RAWALPINDI – Islamabad United etched their name in history as they completed the highest successful run chase in Pakistan Super League season 9 history on Thursday.
The thrilling game kept fans on their toes as last ball thriller was tight contest between two sides.
With latest win, United secured a spot in the PSL 9 playoffs, joining Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi, while Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators vie for the remaining spot.
Chasing a target of 229 runs, Shadab’s men faced early setbacks, losing Alex Hales and Salman Ali Agha in the first two overs. Skipper however remain composed as made a partnership with Colin Munro, worth 141 runs, reviving hopes.
Shadab scored 54 off 31 balls before Munro’s explosive 84 off 40 balls pushed Islamabad closer to victory.
Despite a few setbacks, Haider Ali (19) and Faheem Ashraf (23) contributed crucial runs, allowing Imad Wasim to steer Islamabad to victory in the last over.
Batting first, Multan’s Usman Khan made history by scoring his second century in a single PSL edition. His 100 off 50 balls, including 15 fours and three sixes, set a record for the fastest century in the league. Usman’s partnership with Johnson Charles (42 off 18 balls) propelled Multan to a total of 228 runs.
Imad Wasim remained composed as United secured a thrilling three-wicket win over Multan Sultans. Colin Munro and Shadab Khan helped hosts to advance to playoffs with crucial half-centuries.
Multan Sultans set a mammoth 229-run target against Islamabad United in their clash in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 double header on Sunday.
Probable Playing XIs:
Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Tymal Mills
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Reeza Hendricks, Dawid Malan, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Aftab Ibrahim, Mohammad Ali
