Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will welcome Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans, who will square off tonight in Match 18 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. Both sides are at very different ends of the table but are equally desperate for a result.
The Gladiators arrive in the contest looking to keep moving up the PSL standings, while Multan Sultans need a win tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
For Multan Sultans, though, the campaign has quickly gone off the rails. Just one win from six games has left them rooted to the bottom of the table. Despite putting up some big totals—including two 200+ innings—their bowling unit has leaked runs under pressure. Most recently, they allowed a chase of 185 in under 20 overs, raising serious questions about their death bowling and tactical execution.
With time running out and pressure mounting, tonight’s clash could be make-or-break for Mohammad Rizwan’s team.
Form Guide
Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators are on a roll. Back-to-back wins, including a dominant 64-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi, have reignited their campaign after a patchy start. With batters contributing up and down the order and Faheem Ashraf producing a blistering five-wicket haul, they now look like one of the more balanced sides in the league. With three wins from five matches already in the bag, Quetta has the chance to move to second in the table with a win tonight.
Multan Sultans
It’s been a forgettable campaign for Multan so far. Despite Rizwan and Usman Khan showing flashes of brilliance with the bat, the Sultans haven’t found a way to defend competitive scores. The bowling has lacked bite and control, particularly at the death, which is reflected in their one win and five losses record.
If there’s ever a moment to turn the tide, it has to be now.
Head-to-Head: Quetta Gladiators vs. Multan Sultans
While the rivalry between these two sides hasn’t historically produced as much drama as some others in the PSL, it has always been a closely fought contest. Multan has historically dominated Quetta which includes a running 7 game winning stretch, but Saud Shakeel’s men have all the confidence and momentum right now.
| Total Matches Played | Won by Quetta Gladiators | Won by Multan Sultans |
| 13 | 4 | 9 |
Pitch & Weather Conditions
The surface at Gaddafi Stadium has offered good pace and bounce in the early overs while settling into a true batting strip as the game progresses. Seamers have found swing under lights, but batters who get set have cashed in heavily.
Conditions will be clear and warm, with temperatures hovering around the mid-thirties °C. Dew isn’t expected to play a major role, which should offer a fair contest between bat and ball.
Predicted XIs
Quetta Gladiators:
Saud Shakeel (c), Finn Allen, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis (wk), Mark Chapman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Khurram Shahzad.
Multan Sultans:
Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Usman Khan, Yasir Khan, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Akif Javed.
What’s at Stake
For Quetta Gladiators, it’s a chance to climb into the top tier of the table and stretch their winning streak to three. A win here keeps their playoff destiny firmly in their hands and continues their upward trajectory.
For Multan Sultans, there’s simply no room left for error. A loss tonight would all but eliminate them from playoff contention and cap off what has been a frustrating campaign for Rizwan and company.
With both desperation and confidence on the field tonight, this could be one of the most emotionally charged games of the season.
Don’t miss it, because for one team, tonight might just be the beginning of a title charge. For the other, it could be the end of the road.
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