Gladiators Edge Multan Sultans in Last-Ball PSL 10 Thriller
PSL 10, Match 28 – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: In a spectacle worthy of a blockbuster, Quetta Gladiators Edge Multan Sultans in the last ball by 2 wickets, chasing down 186 on the final delivery. This victory cements the Gladiators at the top of the PSL 2025 points table.
“It Felt Like a Final Over in a World Cup”
Opening batsman Hassan Nawaz described the tension: 🗣️ “Every ball felt like an eternity. We needed 4 off the last over—Hassan Nawaz calm under fire and Khawaja Nafi backing me up made it possible.”
Key Performers Steal the Spotlight
- Hassan Nawaz: Unbeaten 61* off 44 balls, dominating with three fours and four sixes.
- Khawaja Nafi: Crucial 51 from 36 deliveries, laying the foundation for a nerve-wracking chase.
Multan’s Bold Total and Bowling Fightback
Multan Sultans elected to bat, posting 185/7. Captain Muhammad Rizwan fell early for 4, but Yasir Khan (45) and Tayyab Tahir (36) stabilised their innings. In reply, Shahid Aziz starred with 3/35, while Muhammad Hasnain, Obaid Shah, and Peter Hatzoglou chipped in.
Gladiators’ Bowling Fans Celebrate
Usman Tariq’s 3/28 swung momentum back to Quetta, supported by Faheem Ashraf, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, and Muhammad Wasim sharing the remaining wickets.
Gladiators Edge Multan Sultans Statistics
| Team | Score | Top Batter | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators | 186/8 (20) | Hassan Nawaz 61* | Usman Tariq 3–28 |
| Multan Sultans | 185/7 (20) | Yasir Khan 45 | Shahid Aziz 3–35 |
