Multan Sultans secured their second consecutive win in the Pakistan Super League, defeating Islamabad United. Fast bowler Mohammad Ali’s brilliant spell of 3-19 restricted Islamabad to 144. Reeza Hendricks’ strong form continued with a score of 58, guiding Sultans to a five-wicket victory in the final over.
Sloppy fielding by Islamabad, including dropped catches by Imad Wasim, allowed Mohammad Rizwan and Hendricks to build a crucial 71-run partnership for the second wicket. Naseem Shah, returning from injury, made an impact with figures of 2-27, dismissing Dawid Malan in an eventful first over.
Despite early wickets, Agha Salman (52) and Jordan Cox (41) stabilized Islamabad with a 68-run partnership. However, quick wickets from legspinner Usama Mir and timely contributions from Abbas Afridi (3-33) and Mohammad Ali disrupted their progress.
Chasing 145, Sultans faced early challenges, but Hendricks anchored the innings, ensuring victory. Islamabad’s captain Shadab Khan’s 35-run effort wasn’t enough as Afridi and Ali struck at crucial intervals in the death overs.
Multan Sultans now share the top spot with Quetta Gladiators, both teams having secured four points from two wins. Islamabad United has accumulated two points from two games in the PSL.
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