Quetta Gladiators will lock horns with Multan Sultans in a crucial encounter of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. The match promises excitement as Quetta aim to strengthen their position in the top four, while Multan desperately seek to revive their faltering campaign.
Match Details
Fixture: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans
League: Pakistan Super League 2025
Venue: TBD (not mentioned)
Date & Time: TBD
Broadcast: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Daraz App
Team Overviews
Quetta Gladiators (QG)
Currently sitting third on the points table, Quetta Gladiators have been impressive this season, registering three wins and two losses so far, with a positive NRR of +0.140. After a dominating 64-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi in their last match, they will be riding high on confidence.
Top-order batters like Finn Allen, Rilee Rossouw, and Saud Shakeel are in fine touch, while middle-order support from Mark Chapman has been valuable. Their bowling has been equally effective, with Faheem Ashraf shining recently, and Abrar Ahmed being the top wicket-taker with 9 wickets.
Multan Sultans (MS)
In sharp contrast, Multan Sultans are at the bottom of the points table with just one win from six matches. Their net run rate of -1.562 shows the struggles they have faced throughout the season.
Despite some fighting performances, including a solid 76 from Mohammad Rizwan and a 52 by Kamran Ghulam in their last match, the Sultans failed to defend a big total against Lahore Qalandars. Their bowling has lacked consistency, with only young Ubaid Shah showing some spark, picking up 9 wickets so far.
Key Players to Watch
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Quetta Gladiators:
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Kusal Mendis: Leading run-scorer with 143 runs.
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Abrar Ahmed: Top wicket-taker with 9 wickets.
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Finn Allen: Aggressive opener who can take the game away in the powerplay.
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Faheem Ashraf: Brilliant with the ball, bagged 4 wickets in the last match.
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Multan Sultans:
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Mohammad Rizwan: Most reliable batter with 302 runs already.
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Kamran Ghulam: Solid middle-order contributor.
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Ubaid Shah: Emerging as a key bowler for Multan.
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Chris Jordan: Experienced all-rounder who can change the game with both bat and ball.
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Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Played | Won | Lost | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators (QG) | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Multan Sultans (MS) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Multan Sultans have historically dominated this clash, winning 9 out of the 14 encounters, while Quetta have managed to win only 4.
Probable Playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators:
Finn Allen, Kusal Mendis (wk), Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw (c), Mark Chapman, Khawaja Nafay, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Akeal Hosein, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir
Multan Sultans:
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Hasnain, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, David Willey
Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly with good bounce and carry. However, spinners may come into play as the match progresses, especially in the second innings. Teams would prefer to bat first, post a strong total, and put pressure on the chasing side. A score of around 180-190 could be considered competitive.
Probable Scenarios and Match Prediction
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Scenario 1:
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Quetta Gladiators bat first and post 180+.
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Multan Sultans struggle to chase under scoreboard pressure.
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Result: Quetta Gladiators win.
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Scenario 2:
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Multan Sultans bat first and Rizwan anchors the innings with a big knock.
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Quetta bowlers strike back during the middle overs.
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Result: Tight match, slight edge to Quetta based on current form.
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Match Prediction:
Given the current form, better batting depth, and a more balanced bowling attack, Quetta Gladiators are favorites to win this match. However, if Mohammad Rizwan clicks big time, Multan Sultans could still pull off a surprise.