Islamabad United etched their title in Pakistan Super League (PSL) historical past as soon as once more, securing an exhilarating victory within the 2024 last in opposition to Multan Sultans. This triumph got here after Imad Wasim‘s all-round brilliance condemned Multan to their third consecutive PSL last defeat.
Chasing a seemingly daunting goal of 160, Islamabad produced a dramatic fightback, finally crossing the end line with simply two wickets remaining. The ultimate ball of the match held everybody’s breath, however Islamabad emerged victorious, sparking jubilant celebrations.
Multan Sultan Innings
Batting first, Multan noticed Usman Khan scoring a half-century, whereas Iftikhar Ahmed offered a late surge as they reached 159 for the lack of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Imad stood out among the many Islamabad bowlers, taking 5 wickets, whereas skipper Shadab Khan claimed three.
Islamabad United Innings
Martin Guptill was the top-scorer for Islamabad with a 32-ball 50 whereas Imad remained unbeaten on 19 (17). Tailender Hunain Shah, going through Mohammad Ali, hit the profitable runs on the last-ball of the match. This outstanding win marked Islamabad’s third PSL title, solidifying their place as one of the crucial profitable groups within the league’s historical past.
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Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Islamabad is town of CHAMPIONS! 🏆#MSvIU #HBLPSLFinal #HBLPSL9 #UnitedWeWin #LaalHaiYeAagHai pic.twitter.com/Ld2dpKWcpk
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) March 18, 2024
Islamabad United are the Champions of PSL 2024 🏆
2024 🏆
2018 🏆
2016 🏆CONGRATULATIONS @IsbUnited 🎉#PSLFinal #PSL2024 #ImadWasimpic.twitter.com/qcypb4PB3i
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) March 19, 2024
Rizwan and Multan sultan followers proper now
#PSLFinal#MSvIU #ImadWasim pic.twitter.com/hnpLhcg1ZQ— Sherlock Ohms (@Wanmohnev) March 18, 2024
Coaching to turn into champion of PSL 9, many congratulations @76Shadabkhan the onerous work paid off.. #psl #PSL9 #islamabadunited pic.twitter.com/Ba48h6E3uT
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) March 18, 2024
Solely participant within the historical past of franchise leagues to win man of the match in 3 consecutive KO video games. Sir Imad Wasim.. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/dBAHnGTTKu
— انس (@AnasMagnificent) March 18, 2024
Imad Wasim…..man for the powerful moments..
Nice recreation of cricket!#PSLFinal— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) March 18, 2024
Congratulations @IsbUnited for turning into champions of PSL for the third time..Exhausting luck @MultanSultans #HBLPSL9 #IUvsMS pic.twitter.com/SfqTViHGQV
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) March 18, 2024
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 🙌🎉✌️
Islamabad United turns into first group to win HBLPSL title thrice. What a nail biter match that was. Naseem, Imad did the magic, Hunain had the final giggle 💪 🔥 🦁.#HBLPSLFinal #IslamabadUnited pic.twitter.com/RnRm2gYC3l
— Ahmer Najeeb Satti (@AhmerNajeeb) March 18, 2024
POT IN ELIMINATOR 1
POT IN ELIMINATOR 2
TOOK 5FER IN FINALS
REMEMBER THE NAME SIR IMAD WASIM !! pic.twitter.com/J2zLOfsG2j
— Lahori Man (@YrrrFahad_) March 18, 2024
5️⃣-wicket haul and essential runs within the chase – the Maddy Insanity was on one other stage 🫡
🌟 IMAD WASIM PLAYER OF THE FINAL 🌟#HBLPSLFinal | #HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #MSvIU pic.twitter.com/KMlvukhTNl
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 18, 2024
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵.!!!!
𝑾𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕.
𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙. 🌸
🅰🅻🅷🅰🅼🅳🆄🅻🅻🅸🅻🅰🅷 !!!! #MSvIU #HBLPSLFinal #HBLPSL9 #UnitedWeWin #LaalHaiYeAagHai #PSLFinal #IslamabadUnited #Islamabad #ImadWasim pic.twitter.com/yIgZshIvZg— 𝑾𝒂𝒋𝒊𝒉𝒂 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕 .✨ (@wajiha_20) March 19, 2024
Islamabad United by no means misplaced a Closing 🥵 #PSLFinal #Islamabadunited #ImadWasim pic.twitter.com/dnXyowdP8M
— Anas Irfan Ch (@anas_irfan_ch) March 18, 2024