PSL 2025 Match 13 – Islamabad United Crush Multan Sultans by 7 Wickets | Full Match Report & Highlights

 PSL 2025 Match 13 – Islamabad United Crush Multan Sultans by 7 Wickets | Full Match Report & Highlights

Date: April 23, 2025 Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium Match: 13th Match, PSL 2025 Result: Islamabad United won by 7 wickets

Islamabad United Clinch Commanding Win Over Multan Sultans

Islamabad United delivered another clinical performance as they defeated Multan Sultans by 7 wickets in the 13th match of PSL 2025 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 169, the defending champions finished the game with 17 balls to spare, thanks to a powerful unbeaten knock from Andries Gous.

Multan’s Struggles Continue Despite Respectable Total

Multan Sultans, after electing to bat first, posted a competitive total of 168/5 in their 20 overs. Their top order tried to build a platform, and the middle-order added valuable runs. However, as captain Mohammad Rizwan later admitted in the post-match presentation, the team fell 15-20 runs short of the ideal score.

Rizwan acknowledged that the pitch conditions changed in the second innings, making it easier for Islamabad's batters. He remarked, "We were 15-20 short... the ball was gripping a touch and the second innings it was completely different."

Top Performers with the Bat – Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan – 45 (34)

Dawid Malan – 39 (29)

Iftikhar Ahmed – 32* (15)

Despite a decent start, Multan failed to accelerate at the backend, with Islamabad bowlers executing their plans well during the death overs.

Islamabad United’s Chase – Gous Guides the Way

Islamabad United responded to the chase with great composure. Opener Mohammad Farhan got them off to a brisk start before falling to Ubaid Shah. However, Andries Gous stole the spotlight with a scintillating 74* off just 44 deliveries, registering his maiden PSL fifty.

Colin Munro also played a key role, scoring valuable runs and stitching together a 50+ partnership with Gous. Once Munro departed, Mohammad Nawaz joined the party and added another solid 50-run stand, helping Islamabad march towards a comfortable victory.

Key Batting Contributions – Islamabad United

Andries Gous – 74* (44) [Match-winning knock]

Colin Munro – 42 (27)

Mohammad Nawaz – 21 (19)

The chase was wrapped up in the 18th over when Gous hammered Ubaid Shah for a six over cow corner to seal the win.

Bowling Highlights – Multan Sultans

Chris Jordan – 2.0-0-24-1

Ubaid Shah – 3.0-0-25-1

Multan’s bowlers had no answers to Gous’ class and timing. Jordan did manage to dismiss Nawaz through a review-assisted caught-behind decision, but the damage had already been done.

Match-Winning Moment

The match-winning shot came in the 17.1 over when Gous launched Ubaid Shah over cow corner for a six. A full delivery, slightly short in length, was pulled with sheer confidence to seal the game.

Post-Match Reactions

Rizwan admitted their shortfall with the bat and showed hope for a turnaround. “The year we became champions, this is the same trend – losing the first three, winning the 4th, and losing the 5th. Hopefully, we can turn things around,” he said optimistically.

Points Table Impact

With this victory, Islamabad United continues to assert dominance in the PSL 2025 points table. Multan, on the other hand, is struggling with momentum, having lost four of their five matches so far.

Player of the Match: Andries Gous – For his match-winning 74* off 44 balls.

Viral Moments

Gous’ Pull Shot to Win the Match – A stylish six to seal the victory.

Rizwan's Honest Post-Match Confession – Showing leadership and humility.

Chris Jordan’s Surprise Wicket – Caught Nawaz through a last-minute review, catching everyone off guard.

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