Hassan Khan’s Late Heroics and Usman’s Ton Power Hyderabad Kingsmen to Thrilling Win Over Multan

 

In one of the most explosive encounters of PSL 11, the Hyderabad Kingsmen pulled off a stunning four-wicket victory against the Multan Sultans at the National Stadium in Karachi today. Opting to bowl first, the Kingsmen were immediately put on the back foot by a vintage masterclass from Steve Smith, who smashed a breathtaking 106 off just 50 deliveries. Supported by Sahibzada Farhan’s steady 66, the Sultans posted a massive 213/7. Despite a disciplined three-wicket haul from Akif Javed, Multan’s total looked daunting, setting the stage for a record-breaking chase in the evening dew.

The Kingsmen’s response was nothing short of spectacular, anchored by a sensational century from Usman Khan. The wicketkeeper-batter took the Multan bowlers to the cleaners, hitting 101 off 47 balls, including 10 towering sixes. He found a reliable partner in skipper Marnus Labuschagne, whose composed 61 kept the required rate within reach. However, the game took a tense turn when both set batters fell in quick succession, leaving the lower order with a steep mountain to climb in the final two overs.

The finale belonged to Hassan Khan, who turned the game on its head with an incredible cameo of 24 runs from just 6 balls*. Needing 6 runs off the final 4 deliveries, Hassan finished the match in style by launching Mohammad Ismail over the ropes for a massive six, sealing the win with three balls to spare. This victory is a massive boost for Hyderabad’s playoff hopes, moving them up the table, while Multan Sultans will be left reflecting on a rare bowling failure despite a dominant performance with the bat.