On Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, the Multan Sultans defeated the Karachi Kings by a comfortable 20 runs to win the 19th game of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and guarantee their spot in the playoffs.
Multan Sultans captain Muhammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision turned out to be a wise one, as openers Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks’ partnership ended early, but Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan provided a strong foundation with a 148-run partnership. Mohammad Rizwan played a patient innings, scoring 58 runs off 44 balls.
Usman Khan, however, showed his explosive batting style and scored 106 runs off just 59 balls which included five sixes. His aggressive knock put Sultans in a commanding position. Raza Hendricks
After his exit, veteran Muhammad Rizwan took center stage. He played a crucial innings of 58 off 44 balls, guiding the middle order and ensuring the flow of runs.
Pakistan’s Karachi (AP) — Usman Khan scored the quickest century of the Pakistan Super League thus far on Sunday, helping Multan Sultans defeat Karachi Kings by 20 runs and advance to the playoffs.
Multan won its sixth game in a row as it maintained its unbeaten streak in Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 league. With 12 points, it is first in the rankings. With only two victories from six games, Karachi is in fifth position.
Usman, who was born in Pakistan but currently plays for the United Arab Emirates, reached his ton in 56 deliveries before smashing 106 not out off 58 balls. Captain Mohammad Rizwan elected to bat first and scored 58 in Multan’s commanding 189-3.
Before losing its third consecutive home game and reaching 169-7 in 20 overs, Karachi never appeared to be a threat. Usama Mir (2-29), the tournament’s top wicket-taker, clean bowled captain Shan Masood for 36 off 29 balls. Leg-spinner Mir increased his total number of wickets to 15. Muhammad Ali, a fast bowler who took 1-40, has 14.
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