PSL 2025: Multan Ends Losing Streak With 33-Run Win: The Multan Sultans roared back to form with a commanding 33-run victory over the Lahore Qalandars in a pulsating encounter at the Multan Cricket Stadium. After suffering three consecutive defeats, Mohammad Rizwan’s side delivered a complete performance, posting a mammoth total before stifling Lahore’s chase with disciplined bowling.
Explosive Batting Sets the Tone
Multan’s innings was a spectacle of power-hitting from the outset. Openers Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan unleashed a blistering assault, racing to 79/0 in the powerplay. Yasir was the standout performer, hammering 87 off just 44 balls, including six fours and six sixes, while Rizwan provided strong support with a quickfire 32 off 17.
Despite losing Rizwan and a brief slowdown, Usman Khan (39) steadied the innings before Iftikhar Ahmed turned the final overs into a carnage. His unbeaten 40 off 18 balls, laced with three fours and three sixes, propelled Multan to a daunting 228/5—a total that proved too steep for Lahore.
The Qalandars’ bowling attack struggled throughout, with even Shaheen Afridi failing to contain the onslaught. Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan were particularly expensive, conceding runs at over 12 per over.
Lahore’s Chase Falters Despite Early Spark
In reply, Lahore started aggressively, with Fakhar Zaman blasting 32 off 14 balls before Ubaid Shah dismissed him, triggering a top-order collapse. Key batters like Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, and Mohammad Naeem got starts but failed to convert them into substantial contributions.
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Sam Billings briefly revived hopes with a fiery 43 off 23, but his dismissal in the 15th over left Lahore reeling at 149/6. Sikandar Raza fought valiantly with an unbeaten 50 off 27, but the required rate kept climbing, and Lahore ultimately finished at 195/9.
Bowling Heroes Seal the Deal
Ubaid Shah was the pick of Multan’s bowlers, claiming 3/37, while Usama Mir’s economical spell (2/26) tightened the screws. The Sultans’ fielding was sharp, and their bowlers maintained pressure throughout, ensuring Lahore never truly threatened the target.
This victory marks a crucial turnaround for Multan Sultans, who showcased their batting firepower and bowling depth. For Lahore Qalandars, the search for consistency continues as their bowlers endured a tough night. With this win, Multan has reignited their PSL 2025 campaign, while Lahore must regroup quickly to stay in contention.
Brief Scores:
Multan Sultans: 228/5 (Yasir Khan 87, Iftikhar Ahmed 40*)
Lahore Qalandars: 195/9 (Sikandar Raza 50*, Sam Billings 43; Ubaid Shah 3/37)
Result: Multan Sultans won by 33 runs.
Player of the Match: Yasir Khan (87 off 44).
