Smith hits maiden PSL fifty as Multan beat Quetta
[Getty Images] Steve Smith's maiden Pakistan Super League half-century helped Multan Sultans claim a six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators. The 36-year-old Australian opened the batting and hit 53 off 35 balls to top score for the Sultans as they chased down 167 in Lahore to wrap up victory. Smith set the tone for Multan with an attacking start to his innings and walloped Tom Curran for four consecutive fours in the third over.
He was dismissed by Hasan Nawaz, who took 2-17, but Shan Masood (46*) got the Sultans home with 15 balls remaining. The Gladiators had earlier posted 166-7 from their 20 overs thanks largely to captain Saud Shakeel's 41-ball 56. Bevon Jacobs also chipped in with an unbeaten 49 off 31 balls as Mohammad Nawaz claimed an impressive 3-30 for the Sultans.
Multan are top of the PSL table with three wins from their four matches but are level on points with unbeaten Karachi Kings who have played a game fewer. PSL fixtures & results PSL table [BBC]