In a thrilling championship clash against Islamabad United in Karachi, Multan Sultans fought tooth and nail, leaving the match poised with 10 overs remaining.
Despite facing a daunting collapse, led by Mohammad Rizwan, they managed to muster 159/9 on the scoreboard. However, it was their bowlers who truly shone, defying the flat track conditions to keep the game alive at 61/3.
Khushdil Shah emerged as a standout performer, conceding a mere 21 runs in his four overs, including a maiden, and dismissing Pakistan international Salman Ali Agha with flair.
As Salman sought to close the powerplay aggressively, Khushdil lured him forward with deft flight. Salman unleashed a powerful stroke down the ground, but Khushdil, ever alert, swiftly crouched in his follow-through and clutched the ball inches from his face, sending his adversary back to the pavilion.
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Overjoyed by his feat, the left-arm spinner knelt on his knees, gazing skyward, and balanced the Kookaburra ball between his nose and mouth before finally letting his emotions run wild.