In a one-sided affair at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Quetta Gladiators demolished Multan Sultans with a clinical 10-wicket victory, Khurram Shahzad bowling performance sensational. The right-arm pacer ripped through Multan’s batting lineup, finishing with 4/23 as the Sultans were skittled for a paltry 89 their lowest total in PSL history.
Khurram Shahzad Sparks Multan’s Collapse
Khurram Shahzad set the tone early, claiming four wickets in his first 11 deliveries, reducing Multan to 20/4 in a devastating opening spell. He was ably supported by Mohammad Wasim Jr (2/18) and Faheem Ashraf (2/21), who ensured there was no recovery. Only captain Mohammad Rizwan (44* off 44) offered resistance, while Usama Mir (11) was the only other batter to reach double figures.
Quetta Gladiators Openers Seal the Chase in a Blink
In reply, Finn Allen (45* off 21) and Saud Shakeel (42* off 20) made a mockery of the target, blasting 14 boundaries (5 fours, 9 sixes) between them to wrap up the chase in just 6.5 overs. The emphatic win marked Quetta Gladiators third consecutive victory, propelling them to second place on the points table with four wins in six matches.
For Multan, the defeat was their sixth in seven games, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. They will look to bounce back in their next fixture against Karachi Kings on May 1 at the same venue.
Stats & Takeaways
- Khurram Shahzad’s 4/23 – Best bowling figures of the match.
- 89 all-out – Multan’s lowest-ever PSL total.
- Quetta’s 10-wicket win – Fastest successful chase in PSL 2025 so far.
With momentum firmly on their side, Quetta Gladiators are shaping up as serious title contenders, while Multan Sultans face an uphill battle to salvage their campaign.
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