That concludes our coverage as well, folks! Multan Sultans win the last-over thriller by 5 wickets over Islamabad United. For now, this is Deepak Prakash signing off on behalf of co-commentator Akshay Bhide and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya. CHEERS!
Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans Captain): "I am very happy with the team's overall performances. The way we started at the beginning it seemed like the pitch was a bit difficult, but we batted sensibly and we had wickets in hand. Our bowlers executed the plans and bowled well. Our team possesses a strong balance, with our batters also displaying excellent form. Everyone has performed well so far."
Mohammad Ali (Player of the Match): "It's important to hit the right areas while bowling in this format. You will get the results if you execute the plans.
While bowling here, hitting the top of the off-stump is important. It's important to get wickets with the new ball while bowling at this venue.
The transition from red-ball cricket to white-ball cricket is not that difficult because I feel red-ball cricket is the most difficult format and you have to be very consistent while bowling."
Player of the Match: Mohammad Ali
Energetic Player of the Match: Mohammad Rizwan
Moment of the Match: Jordan Cox
Abbas Afridi: โFirst of all, I want to thank the Almighty as we have won two games on a trot. I just try to execute the plans discussed with the coaches. On these wickets, you have to hit the right lengths. I didnโt hit the right lengths in the first two overs. But corrected it quickly. Umar Gul keeps talking with me after each game and it is helping me. I have worked on my variations.โ