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PSL 2024: Multan Sultans and Islamabad United meet in the final showdown

Monday, 18-Mar-2024
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Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 has reached its pinnacle as we eagerly await an enthralling clash in the action-packed tournament that has dished out electrifying showdowns over the past few weeks. As the tournament reaches its conclusion, Multan Sultans and Islamabad United are gearing up to face each other in the final clash on Monday at National Stadium Karachi. 

The journey to the final for both teams has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, filled with thrilling victories, remarkable performances and some setbacks. 

Multan Sultans, under the charismatic leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, have displayed exceptional teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament, finishing at the top in the points table. With a well-balanced squad comprising Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan and Johnson Charles, the Sultans would eye a thrilling finish to the tournament. 

On the other hand, Islamabad United, led by the dynamic Shadab Khan, have been dominant with their eye-catching performances. With a tremendous determination, they overcame robust Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi to qualify for the final. Heading into the final, they would look to carry on with the momentum from their last two games where they registered their resounding victories. 

The players, who will be expected to play a big role will be Islamabad United’s Martin Guptill, Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah, whereas Multan Sultans will have the likes of Usama Mir, Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan

Head-to-head

Multan Sultans and Islamabad United have played 15 matches against each other, in which Multan Sultans have won 8, while Islamabad United have recorded 7 wins. 

Islamabad United Probable XI:  Alex Hales/Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Obed McCoy

Multan Sultans Probable XI: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Mohammad Ali, Abbas Afridi

 

 

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