Quetta Gladiators QG Crush Multan Sultans by 10 Wickets in Dominant Display
Lahore, April 29, 2025 – In one of the most one-sided matches in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, the Quetta Gladiators annihilated the Multan Sultans by 10 wickets with a staggering 79 balls remaining—the biggest margin of victory (by balls left) the league has ever seen.
Match Summary
- Multan Sultans: 89 all out (18.2 overs) – Mohammad Rizwan 44 (lone warrior), *Khurram Shahzad 4/23*
- Quetta Gladiators: 90/0 (6.5 overs) – Finn Allen 45 (20 balls), Saud Shakeel 42 (20 balls)
- Result: Quetta Gladiators win by 10 wickets
- Player of the Match: Khurram Shahzad (4/23)
Sultans Collapse in Devastating Fashion
Multan’s batting nightmare began early as Khurram Shahzad ripped through the top order in a fiery opening spell. The Sultans were 20/4 inside the first four overs, with Shahzad claiming four wickets in his first 11 balls. His victims included:
- Yasir Khan (bowled)
- Curtis Campher (trapped LBW)
- Usman Khan (holed out)
- Kamran Ghulam (edged to slip)
The carnage didn’t stop there. Faheem Ashraf (2/18) and Mohammad Wasim (2/21) cleaned up the middle order, while Mohammad Rizwan (44*) watched helplessly from the other end. To make matters worse, two run-outs—both caused by Rizwan’s desperate attempts to retain strike—sealed Multan’s fate at a dismal 89 all out.
Gladiators’ Openers Obliterate Target in Just 6.5 Overs!
Chasing a paltry 90, Quetta’s openers Finn Allen and Saud Shakeel made a mockery of the target.
- Powerplay Onslaught:
- Allen smashed David Willey for two sixes and a four in the third over.
- Shakeel took on Mohammad Hasnain, hammering 13 runs in the fourth over.
- Ubaid Shah, Multan’s young hope, was dismantled by Shakeel, who ramped, carved, and pulled him for 16 runs in one over.
- Fastest Chase in PSL History:
- The Gladiators needed just 41 balls to chase down 90.
- Allen (45 off 20)* finished the game with a massive six over Usama Mir’s head.
- Shakeel (42 off 20)* was equally brutal, hitting four sixes in his unbeaten knock.
What This Means for the PSL Standings
- Quetta Gladiators (4 wins in 6 matches) solidify their 2nd-place spot, looking strong for playoffs.
- Multan Sultans (1 win in 7 matches) are all but eliminated, with a disastrous NRR of -2.355.
- Islamabad United remain undefeated at the top.
Key Takeaways
✔ Khurram Shahzad’s fiery spell (4/23) destroyed Multan early.
✔ Allen & Shakeel’s brutal hitting – fastest 10-wicket win in PSL history!
✔ Multan’s campaign in shambles – can they salvage any pride in remaining games?
Quetta’s dominance sends a strong message to other teams—they are serious title contenders this season!
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