Multan Sultan’s Took their revenge on Lahore Qalandars in PSL 9

In an exciting match at the famous Multan Cricket Stadium, the Multan Sultans won against the Lahore Qalandars, making it their third win in a row in the HBL PSL 9 tournament. The game took place on a warm evening on February 21, 2024, and it was a real nail-biter as both teams fought hard to win.

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Rizwan Stands Strong, Iftikhar Shines: A Winning Combo

Multan Sultans faced a challenging task in chasing Lahore Qalandars’ target of 167 runs.
Lahore’s bowlers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Zaman Khan, posed early difficulties by taking crucial wickets.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan demonstrated exceptional determination, leading from the front with a strong innings to guide the team’s chase.
David Willey provided valuable support to Rizwan, playing calmly to stabilize the innings.
Iftikhar Ahmed showcased remarkable batting prowess in the final overs, smashing boundaries and sixes with precision.
Iftikhar’s outstanding performance played a pivotal role in Multan Sultans’ thrilling victory, overcoming Lahore Qalandars’ bowling attack

REIGNING CHAMPIONS Fightback Falls Short in PSL 9

The Lahore Qalandars chose to bat first after winning the toss. They faced a tough start when they lost a wicket early in the second over. However, Fakhar Zaman and Rassie van der Dussen led a strong comeback, showing their batting skills and helping the team reach a decent score. Van der Dussen’s fifty was especially impressive, and he got support from Sikandar Raza and Carlos Braithwaite. Despite their efforts, the Qalandars couldn’t stop Multan Sultans’ determined chase, where Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed played exceptionally well.

Key Performances:

Mohammad Rizwan’s excellent innings of 82 runs earned him the Player of the Match award, recognizing his important role in leading Multan Sultans to victory.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s early wickets and Zaman Khan’s crucial dismissals for Lahore Qalandars were highlights in bowling, showing their skill and talent on the field.

Conclusion

With this exciting win, Multan Sultans have shown they are strong contenders in the HBL PSL 9, proving their resilience and depth. Lahore Qalandars, despite trying hard, suffered their third loss in a row, showing they have some challenges to overcome in the tournament

TEAM SCORECARD:

Team	Score	Overs	Wickets
Lahore Qalandars	166/5	20	5
Multan Sultans	170/5	19	5

PLAYERS SCORECARD:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Lahore Qalandars
Fakhar Zaman	41	36	113.89
Rassie van der Dussen	54	37	145.95
Sikandar Raza	23	16	143.75
Carlos Brathwaite	15	8	187.5
Extras	9 (NB 1, W 6, LB 2)
Multan Sultans
Sahibzada Farhan	2	4	50
Mohammad Rizwan	50	36	138.89
Mohammad Hafeez	45	32	139.06
Sohaib Maqsood	29	24	120.83
Khushdil Shah	31	22	140.91
Extras	13 (NB 1, W 11, LB 1)