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Sunday 25 February 2018

Islamabad United Beat Multan Sultans by 5 Wickets


Islamabad United recorded its first win after defeating Multan Sultans in Dubai on Sunday.
Talat Hussian was professed man of the match. The 22-year-old scores 48  not out 34 balls, to save the team from Imran Tahir's magic spell and win a five-wickets victory for his team. Islamabad United scored 86 at the loss of five wickets by 15 overs. United seemed to take the lead since 30 runs were needed for 28 deliveries. Faheem helped him to continue the target by scoring 12 points on 20 balls. Walton contributed 28 scores to the success of the team. Imran Tahir chose three important wickets. Hussain Talat has been named Man of the Match.
Earlier, Islamabad United in first bowling limited Multan Sultans to 113 scores. Captain Ruman Raees eliminated the drummer Kumar Sangakkara earlier on the score of 6 points. Mohammad Sami dismissed D Bravo for 6, while Multan struggled to 15-2.
Shoaib Malik again showing his class made 35 points (36) key balls for his team to show a small combat target. Kieron Pollard showed some resistance with his 28 fast runs, but was LBW Andre Russell. Ruman Raees picked up three key windows. Fast bowler Muhammad Sami and pacer Andre Russell took 2-2 each.
Earlier, Islamabad United won the draw and opted for a bowl against Multan Sultans in today's first game that was delayed due to the rain. Ruman Raees is captain while Misbah is not fit yet. United made two changes in the team. Sahibzada Farhan and Steven Finn, while Samit Patel and Iftikhar Ahmed are out. Multan, meanwhile, were unchanged.

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