Subtitle: Multan Sultans Still Winless in PSL 2025 as Islamabad United Dominate with 47-Run Victory
Match Summary:
Islamabad United – 202/6 (Farhan 53, Munro 48, Jordan 4-41)
Multan Sultans – 155 all out (Rizwan 38, Holder 4-25, Wasim 2-33)
Result: Islamabad United won by 47 runs
Islamabad United continued their unbeaten streak in the PSL 2025, securing a dominant 47-run victory over Multan Sultans. Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering half-century and Jason Holder’s clinical bowling spell proved too much for a struggling Sultans side, who remain winless in the tournament.
Farhan Sets the Tone With a Solid Start
After being put in to bat, United began cautiously as Sultans’ bowlers applied early pressure. Farhan, coming off a sensational century against Peshawar Zalmi, initially found the going tough. But once settled, he opened up with back-to-back 15-run overs off Michael Bracewell, helping United accelerate at the back end of the powerplay despite losing Andries Gous to David Willey.
Middle Overs Tension Before Final Flourish
United lost momentum briefly as Usama Mir tightened the screws, conceding just six runs in two overs and dismissing Farhan for a well-made 53. Colin Munro picked up the pace again with a 25-ball 48, but regular wickets threatened to derail the innings.
However, the death overs belonged to United. Haider Ali and Jason Holder launched a brutal counterattack, taking full advantage of wayward bowling. The final four overs yielded 64 runs, lifting Islamabad to a daunting 202 for 6 — their second consecutive 200+ total.
Sultans’ Promising Start Fizzles Out
Multan Sultans’ chase began with promise despite losing Shai Hope in the first over to Naseem Shah. Usman Khan’s aggressive cameo (31 off 20) gave Sultans early momentum. But once Imad Wasim dismissed Usman, United tightened their grip.
A mid-innings strangle by Shadab Khan and Imad saw only 29 runs scored across five overs, building pressure that led to Mohammad Rizwan’s dismissal for 38. The Sultans’ middle and lower order crumbled under the weight of the chase.
Holder’s Heroics Seal the Deal
Jason Holder was instrumental in dismantling the tail. After a steady start, he exploded into action with a double strike — clean-bowling Usama Mir and Mohammad Hasnain — before ending Iftikhar Ahmed’s resistance. His final figures of 4 for 25 capped off an outstanding all-round performance.
United’s Dominance Grows, Sultans Still Searching
This comprehensive win cements Islamabad United’s position at the top of the PSL 2025 points table, showcasing their balance with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, Multan Sultans remain winless, facing mounting pressure to turn their season around.
Key Performers:
- Sahibzada Farhan – 53 off 30 balls
- Colin Munro – 48 off 25 balls
- Jason Holder – 4 for 25 & valuable runs at the death
- Chris Jordan – 4 for 41 despite late punishment
- Imad Wasim – 2 for 33 and pivotal in the middle overs