- PSL 2024 (Game 3) – Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
The Multan Sultans asserted their dominance in this season of the Pakistan Super League, clinching victory over Karachi Kings. From the outset, Karachi struggled to find their footing on the challenging wicket, their bowlers grappling to contain Multan’s onslaught. Despite initial restraint, Multan’s batsmen, led by Reeza Hendricks and Dawid Malan, propelled the team to a daunting total, laying a formidable challenge for Karachi’s lineup.
In contrast, Karachi Kings’ innings was fraught with setbacks as their batsmen failed to capitalize on promising starts, crumbling under the relentless pressure exerted by Multan’s bowling attack. Shoaib Malik’s valiant efforts proved insufficient as Karachi faced a swift collapse, leaving them reeling from a humbling defeat. Multan’s clinical performance not only underscored their batting prowess but also highlighted their depth in bowling, with David Willey and company wreaking havoc on Karachi’s lineup.
Reeza Hendricks emerged as the beacon of Multan’s triumph, earning the well-deserved title of Player of the Match for his stellar knock. His aggressive yet calculated innings set the tone for Multan’s dominance, steering them to an emphatic victory with seven boundaries and three towering sixes. Multan’s comprehensive win, by a commanding margin of 55 runs, left no doubt about their aspirations in the tournament, signaling their intent to vie for the PSL title.
Chief Scores :
Multan Sultans – 185 for 2 in 20 overs (Reeza Hendricks 79*, Dawid Malan 52, Khushdil Shah 28*, Mir Hamza 1 for 30, Daniel Sams 1 for 37, Mohammad Amir Khan 0 for 7)
Karachi Kings – 130 for 8 in 20 overs (Shoaib Malik 53, Shan Masood 30, Kieron Pollard 28*, Mohammad Ali 3 for 23, Abbas Afridi 2 for 16, David Willey 2 for 22)
