Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz: Steven Smith’s 56 & Ashton Turner’s Finish Secured 6-Wicket Win

In the Sultans vs Rawalpindiz clash, Multan Sultans delivered a calculated chase, led by Steven Smith, who scored a brilliant 56 off 31 balls. His innings, featuring 5 fours and 3 sixes, provided the backbone of the chase before he was dismissed following a DRS review.

Sahibzada Farhan had started positively with 20 off 17 balls, striking four boundaries, but failed to convert his start as he was dismissed early by Asif Afridi.

Josh Philippe struggled to find rhythm, scoring 17 off 19 balls, which briefly slowed the scoring rate before his dismissal, also at the hands of Asif Afridi.

Shan Masood played a steady but slow innings of 20 off 22 balls, focusing on strike rotation but lacking acceleration when required.

The finishing role was expertly handled by captain Ashton Turner, who remained unbeaten on 37 off 21 balls, guiding the team home with controlled aggression. Arafat Minhas added a quick 7 off 3 balls to help seal the victory.

Rawalpindiz Bowling Performance

Asif Afridi had been the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 28 runs, removing both Farhan and Philippe at key moments. Saad Masood also contributed with 1 for 27, maintaining pressure during the middle overs.

Razaullah picked up one wicket but conceded 38 runs, proving expensive. Mohammad Amir went wicketless, conceding 33 runs, while Ben Sears gave away 29 runs in 3 overs. Dian Forrester had a limited role with just one over.

Key Highlights

• Multan Sultans scored 51/1 in the powerplay, setting a solid base.
• Steven Smith brought up his half-century in just 27 balls.
• A crucial late partnership between Shan Masood and Ashton Turner stabilized the innings.
• Turner’s finishing ensured there were no late setbacks.