Usman Khan’s unbeaten 59-ball 106 and Usama Mir’s (2-29) bowling heroics propelled the Multan Sultans to a 20-run victory over the Karachi Kings in the 19th match of the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Karachi on Sunday.
Karachi Kings’ Innings
Chasing a goal of 190, the Kings could only manage 169-7 in 20 overs, with Shoaib Malik (38 off 28) being the team’s best scorer with five boundaries.
Captain Shan Masood got the ball rolling early on before being baffled on 29-ball 36 by Usama Mir, who hit five boundaries.
Mohammad Nawaz (27 off 17) remained unbeaten, hitting three boundaries and a six. Irfan Khan looked good with his 19-ball 23, hitting two boundaries and a massive six.
Hasan Ali hit one boundary and a six to complete an 8-ball 17.
Tim Seifert (1 from 4) and James Vince (7 from 4).
Leus du Plooy (12 out of 11) did not show much resistance with the bat.
Mir Hamza remains unbeaten at 1-4.
Usama Mir (2-29) was the Sultans’ best spinner, taking two wickets.
Khushdil Shah (1-16), David Willey (1-32), Chris Jordan (1-34), and Mohammad Ali (1-40) each claimed a scalp.
Faisal Akram (0-16) went wicketless.
Multan Sultans’ Innings
Usman Khan’s unbeaten and aggressive ton led the Multan Sultans to a 189-3 victory over the Karachi Kings.
Choosing to bat first, the Sultans lost Reeza Hendricks earlier on 8-ball 13, when Zimbabwean Blessing Muzarabani dismissed him.
