Usama Mir's Six-for and Usman 96 Propel Multan Sultans to Victory Over Lahore Qalandars

 Usama Mir's Six-for and Usman 96 Propel Multan Sultans to Victory Over Lahore Qalandars

PSL 2024 Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars match summary

• Multan Sultans continued their impressive form in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a commanding victory over Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday. 

• The Sultans, led by a brilliant six-wicket haul from spinner Usama Mir and a blistering 96 from Usman Khan, secured a 60-run win over the struggling Qalandars.

• Mir's six-for was a historic moment in PSL history, making him the first spinner to achieve such a feat. 

• His spell of 6 for 40 helped bowl out Lahore for 154 in just 17 overs, setting up a comfortable win for Multan.

• Despite resting key overseas players like Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan, and David Willey, Multan posted a formidable total of 214 for 4. 

• Usman Khan, filling in for Malan, played a crucial role with his aggressive 96 off 55 balls. Iftikhar Ahmed's unbeaten 40 off 18 balls provided the perfect finish to the innings.

• Multan captain Mohammad Rizwan fell early, but Usman's counterattacking innings, which included 11 fours and two sixes, kept the scoreboard ticking. 

• He shared important partnerships with Reeza Hendricks and Tayyab Tahir before a quickfire 60-run stand with Ahmed in the death overs.

• Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Lahore, taking 2 for 39, including the wicket of Usman in the final over. 

• However, it was Mir's spell that broke the back of Lahore's middle order, with key wickets of Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, and Jahandad Khan.

• With this win, Multan Sultans moved to the top of the table with five wins in six games, while Lahore Qalandars suffered their sixth consecutive loss, leaving them in a precarious position in the tournament.

• The Sultans' victory was a testament to their depth and resilience, showcasing their ability to perform even without their star overseas players. 

• Usama Mir's historic performance and Usman Khan's explosive innings were the highlights of the match, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the PSL season.