In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Multan Sultans defeated Islamabad United by 9 wickets in a rain-affected match, and made it to the play-off stage.In the fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League, Multan Sultans, who were ranked first on the points table, decided to bowl first by winning the toss against Islamabad United.
Rawalpindi was delayed due to rain as the field and outfield were wet and the match was restricted to 9 overs per innings.
Islamabad United started the batting when Luke Ronak and Colin Monroe provided the team with 26 runs, the runners looked in good form but after 18 runs a controversial catch ended their innings.MOEEN ALI DISMISSES COLIN INGRAM 💥— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 8, 2020
Important breakthrough for Multan Sultans and Islamabad United are 68/3 after six overs#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketforAll pic.twitter.com/qZ8a8VM6KW
Colin Munro hit Shahid Afridi for three consecutive sixes, after which it seemed that United's team would easily be able to score 100 runs, but with Monroe's dismissal, the Sultans returned to the match with a fine bowling.
WICKET! MULTAN SULTANS GET THE FIRST BREAKTHROUGH! 👏— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 8, 2020
Luke Ronchi departs for 18 after a lot of deliberation between the umpires on the catch claimed by Rilee Rossouw#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketforAll #PEL #ChangeYourLife pic.twitter.com/6JOkCvvDZ1
Monroe were dismissed after scoring 25 runs, after which Ingram also managed only six runs, while his form Shadab also returned to the pavilion by 14 runs.COLIN MUNRO GOES BERSERK. THREE SIXES IN A ROW 💥— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 8, 2020
Shahid Afridi goes for 20 from his first over. Islamabad United are on fire#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketforAll #PEL #ChangeYourLife pic.twitter.com/0ji8RbmnCV
JUNAID KHAN TAKES HIS SECOND WICKET. ASIF ALI PERISHES 💥— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 8, 2020
Multan Sultans have made a very strong comeback against the home side!#HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketforAll pic.twitter.com/igb7wBhJDG
In the last over, Sultanz's bowlers did a fine bowling which allowed United to open the batting of United and only managed 91 runs in the last 9 overs for a loss of 7 wickets.IMRAN TAHIR IS RUNNING TOWARDS ISLAMABAD. RAWALPINDI IS ON ITS FEET 💥— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 8, 2020
The South African is turning the match on its head alone! #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketforAll pic.twitter.com/QKwc5eD5cw
From Multan Sultans, Junaid Khan and Imran Tahir took two wickets each.SIX AND RUN OUT! PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT 💥— Cricingif (@_cricingif) March 8, 2020
Islamabad United have managed to score 91/7 from their nine overs against Multan Sultans #HBLPSLV #TayyarHain #CricketforAll #PEL #ChangeYourLife pic.twitter.com/zgbQ592crN
In pursuit of the target, Multan Sultan's openers James Vince and Zeeshan Ashraf gave the team a one-run start with 68 runs in 5 overs.
Zeeshan Ashraf made it to Shadab Khan's ball after scoring 16 runs.
However, the Multan Sultans then won the first 14 balls without any further loss, earning valuable points and making it to the play-off stage.
James Vince showed excellent batting, scoring 61 off 24 balls with 11 fours and a six.
After losing this match, Islamabad United's chances of reaching the playoffs have further diminished.
Both teams were comprised of these players for the match.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (Captain), Luke Ronak, Colin Monroe, Rajan Hussain, Colin Ingram, Asif Ali, Mohammad Musa, Akaf Javed, Emad Butt, Dale Steyn and Romain Raees
Multan Sultans: Sean Masood (Captain), Moin Ali, Zeeshan Ashraf, Riley Rosso, James Vince, Khushdal Shah, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Elias, Imran Tahir and Junaid Khan
In a match between the two teams earlier this year, Islamabad United easily defeated the Sultans by 8 wickets.
Remember that in the match against Zalmai Peshawar yesterday, Islamabad United team was defeated by the 7th under the law of Dick Worth Louis.In the second match of the day, Lahore Qalandars will face Karachi Kings against Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Remember that in the match against Zalmai Peshawar yesterday, Islamabad United team was defeated by the 7th under the law of Dick Worth Louis.In the second match of the day, Lahore Qalandars will face Karachi Kings against Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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