Josh Weiner
In the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, held on March 3 at the National Stadium in Karachi, Multan Sultans secured a 20-run victory against Karachi Kings.
🏏 Match Overview
Multan Sultans, opting to bat first, posted a formidable total of 189/3 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Usman Khan, who delivered an unbeaten 106 runs off 59 balls, featuring 10 fours and 5 sixes. Captain Mohammad Rizwan contributed with a steady 58 runs from 44 deliveries.
In response, Karachi Kings managed to score 169/7 in 20 overs. Despite efforts from Shoaib Malik (38 off 28 balls) and Shan Masood (36 off 29 balls), the team fell short of the target. Multan’s bowlers, including Usama Mir (2 wickets for 29 runs), effectively contained Karachi’s batting lineup.
🌟 Key Performances
- Usman Khan (Multan Sultans): Unbeaten 106 runs off 59 balls; named Player of the Match.
- Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans): Scored 58 runs off 44 balls.
- Shoaib Malik (Karachi Kings): Top-scored with 38 runs off 28 balls.
- Usama Mir (Multan Sultans): Took 2 wickets for 29 runs.
📊 Match Summary
- Multan Sultans: 189/3 in 20 overs
- Karachi Kings: 169/7 in 20 overs
- Result: Multan Sultans won by 20 runs.
This victory solidified Multan Sultans’ position in the tournament, showcasing their strong batting and bowling performances.
