KARACHI — RawalPindiz finally broke their prolonged slump in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, clinching their first win after a string of eight consecutive losses. The turnaround came with a composed victory over Islamabad United at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday.
Despite the result, the league standings remain unchanged. Islamabad United continue to occupy third place with nine points, having recorded four wins, three defeats, and one no-result, maintaining a strong net run rate of 1.082.
RawalPindiz, although buoyed by the win, still sit at the bottom of the table. They now have two points from nine matches, with their net run rate at -1.330.
Elsewhere, Multan Sultans hold second position with 12 points from nine games, trailing table-toppers Peshawar Zalmi, who have already secured a playoff berth.
Opting to field first, RawalPindiz executed their bowling plans effectively, restricting the three-time champions Islamabad United to 137 all out in 20 overs.
PSL 11 points table after RawalPindiz record first win in PSL 11
| Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | N/R | Points | NRR |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2.645 |
| Multan Sultans | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0.450 |
| Islamabad United | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1.082 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.367 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.503 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -0.355 |
| Karachi Kings | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -1.292 |
| RawalPindiz | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | -1.330 |
Devon Conway anchored the innings with a steady 40 off 33 balls, striking three fours and two sixes. Chris Green added late momentum with a brisk 29 from 16 deliveries, while Mark Chapman chipped in with 23 runs.
The bowling unit shared the workload efficiently. Mohammad Amir, Dian Forrester, and Saad Masood claimed two wickets each, while Asif Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Daryl Mitchell accounted for the remaining dismissals.
Chasing a modest target, RawalPindiz reached the total in the 19th over, losing four wickets along the way. Captain Mohammad Rizwan led from the front with a controlled 45 off 38 balls, including five boundaries and a six.
Kamran Ghulam provided valuable support with 42 from 30 deliveries, while Daryl Mitchell and Forrester contributed 32 and 13 runs respectively to guide the side home.
For Islamabad United, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Chris Green managed one wicket each, but their efforts fell short of defending the total.
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