LAHORE: Multan Sultans secured a convincing five-wicket victory over Islamabad United in a Pakistan Super League match at Gaddafi Stadium.
Chasing a target of 172, Multan completed the run chase with eight balls to spare despite an early setback. A key partnership steadied the innings after the loss of an early wicket, putting the team back on track.
Josh Philippe led the charge with a fluent half-century, while Ashton Turner played a crucial unbeaten knock to guide the side home. A late cameo further accelerated the chase as Multan maintained control in the final overs.
For Islamabad, the bowlers made occasional breakthroughs but were unable to contain the steady scoring rate.
Earlier, Islamabad United posted 171/8 in their allotted overs after a decent start. The middle order contributed valuable runs, but regular wickets prevented them from setting a bigger total.
Multan’s disciplined bowling and composed batting ensured a comfortable win, marking a strong performance in the contest.
