PSL 9: Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans in last-ball thriller
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PSL 9: Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans in last-ball thriller
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by three wickets to clinch the last-ball thriller of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Sultans’ Usman Khan smashed another century of the tournament and led his side to post 228 runs on the board. Johnson Charles made quick 42 runs.
Usman was at his best as he compiled his second century off just 50 balls with the help of three sixes and 15 fours. He remained unbeaten at 100.
Pakistan-born Usman, who now plays for the United Arab Emirates, had already smashed 106 not out off 58 balls against Karachi Kings.
Islamabad won the toss and put Multan in to bat. In-form Multan batting line up showed no sympathy to any Islamabad bowler. Skipper Muhammad Rizwan seemed less ferocious as he scored 20 runs off 17 balls. Fellow opener Yasir Khan took only 16 balls for his 33.
Faheem Ashraf was the pick of the bowling who bagged two wickets for 32 runs in three overs.
In reply, United achieved the target on the last ball of the match. Collin Munro scored 84 runs while captain Shadab Khan also hit half-century.
In the end, Imad Wasim played a crucial innings and guided his side home on the last ball of the match.
