Colin Munro ignited controversy in the PSL by accusing Iftikhar Ahmed of chucking during Islamabad United's successful chase against Multan Sultans. Munro's gesture prompted a heated exchange, but Islamabad United secured their fifth consecutive win, propelled by Andries Gous's unbeaten 80. Earlier, Multan Sultans posted 168 for 5, with Usman Khan scoring 61.
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