Islamabad is the primary crew to win three titles within the PSL. Having received their final two finals in 2016 and 2018, a six-year wait has labored wonders for them in 2024.
Islamabad United (ISU) has change into the primary crew within the historical past of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) to win a record-breaking third title. Taking part in within the PSL 2024 Remaining in opposition to the Multan Sultans (MS), it was Imad Wasim’s brilliance with the ball and Martin Guptill’s fireworks with the bat that handed Shadab Khan’s Islamabad their first title win since 2018.
For Mohammad Rizwan’s Sultans, a promising begin was a disappointing finish. Taking part in of their 4th consecutive PSL Remaining, there wasn’t a lot they may do. Having received the title in 2021, MS had been handed defeat by the hands of Lahore Qalandars within the final two finals and now by Islamabad as their unsuccessful remaining streak continues.
Imad Wasim’s sizzling streak continues
Constructing on his Eliminator 2 success, the place he scored a match-winning 59, the all-rounder claimed a powerful 5-wicket haul to limit Multan to simply 159. Yasir Khan, David Willey, Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, and Chris Jordan all fell to his left-arm spin magic. From powerplay to the dying overs, Imad struck in all places.
Whereas the spinner was excellent on the sphere, his off-the-field actions might have landed him in bother. Wasim was caught smoking after he left the sphere earlier than the beginning of the 18th over. Having accomplished his quota of 4 overs with 5 wickets and simply 23 runs given, the spinner was caught smoking within the dressing room.
PSL 2024 Remaining: Guptill & Naseem rise up when it issues
Taking part in in his third match of the PSL 2024 season, Guptill struck his second fifty. With simply 160 to chase, the Kiwi opener gave Islamabad a cracking begin. The correct-handed batter scored a 30-ball 50 and put his facet forward within the remaining. Though he departed quickly after, the opener had ensured that the run fee was at all times in management.
Azam Khan performed a powerful 30-run cameo as nicely, however it was Naseem Shah and Imad Wasim who stood up when it mattered probably the most. Down 7 wickets, Naseem scored 17 whereas Imad labored his all-round magic, scoring 19 himself.
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