Match 13, Multan, April 23, 2025, 08:30 PM
Multan Sultans
168/5(20.0ov)
Islamabad United
171/3(17.1ov)
Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 7 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Andries Gous
Commentry
That's a wrap for this match! Islamabad United successfully chased down the target. Stay tuned for the next match between Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi on April 24, 2025, at 3 pm GMT. We'll have pre-match coverage starting an hour earlier. Until next time, goodbye!
Shadab Khan, Islamabad United's captain, praised his squad, saying their on-field performance reflects their champion team mentality. He noted the wicket improved under lights but credited his bowlers for restricting Multan to under 170. Shadab emphasized the importance of all-rounders in T20 cricket, stating they provide stability and are key to the team's success.
Andries Gous, the player of the match, said that getting runs is a huge confidence boost for him. He described the surface as slow but skiddy under lights, and once he settled in, batting became easier. Gous mentioned that maintaining one pace at the top, initially brought some pressure, but he appreciated the management's support, which helped him perform well.
Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan believes his team was around 20 runs short of the target. He was surprised that the wicket played better for the chasing team. Rizwan praised Islamabad United for executing their plans perfectly, which led to their victory. He acknowledged the pressure to win every game and emphasized that winning is now crucial for their qualification hopes, as any slip-up could impact their chances.
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Islamabad United's clinical performance solidifies their top spot in the table, while Multan Sultans remain at the bottom, unable to climb the standings despite their efforts.
Earlier, Multan Sultans had posted 168, with Usman Khan's 61 being the highlight. Islamabad's bowling was impressive, with everyone except Imad Wasim and Salman Irshad taking wickets.
Islamabad United got off to a strong start in their chase, scoring 69 runs in the Powerplay. Despite losing Sahibzada Farhan early, Andries Gous kept the momentum going, adding 81 runs alongside Colin Munro for the 2nd wicket. Gous top-scored with his knock of 80. Multan's bowling struggled to contain Islamabad, with only Michael Bracewell and Ubaid Shah posing a threat.
Islamabad United extends its winning streak to 5 matches, defeating Multan Sultans by 7 wickets in a convincing performance. They achieved the target without any major hiccups, showcasing their dominance in the tournament so far.
In over# 18
6
Ubaid Shah 31/1(3.1)
17.1
6
SIX! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Andries Gous settles well inside his crease and pulls this out of the park towards the cow corner for a biggie to close the game. Islamabad United carries on with their streak as they win this by 7 wickets.
Saad Masood walks out to bat with Islamabad United needing 4 to win.
In over# 17
0W
2
1
1
1nb
1
6
Chris Jordan 24/1(2)
On a length angling away from the batter. Mohammad Nawaz clears his front leg and looks to slog this towards the leg side. The batter swings under this and the keeper after collecting it appeals for a caught behind. Mohammad Rizwan sends this upstairs and the UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the bat of Nawaz.
16.6
W
On a length angling away from the batter. Mohammad Nawaz clears his front leg and looks to slog this towards the leg side. The batter swings under this and the keeper after collecting it appeals for a caught behind. Mohammad Rizwan sends this upstairs and the UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the bat of Nawaz.
16.5
2
On a length around off, Mohammad Nawaz smashes this through mid-wicket for a couple.
16.4
1
Good length on off, Andries Gous thumps this off the inside towards off for a single.
16.3
1
Yorker on off, Mohammad Nawaz pushes this through cover for one.
16.3
1nb
NO BALL! Too full and way too wide outside off. The ball has pitched on the other strip and the umpire, after consultation with the third umpire, signals a NO BALL.