In a finish befitting a tournament on the edge, Quetta Gladiators edged out Multan Sultans by two wickets off the final ball, locking up the top spot on the PSL 2025 points table with an aura of invincibility heading into the playoffs. The match had no bearing on either team’s campaign, but for Quetta, it was a chance to stamp their authority—and they did just that, albeit nervously.
Set a target of 186 after Multan posted 185/7, the Gladiators stuttered at times but were rescued by a brilliant 67* off 38 balls from Hasan Nawaz, who continues to be Quetta’s breakout star of the season. The chase saw wickets fall in clusters, but the temperament of the lower order, coupled with a boundary-laced start from Khawaja Nafay (51 off 26), got them home on the last ball of the game.
This win means Quetta finish the group stage with 15 points (W7, L2, NR1)—a clear statement of their consistency and balance. Skipper Saud Shakeel’s composed leadership, a settled batting order, and game-breaking spinners like Abrar Ahmed have made them the side to beat.
Meanwhile, Multan Sultans’ season ends in complete disarray: just one win from 10 matches, a far cry from their dominance in previous editions. Despite flashes of promise from Yasir Khan (45 off 25) and Shahid Aziz (29 off 14 & 3 wickets), they simply never found rhythm.
| Position | Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quetta Gladiators | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1.393 | Qualified |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +0.514 | Qualified |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -0.044 | Qualified |
| 4 | Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | +0.958 | – |
| 5 | Peshawar Zalmi | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -0.176 | – |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | –2.449 | Eliminated |
With one league match remaining—tonight’s winner-takes-all clash between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi—the final playoff spot is up for grabs. Lahore currently sit fourth with 9 points, and a win tonight would secure their ticket to the knockouts. For Zalmi, it’s simple: win or go home.
A loss would eliminate either side, and with Islamabad United safe at third, the PSL X top four could be settled tonight.
The PSL X playoffs are beginning to take shape—and if today’s last-ball thriller was any indication, the knockout stage promises high drama.
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