The debutants finally have a win. Hyderabad Kingsmen stun Karachi Kings by four wickets at the National Bank Stadium. The victory marks the Kingsmen’s first in their debut PSL appearance after four consecutive defeats. Muhammad Irfan Khan played the hero with a blistering cameo at the backend, helping chase down a daunting 189 run target.

Hyderabad lost captain Marnus Labuschagne early for 26 off 10 balls. But Maaz Sadaqat top scored with 37 off 29 deliveries. Usman Khan added a quick 27 off 13 balls. Then a collapse saw Hyderabad slip to 112 for 5. Irfan remained calm under pressure. He shared an unbeaten 50 run partnership with Hassan Khan, who contributed 33 off just 16 balls. Irfan stayed unbeaten on 29 off 20 deliveries. Hyderabad Kingsmen stun Karachi Kings by reaching the target in the final over.

Earlier, Karachi Kings posted 188 for 8. Saad Baig top scored with 53 off 37 balls before retiring out. Moeen Ali smashed a blistering 44 off just 16 deliveries with five sixes. But Hunain Shah starred for Hyderabad, taking three wickets for only 19 runs in his four overs. For the debut side, this victory feels like a long awaited breakthrough.