Multan Sultans
Multan Sultans is a professional cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Here is a comprehensive overview of the team's history, performance, fan following, captains, and records:
History:
- Multan Sultans was founded in 2017 as an expansion team in the PSL.
- The team is owned by the Schön Group, a Pakistani business conglomerate.
- The team's name and logo are inspired by the city of Multan's rich history and cultural heritage.
Performance:
- Multan Sultans has had a mixed bag of performances in the PSL, with a few highs and lows.
- In their inaugural season (2018), they finished fifth in the standings.
- In 2019, they finished fourth in the standings and qualified for the playoffs.
- In 2020, they finished third in the standings and qualified for the playoffs.
- In 2021, they finished fifth in the standings.
- In 2022, they won their first-ever PSL title, defeating Lahore Qalandars in the final.
Fan Following:
- Multan Sultans has a dedicated fan base in Pakistan, particularly in the southern region of Punjab.
- The team's fan following has grown significantly since their inaugural season.
- The team's fans are known for their passionate support and energetic atmosphere during matches.
Captains:
- Shoaib Malik (2018-2019)
- Shahid Afridi (2019-2020)
- Mohammad Rizwan (2020-present)
Records:
- Most runs scored by a player: 741 runs by Mohammad Rizwan (2020-2022)
- Most wickets taken by a player: 23 wickets by Shahid Afridi (2019-2020)
- Highest individual score: 103* by James Vince (2020)
- Best bowling figures: 4/18 by Imran Tahir (2019)
Team Owner:
- Schön Group (2017-present)
Team Price:
- The team was sold to the Schön Group for a reported price of $5.2 million in 2017.
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