Karachi Kings have claimed their first ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) title win after prevailing over archrivals Lahore Qalandars in a rather one-sided contest. The final billed as one of the biggest encounters panned out in anticlimactic fashion with Babar Azam emerging as the dominant force once again. As Karachi celebrated their historic victory, several players and pundits paid tribute to deceased Karachi Kings head coach Dean Jones, who passed away in September.
We jot down some of the best reactions following the Kings' five-wicket win against Qalandars:
Deano, job done coach! ?? #Champions #KarachiKings pic.twitter.com/uM6tKebG0u
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 17, 2020
Nothing can prepare you for an ending quite like this. A year we will never ever forget. It’s bittersweet ?????? #KarachiTakesTheCup #PSLFinal2020 #RIPDeano
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 17, 2020
To the people of Karachi and supporters of @KarachiKingsARY: we did it!
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) November 17, 2020
To @ProfDeano: your Kings miss you. We hope you can see the trophy shine from Karachi all the way up there ?? @Salman_ARY @wasimakramlive pic.twitter.com/tjJAxMOtWO
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
Congratulations to @KarachiKingsARY on winning the title. Babar Azam is Babar Azam!
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) November 17, 2020
I am absolutely proud of the way our team @lahoreqalandars have put up a great show. Special thanks to @thePSLt20 for making it such a huge success in these difficult times. Onwards and upwards! pic.twitter.com/4biHZNajl5
Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY boys , @Salman_ARY & special congratulations to late @ProfDeano being Champions of @TheHBLPSL 2020. pic.twitter.com/zbMUKW7v0a
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 17, 2020
Even in a low-scoring chase, @babarazam258 didn’t go for the frills. That explains his appetite for success #PSLFinal #KarachiKings @wasimakramlive
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 17, 2020
Congratulations! @KarachiKingsARY @wasimakramlive @Salman_ARY @simadwasim @babarazam258 on the first @thePSLt20 WIN! This was for @ProfDeano #KarachiKings #PSLChampions #Deano
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) 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
Babar Azam,,,,,,,,,,,
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) 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
I see Babar Azam is batting on a different pitch to everyone else .... Class !!
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) November 17, 2020
Congratulations to @KarachiKingsARY, @wasimakramlive, @simadwasim & @Salman_ARY for a great victory.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 17, 2020
Long awaited PSL trophy. #PSL2020Final #LQvKK
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
Congratulations @KarachiKingsARY on a great win tonight! Deano would be so emotional & happy for his boys who have worked so hard under extreme circumstances. Big thanks to @wasimakramlive @Salman_ARY @iamShaniera @simadwasim & Pakistan for all their love & support ????
— Jane Jones (@Janey_Jones_) November 17, 2020
Alhamdulillah - my third @thePSLt20 ?? & this time with @KarachiKingsARY. Very proud of the boys achievement led superbly by @simadwasim with senior players like @babarazam258, @iamamirofficial & under the mentorship of the legend @wasimakramlive. We missed you @ProfDeano ??! pic.twitter.com/lbQC8SEjzf
— Iftikhar Ahmad (@IftiAhmed221) November 17, 2020
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