Islamabad United First Team in HBL PSL History Who Win Three Time PSL Title | © PSL 9
Result
Multan Sultans 159/9 (20 overs)
Islamabad United 163/8 (20 Overs)
Player of the Match: Imad Wasim (IU) 5/23, 19*(17)
Player of the Tournament: Shadab Khan (IU) 305 runs, 14 wickets
Multan Sultans Batting
| Batsman | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Khan | c Mills b Imad Wasim | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c)† | c Guptill b Shadab Khan | 26 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 |
| David Willey | b Imad Wasim | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Usman Khan | c sub (JM Cox) b Shadab Khan | 57 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 142.50 |
| Johnson Charles | c Naseem Shah b Imad Wasim | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Khushdil Shah | c Guptill b Imad Wasim | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.61 |
| Usama Mir | c Hunain Shah b Shadab Khan | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | not out | 32 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 160.00 |
| Chris Jordan | c †Azam Khan b Imad Wasim | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Abbas Afridi | run out (Shadab Khan/†Azam Khan) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mohammad Ali | not out | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Yasir Khan, 1.3 over), 2-14 (David Willey, 1.6 over), 3-67 (Mohammad Rizwan, 9.5 over), 4-85 (Johnson Charles, 11.4 over), 5-114 (Usman Khan, 15.1 over), 6-120 (Usama Mir, 15.3 over), 7-126 (Khushdil Shah, 16.2 over), 8-126 (Chris Jordan, 16.3 over), 9-127 (Abbas Afridi, 16.6 over).
Islamabad United Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Imad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 5.75 |
| Hunain Shah | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
Islamabad United Batting
| Batsman | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | run out (Iftikhar Ahmed/†Mohammad Rizwan) | 50 | 32 | 56 | 4 | 3 | 156.25 |
| Colin Munro | c Iftikhar Ahmed b Khushdil Shah | 17 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 130.76 |
| Agha Salman | c & b Khushdil Shah | 10 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.90 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | b Iftikhar Ahmed | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Azam Khan † | c †Mohammad Rizwan b Usama Mir | 30 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Imad Wasim | not out | 19 | 17 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 111.76 |
| Haider Ali | c †Mohammad Rizwan b Willey | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c & b Iftikhar Ahmed | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Naseem Shah | c †Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Ali | 17 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 188.88 |
| Hunain Shah | not out | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
TOTAL: 163/8 ( 20 Overs, RR: 8.15 ) EXTRAS: 6 ((lb 3, w 3)
Did not bat: Tymal Mills
Fall of wickets: 1-26 (Colin Munro, 3.1 over), 2-46 (Agha Salman, 5.6 over), 3-55 (Shadab Khan, 8.1 over), 4-102 (Martin Guptill, 12.5 over), 5-121 (Azam Khan, 15.3 over), 6-128 (Haider Ali, 16.2 over), 7-129 (Faheem Ashraf, 17.1 over), 8-159 (Naseem Shah, 19.5 over).
Multan Sultans Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Khushdil Shah | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Mohammad Ali | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.33 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Usama Mir | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Abbas Afridi | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Match Details | National Stadium |
|---|---|
| Toss | Multan Sultans elected to bowl |
| Series | Pakistan Super League (PSL 9) |
| Season | 2024 |
| Umpires | Chris Gaffaney New (Zealand), Richard Illingworth (England), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan, TV) |
| Match Referee | Roshan Mahanama (Sri Lanka) |
Karachi, March 18, 2024: Cricket fans were treated to an electrifying display of T20 cricket as Islamabad United triumphed over Multan Sultans in the final match of PSL 9 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The HBL PSL 9 final lived up to its billing, offering a roller-coaster ride of emotions and breathtaking moments until the very last ball.
Match Overview
Toss: Multan Sultans win the toss and chose to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target for Islamabad United.
Imad Wasim’s Heroics: The match witnessed a stellar performance from Islamabad United’s captain, Imad Wasim, who etched his name in the record books with a remarkable five-wicket haul. His clinical bowling display played a pivotal role in restricting Multan Sultans’ batting lineup.
Multan Sultans’ Innings: Despite a promising start, Multan Sultans encountered a middle-order collapse, losing wickets at crucial intervals. However, a spirited effort from Iftikhar Ahmed towards the end propelled them to a competitive total of 159-9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Islamabad United’s Chase: Chasing a target of 160 runs, Islamabad United got off to a solid start with Martin Guptill providing impetus at the top of the order. However, Multan Sultans fought back with quick wickets, creating tension and drama in the contest.
Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah’s Stand: With the match hanging in the balance, the duo of Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah displayed nerves of steel in the final over. With two runs needed off the last ball, Islamabad United held their nerve to secure a dramatic victory and claim the coveted PSL title.
Key Performances
Imad Wasim: The standout performer of the match, Imad Wasim’s exceptional bowling spell earned him the player of the match accolade. He dismantled Multan Sultans’ batting lineup with his guile and precision.
Usama Mir: Multan Sultans’ ace bowler, Usama Mir, was a standout performer throughout the tournament, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 24 scalps to his name.
Usman Khan: Multan Sultans’ batting sensation, Usman Khan, showcased his prowess with the bat, accumulating a staggering 430 runs throughout the tournament to earn the coveted title of the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
Shadab Khan: Islamabad United’s talisman, Shadab Khan, was awarded the HBL Player of the Tournament for his stellar all-round contributions, which played a crucial role in his team’s success.
Emerging Player: Muhammad Irfan Khan (Karachi Kings)
All-Rounder: Saim Ayub (Peshawar Zalmi)
Fielder: Muhammad Irfan Khan (Karachi Kings)
Wicketkeeper: Azam Khan (Islamabad United)
Bowler: Usama Mir (Multan Sultans)
Batter: Usman Khan (Multan Sultans)
Spirit of Cricket Award: Peshawar Zalmi
Umpire of the Tournament: Asif Yaqoob
The PSL 9 Final will be remembered as a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the best of Pakistan’s cricketing talent and providing fans with unforgettable moments. Islamabad United’s triumph in the final epitomized the essence of T20 cricket, with resilience, skill, and determination leading them to glory. As the draperies fall on another exhilarating season of the HBL PSL, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the next edition, anticipating more excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments on the cricketing stage.
