The electrifying PSL 9 continued with Match 31, where Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi delivered an action-packed encounter at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. A thrilling blend of power hitting, disciplined bowling, and dramatic moments kept fans glued to their seats. Here’s a detailed recap of all the key moments and highlights.
Multan Sultans Set the Tone with the Bat
Opting to bat first, Multan Sultans displayed a batting masterclass, with top-order batsmen dominating the powerplay and middle-order hitters adding fireworks in the death overs.
Key Performances:
- Mohammad Rizwan: Played a captain’s knock with 78 runs off 49 balls.
- Rilee Rossouw: Hammered a blistering 45 off 22 balls, including four sixes.
- Kieron Pollard: Finished the innings with an unbeaten 37 off 18 balls.
Highlights from Multan’s Innings:
- Strong opening partnership of 89 runs between Rizwan and Shan Masood.
- Zalmi’s Wahab Riaz provided breakthroughs with 3/32 in 4 overs.
- Multan posted a challenging total of 193/5 in 20 overs.
Zalmi’s Chase Falls Short
Peshawar Zalmi started aggressively in their chase, with their openers giving a flying start. However, disciplined bowling from the Sultans, coupled with regular breakthroughs, ensured Zalmi fell short.
Key Performances:
- Babar Azam: Scored a classy 64 off 39 balls, anchoring the innings.
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore: Contributed a quickfire 42 off 25 balls.
- Abbas Afridi: Starred with the ball for Multan, taking 4/29 in 4 overs.
Highlights from Zalmi’s Innings:
- Babar and Kohler-Cadmore added 95 runs for the second wicket.
- Multan’s Ihsanullah bowled a game-changing spell, dismissing two key batsmen in one over.
- Zalmi managed 181/8 in 20 overs, falling short by 12 runs.
Sultans Clinch a Crucial Win
Multan Sultans’ collective performance with bat and ball secured a well-fought 12-run victory. With this win, they strengthened their position in the PSL 9 points table.
Player Performances
Top Performers:
- Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans): A classy 78-run knock under pressure.
- Abbas Afridi (Multan Sultans): Game-changing bowling figures of 4/29.
Key Stats:
- Multan Sultans: 193/5 in 20 overs.
- Peshawar Zalmi: 181/8 in 20 overs.
What’s Next?
As the league heats up, Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi will look to fine-tune their strategies for the playoffs. Stay tuned for more PSL 9 updates and action-packed matches!
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