In a thrilling encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Islamabad United emerged victorious against Multan Sultans by 3 wickets in their last match of the regular season.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Islamabad United faced a daunting challenge as Usman Khan unleashed a batting masterclass, scoring a scintillating century off just 50 deliveries. His remarkable innings, which included smashing every delivery he faced, propelled Multan Sultans to a formidable total. Johnson Charles and Yasir Khan also contributed significantly, providing crucial runs to the scoreboard. Despite the onslaught, bowlers Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf managed to maintain some control, with Faheem even picking up two wickets.
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Chasing a mammoth target of 229 runs, Islamabad United had a shaky start, losing key wickets early in the innings. However, Colin Munro’s heroic innings turned the tide in their favor, as he played a brilliant knock of 84 runs off just 40 deliveries. Skipper Shadab Khan also showcased his batting prowess, scoring his 8th fifty and forming a crucial partnership of 141 runs with Munro. Despite Abbas Afridi’s impressive bowling performance, taking three crucial wickets for Multan Sultans, Islamabad United managed to keep their nerve in the end.
In a nail-biting finish, Imad Wasim’s quickfire innings of 30 runs with a strike rate of 230.77 sealed the victory for Islamabad United. Colin Munro was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding contribution with the bat during the thrilling run chase, guiding his team to an impressive win.
