Meta Description: Quetta Gladiators secured a historic 10-wicket win over Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League 2025, powered by Finn Allen, Saud Shakeel, and Khurram Shahzad’s fiery bowling.
Gladiators Humiliate Sultans in One-Sided PSL 2025 Clash
Match Summary:
Quetta Gladiators 90/0 (Finn Allen 45, Saud Shakeel 42*) beat Multan Sultans 89 (Mohammad Rizwan 44*, Khurram Shahzad 4-23) by 10 wickets*
Quetta Gladiators delivered a stunning all-round performance to dismantle Multan Sultans by 10 wickets in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 showdown in Lahore. Chasing just 90 runs, openers Finn Allen and Saud Shakeel romped home in just 6.5 overs, setting a new PSL record for the largest victory by balls remaining — 83 to be precise.
The emphatic win not only bolstered Quetta’s playoff hopes but also pushed the 2021 champions, Multan Sultans, to the brink of elimination, with their sixth loss in seven matches and a plummeting net run rate of -2.355.
Shahzad’s New-Ball Brilliance Destroys Multan’s Top Order
Khurram Shahzad was the architect of Multan’s collapse, striking four times in his first 11 deliveries. Exploiting early swing and bowling at pace, he dismissed Yasir Khan and Curtis Campher with full-length deliveries that nipped back in. In between, Usman Khan fell to a rash heave, while Kamran Ghulam edged an away-swinger to slip — leaving Multan reeling at 20 for 4.
No Comeback as Gladiators Bowlers Maintain Pressure
The middle order had no answers either. Faheem Ashraf claimed the crucial scalps of Iftikhar Ahmed and Michael Bracewell, while Mohammad Wasim Jr. cleaned up the tail. Multan’s innings was marred by poor decisions and panic, including two run-outs caused by Rizwan’s desperate strike farming — dismissing Mohammad Hasnain and Usama Mir, the only other batter to reach double digits.
Allen & Shakeel Seal Victory with Explosive Batting
Despite initial talk of an unpredictable pitch, Quetta’s batters showed complete control. Allen started the fireworks, hammering David Willey for two sixes and a four in the third over. Shakeel joined in by smashing Mohammad Hasnain and then dismantling Ubaid Shah with three boundaries in a single over, including a scoop, a cut over the slips, and a mighty pull shot.
By the end of the powerplay, Quetta had scored 74 without loss, needing just 16 more. The chase ended in style as Allen launched a massive six over Usama Mir’s head, putting the final nail in Multan’s coffin.
What This Means for the PSL 2025 Table
With this dominant win, Quetta Gladiators surge up the points table, while Multan Sultans face near-certain elimination unless an extraordinary turnaround occurs. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, despite a valiant unbeaten 44, couldn’t inspire his side or prevent their historic defeat.