KARACHI: In one of the most dramatic matches in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, Hyderabad Kingsmen pulled off a breathtaking four-wicket victory over Multan Sultans, chasing down a mammoth target of 214 with three balls to spare at the National Bank Stadium.
The chase was powered by a stunning century from wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan, who smashed an unbeaten 101 off just 47 deliveries, his innings laced with 5 fours and 10 towering sixes. Alongside captain Marnus Labuschagne’s composed 61, the Kingsmen scripted a comeback for the ages after early jolts had left them reeling.
Hyderabad Kingsmen register their 4th consecutive win in a last over thriller! #HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #HKvMS pic.twitter.com/C7t0xsMASx
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Sultans’ 213 looked insurmountable
Earlier in the evening, Multan Sultans posted a commanding 213 for 7, built around Steven Smith’s explosive 106 off 50 balls (12 fours, 6 sixes) and Sahibzada Farhan’s 66 off 43 deliveries. The pair added 132 for the first wicket, setting what appeared to be a match-winning total.
Akif Javed was the pick of the Hyderabad bowlers, claiming 3 for 30, while Mohammad Ali (1 for 24) and Hassan Khan (1 for 28) kept things tidy. But the Sultans’ death-overs collapse, losing 5 wickets for 28 runs, hinted at a chink in their armor.
Player of the hour, Usman Khan! 🏏#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #HKvMS pic.twitter.com/CtcO2ZtNIa
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Kingsmen recover from horror start
The Kingsmen’s chase began disastrously. Maaz Sadaqat (7), Saim Ayub (5), and Kusal Perera (0) all fell cheaply, leaving Hyderabad reeling at 19 for 3 inside four overs.
But Labuschagne and Usman Khan steadied the ship with a magnificent 112-run partnership. The Australian captain played the anchor role with 61 off 41 balls, while Usman Khan unleashed carnage at the other end.
𝐔𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐁𝐋 𝐏𝐒𝐋 𝟏𝟏 🔥
He also becomes the leading centurion in HBL PSL history with four tons#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #HKvMS pic.twitter.com/AwiGhik9dQ
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Usman Khan’s record-breaking assault
After Labuschagne’s dismissal in the 16th over, Usman Khan took full control. He reached his century off just 46 balls, the fastest of PSL 11, before falling on the very next delivery. But the damage was done.
Needing 24 runs off the final two overs, Hassan Khan (24 off 6 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes) provided a breathtaking finish, smashing Peter Siddle for consecutive sixes to seal the win with three balls to spare.
6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ in one over 🔥
It’s raining sixes off Usman Khan’s bat at the National Bank Stadium.#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #HKvMS pic.twitter.com/Jo48Jeyzdp
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What the result means
The result lifts Hyderabad Kingsmen to their fourth consecutive victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive. For Multan Sultans, this is their first loss in five matches, though they remain second on the points table.
Brief Scores: Multan Sultans 213/7 (Smith 106, Farhan 66; Akif Javed 3-30) lost to Hyderabad Kingsmen 214/6 (Usman Khan 101*, Labuschagne 61; Siddle 3-42) by 4 wickets.
