Shafaqna Pakistan: Multan Sultans registered an emphatic six-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the eighth match of PSL 11 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Chasing a formidable target of 226, Multan Sultans successfully reached 226 for four in 19.4 overs, showcasing a dominant batting display.
Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the innings, scoring an unbeaten 106 off 57 deliveries, featuring eight sixes and seven fours.
He received solid support from Steve Smith, who added 46 runs, and Shan Masood, who contributed 29.
Josh Philippe was dismissed early after scoring 9, while Arafat Minhas remained unbeaten on 26 to help seal the victory.
For Hyderabad Kingsmen, Saim Ayub took two wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana and Hasan Khan claimed one wicket each.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Hyderabad Kingsmen opted to bat first and posted a formidable total of 225 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs.
They got off to a strong start, with Saim Ayub and Moaz Sadaqat putting together a 59-run opening partnership.
Ayub scored 27 before being dismissed, while Sadaqat played an aggressive innings of 62 runs off 26 balls, hitting five sixes and five fours.
Sharjeel Khan remained unbeaten on 51, and Irfan Khan Niazi contributed an unbeaten 22 to push the total past 220.
For Multan Sultans, Mohammad Wasim Jr. was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, and Mohammad Nawaz took one wicket each.
Source: Dunya News
