LAHORE: Karachi Kings’ left-arm pace bowler Mir Hamza has attributed the team’s thrilling victory against Lahore Qalandars to the combined team effort.
Karachi Kings edged past Lahore Qalandars in a dramatic HBL PSL 9 clash at Gaddafi Stadium yesterday courtesy of a clinical bowling performance and Kieron Pollard’s blistering half-century.
Mir Hamza, who took the winning single off the last ball, opened up during the post-match press conference about the plan before facing the final ball.
“It was a high-pressure situation but the plan was to not play a lofty shot and go for a ground shot,” said Hamza.
The 31-year-old pacer also commented on the atmosphere at Lahore Qalandar’s home ground, Gaddafi Stadium.
“It is Lahore’s home ground and the crowd was supporting them fully. I enjoyed playing against a full house and performing in such a high-intensity situation,” he expressed.
Mir Hamza, along with Hasan Ali and Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed two wickets each to restrict Lahore Qalandars to 175-6.
Meanwhile, Pollard and Shoaib Malik were the major contributors with the bat, scoring 58 and 39 respectively.
“Our team effort is the reason for our success as our batters and bowlers are all contributing together. The collective effort has benefited the team,” Hamza remarked.
He also thanked the team management of Karachi Kings for entrusting him with his role as an attacking bowler.
“The management has given me the responsibility to attack, so I am bowling according to my role and trying my best to fulfil the team’s expectations,” he added.
“I would like to give credit to the team management for keeping the environment healthy which brings the best out of every player.”
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