Twitter reactions: Islamabad United lift PSL 2024 trophy after defeating Multan Sultans in a last-ball thriller
Islamabad United etched their name in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history once again, securing a thrilling victory in the 2024 final against Multan Sultans. This triumph came after Imad Wasim‘s all-round brilliance condemned Multan to their third consecutive PSL final defeat.
Chasing a seemingly daunting target of 160, Islamabad produced a dramatic fightback, eventually crossing the finish line with just two wickets remaining. The final ball of the match held everyone’s breath, but Islamabad emerged victorious, sparking jubilant celebrations.
Multan Sultan Innings
Batting first, Multan saw Usman Khan scoring a half-century, while Iftikhar Ahmed provided a late surge as they reached 159 for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. Imad stood out among the Islamabad bowlers, taking five wickets, while skipper Shadab Khan claimed three.
Islamabad United Innings
Martin Guptill was the top-scorer for Islamabad with a 32-ball 50 while Imad remained unbeaten on 19 (17). Tailender Hunain Shah, facing Mohammad Ali, hit the winning runs on the last-ball of the match. This remarkable win marked Islamabad’s third PSL title, solidifying their position as one of the most successful teams in the league’s history.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Islamabad is the city of CHAMPIONS! 🏆#MSvIU #HBLPSLFinal #HBLPSL9 #UnitedWeWin #LaalHaiYeAagHai pic.twitter.com/Ld2dpKWcpk
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) March 18, 2024
Islamabad United are the Champions of PSL 2024 🏆
2024 🏆
2018 🏆
2016 🏆CONGRATULATIONS @IsbUnited 🎉#PSLFinal #PSL2024 #ImadWasimpic.twitter.com/qcypb4PB3i
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) March 19, 2024
Rizwan and Multan sultan fans right now
#PSLFinal#MSvIU #ImadWasim pic.twitter.com/hnpLhcg1ZQ— Sherlock Ohms (@Wanmohnev) March 18, 2024
Training to become champion of PSL 9, many congratulations @76Shadabkhan the hard work paid off.. #psl #PSL9 #islamabadunited pic.twitter.com/Ba48h6E3uT
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) March 18, 2024
Only player in the history of franchise leagues to win man of the match in 3 consecutive KO games. Sir Imad Wasim.. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/dBAHnGTTKu
— انس (@AnasMagnificent) March 18, 2024
Imad Wasim…..man for the tough moments..
Great game of cricket!#PSLFinal— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) March 18, 2024
Congratulations @IsbUnited for becoming champions of PSL for the third time..Hard luck @MultanSultans #HBLPSL9 #IUvsMS pic.twitter.com/SfqTViHGQV
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) March 18, 2024
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 🙌🎉✌️
Islamabad United becomes first team to win HBLPSL title thrice. What a nail biter match that was. Naseem, Imad did the magic, Hunain had the last laugh 💪 🔥 🦁.#HBLPSLFinal #IslamabadUnited pic.twitter.com/RnRm2gYC3l
— Ahmer Najeeb Satti (@AhmerNajeeb) March 18, 2024
POT IN ELIMINATOR 1
POT IN ELIMINATOR 2
TOOK 5FER IN FINALS
REMEMBER THE NAME SIR IMAD WASIM !! pic.twitter.com/J2zLOfsG2j
— Lahori Guy (@YrrrFahad_) March 18, 2024
5️⃣-wicket haul and crucial runs in the chase – the Maddy Madness was on another level 🫡
🌟 IMAD WASIM PLAYER OF THE FINAL 🌟#HBLPSLFinal | #HBLPSL9 | #KhulKeKhel | #MSvIU pic.twitter.com/KMlvukhTNl
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 18, 2024
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵.!!!!
𝑾𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕.
𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙. 🌸
🅰🅻🅷🅰🅼🅳🆄🅻🅻🅸🅻🅰🅷 !!!! #MSvIU #HBLPSLFinal #HBLPSL9 #UnitedWeWin #LaalHaiYeAagHai #PSLFinal #IslamabadUnited #Islamabad #ImadWasim pic.twitter.com/yIgZshIvZg— 𝑾𝒂𝒋𝒊𝒉𝒂 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕 .✨ (@wajiha_20) March 19, 2024
Islamabad United never lost a Final 🥵 #PSLFinal #Islamabadunited #ImadWasim pic.twitter.com/dnXyowdP8M
— Anas Irfan Ch (@anas_irfan_ch) March 18, 2024
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March 19, 2024 at 09:07AM
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