Multan Sultans Secure Victory Over Quetta Gladiators in High-Scoring Contest

In a thrilling encounter, Multan Sultans emerged victorious against Quetta Gladiators by 13 runs, delighting the home crowd at Multan Cricket Stadium. After posting a formidable total of 180-4, Multan’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Ali and David Willey, restricted Quetta to 167-9, securing a well-deserved win for the Mohammad Rizwan-led side.

Match Summary: Opting to field first after winning the toss, Quetta Gladiators aimed to restrict Multan Sultans to a manageable total. However, Multan’s batsmen had other plans as they posted a challenging score of 180-4 in their allotted 20 overs. Reeza Hendricks played a pivotal role with a blazing knock of 72 runs, well supported by Mohammad Rizwan and Tayyab Tahir.

In response, Quetta Gladiators started their chase on a shaky note, losing early wickets. Despite Khawaja Nafay’s valiant effort, Quetta fell short of the target, finishing at 167-9 in 20 overs, thus handing Multan Sultans a crucial victory in their home leg.

Key Performances:

• Reeza Hendricks (Multan Sultans): Hendricks played a magnificent innings, scoring 72 runs off 47 deliveries, including seven boundaries and four sixes, setting the tone for Multan’s innings.
• Mohammad Ali (Multan Sultans): Ali was exceptional with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets while conceding only 19 runs in his spell, earning him the player of the match award.
• David Willey (Multan Sultans): Willey complemented Ali’s performance, also taking three wickets and providing crucial breakthroughs for Multan.

Turning Point:

• The 12th over of Quetta Gladiators’ innings, where debutant Aftab Ibrahim dismissed captain Rilee Rossouw, tilted the momentum in Multan Sultans’ favor, denting Quetta’s chase.

Impactful Bowling:

• Mohammad Ali and David Willey led the bowling attack for Multan Sultans, picking up three wickets each to dismantle Quetta’s batting lineup.
• Aftab Ibrahim also made a significant contribution with two crucial wickets in the final overs, playing a vital role in Multan’s victory.

Conclusion: Multan Sultans showcased an all-round performance, both with the bat and ball, to secure a hard-fought victory over Quetta Gladiators. Reeza Hendricks’ explosive batting and Mohammad Ali’s impressive bowling were the highlights of the match, ensuring a memorable win for the home team.

Next Fixture: The action continues with Islamabad United facing Peshawar Zalmi in what promises to be another thrilling encounter at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.