KAR vs LAH Live Score

6:43 PM IST Alright then, that’s a wrap from this thrilling Eliminator 1! Lahore Qalandars march ahead, while Karachi Kings take their exit from PSL 2025. Next up, Lahore will clash with Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 on Friday, 23rd May. The action begins at 2.30 PM GMT, but don’t forget to tune in an hour early for all the pre-match buildup, team news, and toss. Until then, take care and stay hyped because the playoffs are just heating up! CIAO!

6:42 PM IST Abdullah Shafique is PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock.

6:28 PM IST Earlier in the first inning, Lahore Qalandars delivered a disciplined and impactful bowling performance, proving once again why they’ve grown stronger as the tournament has progressed. Despite Karachi’s aggressive start, Lahore quickly turned the tide with crucial breakthroughs, led by Shaheen Afridi’s comeback, and Haris Rauf’s fiery death-over burst that dismantled the lower order. While David Warner fought hard with a lone 75, the rest of Karachi’s batting faltered under Lahore’s pressure, failing to form any major partnerships. Though Karachi posted 190/8 on a batting-friendly pitch, it was Lahore’s smart, collective bowling that truly controlled the innings and set them up strongly in this knockout clash.

6:26 PM IST For Karachi Kings, this loss will sting. Their bowling lacked clear strategies against particular batters, especially in the middle overs. The lengths were off, the plans seemed unclear, and apart from Hasan Ali, who picked up two wickets and showed some fight, no other bowler looked threatening. The fielding effort added to their woes, with dropped catches and misfields deflating their momentum. Once the Abdullah-Kusal stand picked up pace, the body language of the entire team dropped. Heads went down, energy dipped, and Karachi slowly faded out of the contest. In high-stakes games like these, hope isn’t enough, as you need hustle.

6:25 PM IST But Abdullah Shafique and Kusal Perera had ice in their veins. They combined poise with power, stitched together a solid 83-run partnership, and absolutely dismantled the bowling plans of Karachi. Abdullah was measured at first, playing with precision, but once he got to his fifty, he turned ruthless, unleashing carnage with back-to-back sixes, showing why he’s rated so highly in pressure moments. In the end, Kusal calmly guided the chase but fell just on the brink of finishing things, but Bhanuka Rajapaksa stayed and took his team over the line with a six, and Lahore chased down the target with ease and confidence, with 5 balls to spare. Fielding still remains a slight concern for them, with a few fumbles and dropped chances in the first innings, but apart from that, it was a near-perfect performance.

6:24 PM IST Chasing 191 in a knockout is never easy. But the pitch at Gaddafi was good for batters, and Lahore’s openers got off to a quick start. They made full use of the Powerplay, finding gaps, clearing boundaries, and racking up 42 runs together. Though Muhammad Naeem fell early, the experienced Fakhar Zaman took charge with flair. He played a commanding knock of 47, peppered with monstrous sixes, but perished in an attempt to accelerate further, just three short of a well-deserved half-century. That wicket gave Karachi a glimmer of hope.