DUBAI  – Lahore Qalandars have defeated Karachi Kings by 22 runs.

Karachi Kings were given 139-run target by Lahore Qalandars to win the fifth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Earlier, Karachi Kings won the toss and chose to bowl. Batting first, the openers of Qalandars provided a solid start with 64 runs on board in eight overs but lost their grip in the 11th over.

The middle order failed to perform and the team lost back to back wickets, eventually finishing with a total of 138-6.

Both teams have had a contrasting start to the season. Lahore in their inaugural match lost to Islamabad while Karachi defeated Multan in a thrilling encounter.