Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans: Gladiators crush Sultans by 10 wickets after Khurram’s 4-for and fiery fifties

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Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans: The Pakistan Super League witnessed one of its most lopsided encounters on Tuesday night as Quetta Gladiators steamrolled Multan Sultans in the 18th match of the season at Lahore. In a match that barely lasted 24 overs.

The Gladiators chased down a modest 90-run target without losing a wicket and with a staggering 79 balls to spare - marking one of the most dominant victories in PSL history. It was a contest defined by complete dominance in all departments.

Khurram Shahzad's fiery four-wicket burst up front dismantled Multan's top order, while Finn Allen and captain Saud Shakeel returned with the bat to finish things off in ruthless fashion. From the first over to the last, the Gladiators were in control, handing the Sultans a crushing defeat that could have serious implications for their campaign momentum.

Match Summary: QG vs MS, PSL 2025

• Match: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans, 18th Match
• Toss: Quetta Gladiators won the toss and chose to bowl first.
• Multan Sultans: 89 all out (17 overs)
• Quetta Gladiators: 90/0 (6.5 overs)
• Result: Quetta Gladiators won by 10 wickets (with 79 balls remaining).
• Player of the Match: Khurram Shahzad for his brilliant 4/23.

Match Highlights:

Multan Sultans Innings:

• Mohammad Rizwan carried his bat with a composed 44* off 44 balls, but found little support at the other end.

• Khurram Shahzad ripped through the top order with figures of 4/23, removing Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam and Curtis Campher.

• Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim Jr took two wickets each to keep the pressure on.

• Usama Mir (11 off 6) and David Willey (7 off 10) offered brief resistance before the Sultans were bundled out for 89.

Quetta Gladiators Bowling:

• Khurram Shahzad was sensational, striking in his first over and breaking the back of the batting line-up.

• Mohammad Wasim Jr and Faheem Ashraf both chipped in with key wickets and maintained tight lines.

• The Gladiators' fielding was sharp, with two crucial run-outs and consistent pressure in the deep.

Quetta Gladiators Innings:

• Openers Finn Allen (45* off 21) and Saud Shakeel (42* off 20) made a mockery of the chase with an explosive partnership.

• The pair smashed 9 sixes between them and never allowed the bowlers to settle.

• Quetta reached the target in just 6.5 overs - the most dominant run chase in PSL history in terms of balls remaining.

Multan Sultans Bowling:

• None of the bowlers managed to make a breakthrough, with all four leaking runs at over 11 runs per over.

• David Willey, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah, and Usama Mir all faced severe punishment from the QG openers.

• The bowlers struggled with line and length as the game slipped away rapidly after the powerplay.

Multan never got going with the bat after being asked to bat first. Yasir Khan, Usman Khan and Kamran Ghulam all fell within the powerplay, all to Shahzad, leaving captain Mohammad Rizwan stranded. Rizwan’s unbeaten 44 off 44 balls was the lone resistance in an otherwise miserable scorecard. Only two other batters crossed double figures, and the team was bundled out for 89 in just 17 overs.

Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim Jr also chipped in with two wickets apiece, while Mohammad Amir and Abrar Ahmed kept things tight despite going wicketless. The fielding too was sharp, with two run-outs — including the dangerous Usama Mir and Mohammad Hasnain — sealing Multan’s fate.

In reply, the Gladiators came out with an aggressive intent and never let the pressure build. Allen smacked five sixes in his whirlwind knock, while Saud matched him stroke for stroke with three fours and four sixes of his own. The duo put every bowler under the sword — Mohammad Hasnain was carted for 35 in three overs, while Ubaid Shah and Usama Mir fared no better, leaking 17 and 16 runs respectively in just one and 0.5 overs.

With this result, Quetta Gladiators not only bag two crucial points but also significantly improve their net run rate, making a serious statement as the tournament heads into its business end. Multan Sultans, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after what was arguably one of their most forgettable outings in PSL history.