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Islamabad United Triumphs Over Multan Sultans in Thrilling PSL Match
Islamabad United continued their dominant run in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory over Multan Sultans at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This match was marked not only by Islamabad's fifth consecutive win, solidifying their top spot in the standings, but also by a controversial on-field incident involving Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Shadab Khan's Milestone Achievement
The match saw Islamabad United's Shadab Khan achieve a remarkable feat. He dismissed Multan Sultans' captain Mohammad Rizwan, claiming his 100th PSL wicket – a first for a spinner in PSL history. This puts him in an elite group alongside Hasan Ali (118 wickets), Wahab Riaz (113), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (109). Shadab's economical spell of 1/29 played a crucial role in restricting Multan to 168/5.
Islamabad's Commanding Chase & Controversial Confrontation
Despite Multan's Usman Khan's impressive 61 runs, Islamabad chased down the target with ease, thanks to explosive innings from Andries Gous (80* off 45) and Colin Munro (45* off 28). Gous was awarded the Player of the Match. However, the game was overshadowed by a heated exchange between Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed. Munro accused Iftikhar of "chucking," leading to a verbal altercation that briefly halted play. While no official action was taken, the incident sparked debate about sportsmanship and on-field conduct. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media.
Multan Sultans' Struggles Continue
Multan Sultans, despite a strong performance from Usman Khan, continue to struggle, suffering their fourth defeat in five matches. Their inconsistent batting and bowling performance contributed significantly to their loss. This defeat leaves them languishing at the bottom of the PSL 2025 points table.
PSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 13)
Islamabad United's victory further cemented their position at the top of the table with 10 points and a commanding net run rate. The remaining teams are battling it out for the remaining playoff spots.
- 1. Islamabad United: 10 points, +2.342 NRR
- 2. Karachi Kings: 6 points, -0.215 NRR
- 3. Lahore Qalandars: 4 points, +1.095 NRR
- 4. Peshawar Zalmi: 2 points, -0.844 NRR
- 5. Quetta Gladiators: 2 points, -0.917 NRR
- 6. Multan Sultans: 2 points, -1.764 NRR
The PSL 2025 continues to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected controversies. Stay tuned for more exciting action!
