Vintage Umar Gul returns to PSL with a bang

Veteran Pakistani bowler Umar Gul showed the world a glimpse of what made him one of the most devastating bowlers in T20 cricket, after he grabbed six wickets for Multan Sultans against Quetta Gladiators last night (Wednesday).

However, Gul, who was playing his first match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season three, was unable to take his side to the winning post after heroics from Quetta Gladiators all rounder Hasan Khan, who hit a massive six in the last over, giving his side a much needed victory.

The fast bowler became only the second cricketer to take six wickets in an inning at PSL. Earlier, Karachi Kings all rounder Ravi Bopara claimed a similar feat at the Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament in 2016.

Gul’s figures of 6 for 24 runs in four overs, was celebrated on social media, as players congratulated the senior bowler, who also reached the 200 wickets milestone in T20 cricket. Umar was also awarded the Man of the Match award for his performance as well.

OUT! 16.6 Umar Gul to Rilee Rossouw
Watch ball by ball highlights at https://t.co/eGH11TTVcb#MSvQG #HBLPSL #PSL2018 @_cricingif pic.twitter.com/QuXdn3Z3Yr

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 7, 2018

Thank u everyone for the heartwarming msgs n prayers! I always need ur duas so please keep me in all ur prayers. I wish we could have won it but inshaAllah the next match now 👍🏻 @MultanSultans @thePSLt20 #fansinheart

— Umar55 (@mdk_gul) March 7, 2018

What a game of cricket great win for the team @TeamQuetta good all round performance from the boys. And something special from @mdk_gul 6-24 in T20 cricket wow 👏 👏 well bowled bhai.

— Rilee Rossouw (@Rileerr) March 7, 2018

Umar Gul's 6 wickets for 24 runs for Multan Sultans today is the third best bowling figures in T20s in a losing cause after 6-22 by Aftab Ahmed and 6-19 by Adam Zampa. #HBLPSL

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 7, 2018

He's BACK!
What a sensational debut for the @MultanSultans
Umar Gul takes two in the over and Multan nudge ahead in this cliff-hanger.#QGvMS #DilSeJaanLagaDe pic.twitter.com/KigayHfymJ

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 7, 2018

First match of the season.. Umar Gul comes out with a bang 6/24 and showed everyone that hard work always pays off and he has still got a lot in him.. Guldozer is back! Congratulations @mdk_gul and @MariamNaqsh pic.twitter.com/eyMWYwc0LA

— Sawera Pasha (@sawerapasha) March 7, 2018