In the latest match of PSL 2024, table-toppers Multan Sultans secured a convincing victory over defending champions Lahore Qalandars, who suffered their sixth consecutive defeat this season.
Multan posted a formidable total of 214/4 after their innings, with Usman Khan leading the charge with a commanding knock of 96 runs. Lahore’s captain Shaheen Afridi made an early breakthrough by dismissing Multan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan, but Multan quickly recovered.
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Reeza Hendricks contributed with a brisk 40 runs before being dismissed, while Usman Khan continued his aggressive play, forming a crucial partnership with Tayyab Tahir. Iftikhar Ahmed provided a late flourish with an unbeaten cameo of 40 runs.
Lahore’s chase began steadily with Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan, but they faltered after their dismissals. Despite efforts from Rassie van der Dussen and Carlos Brathwaite, Lahore could only manage 154 runs in their allotted overs, falling short by 60 runs.
Usama Mir starred with the ball for Multan, claiming six wickets for 40 runs, while Lahore’s bowlers struggled to contain Multan’s aggressive batting lineup.
In summary, Multan Sultans’ dominant performance with both bat and ball secured them a comprehensive victory over Lahore Qalandars in the PSL 2024 season.
