The Pakistan Super League 2024 concluded with an exciting match that saw Islamabad United win their third title after a close match against the Multan Sultans. Up until the very last ball, spectators were glued to their seats as the thrilling, high-stakes cricket contest played out.
Multan Sultans, batting first, amassed a formidable 159 runs in their allotted 20 overs at a cost of nine wickets. With Usman Khan leading the way with a fiery innings of 57 off only 40 deliveries, the Sultans made a valiant effort to establish a competitive goal. But the bowlers for Islamabad United, especially Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan, delivered vital blows to limit the scoring.
The bowling attack of the Multan Sultans presented a serious challenge to Islamabad United as they attempted to chase a win target of 160 runs. Islamabad persevered despite losing wickets frequently, thanks in large part to their middle order. With just two wickets remaining, Islamabad United reached the target in a nail-biting end to dramatically win the championship.
The triumph demonstrated Islamabad United’s resilience and willpower, as well as their capacity to perform well under duress at pivotal times. Islamabad United added a noteworthy chapter to their historic history in the game as they solidified their position as one of the dominant teams in the Pakistan Super League, sparking celebrations among players and supporters alike.
Key Takeaways:
Toss: Multan Sultans won the toss and chose to bat first at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Multan Sultans’ Innings: Despite a few strong performances from batsmen like Usman Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed, Multan Sultans struggled to form partnerships and finished with a total of 159 for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Imad Wasim was the best bowler for Islamabad United, taking 4 vital wickets to limit the Multan Sultans’ innings. Islamabad United’s Chase: In reply, Islamabad United chased down the target in a tense match, losing wickets at regular intervals but managing to reach the target with 2 wickets in hand and a few balls to spare.
Match-Winning Performances:Usman Khan’s brilliant half-century end, Iftikhar Ahmed’s pivotal cameo enabled Islamabad United to win.
Bowling Show: Shadab Khan spearheaded Islamabad United’s bowling attack, taking three crucial wickets to put pressure on the Multan Sultans.
Title Win: Islamabad United’s victory secured their third Premier League title, demonstrating their supremacy in the competition.
Man of the Match: For his exceptional performance in the championship game, an Islamabad United player was named Man of the Match.
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Highlights of the Match |
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All Wickets in Match |
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Over |
Bowler |
Batsman |
Highlight |
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17 | Imad Wasim | Abbas Afridi | Run Out | ||
16.3 | Imad Wasim | Jordan | Caught by Azam Khan | ||
16.2 | Imad Wasim | Khushdil | Caught by Guptill | ||
15.3 | Shadab Khan | Usama Mir | Caught by Hunain Shah | ||
15.1 | Shadab Khan | Usman Khan | Caught by (sub)Jordan Cox | ||
11.4 | Imad Wasim | Charles | Caught by Naseem Shah | ||
9.5 | Shadab Khan | Rizwan | Caught by Guptill | ||
2 | Imad Wasim | Willey | Bowled | ||
1.3 | Imad Wasim | Yasir Khan | Caught by Tymal Mills | ||
All Fours in Match |
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Over |
Bowler |
Batsman |
Highlight |
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19.3 | Naseem Shah | Iftikhar Ahmed | No ball, hit for FOUR | ||
19.1 | Naseem Shah | Iftikhar Ahmed | FOUR off a short ball | ||
15.4 | Shadab Khan | Iftikhar Ahmed | FOUR drilled wide of cover | ||
15 | Faheem Ashraf | Khushdil | Fuller delivery smashed down the ground | ||
14.4 | Faheem Ashraf | Usman Khan | Short ball dispatched for FOUR | ||
13.2 | Shadab Khan | Usman Khan | FOUR placed between deep mid and long-on | ||
10.3 | Faheem Ashraf | Usman Khan | Dropped catch, FOUR | ||
9.2 | Shadab Khan | Usman Khan | FOUR between long-on and deep mid-wicket | ||
5.1 | Faheem Ashraf | Rizwan | Drive for FOUR to the right of mid-off | ||
5 | Hunain Shah | Usman Khan | Elegant flick between mid-wicket and mid-on | ||
4.5 | Hunain Shah | Usman Khan | Slap pull for FOUR behind square | ||
4.2 | Hunain Shah | Rizwan | Cut shot for FOUR into the gap | ||
4.1 | Hunain Shah | Rizwan | Slap across the line for FOUR through mid-wicket | ||
3.3 | Imad Wasim | Usman Khan | Neatly timed cut shot for FOUR | ||
1.1 | Imad Wasim | Yasir Khan | Full toss flicked for FOUR through cow corner | ||
All Six’s in Match |
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Over |
Bowler |
Batsman |
Highlight |
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19.2 | Naseem Shah | Iftikhar Ahmed | SIX: Sent over deep fine | ||
18.3 | Tymal Mills | Iftikhar Ahmed | SIX: Slammed over deep square | ||
18.2 | Tymal Mills | Iftikhar Ahmed | SIX: Sent over deep mid | ||
15.2 | Shadab Khan | Usama Mir | SIX: Straight down the ground | ||
10.2 | Faheem Ashraf | Usman Khan | SIX: Flies over deep mid-wicket | ||
1.5 | Imad Wasim | Willey | SIX: Smoked over deep mid-wicke | ||
Scoreboard |
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Multan Sultans Innings 159-9 (20 Ov) |
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Batter |
R |
B |
4s |
6s |
SR |
Yasir Khan | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Rizwan (c & wk) | 26 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
Willey | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
Usman Khan (c) | 57 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 142.5 |
J Charles | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Khushdil | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
Usama Mir | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
Iftikhar Ahmed | 32 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 160 |
Chris Jordan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbas Afridi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Mohammad Ali | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 10 (b 2, lb 3, w 3, nb 2) | |||||
Total: 159 (9 wkts, 20 Ov) | |||||
Fall of Wickets: |
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Yasir Khan (1.3), | |||||
Willey (1.6), | |||||
Rizwan (9.5), | |||||
J Charles (11.4), | |||||
Usman Khan (15.1), | |||||
Usama Mir (15.3), | |||||
Khushdil (16.2), | |||||
Chris Jordan (16.3), | |||||
Abbas Afridi (17) | |||||
Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
Imad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 5.8 |
Hunain Shah | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Faheem Ashraf | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Shadab Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 |
Powerplays: | |||||
Overs: 0.1-6 | |||||
Runs: 48 | |||||
Islamabad United Innings 163-8 (20 Ov) |
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Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
Martin Guptill | 50 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 156.25 |
Colin Munro | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 130.77 |
Agha Salman | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 |
Shadab Khan (c) | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Azam Khan (wk) | 30 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 136.36 |
Imad Wasim | 19 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 111.76 |
Haider Ali | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
Faheem Ashraf | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
Naseem Shah | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 188.89 |
Hunain Shah | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
Extras: 6 (b 0, lb 3, w 3, nb 0, p 0) | |||||
Total: 163 (8 wickets, 20 Overs) | |||||
Did not bat: Tymal Mills | |||||
Fall of Wickets: | |||||
1-26 (Colin Munro, 3.1 ov) | |||||
2-46 (Agha Salman, 5.6 ov) | |||||
3-55 (Shadab Khan, 8.1 ov) | |||||
4-102 (Martin Guptill, 12.5 ov) | |||||
5-121 (Azam Khan, 15.3 ov) | |||||
6-128 (Haider Ali, 16.2 ov) | |||||
7-129 (Faheem Ashraf, 17.1 ov) | |||||
8-159 (Naseem Shah, 19.5 ov) | |||||
Bowler |
Overs |
Maidens |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
David Willey | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 |
Khushdil Shah | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
Mohammad Ali | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.3 |
Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
Usama Mir | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12 |
Abbas Afridi | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
nal Result
Match Info
Match | MS vs ISU |
Event | Final, Pakistan Super League, 2024 |
Date | Monday, March 18, 2024 |
Toss | Multan Sultans won the toss and opted to bat |
Time | 9:30 PM |
Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
Umpires | Chris Gaffaney, Richard Illingworth |
Third Umpire | Ahsan Raza |
Match Referee | Roshan Mahanama |
Multan Sultans Squad | Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Ali, Abbas Afridi |
Islamabad United Squad | Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Tymal Mills |
Stadium | National Stadium, Karachi |
City | Karachi |
Capacity | 34,228 |
Ends | Pavilion End, University End |
Hosts to | Pakistan, Karachi |