Islamabad United delivered a commanding performance to outclass Multan Sultans by seven wickets in their latest PSL encounter. Chasing 169, United cruised to victory in just 17.1 overs, courtesy of a scintillating unbeaten 80 from wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous.
Put into bat, Multan Sultans managed 168 for 5 in their 20 overs. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan provided the foundation with a 65-run partnership for the second wicket.
Rizwan played the anchor’s role with a 38-ball 36 before falling to Shadab Khan.
Frustrated with his dismissal, the Sultans’ captain Rizwan couldn’t hide his emotions—storming back to the dugout and hurling his helmet to the ground in anger.
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Usman Khan was the aggressor in the stand, smashing 61 off 40 deliveries. Brief contributions from Michael Bracewell (9), Iftikhar Ahmed (10), and Chris Jordan (6* off 5) pushed the total to a competitive score. Among the bowlers, Meredith (1/33), Holder (1/25), and Shadab (1/29) chipped in for United.
In response, Islamabad got off to a brisk start with Sahibzada Farhan hammering 22 off 13 balls before falling early. Gous then took charge, dispatching the bowlers to all parts of the ground. His 45-ball blitz included 5 fours and 4 sixes. Colin Munro added 45 off 28 to keep the pressure on, while Mohammad Nawaz contributed a handy 21.
Multan’s bowlers couldn’t find answers to United’s fluent chase. Gous remained unbeaten as Islamabad finished on 171/3 with 17 balls to spare.
The win adds vital momentum to Islamabad United’s campaign, while Multan Sultans will look to regroup quickly after another missed opportunity.
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