Karachi Kings defeated their traditional rivals, Lahore Qalandars, by four wickets in the Pakistan Super League, but the real story was of Irfan Niazi, who changed the course of the match with aggressive and fearless batting in the final moments, setting social media on fire.
His stormy innings of 48 runs off 21 balls not only turned the match around but also shattered Lahore Qalandars’ arrogance, especially for the team’s captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, for whom this moment proved bitter. Once again, questions have been raised about Shaheen’s captaincy.
Under the DLS method, the target was set at 168 runs. As the match entered its final overs, Karachi Kings were under pressure, but Irfan Niazi defeated all the pressure.
His innings, filled with sixes and fours, drove the fans wild, while Lahore’s bowlers looked helpless. He played a splendid innings of 48 runs off 21 balls, playing a crucial role in guiding his team to victory.
Karachi Kings reached the target with three balls to spare, but Irfan’s innings made an otherwise weak match unforgettable.
Under Shaheen Shah Afridi’s leadership, Lahore once again seemed to crumble under pressure. After the rain, the lack of strategy in bowling and helplessness in front of young batsmen like Irfan Khan opens the door for criticism of Shaheen’s leadership.
