Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
**Record-Breaking multan sultans vs quetta gladiators Domination: Quetta Gladiators Crush Multan Sultans in PSL 2025 Clash**
*April 30, 2025*
The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
In a match that will be etched in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, the Quetta Gladiators delivered a masterclass of dominance, demolishing the Multan Sultans by 10 wickets with a staggering **79 balls remaining** at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on April 29, 2025. This victory marked the largest margin of victory (by balls remaining) in PSL history, underscoring Quetta’s ruthless efficiency and Multan’s deepening crisis The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators’
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### **Match Overview**
**Toss & Decision**: Quetta Gladiators elected to field first, a decision validated by their bowlers’ immediate impact. Multan Sultans collapsed to **89 all out** in 17 overs, with only captain Mohammad Rizwan (44* off 44 balls) offering resistance amid a batting implosion . Quetta’s openers, Finn Allen (45* off 19 balls) and Saud Shakeel (42* off 18 balls), then obliterated the target in just **6.5 overs**, sealing a historic win .
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The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
### **Key Performances**
1. **Khurram Shahzad’s Fiery Spell**: The 24-year-old seamer dismantled Multan’s top order, claiming **4 wickets in his first 11 balls**, including Yasir Khan (5), Usman Khan (0), Kamran Ghulam (3), and Curtis Campher (4). His figures of 4-23 set the tone for the carnage .
2. **Finn Allen & Saud Shakeel’s Carnage**: The openers unleashed a relentless assault, striking 10 boundaries and 7 sixes combined. Allen’s back-to-back sixes off Usama Mir in the final over epitomized Quetta’s aggression .
3. **Rizwan’s Lone Fight**: Multan’s skipper carried his bat but lacked support. His 44* came at a strike rate of 100, highlighting the team’s inability to accelerate .
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### **Turning Points**
– **Powerplay Collapse**: Multan slumped to **31/4** in the Powerplay, losing key batters to Shahzad’s swing and Faheem Ashraf’s middle-order strikes .
– **Self-Inflicted Damage**: Two run-outs (Mohammad Hasnain and Usama Mir) exacerbated Multan’s collapse, with Rizwan’s attempt to farm the strike backfiring .
– **Quetta’s Powerplay Onslaught**: Allen and Shakeel plundered **74 runs in 6.1 overs**, with Allen smashing 19 runs off Mohammad Hasnain in the sixth over to seal the game .
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The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
### **Aftermath**
– **Multan’s Playoff Hopes Dashed**: The Sultans’ sixth loss in seven games left them rooted to the bottom of the table with a net run rate of **-2.355**, effectively ending their playoff chances .
– **Quetta’s Ascent**: The Gladiators solidified their position in the top three, showcasing a balanced attack and fearless batting that positions them as title contenders .
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The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
### **Historical Context**
While Multan historically dominated this rivalry (9 wins in 14 matches), Quetta’s victory signaled a shift in momentum. The Gladiators’ tactical acumen—exploiting Lahore’s swing-friendly pitch early and capitalizing on Multan’s fragile batting—proved decisive .
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The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
### **Quotes & Reactions**
– **Khurram Shahzad (Player of the Match)**: “I stuck to my basics, bowled within the stumps, and the pitch helped. My role is to strike early, and today it worked perfectly” .
– **Mohammad Rizwan**: “We wanted to bowl first too, but Quetta outplayed us in every department” .
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The cricket match of Multan sultans vs Quetta gladiators
### **Looking Ahead**
Multan faces an uphill battle to salvage pride in their remaining matches, while Quetta’s blend of youth and experience makes them a formidable force. This match will be remembered not just for its records but as a testament to Quetta’s resurgence in PSL 2025.
*For detailed scorecards and highlights, visit [ESPNcricinfo](https://www.espncricinfo.com) or [Livemint](https://www.livemint.com) .*
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