In the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, Quetta Gladiators clinched a dramatic 2-wicket victory over Multan Sultans, chasing down a challenging target of 186 runs on the final ball of the match. The game was played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where both teams provided an edge-of-the-seat contest.
Batting first, Multan Sultans posted a total of 185/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Mohammad Rizwan struggled with the bat, getting dismissed for just 4 runs. However, opener Yasir Khan played a crucial knock of 45 runs, while Jehanzaib Sultan added 25 runs to the total. Tayyab Tahir’s 36 and Shahid Aziz’s 29 provided vital support, but the Sultans couldn’t accelerate in the latter stages. Humayun Altaf contributed 16 runs, while Peter Hatzoglou fell cheaply for just 1 run.
Quetta Gladiators’ bowling was led by Usman Tariq, who claimed 3 wickets and kept the Sultans’ batting in check. Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, and Khurram Shehzad each took a wicket to share the responsibility.
At the toss, Multan Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to bat first, stating his aim to finish the league phase with a victory. Quetta Gladiators’ captain Saud Shakil, on the other hand, made it clear that his side was determined to secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Gladiators’ chase was an intense one, and it went down to the wire. With the match reaching its final ball, Quetta needed 2 runs to win, and they successfully managed to get the job done with a boundary off the last delivery. They finished at 186/8, securing the win with just 2 wickets remaining.
