Multan: Multan Sultans registered their first win of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 by defeating Lahore Qalandars by 33 runs in the twelfth match of the tournament, played in Multan.
After winning the toss, Multan Sultans’ skipper Mohammad Rizwan opted to bat first. The home team put up a massive total of 228/5 in their 20 overs.
The highlight of the innings was Yasir Khan, who smashed 87 runs off 44 balls, hitting 6 sixes and 6 fours in a dominant display. He was well-supported by Iftikhar Ahmed, who played a quick-fire 40 off 18 deliveries.*. Usman Khan contributed 39 runs, while Rizwan himself added 32 runs to the total.
For Lahore Qalandars, Rashid Hussain picked up 2 wickets, while Shaheen Afridi, Asif Afridi, and Sikandar Raza took one wicket each.
Chasing a stiff target of 229, Lahore Qalandars managed 195/8 in their 20 overs. Despite Sikandar Raza’s 50, Sam Billings’ 43, and Fakhar Zaman’s 32, the Qalandars fell short by 33 runs.
Multan’s bowling attack was led by Ubaid Shah, who took 3 wickets, while Michael Bracewell and Usama Mir claimed 2 wickets each, effectively halting Lahore’s chase.
This victory marked Multan Sultans’ first win in 4 matches, bringing them back into contention in the tournament. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars have 4 points from 4 matches, maintaining a mid-table position.
