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Multan Sultans have announced Zimbabwe pacer Richard Ngarava as a replacement for England’s seam bowler Olly Stone for the remaining matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.

Stone was ruled out of PSL 9 due to a groin injury sustained during Multan Sultans’ match against Islamabad United last month.

He bowled 3.4 overs before being forced to walk off the field due to the injury. Khushdil Shah bowled his remaining two balls.

His replacement, Richard Ngarava will feature in the PSL for the first time. The 26-year-old pacer has taken 94 wickets in 88 T20 matches, since making his debut in 2016.

Welcome to the Sultan family, Richard Ngarava! 😀

Left-arm pacer, Richard Ngarava, has joined us as a replacement for Olly Stone.#HBLPSL9 | #SultanSupremacy pic.twitter.com/5nlMzpwMfw

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) March 5, 2024

Multan Sultans will square off against Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi today in the 21st match of the PSL 9 in Rawalpindi.

They are currently sitting at the top of the points table and became the first team to qualify for the Playoffs of the marquee league after sinking Karachi Kings.

Usman Khan struck a belligerent century, which was followed by a combined bowling performance, leading Multan Sultans to their sixth win of the season.

Batting at number three, Khan joined his skipper Rizwan in the second over and the duo launched an astounding counterattack.

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Usman was the core aggressor of the magnificent partnership while Rizwan anchored through before finally perishing in the 18th over after a cautious half-century.

Usman Khan brought up his second PSL century in the final over with a six over deep square leg off Mir Hamza.

He finished with an unbeaten 106 of 59 deliveries, laced up with 15 boundaries including five sixes and lifted the team’s total to 189.

Chasing a mammoth 190, the Kings could accumulate 169 for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

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KARACHI: Usman Khan’s belligerent century, followed by a combined bowling performance led Multan Sultans to a 20-run victory over Karachi Kings in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

The 20-run victory meant Multan Sultans became the first team to qualify for the Playoffs in the ongoing ninth edition of the marquee league.

Chasing a mammoth 190, the Kings could accumulate 169 for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

The home side got off to an unwanted start to the pursuit as they lost two wickets — Tim Seifert (1) and James Vince (7) — inside the batting powerplay with just 28 runs on the board.

Following the slump, skipper Shan Masood partnered with Shoaib Malik to anchor the run chase briefly.

The pair batted sensibly and added 53 runs for the third wicket before Usama Mir dismissed Masood in the 10th over to dent Kings’ recovery.

Masood scored an anchoring 36 off 29 deliveries, hitting five boundaries.

Malik then put together a brief partnership with Leus du Plooy (12) before both fell in successive overs, resulting in the Kings slipping to 99/5 in 13 overs.

Veteran all-rounder Malik top-scored for the Kings with a 28-ball 38 which featured five boundaries.

The Kings then lost another wicket in the 17th over when Muhammad Irfan Khan returned after scoring a 19-ball 23.

Hasan Ali and Mohammad Nawaz offered valuable resistance in the death over with a brilliant 41-run partnership which lasted on the penultimate delivery but the Kings fell short of tasting their third victory in the PSL 9.

Hasan scored a brisk 17 off eight deliveries while Nawaz remained unbeaten with a 17-ball 27, featuring three boundaries and a six.

For the Sultans, Usama Mir bagged two wickets while David Willey, Chris Jordan, Khushdil Shah and Mohammad Ali struck out a batter apiece.

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Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan’s decision to bat first paid dividends for his side as they racked up a massive total of 189/3 on the board, courtesy of a marathon second-wicket stand.

The Sultans had a dismal start to their innings as they lost Reeza Hendricks (13) with just 16 runs on the board in the second over.

Following the early debacle, Usman joined his skipper Rizwan in the middle and the duo launched an astounding counterattack.

The pair batted for more than 15 overs and added 148 runs to the Sultans’ total.

Usman was the core aggressor of the magnificent partnership while Rizwan anchored through before finally perishing in the 18th over after a cautious half-century.

He scored 58 off 44 deliveries with the help of five boundaries.

The Sultans then sustained another blow to their batting expedition when Iftikhar Ahmed (4) perished on the first delivery of the penultimate over, bowled by Hasan Ali.

But Usman Khan stood his ground firm and brought up his second PSL century in the final over with a six over deep square leg off Mir Hamza.

Usman carried his bat all the way through and scored an unbeaten 106 of 59 deliveries, laced up with 15 boundaries including five sixes.

Blessing Muzarabani led the bowling attack for the Kings while Hasan made one scalp.

For the unversed, Multan Sultans are at the summit of the PSL 9 standings with 10 points in six matches while Karachi Kings are fifth with four points in five matches.

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KARACHI: Usman Khan’s belligerent century, followed by a combined bowling performance led Multan Sultans to a 20-run victory over Karachi Kings in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

KK 169/7 (20 Overs)

Ali bowls the final over

KK 158/6 (19 Overs)

Jordan bowls the penultimate over

KK 145/6 (18 Overs)

Ali replaces Jordan

KK 134/6 (17 Overs)

Willey bowls his last

KK 123/5 (16 Overs)

Jordan replaces Faisal

KK 119/5 (15 Overs)

Willey comes back

KK 115/5 (14 Overs)

Faisal Akram brought into the attack

KK 99/5 (13 Overs)

12.6: Googly just outside off, Rizwan snaffled that at extra cover inside the ring, tried to bludgeons that but got no elevation behind that shot.

Usama bowls his last

KK 91/4 (12 Overs)

11.3: Malik advances down the ground to go big, his bat turned and he gets inside half of the bat and finds Chris Jordan to perfection at long-on.

Khushdil bowls his third

KK 87/3 (11 Overs)

Usama again

KK 79/3 (10 Overs)

Khushdil continues

KK 75/3 (9 Overs)

Usama continues

KK 70/2 (8 Overs)

More spin as Khushdil Shah comes to bowl his first

KK 63/2 (7 Overs)

Usama Mir comes on

KK 53/2 (6 Overs)

Jordan continues

KK 46/2 (5 Overs)

Ali replaces Willey

KK 36/2 (4 Overs)

3.2: On a length and nibbling away in the channel, lures Vince to drive and he obliges, and ends up nicking it to Usman Khan.

Chris Jordan brought into the attack

KK 26/1 (3 Overs)

Willey continues

KK 15/1 (2 Overs)

1.3: Short of a length at middle stump line, pegged back and he got steepling bounce, nudged to silly mid-on and David Willey hits the bull’s eye at non-striker’s end, catching Seifert short.

Mohammad Ali into the attack

KK 6/0 (1 Over)

Shan Masood and Tim Seifert come out to open for Karachi Kings. David Willey to bowl the first over for Multan Sultans.

KARACHI KINGS vs MULTAN SULTANS (2nd INNINGS)

KARACHI: Usman Khan scored a belligerent century and powered Multan Sultans to post 189/3 against home side Karachi Kings in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

MS 189/3 (20 Overs)

Hamza bowls the final over

MS 176/3 (19 Overs)

18.1: That was hammered short on the middle and leg. Iftikhar went for the pull but didn’t get enough distance.

Hasan bowls the penultimate over

MS 171/2 (18 Overs)

17.1: Pitched up just outside off, Rizwan couldn’t get under it and spoons it to mid-off, got the toe-end and Shan Masood gobbles it comfortably.

Muzarabani replaces Hasan

MS 164/1 (17 Overs)

Hamza replaces Zahid

MS 152/1 (16 Overs)

Hasan comes back

MS 138/1 (15 Overs)

Zahid bowls his last

MS 118/1 (14 Overs)

Muzarabani replaces Hasan

MS 110/1 (13 Overs)

Shoaib Malik comes into the attack

MS 102/1 (12 Overs)

Hasan replaces Nawaz

MS 93/1 (11 Overs)

Zahid bowls his third

MS 87/1 (10 Overs)

Nawaz continues

MS 70/1 (9 Overs)

Zahid continues

MS 64/1 (8 Overs)

Nawaz replaces Hasan

MS 53/1 (7 Overs)

Zahid Mahmood replaces Nawaz

MS 50/1 (6 Overs)

Hasan Ali into the attack

MS 44/1 (5 Overs)

Mohammad Nawaz comes into the attack

MS 35/1 (4 Overs)

Muzarabani continues

MS 24/1 (3 Overs)

Hamza continues

MS 18/1 (2 Overs)

1.4: Hendricks tries to get on top of the bounce and upper-cuts it straight to Mir Hamza at deep third who pockets the catch low.

Blessing Muzarabani bowls from the other end

MS 12/0 (1 Over)

Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks come out to open the innings. Mir Hamza to bowl the first over.

KARACHI KINGS vs MULTAN SULTANS (1st INNINGS)

KARACHI: Multan Sultans have won the toss and elected to bat against Karachi Kings in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

PLAYING XIs

Karachi Kings: Shan Masood (c), James Vince, Tim Seifert, Leus du Plooy, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Hasan Ali, Blessing Muzarabani.

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Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Reeza Hendricks, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usma Mir, Mohammad Ali, Faisal Akram.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches 14, Multan Sultans 6, Karachi Kings 6, NR 2

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KARACHI: Multan Sultans have won the toss and elected to bat against Karachi Kings in the 19th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

PLAYING XIs

Karachi Kings: Shan Masood (c), James Vince, Tim Seifert, Leus du Plooy, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Hasan Ali, Blessing Muzarabani.

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Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Reeza Hendricks, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usma Mir, Mohammad Ali, Faisal Akram.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches 14, Multan Sultans 6, Karachi Kings 6, NR 2

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KARACHI: West Indies’ wicketkeeper batter Johnson Charles on Saturday, linked up with Multan Sultans’ squad ahead of their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 clash against home side Karachi Kings.

Charles’ inclusion would give a major boost to the 2021 champions, who are currently going strong in the tournament.

Notably, Johnson Charles travelled to Pakistan after his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) stint with Comilla Victorians, who fell short against eventual champions Fortune Barishal in the tournament’s final on Friday.

The hard-hitting batter had a silent outing for the Victorians in the final as he could manage a scratchy 15 off 17 deliveries.

Multan Sultans next face former champions Karachi Kings on Sunday at the iconic National Bank Stadium on Sunday.

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The Sultans are at the summit of the PSL 9 standings with 10 points in six matches while Karachi Kings are fifth with four points in five matches.

Earlier, players from both teams partook in several batting, bowling and fielding drills to boast their preparations for Sunday’s all-important bout.

A victory would lift the Kings to the top four while the Sultans will be eyeing their sixth triumph to consolidate their grip at the top.

Karachi Kings Squad: Shan Masood (c), Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Nawaz, Tim Siefert/Fawad Ali, James Vince, Hasan Ali, Shoaib Malik, Tabraiz Shamis, Mohammad Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Sirajuddin, Saad Baig, and Blessing Muzarabani, Zahid Mehmood, Leus De Plooy, Mohammad Rohid.

Multan Sultans Squad: Abbas Afridi, Aftab Ibrahim, Johnson Charles, Faisal Akram, Reeza Hendricks, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ali Majid Shah, Chris Jordan, Khushdil Shah, Dawid Malan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Muhammad Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Olly Stone, Tayyab Tahir, Reece Topley, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, David Willey, Yasir Khan.

READ: Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans hold practice sessions PSL 9 clash

KARACHI: Home side Karachi Kings and leaders Multan Sultans on Saturday, held a full-strength training session at the National Bank Stadium here ahead of their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 clash.

The two teams will lock horns on Sunday at the iconic National Bank Stadium here.

Notably, Multan Sultans are at the summit of the PSL 9 standings with 10 points in six matches while Karachi Kings are fifth with four points in five matches.

The players from both teams partook in several batting, bowling and fielding drills to boast their preparations for Sunday’s all-important bout.

A victory would lift the Kings to the top four while the Sultans will be eyeing their sixth triumph to consolidate their grip at the top.

Kings’ fast bowler Hasan Ali interacted with the media on the sidelines of the training session and reflected on his team’s performance in the tournament.

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The right-arm pacer also expressed optimism about his side making a comeback in the tournament with a victory over Multan Sultans.

“We played good cricket overall. Although we lost two matches, those were close matches and it is positive that we fought hard in those games,” said the fast bowler.

“Multan Sultans is a good team and they are on the top of the table. But, our team is motivated and we are looking forward to defeating them tomorrow,” he added.

Karachi Kings Squad: Shan Masood (c), Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Nawaz, Tim Siefert/Fawad Ali, James Vince, Hasan Ali, Shoaib Malik, Tabraiz Shamis, Mohammad Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Irfan Niazi, Sirajuddin, Saad Baig, and Blessing Muzarabani, Zahid Mehmood, Leus De Plooy, Mohammad Rohid.

Multan Sultans Squad: Abbas Afridi, Aftab Ibrahim, Johnson Charles, Faisal Akram, Reeza Hendricks, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ali Majid Shah, Chris Jordan, Khushdil Shah, Dawid Malan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Muhammad Shahzad, Shahnawaz Dahani, Olly Stone, Tayyab Tahir, Reece Topley, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, David Willey, Yasir Khan.

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LAHORE: Usman Khan played a commanding 96-run knock, followed by Usama Mir’s six-fer to help Multan Sultans register a thumping 60-run victory over Lahore Qalandars during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

Multan Sultans solidified their position at the top of the PSL 9 points table, while Lahore Qalandars are lying at the bottom after losing six consecutive matches this season.

While chasing a mammoth 215, Lahore Qalandars bundled out at a meagre 154 with three overs to spare.

Lahore Qalandars got a flying start to the pursuit as they raised a 54-run opening pair between Sahibzada Farhan (31) and Fakhar Zaman (23) inside the power play.

However, Multan Sultans’ bowlers removed both batters in six deliveries spanning over two overs to reduce the home side to 56-2 in 6.3 overs.

Rassie van der Dussen and Kamran Ghulam attempted to help Lahore Qalandars recover with a 33-run partnership.

However, Faisal Akram spoiled the party as he dismissed Ghulam (12) in the 10th over with 89 runs on the board.

Sikandar Raza then came out to bat and smashed two sixes to score 17 off seven before he also fell prey to Akram.

Lahore Qalandars’ captain Shaheen Afridi promoted himself up in the order but could not help his side get out of the trouble and became the first victim of Mir.

Van der Dussen top-scored for Lahore Qalandars with a cautious 30 off 22, which featured one boundary and one six before he also fell to Mir courtesy of a brilliant catch by Mohammad Rizwan in the outfield.

Van der Dussen’s wicket was followed by the dismissals of George Linde and Jahandad Khan in the same over of Mir, reducing the home team to 132-8.

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Mir struck twice in his next over to complete his six-wicket haul and bundle Lahore Qalandars in 17 overs. Carlos Brathwaite remained unbeaten at 14 off seven.

Mir’s bowling figures read 6-40 in four overs, while Akram claimed 2-25.

Earlier, Multan Sultans opted to bat first but Lahore Qalandars drew first blood with captain Shaheen Afridi castling opposing captain Mohammad Rizwan in the first over.

But the Sultans made a comeback quickly with a brilliant 70-run partnership between Reeza Hendricks and Usman Khan before Sikandar Raza struck to dismiss the former.

Hendricks scored a 27-ball 40 with the help of seven boundaries including one six.

Khan continued his onslaught and was involved in a one-sided partnership with Tayyab Tahir, raising 77 runs in only 40 balls for the third wicket.

Tahir scored only 21 runs and was sent to the pavilion by Carlos Brathwaite with the scoreboard reading 151 in 15 overs.

Iftikhar Ahmed joined Khan and wreaked havoc with a blistering unbeaten cameo of 40 runs from 18 balls, which featured two boundaries and three sixes.

Khan on the other hand scored 96 runs from 55 balls, laced with 13 boundaries, including two sixes but missed his hundred as he got out in the final over.

Multan Sultans finished their innings at 214-4 in their allocated 20 overs.

For Lahore Qalandars, Afridi led the bowling with the figures of 2-39, while Raza and Brathwaite claimed one wicket each.

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LAHORE: Multan Sultans have won the toss and elected to bat first against Lahore Qalandars in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

PLAYING XIs

Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khan, Reeza Hendricks, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir, Aftab Ibrahim, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani

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Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Rassie Van Der Dussen, Kamran Ghulam, Sikandar Raza, George Linde, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Salman Fayyaz, Zaman Khan

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches 18, Lahore Qalandars 9, Multan Sultans 9

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Khanewal-hailed off-spinner Ali Majid Shah replaced right-arm speedster Ihsanullah in Multan Sultans’ squad for the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9.

According to the details, the PSL 9 technical committee approved Sultans’ request to replace Ihsanullah with Shah.

Ali Majid Shah has thus far played 17 T20s and picked up 16 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/27.

Notably, the right-arm pacer has been bowling in the nets but could not receive the green signal from the medical team and was consequently ruled out of the entirety of the ongoing extravaganza.

Ihsanullah played a pivotal role in Sultans’ run to the final of last year’s edition as he ended up as the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament, picking up 22 wickets in 13 matches.

The Sultans, however, appear unfazed by his absence as they occupy the top spot in the PSL 9 standings with eight points in five matches.

But the 2021 champions face a stiff challenge from Quetta Gladiators, who are second with six points from four matches.

Notably, the Sultans ended the Gladiators’ winning streak on Sunday to maintain their dominance at the top of the table.

The home side, courtesy of Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks’ half-centuries registered a formidable total of 180/4 on the board.

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Chasing a mammoth 181, the Gladiators had a slow start and lost Jason Roy in the third over with a mere 16 runs on the board.

Saud Shakeel played an entertaining 24-run knock from 13 balls, which featured four boundaries and one six before David Willey sent him back to the pavilion.

Skipper Rilee Rossouw joined Khawaja Nafay on the crease and powered Quetta Gladiators to make a comeback with a 62-run stand in just 38 balls.

Rossouw played a quick knock of 30 runs from 18 balls which included two sixes and a boundary but fell to Aftab Ibrahim as Khushdil Shah pouches a low catch.

This proved to be the turning point as Multan Sultans’ bowlers picked timely wickets to deny Quetta Gladiators’ comeback.

Nafay played a 36-run knock from 31 balls with the help of two boundaries and as many sixes before perishing in the 15th over with 124 runs on the board.

Sherfane Rutherford smashed two sixes during his cameo of 21 runs from 14 balls, while Akeal Hosein remained unbeaten with 9 off 13.

With 23 needed off the final over, Quetta Gladiators managed only nine runs, finishing with 167-9 as Abrar Ahmed (12) got out on the final ball.

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MULTAN: Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks’ half-centuries, followed by a combined bowling effort powered Multan Sultans to defeat Quetta Gladiators in the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 here at Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

With this 13-run victory, Multan Sultans solidified their position at the top of the points table while handing Quetta Gladiators their first loss in PSL 9.

While chasing a mammoth 181, Quetta Gladiators had a slow start and lost Jason Roy in the third over with a mere 16 runs on the board.

Saud Shakeel played an entertaining 24-run knock from 13 balls, which featured four boundaries and one six before David Willey sent him back to the pavilion.

Skipper Rilee Rossouw joined Khawaja Nafay on the crease and powered Quetta Gladiators to make a comeback with a 62-run stand in just 38 balls.

Rossouw played a quick knock of 30 runs from 18 balls which included two sixes and a boundary but fell to Aftab Ibrahim as Khushdil Shah pouches a low catch.

This proved to be the turning point as Multan Sultans’ bowlers picked timely wickets to deny Quetta Gladiators’ comeback.

Nafay played a 36-run knock from 31 balls with the help of two boundaries and as many sixes before perishing in the 15th over with 124 runs on the board.

Sherfane Rutherford smashed two sixes during his cameo of 21 runs from 14 balls, while Akeal Hosein remained unbeaten with 9 off 13.

With 23 needed off the final over, Quetta Gladiators managed only nine runs, finishing with 167-9 as Abrar Ahmed (12) got out on the final ball.

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Mohammad Ali and Willey claimed bowling figures of 3-19 and 3-37 respectively for Multan Sultans while Aftab Ibrahim managed two scalps.

Quetta Gladiators opted to field first but could not get the desired start as Usman Khan smashed 14 runs from the first over of Akeal Hosein.

Abrar Ahmed ended Khan’s brief stay in the third over after the batter scored 14 off seven, which brought Hendricks out to join Rizwan at the crease.

The two experienced batters constructed an anchoring partnership of 79 runs from 62 balls to put the pressure on Quetta Gladiators, pushing the team’s total to 101 inside 14 overs.

Rizwan smashed four sixes and two boundaries on his way to 51 off 42 before he attempted to hit one to Hosein but the ball ballooned up and Saud Shakeel caught it safely at deep mid-wicket.

Hendricks, who was playing steadily until then, switched gears after Rizwan’s dismissal and knitted a quick 77-run partnership for the third wicket with Tayyab Tahir.

Hendricks top-scored for the Sultans with 72 runs from 47 balls with the help of 11 boundaries including four sixes.

Mohammad Amir got the prized scalp of Hendricks with Mohammad Wasim pouching him at deep midwicket in the final over.

Meanwhile, Tahir remained unbeaten with a 22-ball cameo of 32 runs which featured four boundaries and one six.

Amir topped the bowling charts for Quetta Gladiators with the figures of 2-46, while Ahmed and Hosein claimed one wicket each.

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