In the 40th match of PSL 11 held at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday, Multan Sultans set a formidable target of 192-6 after being sent in to bat first against Islamabad United. The 2021 champions relied on a blend of stability and late aggression to post this competitive total.
Vice-captain Shan Masood played a crucial role by anchoring the innings during the middle overs, providing much-needed composure following early setbacks. His steady performance laid the groundwork for a strong finish.
In a significant development, Arafat Minhas accelerated the scoring rate in the final overs, delivering a quickfire 31 runs off 19 balls. His innings included four boundaries and three towering sixes, which dramatically shifted momentum in Multan’s favor when the team was struggling at 136-6 in 16.3 overs.
Arafat’s late surge was well complemented by Mohammad Wasim Jr, who remained unbeaten on 26 runs from just nine deliveries. Together, they added a vital 55 runs in the closing overs, pushing the total well beyond 190.
Islamabad United’s bowling attack was balanced, with wickets shared among Chris Green, Mirza, Irshad, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, and captain Shadab Khan, each claiming one wicket. However, they could not prevent the late-innings onslaught that ultimately set Multan Sultans up with a strong total to defend.
