Islamabad United’s Colin Munro clashed against Multan Sultans’ Iftikhar Ahmed in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 game held at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Following 169 runs, Islamabad batted extraordinarily and chased down the total with seven wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare in the match. United’s opener Andries Gous produced an unbeaten 80-run knock off just 45 balls and played an instrumental role in the defending champions’ convincing victory. New Zealand batter Munro alos chipped in with his unbeaten 45 off 28 in the triumph. Islamabad have maintained their winning streak in the competition, winning five games in a row.
However, during the game between two teams, a controversial incident took place in the 10th over of the second innings. On the second delivery of the over, Iftikhar bowled a yorker against Munro. After attempting the ball, Islamabad's Kiwi batter called out Iftikhar Ahmed and asserted that the 34-year-old’s bowling action wasn’t legal. Iftikhar couldn’t hold his anger after the New Zealander’s action and engaged in a war of words.Noting the scene, the umpires intervened and concluded the matter.
Multan Sultans back to losing ways
After the emphatic 33-run win against Lahore Qalandars on April 22, Multan were expected to play quality cricket but they again looked indisciplined which resulted in their defeat against Islamabad. Batting first after winning the toss, Multan could score only 168/5 in their 20 overs.
Yasir Khan and Usman Khan only looked confident with their bats, producing brisk innings of 29 (17) and 61 (40) respectively. Captain Mohammad Rizwan played a lethargic innings of 36 off 37. Iftikhar, who shone with his bat against Qalandars, could chip in with only 10 runs after consuming eight deliveries. With the ball, Ahmed bowled two overs and splurged 20 runs. Gous, who played a brilliant knock, received the player of the match (POTM) award.
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