KARACHI: Karachi Kings opener Babar Azam cuts during his unbeaten innings of 90 against Multan Sultans in their HBL Pakistan Super League 6 match at the National Stadium on Saturday. — Tahir Jamal/White Star
KARACHI: Babar Azam starred with a sublime unbeaten 90 as holders Karachi Kings catapulted to a rousing seven-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in their HBL Pakistan Super League 6 fixture at the National Stadium here on Saturday.
As per the norm in this tournament so far, total of 195-6 in 20 overs seemed inadequate to defend as Multan Sultans found out once their fate was decided by the toss — which again became decisive for the ninth straight encounter as the side luck on that count emerging winners — with Babar reaching a notable milestone by registering his highest score in the HBL PSL as Karachi Kings scythed through to their 196-run chase in 18.5 overs.