Azam Khan's blitz sets Islamabad United's first 200-plus chase.

LAHORE -- Islamabad United set the record for their highest chase in the HBL Pakistan Super League as Azam Khan's sparkling 72 not out off 41 (8 fours and 4 sixes) helped them roll over Karachi Kings' 201 with six wickets and four balls spare at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Never before had Islamabad United - the two-time champions - chased a target of 200 or more.

Azam entered the fray at the dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen in the eight over with 69 on the scorecard and Islamabad United needed him to showcase his extraordinary repertoire of strokes. He did exactly that after settling in and stitched a match-defining 125- run partnership with Faheem Ashraf, who made 41 off 32. Islamabad United had a solid start to the run chase despite Mohammad Amir removing Colin Munro (11) in the first over.

Alex Hales smashed 34 off 16 and added 50 runs for the second wicket with van der Dussen before the former was bowled on the last ball of Powerplay by Aamer Yamin. When Tabraiz Shamsi bowled van der Dussen two balls later, it rang alarm bells for Islamabad United, but Azam and Faheem negated the Shamsi and Shoaib Malik threat cautiously before launching a brilliant counterattack. Karachi Kings were rescued and then dragged over 200 by yet another outstanding Imad Wasim innings.

The Karachi Kings captain...