Mohammad Sami, teen sensation Musa script 12-run victory
United skipper Mohammad Sami claimed his maiden PSL hat-trick ensuring his side came out on top
February 23, 2019
SHARJAH: Islamabad United's 18-year-old Muhammad Musa proved himself as the X-factor in the Friday night match against Peshawar Zalmi by scripting a 12-run win with his sensational 3-for-23 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Skipper Mohammad Sami recorded a phenomenal hattrick in the game's last over by dismissing Wahab Riaz, Umaid Asif, and Hasan Ali in the death overs.
Faheem Ashraf extended the pressure on Zalmi by taking the wicket of Imam-ul-Haq. He picked two wickets.
The game dramatically shifted in Zalmi's favour courtesy of strong-hitting by skipper Darren Sammy and Kieron Pollard; however, the onslaught stopped after a while with credit to Ashraf and Musa.
Pollard scored 51 off 22, with three fours and five sixes on a 231.81 strike rate.
First Innings
Middle-order batter Ian Bell, with a half-century, powered Islamabad United to 158 against Zalmi in the second match of the day.
Sameen Gul and Ali took three and two wickets, respectively, while Umaid Asif, Pollard, and Riaz took one each.
