Imran Tahir hat-trick helps Multan Sultans breeze to victory

A dominant show of their bowling might, studded by an Imran Tahir hat-trick helped Multan Sultans crush Quetta Gladiators at the Sharjah Stadium on Saurday (March 3). Tahir and Sohail Tahir took six wickets between them to shoot Quetta out for 102 before Kumar Sangakkara scored a breezy half-century to take Multan level on points (7) with table-toppers Karachi Kings albeit having played a game extra.

At this stage of the tournament, Karachi are the dominant team, although Multan cannot be far behind with the form they showed. After the much-awaited clash last night between the two was washed out, the Sultans flexed their muscles for the rest of the PSLverse to take notice. And it began soon after Shoaib Malik won the toss and elected to field.

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Quite familiar. It stuck to the script for a change. 102 was never going to threaten, but given the way things have gone over the last two days, you never knew. But not when Sanga was out there in the middle. He anchored, played some elegant drives and strolled home with ease. But Multan have Imran Tahir to thank. Somewhere around the middle-stage, with Sarfraz out there set, it looked like Quetta would get to something respectable. And it doesn't take time for collapses here while chasing. But Quetta had one for themselves in the first innings, losing their last five wickets for a lone run. Tumbling away on a free-slide to Tahir's hat-trick.

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15.2 overs Tahir to Hasan Khan, out Bowled!! Wickets are falling in a heap. "It's been a procession" says Alan Wilkins on air. Slider from Tahir, too quick for Hasan. Charged out in a hurry, without reaching the pitch. Skidded through the bat-pad gap to knock the leg-stump. Hasan Khan b Tahir 0(2)

15.3 overs Tahir to Hastings, out Bowled!! Cleaned him up. Tahir off for a celebratory run, try catching him someone please. Wasim Akram and Tom Moody in the dug-out are full of smiles. Typical Tahir's dismissal, slipped in a googly first up to Hastings. Spun in and Hastings had no idea. Through the gap and kisses the stumps. Tahir is on a hat-trick. Hastings b Tahir 0(1)

15.4 overs Tahir to Rahat Ali, out Lbw!! Hat-trick for Tahir. Quetta are bundled out for 102. Goes off on another celebratory run. Third hat-trick in PSL history it seems. The quicker ball, two-card trick from the veteran. Ali was waiting for the wrong 'un, the ball zipped through and rapped him on the pad. Plumb in front. Ali reviewed, more in hope. Dead duck - three reds. They also checked for a no-ball but Tahir was fine. Rahat Ali lbw b Tahir 0(1)

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Phew! Quetta lost their last 5 wickets for just one run. Multan wrapped it up too quickly. Double T's - Tahir and Tanvir doing the damage. Quetta were under the pump at 69/5 after a top-order collapse. Skipper Sarfraz and Mahmudullah hung around for a while but in quest for quick runs, the latter perished. What followed next was a procession. Tahir wiped off the tail in no time, claiming a hat-trick and Quetta surrender for 102. These small targets are always tricky. Be back soon for Multan's reply.

Imran Tahir is excited to be working with Wasim Akram

The 38-year-old is the leader of the spin department in the Sultans camp. Tahir asserted that the atmosphere in the team was really good. He looks forward to playing with the big names in the team and under the captaincy of Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik. However, one personality he is exhilarated to work with is legend Wasim Akram “I’m working with Wasim bhai (Wasim Akram) for the first time, so I’m very excited. All of this seems to look amazing. Hopefully, we can do something special!” Tahir was quoted