PSL 9: Mohammad Rizwan Treats Final as Just Another Game – Pakistan Super League

March 22, 2024

PSL 9: Mohammad Rizwan Treats Final as Just Another Game – Pakistan Super League

The Sultans are set to compete in their fourth consecutive PSL final.

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Multan Sultans’ captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has remarked that the PSL season nine final against Islamabad United will be approached as just another game for him.

The Sultans are appearing in their fourth consecutive PSL final, whereas United is making its first final appearance since 2018.

Before the final, the captains convened at Karachi’s Custom House for a photo session and shared their perspectives on the upcoming match.

“We are playing the fourth consecutive final. Everyone in the team is excited but for me, the game is just like a season opener,” Rizwan said

Shadab Khan expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the final after six years, highlighting the exceptional team spirit. “Our team bonding has always been top notch and we have stayed like a family and play like United.”

Both captains ended by encouraging fans to tune in to the final at the National Bank Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Recall that the Sultans solidified their dominance and skill by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in Qualifier 1, securing their place in the final.

In contrast, United made their way to the final by securing back-to-back victories in elimination matches against the Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi.

Likely Playing XIs

Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali

Islamabad United: Martin Guptill, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (Captain), Azam Khan (Wicketkeeper), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Obed McCoy

Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United: Combined XI for the PSL 9 Final Revealed

Both teams will face off in the final today at the National Bank Stadium.

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At Karachi’s National Bank Stadium, the Multan Sultans will take on Islamabad United in the highly anticipated final of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

In anticipation of the eagerly awaited clash, GeoSuper.tv has assembled a combined XI featuring players from both finalists.

Should Colin Munro of Islamabad recover from his hamstring injury, he will partner with Multan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan at the top of the order. If Munro remains unavailable, Yasir Khan from Multan will replace him.

The middle order includes hard-hitters Azam Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed, while the bowling department includes the likes of Naseem Shah, Usama Mir, and Mohammad Ali.

PSL 9 Final: Selected Combined XI

Colin Munro or Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (captain/wicketkeeper), Usman Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, David Willey, Usama Mir, and Mohammad Ali

After a month of exhilarating T20 cricket, PSL 2024 has reached its climactic stage. The Multan Sultans, former champions, are set to reclaim the prestigious trophy as they face off against Islamabad United.

The Sultans have demonstrated their superiority throughout the competition, securing victories in seven of their ten league matches. They further solidified their strength by decisively defeating Peshawar Zalmi in Qualifier 1.

On the other hand, United advanced to the final with considerable momentum, having triumphed in back-to-back knockout matches against Quetta Gladiators and Zalmi in Eliminators 1 and 2, respectively.

“I’m proud of my team for standing tall in crucial situations and getting through to the final of PSL after a long hiatus of five years. This is what we intended while assembling the squad and all the players have responded very well throughout the group stage as well as the playoffs. Islamabad winning the trophy for the third time will be a great achievement and I’m looking forward to whatever challenge Multan Sultans will pose in the final,” stated Shadab Khan, the captain of Islamabad.

Multan Sultans’ captain, Mohammad Rizwan, expressed his pride in his team’s performance: “I am very proud of the way my team has played in this tournament. Our boys have displayed the true warrior spirit throughout the tournament. Whenever we found ourselves behind the opposition, our players stepped up through their bold and fearless approach. I am sure if our execution is perfect, the people of Multan and south Punjab will get a favourable result. InshaAllah!”

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