Islamabad United's Imad Wasim says he can play for 4-5 more years after winning PSL 9 trophy
Islamabad claimed their third PSL title, beating Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final
In-form all-rounder Imad Wasim is eager to play for around five more years after leading his side Islamabad United to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine title on Monday in Karachi.
Islamabad claimed their third PSL title, beating Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final, after emerging victorious in 2016 and 2018 and have become the most successful team in the tournament's history.
“I wasn't feeling it will be my best event tournament but wanted to make an impact but glad it went so well for me,” Imad said after the match.
“I've done it on quite a few occasion in batting but to pick fifer in a final and to stay in during a crucial game, it was a new experience but I have learned from it that we should have finished the game earlier rather than taking it down the wire, glad Hunain finished it.
“I think I'm happy playing cricket, I'm fit and trying to contribute as much as possible. I've four-five years of cricket left in me.”
The thriller was decided on the last ball when Hunain Shah came into bat with one run required off the final ball. The youngster smartly identified the gap at point and hit the ball for four.
Earlier, Sultans posted 159-9 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat.
A 40-ball 57 by Usman Khan and 26 by captain Mohammad Rizwan led the way for Sultans.
However, Sultans lost five wickets for just 13 runs and slipped to 127-9.
Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim starred with figures of 5-23 while Naseem grabbed 3-32.
Iftikhar Ahmed brought Multan back in the game with whirlwind 20-ball 32 not out with three sixes and as many fours, notching 31 in the last two overs.
United also lost their way as they slipped from 121-4 to 129-7 but Wasim held his nerves with the tail and scored 17-ball 19 to help them cross the finish line.
For the champions, Martin Guptill top-scored with a 32-ball 50 with three sixes and four boundaries. Azam Khan scored a 22-ball 30 with a six and four boundaries.
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