PSL 2024 (Game 19) – Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans
Usman Khan’s scintillating century propelled Multan Sultans into the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League, as they secured a commanding 20-run victory over Karachi Kings. With this win, the Sultans continued their dominant run in the tournament, notching up their sixth win in seven games and topping the standings with 12 points.
Multan delivered yet another emphatic performance, outclassing their opponents in both the batting and bowling departments. Opting to bat first, the Sultans rode on the heroics of Usman Khan and Mohammad Rizwan to post a formidable total of 189 runs. Usman’s blazing century, the fastest in this season’s PSL, provided the cornerstone of their innings, while Rizwan’s steady half-century further bolstered their total.
In response, Karachi Kings struggled to mount a successful chase, faltering under the pressure of Multan’s disciplined bowling attack. Usama Mir and David Willey struck early blows, denting Karachi’s top order and setting the tone for the innings. Despite a valiant effort from Shoaib Malik and Shan Masood, Karachi Kings failed to build substantial partnerships, eventually falling short of the target.
Multan Sultans’ bowling unit, led by Chris Jordan’s precision and David Willey’s craftiness, showcased remarkable skill and control, stifling Karachi’s batting lineup and restricting them to 169 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. While Karachi Kings missed the presence of Kieron Pollard, Multan’s bowlers capitalized on their advantage, delivering a clinical performance to seal the victory.
Chief Scores :
Multan Sultans – 189 for 3 in 20 overs (Usman Khan 106*, Mohammad Rizwan 58, Reeza Hendricks 13, Blessing Muzarabani 2 for 32, Hasan Ali 1 for 34, Shoaib Malik 0 for 8)
Karachi Kings – 169 for 7 in 20 overs (Shoaib Malik 38, Shan Masood 36, Mohammad Nawaz 27*, Usama Mir 2 for 29, Khushdil Shah 1 for 16, David Willey 1 for 32)
