PSL 2024 [WATCH]: Chris Jordan bowls an inch-perfect yorker to clean up Babar Azam in Qualifier

The Qualifier match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 at the National Stadium in Karachi witnessed a gripping encounter between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi. Among the many highlights of the match, one particular moment that stood out was Chris Jordan‘s impeccable yorker that dismantled Babar Azam‘s stumps.

Babar Azam’s resilient innings

Peshawar Zalmi began their innings with determination, posting a total of 146/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Led by Babar’s solid knock of 46 runs off 42 balls, they seemed poised for a competitive total. However, Multan Sultans’ disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Jordan and Usama Mir, restricted Pesha𒊎war Z🐻almi’s scoring opportunities.

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Yasir Khan’s match-winning fifty

Chasing 147 for victory, Multan Sultans displayed composure and determination in their batting approach. Yasir Khan‘s fluent 54 off 37 balls set the tone for the chase, while Usman Khan‘s brisk 36 provided crucial momentum. Contributions from Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed ensured a comfortable victory for Multan Sultans, who reached t🐼he target with nine balls to spare, finishing at 147/3 in 18.3 overs.

While Multan Sultans’ batting lineup showcased resilience, it was their bowlers who laid ✃the foundation for victory. Jordan’s magical yorker, along with Usama’s economical spell, earned them crucial breakthroughs and restricted Peshawar Zalmi’s scoring opportunities. Usama’s exceptional bowling performance, in particular, earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting the pivotal role played by the bowling unit in Multan Sultans’ triumph.

Multan Sultans secure final berth

With this win, the Multan-based team have confirmed their spot in the final of PSL 2024. Although P♏eshawar lost the contest, they still have a chance to bounce back in the second qualifier and sail into the final.

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