Karachi Kings began their campaign with a 14-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in the second match of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Karachi Kings posted 181 for seven in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat. Moeen Ali remained unbeaten on 48, while David Warner made 35 and Saad Baig added 30.
Ahmed Daniyal claimed three wickets, while Alzarri Joseph took two for Quetta Gladiators.
In reply, Quetta Gladiators were held to 167 for seven in 20 overs. Shamyl Hussain top-scored with 52, while Saud Shakeel made 33.
Hasan Ali led the bowling for Karachi Kings with four wickets, supported by Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa and Salman Agha with one wicket each.
Karachi Kings secured victory by 14 runs to open their account in the tournament.
Quetta Gladiators XI: Saud Shakeel (captain), Shamyl Hussain, Rilee Rossouw, Hassan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Ben McDermott (wicketkeeper), Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Karachi Kings XI: David Warner (captain), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Ali Agha, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Khushdil Shah, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza.
