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In a nail-biting encounter at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023, Multan Sultans edged past Karachi Kings by three runs to register their fourth win of the tournament. The Kings, who have been struggling in the tournament, suffered their fourth loss in five matches.
After winning the toss, Multan Sultan's skipper Mohammad Rizwan opted to bat first, and the decision proved to be a wise one as the home team posted a mammoth total of 196/1. Rizwan himself was the star of the show, smashing a magnificent century, while Shan Masood provided ample support with a solid half-century.
In response, Karachi Kings started their chase with an explosive batting display, scoring 72 runs in just 33 balls, with James Vince leading the charge and achieving the fastest PSL fifty. The Kings seemed on track to pull off an incredible victory, but a mid-innings run-out of Vince disrupted their momentum, resulting in only 52 runs being scored between overs 11 and 18.
The match came down to the last two overs, with Karachi Kings needing 40 runs to win. However, the game saw a dramatic twist, and the Kings needed seven runs from the final four balls. Unfortunately for the Kings, they couldn't capitalize, and the game ended in a heartbreak for the side.
The defeat left Wasim Akram devastated, while James Vince was in disbelief. The Multan Sultans held their nerves and managed to seal the win, making it their fourth win of the tournament. Overall, it was a thrilling and entertaining match that kept fans at the edge of their seats until the very end.
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