Multan Sultans continued their dominance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 by securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi in Thursday’s Qualifier clash at the National Stadium in Karachi. This win marks their fourth consecutive appearance in the PSL final.
Peshawar Zalmi Innings
Despite a slow pitch, the Sultans’ bowlers restricted Zalmi to a modest 146 runs. The Peshawar side, who chose to bat first, struggled to find momentum, particularly after the crucial wicket of Babar Azam (46) in the 13th over. Credit goes to Multan’s spin duo of Iftikhar Ahmed and Usama Mir, who effectively choked the run flow during the middle overs.
Multan Sultan Innings
Chasing a relatively small target, the Sultans’ batting lineup displayed remarkable composure. Opener Yasir Khan led the charge with a blistering 54 off just 32 balls, effectively sealing the chase within the first ten overs. While skipper Mohammad Rizwan played a cautious role, the likes of Usman Khan (36 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (22 not out) ensured the innings didn’t falter, guiding the Sultans to victory with nine balls to spare.
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This clinical performance by the Sultans highlights their strong bowling attack and well-balanced batting order. They now await their opponents in the final, with Peshawar Zalmi still having a shot at redemption through the Eliminator match.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Sultans Supremacy 👌
Joy in the Multan camp and a 𝑹𝒊𝒛-𝑩𝒂𝒓 moment ✨#HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #MSvPZ pic.twitter.com/zZOi8jVDzI
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 14, 2024
Multan Sultans have played only 7 seasons in PSL history and reached 4 finals. Are they the Chennai Super Kings of PSL? 🇮🇳🔥🔥#HBLPSL9 #tapmad #HojaoAdFree pic.twitter.com/bGJZoin1CZ
— Fahad Mulazim🏏 (@fahadmulazim5) March 15, 2024
Congratulations @MultanSultans for qualifying for the finals.@PeshawarZalmi still have a chance to make it through#PSL2024 #PZvMS
— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) March 14, 2024
Congratulations @MultanSultans on 4th Consecutive finals of HBLPSL.👏👏.#SultanSupremacy .#HBLPSL9 pic.twitter.com/pXTuex2tYX
— Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) March 14, 2024
Phenomenal consistency from Multan Sultans. Must be among the best sides in T20 franchise cricket over the last four years.
— Danyal Rasool (@Danny61000) March 14, 2024
Finals, here we come! That’s the Multan Way! 🏏🔥 Congrats to the unstoppable @MultanSultans on making it to another @thePSLt20 final👏🏻 #HBLPSL9 #SultanSupremacy
— Fatima Sana🇵🇰 (@imfatimasana) March 14, 2024
4th Consecutive Final For Multan Sultans. Rizwan The Captain >>♥️#Rizwan #PZvsMS #HBLPSL9 pic.twitter.com/73ov9J3sav
— 𝑨𝙗𝒅𝙪𝒍𝙡𝒂𝙝 𝙎𝒖𝙡𝒕𝙖𝒏⁵⁶ (@Abdullahs_56) March 14, 2024
Another Year
Another PSL
Another Final For Multan Sultans
What a great Captain Muhammad Rizwan Is <3#MSvPZ pic.twitter.com/HxeAox7vOB— Huzaifa Riaz (@HuzaifaRiax) March 14, 2024
Another final for Multan sultans.
CRAZY.
— Shahzeb (@confesspain_) March 14, 2024
Multan Sultans when finals pic.twitter.com/ZmCSgqNls2
— 𝓢𝓮𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓱 🇵🇰 (@itsmeSehrish) March 14, 2024
Multan Sultan again in Final Congratulations to Multan Sultans…
Bad luck for Peshawar pic.twitter.com/AaE3eE2MC2— M H Khan (@MHKhan881) March 15, 2024
Congratulations to Muhammad Rizwan for his exceptional leadership, guiding Multan Sultans to four consecutive PSL finals and securing the trophy in 2021! His skill, determination, and strategic brilliance have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the team’s success 👏 pic.twitter.com/HNOXoSLelq
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) March 14, 2024
4 consecutive finals for @MultanSultans! Incredible feat and achievement! Congratulations to all those involved, especially @aliktareen @iMRizwanPak @AbdulRehmanCC ! Very well done!
— Haider Azhar (@HaiderAzhar) March 14, 2024
Clinical. Commanding. Teamwork puts us in the driving seat once again. #SultanSupremacy l #HBLPSL9 l #MSvPZ pic.twitter.com/BXmwEmJvdv
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) March 14, 2024
