PSL 2023: 'Our run rate is keeping us in the tournament,' says Wade
Wade scored 53 runs against Peshawar
Karachi Kings' opener Matthew Wade still believes that his team has got a fair chance to qualify for the playoffs in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8.
Speaking to the media after Kings lost to Peshawar Zalmi by 24 runs in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, Wade said they failed to capitalise on the opportunities and lost matches after going too close.
"We have lost most of the games by minimal margins. Our run rate is probably keeping us in the tournament at the moment," said Wade.
"We will get another opportunity in a few days. We have to bounce back and win all the next three games. If we manage to win all remaining games, we will be in for the next round," he added.
Wade, who scored 53 runs off 41 balls in 198-runs chase against Zalmi, said he could have finished the game for Kings.
After the latest loss, Kings now stand in fifth position on the points table with four points in seven games. Their run rate of 0.565 keeps them in hunt for next round's spot.
Peshawar beat Karachi by 24 runs
Peshawar Zalmi have defeated Karachi Kings by 24 runs during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash on Wednesday at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Chasing a target of 198 runs, Kings were restricted to 173-8 in 20 overs.
Despite losing Adam Rossington, 15 runs in eight balls, the Kings scored 55 runs in the first powerplay.
However, Azmatullah Omarzai provided a crucial breakthrough in the seventh over of the match after Tayyab Tahir (6), who scored a fifty in the previous match, was caught behind the stumps.
With Karachi looking to up the ante, two wickets fell in quick succession to give Peshawar edge over Karachi. Irfan Khan (4) and Shoaib Malik (1) went back to the hut without a significant contribution.
Opener Matthew Wade, who looked in good touch, was cleaned up by Mujeeb Ur Rahman after scoring 53 runs in 41 balls.
After Wade's departure, the Kings lost their way and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Skipper Imad Wasim scored unbeaten 57 runs in 30 balls but was unable to get his team over the line.
Aamer Jamal and Omarzai claimed three wickets each, meanwhile Mujeeb bagged two scalps.
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