ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government is committed to all possible measures for the promotion of cricket and other sports in the country. The game of cricket unites the entire nation. While congratulating Islamabad United for winning the PSL final and paying tribute to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), security forces, administration, organizers and fans for the successful organization, the Prime Minister has said that excellent competition and best sportsman spirit were seen in the entire league.
”Special thanks to international players who participated in PSL, thanks to PSL helped in reviving international cricket in Pakistan” said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif .
It should be noted that Islamabad United won the title by defeating Multan Sultans after a sensational match in the PSL final last night.
Multan Sultans gave Islamabad United a target of 160 runs to win in the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9 . Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by 2 wickets to become the PSL champions for the third time, while Multan Sultans have failed to win their third consecutive final. In the final, Multan Sultans won the toss and decided to bat first against Islamabad United. Multan Sultans suffered at the opening of the batting and their first two batsmen were dismissed for just 14 runs, both dismissed by spinner Imad Wasim. Opener Yasir Khan got out for 6 runs and David Wiley got out for 3 runs, after them captain Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan tried to push the score forward but could not succeed, Mohammad Rizwan scored 26 runs and became the victim of Shadab Khan. After him, Johnson Challis also could not stay on the wicket for long and got out after scoring only 4 runs. Usman Khan was the fifth player out of Multan who scored 57 runs and became the second victim of Shadab Khan. After him, Usama Mir 6, Khushdil Shah 11, Chris Jordan Safar and Abbas Afridi were dismissed with one run while aggressive batsman Iftikhar Ahmed remained unbeaten with 32 runs off 20 balls.
In this way, Multan Sultans managed to score 159 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs and gave Islamabad United a target of 160 runs to win. For Islamabad United, all-rounder Imad Wasim bowled devastatingly and dismissed 5 players while captain Shadab Khan took 3 wickets. Islamabad United also faced difficulties in chasing the target, Martin Guptill scored 50 runs and Azam Khan got out for 30 runs, Imad Wasim remained not out for 19 runs while Naseem Shah scored 17 runs for the team’s victory. For Multan Sultans, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah took 2 wickets, David Wali, Muhammad Ali and Osama Mir took one wicket each.
Shadab Khan, captain of PSL champion Islamabad United, has said that all the players had decided to walk around the field together with the flag of Palestine and if you ask me, this victory should definitely be given to the name of the Palestinians. During the press conference after the victory, when Shadab was asked about carrying the Palestinian flag around the ground, he replied that it was an important initiative, it was an idea of all of us together and Allah Almighty. gave us that opportunity. What we can do for Palestine, we should try to do for them. When he was asked that he would name his memorable victory in the name of Palestine, the legspin all-rounder said that it is a very difficult question. Should be named. Shadab said that Imad Wasim must have decided to retire due to some problems but now it is his own decision that he wants to take back his retirement because of the World Cup season. He said that the World Cup is coming so our best players should get a chance, I wish them to play for Pakistan. The Islamabad United captain said that while playing for Pakistan, I want to bat at the top numbers, but I believe that wherever the team needs me, I will try to win matches at that place, at whatever number the team needs. Ho should play on this number.
It should be remembered that in the final of the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League, Islamabad United won the title of champion by defeating Multan Sultans after a sensational final match.