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Islamabad United etched their name in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history once again, securing a thrilling victory in the 2024 final against Multan Sultans. This triumph came after Imad Wasim‘s all-round brilliance condemned Multan to their third consecutive PSL final defeat.
Chasing a seemingly daunting target of 160, Islamabad produced a dramatic fightback, eventually crossing the finish line with just two wickets remaining. The final ball of the match held everyone’s breath, but Islamabad emerged victorious, sparking jubilant celebrations.
Multan Sultan Innings
Batting first, Multan saw Usman Khan scoring a half-century, while Iftikhar Ahmed provided a late surge as they reached 159 for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. Imad stood out among the Islamabad bowlers, taking five wickets, while skipper Shadab Khan claimed three.
Islamabad United Innings
Martin Guptill was the top-scorer for Islamabad with a 32-ball 50 while Imad remained unbeaten on 19 (17). Tailender Hunain Shah, facing Mohammad Ali, hit the winning runs on the last-ball of the match. This remarkable win marked Islamabad’s third PSL title, solidifying their position as one of the most successful teams in the league’s history.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Islamabad is the city of CHAMPIONS! 🏆
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited)
Islamabad United are the Champions of PSL 2024 🏆
2024 🏆
2018 🏆
2016 🏆CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07)
Rizwan and Multan sultan fans right now
— Sherlock Ohms (@Wanmohnev)
Training to become champion of PSL 9, many congratulations the hard work paid o𒈔ff..
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq)
Only player in the histo💫ry of franchise leagu💎es to win man of the match in 3 consecutive KO games. Sir Imad Wasim.. 🫡
— انس (@AnasMagnificent)
Imad Wasim…..man for the tough moments..
Great game of cricket!— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1)
Congratulations for becoming champions of PSL for the th🦩ird time..Hard luck
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23)
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 🙌🎉✌️
Islamabad United becomes first team to win HBLP🅺SL title thrice. What a nail biter match that waꦍs. Naseem, Imad did the magic, Hunain had the last laugh 💪 🔥 🦁.
— Ahmer Najeeb Satti (@AhmerNajeeb)
POT IN ELIMINATOR 1
POT IN ELIMINATOR 2
TOOK 5FER IN FINALS
REMEMBER THE NAME SIR IMAD WASIM !!
— Lahori Guy (@YrrrFahad_)
5️⃣-wicket haul and crucial runs in the chase – the Maddy Madness was on another level 🫡
🌟 IMAD WASIM PLAYER OF THE FINAL 🌟 | | |
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20)
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵.!!!!
𝑾𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕.
𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙. 🌸
🅰🅻🅷🅰🅼🅳🆄🅻🅻🅸🅻🅰🅷 !!!!— 𝑾𝒂𝒋𝒊𝒉𝒂 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕 .✨ (@wajiha_20)
Islamabad United never lost a Final 🥵
— Anas Irfan Ch (@anas_irfan_ch)