In a thrilling PSL encounter between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi, Iftikhar Ahmed’s late heroics with the bat ended in a losing cause as Babar Azam’s Zalmi emerged victorious in a high-octane matchup.
The anticipated clash at Rawalpindi lived up to the hype, with Zalmi setting the tone with Babar Azam’s clinical knock, posting a formidable total of 204 runs in the first innings. However, the Sultans faced early setbacks in their chase.
Despite efforts from Dawid Malan and Tayyab Tahir to forge a partnership, Zalmi consistently picked up crucial wickets, closing all doors for the Sultans. Yet, Iftikhar Ahmed’s late cameo provided a glimmer of hope.
Ahmed’s assault on Aamer Jamal in the 21-run-over injected momentum into the Sultans’ innings. His aggressive approach not only yielded a quick half-century off 24 balls but also kept his team in contention.
In the final over, with 24 needed for victory, Chris Jordan and Iftikhar Ahmed pushed the game to its limits but ultimately fell short by a mere four runs, suffering a heartbreaking defeat.
Despite the loss, Multan Sultans, having secured a playoff berth, can take positives from the hard-fought contest. Such experiences serve as valuable lessons for captain Mohammad Rizwan and the team, allowing them to address any weaknesses before the knockout stage.
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