Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Karachi Kings won the match by 15 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Lahore Qalandars took on Karachi Kings on Jan 22, 2026, 11:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Karachi Kings won the match by 15 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 393 runs and 18 wickets fall between Karachi Kings (204/10 in 18.2 overs) and Lahore Qalandars (189/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Karachi Kings Innings Breakdown (204/10)
Batting in the first innings, Karachi Kings finished on 204/10 from 18.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.13 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Karachi Kings accumulated 86 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. David Warner spearheaded the batting effort with 63 runs off 28 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 225.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Abbas Afridi , who contributed 37 runs off 13 deliveries, while Shan Masood added 29 (21b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Zaman Khan led the bowling figures with 3/49 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.25), assisted by Haris Rauf (2/40 in 3.0 overs).
3. Lahore Qalandars Chase & Second Innings Summary (189/8)
Pursuing a target of 205 runs for victory, Lahore Qalandars recorded 189/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.45 runs per over. Fakhar Zaman anchored the chase for Lahore Qalandars with 37 runs from 22 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 168.2), alongside Abdullah Shafique who chipped in with 29 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Mohammad Nabi delivered a key spell of 4/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while Abbas Afridi finished with 2/27 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by David Warner and Kane Williamson (Karachi Kings ), who combined for 50 runs off 20 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mohammad Nabi making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Abbas Afridi (Karachi Kings ) topped the match rankings with 161.0 total points, followed closely by Mohammad Nabi (148.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mohammad Nabi.