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March 19, 2024
Islamabad United have now established themselves as the most successful team in PSL history.
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Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, was ecstatic following his team’s victory in the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). On Monday in Karachi, his side triumphed over the Multan Sultans by two wickets, securing the championship and sending Khan into jubilant celebrations.
Islamabad United secured their third PSL title, winning in 2016 and 2018. This achievement cements their status as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
“The sign of a best team is that they win even without playing a perfect game. I would like to thank the owners for backing me and how they supported me throughout my journey. There was a lot of hard work and belief behind winning this trophy so this trophy means a lot to us,” Shadab said after the match.
“I was a batter at the start [of my career], wanted to utilize my abilities as a batter by batting up the order, it helps team more if I bat at fourth or fifth.
“I was struggling while bowling but I have tried to fix the technical issues and I’m hopeful there will be further improvement in my bowling. When I perform as a bowler, it benefits the team a lot.”
The thrilling match was ultimately decided on the last ball when Hunain Shah came in to bat needing just one run for victory. The young talent skillfully spotted a gap at point and played a decisive shot, sending the ball to the boundary for four runs.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the Sultans set a target of 159-9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Usman Khan is 57 off 40 balls, and captain Mohammad Rizwan’s 26 were pivotal for the Sultans.
However, the team suffered a dramatic collapse, losing five wickets for 13 runs and falling to 127-9.
Imad Wasim shone with the ball, taking five wickets for 23 runs, while Naseem Shah contributed with three for 32 runs.
Iftikhar Ahmed played a crucial role in reviving Multan’s chances with a quickfire unbeaten 32 off 20 balls, featuring three sixes and as many fours, including 31 runs in the final two overs.
Islamabad United also faced a collapse, falling from 121-4 to 129-7, but Imad Wasim remained composed and, along with the lower order, scored 19 runs off 17 balls to guide them to victory.
Martin Guptill was the top scorer for the champions, making 50 runs off 32 balls with three sixes and four boundaries. Azam Khan added valuable runs with a 22-ball 30, including six and four fours.
Islamabad United secured their third PSL title, adding to their previous championships in 2016 and 2018.
Credit to Pakistan Super League Image Gallery
After his team’s defeat in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine final, Multan Sultans’ captain, Mohammad Rizwan, spoke candidly about the loss. On Monday in Karachi, Islamabad United secured a two-wicket victory over the Sultans.
Islamabad United secured their third PSL title, having previously triumphed in 2016 and 2018. This victory has made them the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
“If the match goes to last ball, you can’t really point out any flaw. Credit to Imad for picking a fifer and scoring those crucial runs,” Rizwan said.
“When you have momentum then you want to just keep playing but the gap [after the Qualifier] breaks the momentum, it isn’t an excuse but we can say they [Islamabad] played really well.
“I’m not quite satisfied with my batting, I’m always available for Pakistan to bat any position.
“Congratulations to Islamabad and it was fun to play tonight in front of a packed house.”
The nail-biting match was ultimately decided on the final ball, with Hunain Shah at the crease needing just one run to win. The young player expertly spotted a gap at point and capitalized on it, driving the ball to the boundary for four runs.
Earlier in the match, the Sultans set a target of 159-9 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat.
Usman Khan is 57 off 40 balls, and captain Mohammad Rizwan’s 26 stood out for the Sultans.
Despite this strong start, the Sultans experienced a dramatic collapse, losing five wickets for 13 runs and falling to 127-9.
Imad Wasim excelled with the ball, taking five wickets for 23 runs, while Naseem Shah added 3 for 32 runs.
Iftikhar Ahmed played a crucial role in reviving Multan’s innings with a blistering unbeaten 32 off just 20 balls, including three sixes and three fours, accumulating 31 runs in the final two overs.
Islamabad United also encountered difficulties, slipping from a solid 121-4 to a precarious 129-7. However, Imad Wasim remained composed, contributing 19 runs off 17 balls to guide his team to victory.
Martin Guptill was the top scorer for the champions, delivering an impressive 50 off 32 balls, with three sixes and four boundaries. Azam Khan supported with a valuable 30 from 22 balls, featuring one six and four fours.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and cricket sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Top Cricket News, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for cricket, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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