalandars – 4 points (2nd)

    Quetta Gladiators & Karachi Kings – 2 points each (3rd & 4th)

    Multan Sultans & Peshawar Zalmi – 0 points (yet to win a match)

Karachi Kings Squad:

David Warner (C), Tim Seifert, James Vince, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Riazullah, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza

Quetta Gladiators Squad:

Saud Shakeel (C), Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Khawaja Nafay, Faheem Ashraf, Sean Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Ali Majid

Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi are still without a win and sit at 5th and 6th place respectively with 0 points.