PSL 2020: Cricket fraternity reacts as Babar Azam guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title

Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets in the PSL 2020 final.

By Salman Anjum - 18 Nov, 2020

Karachi Kings won the PSL 2020 | PSL/Twitter Karachi Kings (KK) faced Lahore Qalandars (LQ) in the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday (November 17).

Opting to bat first, Qalandars posted 134/7 in 20 overs. It was a disappointing batting performance as Tamim Iqbal was the top scorer with 38-ball 35.

For Karachi, Umaid Asif (2-18), Waqas Maqsood (2-18) and Arshad Iqbal (2-26) bowled brilliantly and claimed two wickets each.

In reply, Karachi Kings rode on opener Babar Azam’s unbeaten 49-ball 63 to overhaul the target in 18.4 overs with 5 wickets in hand.

Cricket fraternity lauded Babar for his fabulous knock in the all-important match and congratulated Karachi Kings on their maiden PSL title.

Check out the reactions:

Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY huge victory for @ProfDeano well done. #LQvsKK @thePSLt20
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 17, 2020

I see Babar Azam is batting on a different pitch to everyone else .... Class !!
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) November 17, 2020

Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY , @Salman_ARY and let’s not forget the late Dean Jones on winning the @thePSLt20 ????????????????????????
— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) November 17, 2020

Congratulations to @KarachiKingsARY, @wasimakramlive, @simadwasim & @Salman_ARY for a great victory.
Long awaited PSL trophy. #PSL2020Final #LQvKK
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 17, 2020

Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY .. momentous and a very sombre occasion at the same time. What a game in honour of Deano. Well done 2the the entire management at @thePSLt20 for complete execution of #PSL2020Final in such strange times. Excellent tournament ! #PakistanZindabad
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) November 17, 2020

Well done, #KarachiKings ???????? Babar was there till the end to ensure that no more twists in their already exciting tale. Guy is cut above the rest. Deano will be happy seeing his team lift the ???? for the first time. #PSLFinal
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 17, 2020

Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY on your maiden @thePSLt20 title. Deano would have been proud & would be all teared up with absolute joy up there.

You have earned it boys. For the team, for the country, for the gam, & for Deano. Have a fantastic time! #PSLFinal #HBLPSLVfinal pic.twitter.com/eUQS3oTBwG
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) November 17, 2020

Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY on being champion of #PSL2020 well deserved victory. Top class performance @babarazam258 ????????????????????????Hard luck to @lahoreqalandars
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) November 17, 2020

- Congratulations #KarachiKings and well played #LahoreQalandars pic.twitter.com/eYg568Q4Up
— Shoaib Malik ???????? (@realshoaibmalik) November 17, 2020

Congrats @KarachiKingsARY on a wonderful win. A long time coming and well deserved. Well done to the entire team
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) November 17, 2020

PSL 2020: Cricket fraternity reacts as Babar Azam guides Karachi Kings to maiden PSL title

Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets in the PSL 2020 final.

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