Rawalpindiz Vs Karachi Kings Highlights, PSL 2026: Azam Khan Fifty Helps KRK Beat RWP In Lahore

Rawalpindiz Squad: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Asif Afridi, Usman Khawaja, Cole McConchie, Mohammad Amir Khan, Saad Masood, Dian Forrester, Jalat Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Fawad Ali, Razaullah

Karachi Kings Squad: David Warner(c), Moeen Ali, Salman Agha, Saad Baig, Azam Khan(w), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Aqib Ilyas, Ihsanullah, Haroon Arshad, Khuzaima Tanveer, Shahid Aziz, Rizwanullah, Mohammad Hamza

After not registering for any IPL franchise, Zampa is plying his trade with Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The New South Wales cricketer, in a recent interview, opened up on why he decided to ditch the IPL for the PSL.

"I pulled out of the IPL this year. To be brutally honest, for someone with my skill set, I just don’t get the money that others with other skill sets do. And for the amount of time that the IPL takes, it just didn’t seem like a reasonable choice for me to keep playing it,” Zampa stated on the ARY News podcast.

“I was going to have a break, but PSL was on the radar about a month ago. It all happened pretty quickly, but I’m enjoying it,” he added.

We will have the toss and playing XIs from Lahore soon when both the captains will come to the ground. Karachi Kings' tails will be up with two back-to-back wins whereas RWP will want to register a win after losing their only game so far.

Karachi Kings have won the toss and have opted to field.

Rizwan: Will try to carry the momentum from the last match with the bat. Two changes in our team. They have depth in their batting and also have bowling options. We need to play good cricket. Played good cricket for 35 overs in the previous game but Zalmi took it in the last five. Have to play good cricket till the end.

Warner: Going to have a bowl first. Wicket looks nice. Saw the team in the earlier game chase down the total. We like continuity and the balance that we have - our local fast bowlers have been exceptional. It's about being positive and not holding back. Same team.

Rawalpindiz (Playing XI): Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Cole McConchie, Abdullah Fazal, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Amir Khan

Karachi Kings (Playing XI): David Warner(c), Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan(w), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza

The players are running on to the field as we get near the action between RWP and KRK at Gaddafi Stadium. Given the conditions at the stadium has been conducive to batting, it was interesting to see David Warner bowling first.

Seems like the weather has intervened as slight drizzle comes in during the game. Umpires look to be slightly confused, first they take the players off and then stop them midway.

Mohammad Rizwan has to walk back with Hasan Ali taking the big scalp of the Rawalpindiz skipper. Rizwan had hit some good boundaries but ultimately had to walk back on an entertaining innings of 21.

RWP: 28/1 (3 Overs)

RWP have lost another wicket in the form of Yasir Khan (8) as KRK make inroads in the game. This has been a great PP for the David Warner-led side especially the conditions now being supportive to seam bowling.

RWP: 41/2 (5 Overs)

Khushdil Shah has picked two wickets and put his team in pole position in the match. Despite RWP racing to 70 in 8 overs, few more wickets here and KRK could be well on top.

RWP: 70/3 (8 Overs)

RWP will have to rely on their English-Kiwi pairing of Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell to take them over the line. They are 86/3 and need some big overs in the next five, to take them towards a big score.

RWP: 86/3 (10 Overs)

Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell have anchored the RWP innings with well-crafted partnership for the fourth wicket. The duo have put up 62 runs and with seven overs left, their artistry and power-hitting will be key to take them to a big score.

RWP: 117/3 (13 Overs)

Daryl Mitchell is 64 not out and is looking to end the RWP innings with a big total. 154 on the board and the Kiwi-English pair might want to go all-out attack if they are to reach the 200-run target.

RWP: 154/3 (16 Overs)

RWP have lost two big wickets in Daryl Mitchell and Sam Billings with the score still under 200. KRK will be happy by taking the two big wickets of the foreign pair especially with the score approaching 200.

RWP: 191/5 (19 Overs)

Some bowling effort from KRK! No wonder they are top of the PSL 2026 points table. Despite the best efforts of Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell, RWP have to settle with 197.

David Warner-led Karachi Kings have lost an early wicket in the form of Muhammad Waseem with Naseem Shah cleaning him all ends up. Superb ball from the PAK fast bowler and perfect start for them in this chase.

KRK: 28/1 (3 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

David Warner and Salman Ali Agha are at the crease and looking to take the attack to the RWP bowlers. The David Warner-led side have crossed 50 in the sixth over and are looking set in their pursuit of 198.

KRK: 51/1 (6 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

Salman Ali Agha has to make the painful walk back to the pavilion with KRK now two down in the run-chase. David Warner is still at the crease and his wicket will be crucial in the pursuit of 197.

KRK: 76/2 (9 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

David Warner is at the crease and leading his side by example. KRK need him to stay atleast till the 15th over as they chase the RWP total of 198.

KRK: 91/2 (11 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

Karachi Kings need 70 runs in 36 balls with Warner and Azam key for the side. Important for KRK not to lose wickets with RWP need of that, if they are to make a match out of this. Warner is approaching his fifty and what a knock it will be for the former Aussie batter.

KRK: 128/2 (14 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

KRK have lost the wicket of David Warner but have Azam Khan at the crease to take them over the finishing line.

KRK: 153/3 (16 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

Karachi Kings need 26 runs in 18 balls and it's all down to Azam Khan's heroic innings. The batter has registered fifty as he looks to finish up the match and register yet another victory for his team.

KRK: 172/3 (17 Overs)

RWP: 197/6 (20 Overs)

Karachi Kings continue their winning run in the PSL 2026 with another victory tonight. They beat Rawalpindiz by five wickets and never look uncomfortable in the run-chase. David Warner and Azam Khan were the key players. As for RWP, their bowlers did a commendable job but Azam's heroics took the game away.