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Sport in brief: April 17, 2025
MEN’S CRICKET:
Islamabad United top the Pakistani Super League with the only unbeaten record after Jason Holder took 4-25 as they brushed aside winless Multan by 47 runs in Rawalpindi.
Man of the match Holder had earlier smashed 32 from just 14 balls when Islamabad posted 202-6 from their 20 overs.