Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings by 5 wickets.

KARACHI -- The Quetta Gladiators defeated the Karachi Kings by five wickets in a match courtesy a solid partnership between Azam Khan and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Karachi Kings set a target of 157 runs for Quetta Gladiators to win their Pakistan Super League encounter. After Jason Roy was run out for 17 (20) by Imad Wasim and an unneeded stroke from Ahmad Shehzad caused his dismissal 11 (9) it looked as if the pressure had gotten to the Gladiators. Earlier, Shane Watson had departed for 27 from 20 balls.

The Australian cricketer had treated fans to a spectacle, as his innings featured two huge sixes and two fours. In walked Sarfaraz and the former Pakistan cricket captain formed a solid partnership with rising star Azam Khan. However, the match once again got close when Azam was ran out for 46 from 30 balls due to Sarfaraz's fault. Earlier, the Kings who started on a high note, lost wickets at regular intervals, however managing to post 156 on board. Babar Azam was the first to return to the pavilion after scoring a quick 26 off 23 after being bowled out by Tymal Mills. Sharjeel Khan soon followed Azam courtesy of Mohammad Nawaz. Cameron Delport who started to settle in and smash around the park was bowled out by Sohail Khan after scoring a quick 22 off 12 balls. Chris Walton was...