PSL 12: Multan Sultans

[TDC]

The Saturday matches are done. Multan increased the pressure with wins in the 'Gold' and 'YOD 1' categories.

We go into the final day with the score at DGKS 0-3 MS.

Multan needs to win 1 out of 4 matches on Sunday to win the round.

[TDC]

The Sultans add to their tally with victories in the early matches on Sunday. They secure the 'Diamond' and 'YOD 3' category matches.

The score currently stands at DGKS 0-5 MS.

This also means that Multan have won the round- with two matches still to go.

Update: The Stars fight back with two wins as the round ends at DGKS 2-5 MS.

[TDC]

Fixtures list for round 4 (week-8):

Round 4: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators

Platinum: 2nd Mar Illawara Dragons CC (heppa) vs Stunning Stars (DEVI)
Diamond: 28th Feb Indian Capers (drag0on) vs Baffling Bulls (Nee2)
Gold: 2nd Mar Wolfberries Too (wolfberries) vs Al Khobar Falcons (MOD-wmchamps)
Silver: 3rd Mar MUK CC (IamMuK) vs Baahubali Cricket Club (dwapar)
YOD 1: 2nd Mar The Dragon Warrior (justforkix) vs Bangers and Mash (GM-crowfan)
YOD 2: 28th Feb Blade Brakers (drag0on) vs Dreamers Nepal (Abeeshake002)
YOD 3: 3rd Mar Misfits (TDC) vs Sherlocked12 (SherlockHolmes)

[TDC]

Wednesday saw the beginning of the contest, between the Sultans and the Gladiators, with the 'YOD 2' and 'Diamond' category matches being played out.
Multan clinched both- the Diamond match ending up in a thriller that was won by 1 wicket.

The score currently stands at MS 2-0 QG.

[TDC]

Four matches have been played out now. Multan clinched the 'Gold' contest in the first match on Saturday. However, Quetta fought back with the 'YOD 1' victory to deny the Sultans an early round win.

The score now stands at MS 3-1 QG.

The late Saturday match ('Platinum') is currently ongoing and we've got two matches ('YOD 3' & 'Silver') on Sunday. Multan needs to win just one of those contests while Quetta has to win all three in order to save this round.

[TDC]

The Gladiators fought to save the round with wins in the 'YOD 3' and 'Silver' categories. However, Multan clinched 'Platinum' and the round along with it.

The final result is MS 4-3 QG.

[TDC]

Fixtures for round 5 (week 9):

Round 5: Faisalabad Falcons vs Multan Sultans

Platinum: 9th Mar Trevor Francis Tracksuit (aarong) vs Illawara Dragons CC (heppa)
Diamond: 6th Mar Mohito's Mohicans XI (aarong) vs Indian Capers (drag0on)
Gold: 9th Mar Walking Champ (MrMoose) vs Wolfberries Too (wolfberries)
Silver: 6th Mar It Hurts When IP (GA-jampap) vs MUK CC (IamMuK)
YOD 1: 9th Mar Berkshire CCC (berksowl) vs The Dragon Warrior (justforkix)
YOD 2: 5th Mar Faisalabad Falcons (MuslimDave) vs Blade Brakers (drag0on)
YOD 3: 9th Mar Sargodha Stallions (Stealth1o1) vs Misfits (TDC)

[TDC]

In the Wednesday matches, Multan started brightly by taking 'YOD 2'. However, Faisalabad fought back with wins in the 'Silver' and 'Diamond' categories to gain the advantage.

The score stands at FF 2-1 MS.

We move onto the four matches on Saturday which will conclude this contest.

[TDC]

Multan wins 'YOD 3' to equalize.

The score is FF 2-2 MS currently.

[TDC]

Multan went on to take 'Gold' while Faisalabad fought back with 'Platinum'. This meant that 'YOD 1' became the decider. The Falcons won it comfortably and secured the round.

The final score was FF 4-3 MS.

The Sultans have been defeated for the first time in the group stages but ultimately end up top of the table. We now move onto the finals.

[TDC]

Fixtures for the semi-final (week 10):

Semi-Final: Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings

Platinum: 16th Mar Illawara Dragons CC (heppa) vs Sofa King (ZombieRox)
Diamond: 16th Mar Indian Capers (drag0on) vs amsterdammer (paulc)
Gold: 16th Mar Wolfberries Too (wolfberries) vs Master Blaster Skeletons (MBSkeleton)
Silver: 15th Mar MUK CC (IamMuK) vs Boundary Boys (ukbwleague)
YOD 1: 16th Mar The Dragon Warrior (justforkix) vs Riddlers (Maximus)
YOD 2: 17th Mar Blade Brakers (drag0on) vs Shahzaday11 (Shahzaday11)
YOD 3: 17th Mar Misfits (TDC) vs United XI (MOD-quirkilyalive)

[wolfberries]

I apologise for losing today's game, it appears the sticky wicket became flat when our opponents batted and that both our old ball specialists decided to not use their talent!

Good luck to the rest of you.

[TDC]

I apologise for losing today's game, it appears the sticky wicket became flat when our opponents batted and that both our old ball specialists decided to not use their talent!

Good luck to the rest of you.

You've had a stellar league so far mate. No worries about the odd slip up.

[TDC]

The Multan vs Karachi semi-final is in full swing now. The 'Platinum', 'Diamond', 'Gold', 'Silver' and 'YOD 1' matches have all been played.

The score currently stands at MS 2-3 KK.

We move to the Sunday matches in order to get a result.

[TDC]

Well, the semi-final is now complete.

The score stands at MS 3-5 KK.

The Kings pull of an impressive win to secure a place in the finals.

Unfortunately, this means that Multan Sultans' campaign has officially ended. It was a decent run but one step too far in the end.

Well played to all the managers representing the franchise on some very good performances throughout the league.