The Pakistan Tremendous League match between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans on 13 February 2023 on Monday, was a nail-biting contest that went all the way down to the wire. Ultimately, Lahore Qalandars managed to edge out Multan Sultans by simply 1 run, with some spectacular performances with the bat and ball.
Lahore Qalandars gained the toss and elected to bat first. Fakhar Zaman and Mirza Tahir Baig acquired a superb begin by scoring 50 runs off simply 36 balls. Fakhar Zaman was aggressive, scoring three 4’s and 5 6’s in a blistering inning of 66 off simply 42 balls. Mirza Baig performed a supporting function and scored 32 runs off simply 26 balls.
Shai Hope and Kamran Ghulam did not make an affect, however Sikandar Raza and Hussain Talat had some late fireworks. Lahore Qalandars completed their innings with a complete rating of 175/6 in 20 overs. Sikandar Raza scored 19 runs off 14 balls, whereas Hussain Talat scored 20 runs off 12 balls.
In reply, Multan Sultans acquired off to a flying begin, with Shaan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan placing on 100 runs off simply 73 balls. Rizwan was aggressive this time, hitting 75 off simply 50 balls with eight fours and a six. Masood performed a supporting function and scored 35 runs off 31 balls.
Khushdal Shah remained unbeaten on 12 off simply 6 balls, nevertheless it was not sufficient to get his group over the road. David Miller and Kieron Pollard made a helpful partnership, however the run charge continued to climb. In the end, Multan Sultans wanted 13 runs within the final over however fell by only one run.
Ultimately, Lahore Qalandars gained the match by only one run, due to some sensible bowling. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf took one wicket every, whereas Hussain Talat and Zaman Khan took two wickets every. Lahore Qalandars deserved the win, and Fakhar Zaman was adjudged Man of the Match for his sensible innings on the high order.
The person of the match award went to Fakhar Zaman who scored 66 off 42 balls which included 3 fours and 5 sixes.
The umpires for the match had been Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan) and Martin Saggers (England), Faisal Raza (Pakistan) was the TV umpire and Shozab Raza (Pakistan) was the reserve umpire. The match referee was Mohammad Anees (Pakistan).
The Pakistan Tremendous League is among the world’s hottest T20 cricket leagues, and the match between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans was as much as snuff. With a number of the greatest names in cricket on show, it was a superb showcase of Pakistan’s expertise.
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Total, the match was an thrilling begin to the PSL, and followers can sit up for extra thrilling contests within the coming weeks. The match will characteristic 34 matches in whole, to be performed throughout 4 venues in Pakistan – Lahore, Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi.