Pakistan should be a strong
Former Windies cricketer and renowned commentator Ian Bishop was impressed with the talent on show during the recently-concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Bishop said that PSL 9 showed that Pakistan should be a formidable team at this year’s T20 World Cup.
Bishop also congratulated Islamabad United for winning the title for the third time in their history.
“The talent on show shows that Pakistan should be a strong team in the ICC T20 CWC 2024. They have many excellent bowling options and key players who have been part of the CPL in the Caribbean,” Bishop said. ” said the bishop.
Islamabad claimed their third PSL title, beating Multan Sultans in the final last night, after emerging victorious in 2016 and 2018 and have become the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
The thriller was decided on the last ball when Hunain Shah came into bat with one run required off the final ball. The youngster smartly identified the gap at point and hit the ball for four.
Earlier, Sultans posted 159-9 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat.
A 40-ball 57 by Usman Khan and 26 by captain Mohammad Rizwan led the way for Sultans.
However, Sultans lost five wickets for 13 runs and slipped to 127-9.
Left-arm spinner
Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim starred with figures of 5-23 while Naseem grabbed 3-32.
Iftikhar Ahmed scored 32 not out with the help of three sixes and maximum fours in 20 balls. And brought Multan back into the game. Scored 31 runs in the last two overs. HD Live Sports
United also lost their way as they slipped from 121-4 to 129-7 but Wasim held his nerve from the tail. And scored 19 off 17 balls to help them cross the finish line.
For the champions, Martin Guptill top-scored with a 32-ball 50 with three sixes and four boundaries. Azam Khan scored a 22-ball 30 with a six and four boundaries.