High-Scoring Madness: Karachi Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad Pull Off Record Run Chases

Saturday night saw an explosion of runs in franchise cricket, with both the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) serving up video game-style matches.

🔥 IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase 246 in Style

In a breathtaking match, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down Punjab Kings’ massive total of 245/6, finishing at 247/2 in just 18.3 overs.

• Abhishek Sharma was the standout, smashing a fiery 141 runs, changing the course of the match single-handedly.

• Travis Head supported the carnage with 77 off 37 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.

• Their opening stand of 172 runs in 12.2 overs laid the perfect foundation for the win.

💥 PSL: Karachi Kings Stun Multan Sultans in a 235-Run Chase

Not to be outdone, the Karachi Kings pulled off their highest-ever chase in PSL history, hunting down Multan Sultans’ 234/3 with 4 balls to spare.

• James Vince was the hero, hammering 101 off 43 balls with 14 fours and 4 sixes.

• Khushdil Shah added a crucial 60 off 37, keeping the chase alive.

• Multan’s Mohammad Rizwan had earlier scored an unbeaten 105 off 63, but it wasn’t enough.

Conclusion:
In a single night, fans were treated to over 960 runs across just two matches in two different leagues — a testament to how thrilling modern T20 cricket has become. Whether it’s Abhishek’s thunderstorm or Vince’s class, one thing’s for sure — the boundaries are shrinking, and the thrill is growing!