Sahibzada Farhan smashed an unbeaten 101 off 55 balls as Multan Sultans chased down 226 with six wickets and eight balls to spare. It was the highest successful run chase in PSL history at Lahore.
Maaz Sadaqat and Sharjeel Khan Fire Kingsmen to 225/5
Hyderabad Kingsmen posted a massive 225/5 on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch. Maaz Sadaqat was the star with a blistering 62 off 26 balls. Saim Ayub contributed 27 at the top before Peter Siddle dismissed him caught and bowled. Additionally, Usman Khan launched three consecutive sixes off Momin Qamar. Sharjeel Khan then provided a brutal finish with 51 off 26 balls. The 18th over bowled by Shehzad Gul went for 30 runs as the Kingsmen set an imposing total.
Smith and Farhan Demolish Kingsmen Bowlers in Powerplay
Steven Smith attacked from ball one, smashing a four and six off Riley Meredith in the second over. Meanwhile, Farhan hammered back to back sixes off Maheesh Theekshana. Furthermore, Smith clubbed two sixes off Saim Ayub as the pair raced to 83 without loss after just six overs. The required rate never troubled the Sultans.
Record Opening Stand Sets Up Comfortable Chase
The opening partnership crossed 100 in eight overs before Hassan Khan dismissed Smith for 46 at long on. Farhan reached his fifty off 26 balls and kept the scoring rate above the asking rate throughout. Josh Philippe fell quickly for 9 to Saim Ayub. However, Shan Masood smashed 29 off 16 balls with two sixes to maintain the momentum.
Farhan saved his best for the death overs. He smashed two sixes off Marnus Labuschagne in a 21 run 15th over. Arafat Minhas chipped in with a rapid 25 off 10 balls. Consequently, the equation kept getting easier. Farhan brought up his ninth T20 century with a drive off Mohammad Ali and sealed the win with a six over long on.
Brief Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 225/5 | 20 |
| Multan Sultans | 227/4 | 18.4 |
Key Performers
- Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten 101 off 55 balls (8×4, 7×6) to anchor the highest chase in PSL at Lahore
- Steven Smith blitzed 46 off 20 balls (2×4, 4×6) setting up the chase
- Maaz Sadaqat smashed 62 off 26 balls (5×4, 5×6) to power HYDK’s innings
- Sharjeel Khan provided late fireworks with 51 off 26 balls
