Abbottabad Beat Multan : Abbottabad produced a stunning performance to defeat Multan by eight wickets in a last-ball thriller at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on Sunday night . Chasing a challenging target of 204 runs, Abbottabad secured victory on the final delivery after a dramatic no-ball and a six from Khushdil Shah .<\/p>\n
Kamran Ghulam was the hero for Abbottabad, smashing an unbeaten 95 off just 48 balls, an innings decorated with seven fours and five sixes . His knock, combined with half-centuries from other batters, guided his team to the top of Group B standings .<\/p>\n
Team Score Overs Result<\/strong><\/p>\n Player of the Match: Kamran Ghulam (Abbottabad) for his unbeaten 95 off 48 balls<\/p>\n Read Also Here: India vs New Zealand Final T20 World Cup 2026 Match Report<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Multan’s Innings: Saeed and Shahzad Power Big Total<\/strong> The recovery was led by debutant Moheer Saeed, who played a sensational knock of 76 off just 41 balls, smashing eight fours and four sixes . He combined with wicketkeeper-batter Bismillah Khan (45 off 30) to add 113 runs for the third wicket, lifting Multan to 129 after 12.3 overs .<\/p>\n Muhammad Shahzad then provided the late fireworks, remaining unbeaten on 54 off just 26 balls with four fours and four sixes, propelling Multan to 203 for 6 in their 20 overs .<\/p>\n Among the Abbottabad bowlers, guest player Shadab Khan was the standout performer, claiming three wickets for 35 runs in his four overs . Shahab Khan and Razaullah picked up one wicket each .<\/p>\n Abbottabad’s Chase: Ghulam’s Heroics Seal Thriller<\/strong> The Dramatic Final Over<\/strong> Abbottabad were thrown a lifeline when replays showed the ball was over Kamran’s waistline, turning it into a no-ball and leaving five needed off the extra delivery .<\/p>\n Final Ball: Khushdil Shah, who was batting on 24 off 16, sealed the dramatic win by pulling another full toss over fine leg for a maximum<\/p>\n Khushdil remained unbeaten on 30 off 17 balls, hitting two sixes and a four . Kamran Ghulam’s magnificent unbeaten 95 came off just 48 balls at a strike rate of nearly 198 and earned him the Player of the Match award .<\/p>\n Statistical Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n This Abbottabad vs Multan clash was a classic example of T20 cricket at its finest \u2013 high scoring, momentum shifts, and a finish that had everything. Kamran Ghulam’s unbeaten 95 was a masterclass in chase construction, but it was the final over that will be remembered for years .<\/p>\n The no-ball decision on the last legitimate delivery was a game-changer. With seven needed off the final ball, Hasan Hafeez’s waist-high full toss gave Abbottabad a reprieve, and Khushdil Shah made no mistake with the free hit, depositing it over fine leg for six . In a game of fine margins, that one illegal delivery proved decisive.<\/p>\n Multan will rue their inability to close out the match despite posting a formidable 203. Moheer Saeed’s debut innings of 76 was a statement, and Muhammad Shahzad’s late hitting gave his bowlers plenty to defend . But the bowling attack couldn’t contain Kamran Ghulam when it mattered most.<\/p>\n For Abbottabad, this victory demonstrates their depth and resilience. With guest players like Shadab Khan (3\/35) and Khushdil Shah (30*) contributing significantly, they have the balance to go deep in the tournament . Kamran Ghulam’s form is a massive positive \u2013 his 95 not out came under immense pressure and showcased his ability to finish games.<\/p>\n The win propels Abbottabad to the top of Group B, while Multan must regroup quickly . In a short tournament like the National T20 Cup, momentum is everything, and Abbottabad have seized it in style.<\/p>\n Read More Here:<\/p>\n India vs New Zealand Final T20 World Cup 2026 Match Report<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
\nMultan captain Imam-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that initially seemed to backfire when his team slipped to 16 for two inside 2.1 overs . The innings lost opener Mohammad Naeem (10) and Imam-ul-Haq himself for just 1 .<\/p>\n
\nChasing 204 for victory, Abbottabad’s innings was anchored by half-centuries from Kamran Ghulam and opener Shahzaib Khan . Shahzaib contributed a solid 52 off 42 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes, sharing a crucial 79-run partnership for the second wicket with Ghulam .<\/p>\n
\nThe match reached its climax when Abbottabad needed 19 runs off the final over, bowled by pacer Hasan Hafeez .<\/p>\n\n
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Analysis by Best Pak Mag<\/h2>\n