Karachi Kings batsman Colin Ingram was hit on a head by a bouncer from Wahab Riaz at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium during the Pakistan Super League 2019 (PSL 2019) match against Peshawar Zalmi. The left-handed batsman was hit on the helmet near the badge area and the ball went towards backward square leg. After the terrible blow, Ingram was helped by Wahab Riaz and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal to stand on his feet. PSL 2019 Points Table: Check Out Updated Pakistan Super League 4 Team Standings and Match Results.
The incident took place during the fourth over. The South African batsman continued his innings and was eventually dismissed on an individual score of 21 runs off 14 balls. He was run-out after a direct hit at the non-striker’s end by Imam-ul-Haq from mid-on.
Ingram at that stage was looking solid and had already smashed four boundaries. The left-hander was the fourth wicket to fell for Karachi Kings, who were chasing 154. Karachi Kings eventually were restricted to 109 for nine in their allotted 20 overs and thus Peshawar Zalmi won the match by 44 runs. Hasan Ali was the wrecker-in-chief as he picked 4/15. PSL 2019 Schedule: Full Timetable With Fixtures, Team, Venue, Match Timings in IST and PKT of Pakistan Super League 4.
Here's the video of Colin Ingram being hit on the head
WAHAB RIAZ AT HIS VERY BEST
Serious pace from @WahabViki and @CAIngram41 looks in some discomfort
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details 👉 https://t.co/R1IESXmCAE #PZvKK #PSL2019 #KhelDeewanoKa #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/bpDbBJFrCR
— Cricingif (@_cricingif) February 21, 2019
Here's how Colin Ingram was dismissed
RUN OUT! Another direct hit and another dismissal! @CAIngram41 is the one to depart and Karachi Kings are 43/4 in the 8th over now
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details 👉 https://t.co/R1IESXmCAE #PZvKK #PSL2019 #KhelDeewanoKa #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/l6q8U0hZTN
— Cricingif (@_cricingif) February 21, 2019
As per some reports, Ingram was taken for a scan on his head and fortunately, everything was fine. Ingram has been part of the Karachi Kings playing XI since the start of PSL 2019 and in previous two matches, he returned with scores of 16 and one. PSL 2019 Most Wickets: Hasan Ali Tops the List of Highest Wicket-Taker, Maroon Cap, in Pakistan Super League 4.
Meanwhile, Kings suffered their second consecutive loss in the PSL 2019 and now have just one win in their kitty so far from three matches. The Imad Wasim-led side is currently placed fifth on the PSL 2019 points table. Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, are placed second with two wins from three matches.
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