Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi: Usman Khan set to miss PSL 9 clash

KARACHI: Multan Sultans' opener Usman Khan will miss his side's next match during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine after leaving for United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to personal reasons, according to sources. 

Usman will miss Multan's match against Peshawar Zalmi tomorrow in Rawalpindi. He will return to Pakistan on March 10, sources added. 

Multan Sultans defeated Karachi Kings by 20 runs at the National Bank Cricket Arena to become the first team to seal their spot in the playoffs of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine on Sunday. 

Mohammad Rizwan's men restricted the home team to 169/7 after posting 189/3 on the back of unbeaten 109* by Usman Khan.

Chasing a substantial 190, the Kings managed to accumulate 169 for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

Scores in brief:

Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 20 runs

Multan Sultans 189-3, 20 overs (Usman Khan 106 not out, Mohammad Rizwan 58; Blessing Muzarabani 2-32)

Karachi Kings 169-7, 20 overs (Shoaib Malik 38, Shan Masood 36, Mohammad Nawaz 27 not out; Usama Mir 2-29)

Player of the match – Usman Khan (Multan Sultans)

Today’s fixture: Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (7pm)

Syed Yahya Hussaini