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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPeshawar Zalmi extended their strong run in the HBL PSL 2026, securing their eighth win in nine matches, with one being a wash out, after a convincing victory over Karachi Kings.\n\nThe Babar Azam-led outfit successfully chased down 183 in 18.5 overs with seven wickets in hand, powered by standout half-centuries from Kusal Mendis and Farhan Yousaf.\n\nFor the Kings, Hasan Ali struck the first blow, dismissing Vince for 16 off 10 balls, an innings featuring two fours and a six, and bringing an end to the 37-run opening partnership.\n\nZalmi then lost their second wicket inside the powerplay when Abbas Afridi removed Babar Azam, who scored 25 off 19 deliveries with four boundaries and a six, leaving the team at 45 for 2 after 5.2 overs.\n\nKusal Mendis held the innings together with a composed yet fluent knock, bringing up his fourth PSL fifty while maintaining a steady scoring rate.\n\nPeshawar slipped further to 95 for 3 when Aaron Hardie was dismissed cheaply for five off six balls by Khushdil Shah.\n\nMendis then combined with Farhan Yousaf to rebuild the innings, the pair stitching together a vital 50-run partnership that put Zalmi in control.\n\nYousaf accelerated the scoring with a flurry of boundaries as Zalmi eased past the 150-run mark.\n\nHe ultimately finished the chase in style, hitting a boundary to secure victory and complete his maiden PSL half-century.\n\n### First innings\n\nBatting first, Karachi Kings posted 182 driven by solid contributions from Jason Roy (85) and Azam Khan (35).\n\nOpeners David Warner and Roy gave their side a steady start before early breakthroughs from Ali Raza and Abbas Afridi halted momentum.\n\nRoy anchored the innings with a fluent 85 off 51 balls, bringing up his ninth PSL fifty, while Azam Khan provided late impetus with a quickfire 35 from 19 deliveries.\n\nDespite useful partnerships through the middle overs, Karachi lost wickets at regular intervals, preventing them from accelerating further.\n\nIn the closing stages, Ali Raza delivered a decisive final over. He complete a hat-trick removing Shahid Aziz and Hasan Ali to wrap up Karachi’s innings in dramatic fashion.",
  "title": "Unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi outclass Karachi Kings by seven wickets"
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