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.


Note: The team's records and statistics are accurate as of the 2022 PSL season and may change in future seasons.