15/02Result
3rd Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Multan, Feb 15 2023
Sultans won by 9 wkts (39b rem)
Player of the Match
IhsanullahMultan Sultans
15/02Result
3rd Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Multan, Feb 15 2023
Sultans won by 9 wkts (39b rem)
Player of the Match
IhsanullahMultan Sultans

7:49pm That brings to an end an innings that never really got going. Roy threatened to take the game away from the Sultans but that proved to be an aberration in an innings that largely stuttered and stumbled. Ihsanullah, with his five-wicket haul, was the star of the show. He bowled with fire and bowled in the right areas, causing the Gladiators all sorts of problems. Hafeez's batting position also left a lot to be desired, as did the Gladiators' batting against express pace. From a Sultans' perspective, though, this was a perfect bowling display. After winning the toss, they picked up three wickets in the powerplay and laid the platform for Ihsanullah to do his bit.

At the half-way stage, the Sultans will definitely be the happier of the two sides. But if this pitch continues assisting fast-bowling, the Gladiators' Hasnain and Naseem could have a say in this contest. If that will be enough, well, remains to be seen. Do join us in a bit for the run-chase!

Ihsanullah: It feels very good. I made a few mistakes in the first match. In this match, I bowled length balls and that is why I could pick up five wickets. (On his pace) The pitch is supporting pacers. (On the support from the fans) The support is very great and hopefully I can keep performing in the games to come.

18.5
W
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, OUT, edged and taken! Slower bumper outside off stump. Hafeez looks to swipe it away but does not quite come to grips with the slowness of the delivery. He has a swing at it anyway but ends up feathering it through to Rizwan!

Mohammad Hafeez c †Mohammad Rizwan b Abbas Afridi 18 (37m 15b 1x4 1x6) SR: 120.00

18.4
6
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, SIX, in the slot on middle and off stump. Hafeez picks the slower ball early and deposits it over the deep backward square leg fence!
18.3
0
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, slower delivery on a back of a length on leg stump. Hafeez has a huge slog at it but misses completely as the ball hits him on the body
18.2
4
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, FOUR, oh dear! Low full toss outside off stump. Hafeez slices it towards short third man, where Ihsanullah seems to lose it in the lights and lets it through. Cops a blow on the shin for his efforts too!
18.1
0
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, full and slanted into the stumps. Hafeez sits back in his crease and shanks it on the bounce to long on. Single denied this time

END OF OVER:
18 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | QG: 100/9 | RR: 5.55

  • Nuwan Thushara0 (3b)
  • Mohammad Hafeez8 (10b)
  • Sameen Gul3-0-20-2
  • Abbas Afridi3-0-17-1
17.6
0
Sameen Gul to Thushara, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Thushara plonks it towards backward point
17.5
0
Sameen Gul to Thushara, no run, low full toss on middle and off stump. Thushara gets his bat down in time and taps it towards short extra cover
17.5
1w
Sameen Gul to Thushara, 1 wide, another wasted short delivery outside off stump. Left alone by Thushara and called a wide by the umpire for height
17.4
0
Sameen Gul to Thushara, no run, short and wide outside off stump. Thushara lets it go without even contemplating about a stroke

Thushara is the last man in

17.3
W
Sameen Gul to Mohammad Hasnain, OUT, gone this time! Back of a length delivery outside off stump that hurries onto the batter. Hasnain looks to go big again but this time, is late on the stroke and can't get on top of the bounce either. The ball pings off the splice and Rizwan does the rest!

Mohammad Hasnain c †Mohammad Rizwan b Sameen Gul 22 (22m 20b 2x4 1x6) SR: 110.00

17.2
6
Sameen Gul to Mohammad Hasnain, SIX, big shot! Back of a length delivery outside off stump. Hasnain winds up and absolutely mauls it over wide long on!
17.1
1
Sameen Gul to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Hafeez clears his front leg and clogs it down the ground for a single
17.1
1w
Sameen Gul to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 wide, short delivery way outside off stump. Hafeez lets it go, and the umpire has no problem in calling it a wide

END OF OVER:
17 | 5 Runs | QG: 91/8 | RR: 5.35

  • Mohammad Hasnain16 (18b)
  • Mohammad Hafeez7 (9b)
  • Abbas Afridi3-0-17-1
  • Usama Mir4-0-19-1
16.6
0
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hasnain, no run, short and wide outside off stump. Hasnain has a wild swing at it and gets nowhere close to the ball in the end
16.5
2
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hasnain, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on leg stump. Hasnain helps it towards short fine leg, where the fielder misfields and allows the second run
16.4
1
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump. Hafeez opens his bat face and glides it towards deep point for one
16.3
1
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hasnain, 1 run, off-pace delivery on a back of a length outside off stump. Hasnain waits an eternity for it before running it down to third man
16.2
1
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, full delivery way outside off stump. Hafeez looks for the paddle and hits it straight into his pads. The ball rolls away into the off side and allows the batters to get across for a single
16.1
0
Abbas Afridi to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, slower delivery on a back of a length outside off stump. Hafeez waits in his crease and dabs it towards backward point

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