Multan Sultans' Yasir Khan bats during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Multan Sultans stormed into their fourth consecutive Pakistan Super League final by beating Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets in a one-sided qualifier in Karachi, late on Thursday (March 14, 2024). Opening batter Yasir Khan (54) and in-form Usman Khan (36 not out) powered Multan to 147-3 in 18.3 overs, after Peshawar were restricted to a sub-par 146-7. In the absence of Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who was ruled out of the playoffs because of his international commitment, Peshawar's bowlers struggled to defend a small total. The Babar Azam-led Peshawar will get another opportunity to forge a place in Monday's final when they take on the winner of the eliminator between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, on Saturday.
Multan Sultans' Yasir Khan bats during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Multan Sultans' Usman Khan plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Multan Sultans' Yasir Khan celebrates after scoring fifity during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Multan Sultans' Usama Mir, center, celebrates after taking the wicket during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Peshawar Zalmi' Babar Azam reacts after his dismissal during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Peshawar Zalmi' Babar Azam plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League T20 cricket qualifier match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan.