Munro and Shadab lead Islamabad to PSL playoffs with epic win over Multan
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Colin Munro and captain Shadab Khan led Islamabad United’s epic run-chase against table-toppers Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League as the two-time champion qualified for the playoffs on Sunday.
Munro smashed 84 off 40 balls and Shadab added 54 off 31 balls before Imad Wasim made a crucial unbeaten 30 to propel Islamabad to 232-7 for a three-wicket win in its last league game. Islamabad finished with 11 points from 10 games while Multan retains top spot with 12 points and a game in hand.
Earlier, Usman Khan posted his second successive century in the tournament as his unbeaten 100 off 50 balls anchored Multan to 228-4 after Shadab won the toss and elected to field under overcast conditions.
Usman smashed 15 fours and three sixes in his dominant knock as he shared two solid half-century stands with Johnson Charles (42) and Iftikhar Ahmed (13).
Islamabad had a bumpy start when David Willey found the thick outside edge of Alex Hales’ bat and fast bowler Mohammad Ali (2-44) snapped a brilliant one-handed return catch to dismiss Salman Ali Agha.
Munro and Shadab then put the chase back on track with a 141-run stand as they countercharged against the tournament’s leading wicket-taker Usama Mir (0-68) and Chris Jordan (1-42).
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