In a nail-biting match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition, Islamabad United knocked down on Monday Karachi Kings as the Babar Azam-led side were eliminated from the title race of the edition with their seventh consecutive defeat.
In a thrilling and exciting match, Islamabad United defeated the Kings by 1 run but Karachi Kings young batter Qasim Akram’s fantastic performance won the hearts of fans as he took United’s bowlers to the cleaner with his aggressive 51 off just 26 balls and remained not out.
All-rounder Qasim Akram, who is just 19 years old, batted at number five and kept alive the hopes of KK fans till the last ball after the half of the King’s team went back to the pavilion at just a total of 80 runs.
After the match, Twitter was all praises for young Qasim Akram’s performance, despite the Kings losing the match against Islamabad United.
Kings defeat tonight must not overshadow the superb performance in pressure by young Qasim Akram.
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) February 14, 2022
Take a bow Qasim Akram 51 not out off 26 balls – didn't deserve to be on the losing side #PSL7 #IUvsKK pic.twitter.com/lezmDQd7i9
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) February 14, 2022
Fight back by young man #QasimAkram unbelievably good innings from him, delivered when his team needed him the most but at the end💔
— Urwa Fatima (@Urwa199) February 14, 2022
Hero of the day ❤#KKvIU #HBLPSL #LevelHai pic.twitter.com/RJCJQyTvdC
