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The 5th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 witnessed a thrilling clash between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United in Multan on Tuesday. The game unfolded as a thrilling spectacle, with Multan clinching victory by 5 wickets in what turned out to be a nail-biter until the very end.
Shadab Khan’s animated celebration
Amidst the flurry of memorable moments, one incident stood out prominently, grabbing the attention of fans and viewers alike: the animated celebration by Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, following the dismissal of his counterpart Mohammad Rizwan.
During the 11th over of the Multan Sultan’s chase, Shadab bowled a lethal googly that left Rizwan stunned, resulting in a palpable excitement from Shadab as he removed the wicketkeeper-batter with a decisive blow.
The pivotal moment occurred when Rizwan, attempting a flick, was beaten by Shadab’s delivery, which struck him in front of the wicket. The umpire promptly adjudged him LBW, swinging the momentum in favor of Islamabad United.
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𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 @76Shadabkhan strikes on the very first ball 🪄#HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #MSvIU pic.twitter.com/qvvV5pJqCR
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 20, 2024
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The game overview
Speaking about the game, Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to bowl, a strategic move that paid dividends as they restricted Islamabad to a modest total of 144 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Agha Salman emerged as the top-scorer for Islamabad United, contributing 52 runs off 43 deliveries, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Noteworthy performances from Multan’s Mohammad Ali (3/19) and Abbas Afridi (3/33) with the ball bolstered their team’s efforts.
The thrilling chase
In pursuit of the target, the chase went down to the wire, with Multan Sultans clinching victory with just one ball to spare. While Rizwan played a crucial role with a commendable 43 runs from 33 balls, it was Reeza Hendricks who stole the spotlight with an exceptional half-century. Hendricks showcased his prowess with the bat, smashing 58 runs from 46 deliveries, which included 6 fours and a maximum.
