Twitter Reactions: Azam Khan leads Islamabad United to victory in high-scoring mystery in opposition to Karachi Kings

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Islamabad United recorded an exciting six-wicket win over Karachi Kings within the nineteenth event of the Pakistan Tremendous League 2023 on Friday (March 3). Imad Wasim performed a captain’s knock to assist the Kings submit a large general whilst batting first however Azam Khan’s 72* off 41 proved sufficient for United to protected treasured two issues.

Imad received the toss and elected to bat with two adjustments to the Kings’ enjoying XI at Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Flooring. Andrew Tye and Sharjeel Khan got here in for the Kings whilst the United made 3 adjustments to their beginning 11 with Alex Hales, Mubasir Khan, and Rumman Raeess coming in.

Raees made an fast affect on his go back with Sharjeel’s wicket within the 3rd over. Adam Rossington and Tayyab Tahir have shyed away from additional slip-ups with a small however a very powerful 37-run stand for the second one wicket. However each batters misplaced their wickets within the closing two powerplay overs handy away a excellent get started. 

Then again, Imad and Irfan Khan pulled off a match-defining partnership of 99 runs for the 5th wicket to submit a 201/5 general at the scoreboard. Irfan scored 30 off 20 however Imad remained unbeaten as he smashed 92* off 54, his 3rd fifty this season, with the assistance of 11 fours and two sixes. 

Azam Khan performs the captain’s knock

Colin Munro began the United’s innings with a 4 and 6 prior to getting stuck out on Mohammad Amir supply in the first actual over. Alex Hales and in-from Rassie van der Dussen added a snappy 50-run partnership for the second one wicket to assist their facet get better from the early blow.

However the United misplaced each settled batters inside a span of 9 deliveries which added extra drive at the middle-order batters. However enthusiasts witnessed every other shift in momentum with Azam Khan and Faheem Ashraf dragging the United again within the sport with a sensational stand of 124 runs for the fourth wicket.

Faheem scored 41 off 32 whilst Azam smashed his 5th PSL fifty to chase down the objective with six wickets in hand and 4 balls to spare.

Here’s how Twitter is reacting to Karachi Kings’ victory over Islamabad United:

3️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ runs 1️⃣6️⃣4️⃣ batting moderate 1️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ strike charge 3️⃣ ratings of fifty+ 2️⃣nd maximum runs within the match Captain @simadwasim has taken #HBLPSL8 by means of hurricane 💫 #YehHaiKarachi | #IUvKK

09:11 PM · Mar 03, 2023

Azam Khan is one of these damaging participant. No general turns out insurmountable when he is batting on this shape. Punishing spinners and seamers in equivalent measure…the assault is relentless and natural leisure to look at #HBLPSL8

10:43 PM · Mar 03, 2023

All of the crowd chanting “Azam Azam Azam”. Should really feel so excellent to any individual who is been labelled parchi & unfit for the reason that get started of his profession. #AzamKhan has richly earned this. 💎

10:31 PM · Mar 03, 2023

Azam Khan, the monster of Pakistan. Islamabad United used to be 69 for three within the eighth over whilst chasing 202 runs after which Azam Khan smashed 72*(41) to seal the sport within the chase.

11:09 PM · Mar 03, 2023

When Islamabad used to be 80-3 in opposition to Karachi, Azam Khan got here and scored 44 runs When Islamabad used to be 71-4 in opposition to Quetta, Azam got here and scored 97 runs Lately Islamabad used to be 69-3 in opposition to Karachi, Azam got here and scored 72 runs #KKvIU Imad Wasim #HBLPSL2023 #PSL08 Amir @IsbUnited Rahane #Amir

11:10 PM · Mar 03, 2023