Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators in PSL X: Preview, Head to Head and Possible Line-ups

Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans will bring the curtain down on their PSL X group stages against each other at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

With the fate of both franchises already decided, this game is more about pride and the talent involved. Multan Sultans will be looking to sign off on a high, while Quetta will aim to send another message to the teams with their seventh win of the tournament.

Form Guide

Sultans have had a torrid time in PSL X. Mohammad Rizwan’s men are on a five-game losing streak and have just one win to show for their efforts all season.

Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, have transformed themselves into one of PSL X’s most complete teams. Saud Shakeel’s leadership has galvanized the side, and with Rilee Rossouw, Finn Allen, and Hasan Nawaz all peaking at the right time, Quetta have emerged as strong contenders for the title. They have not lost a game in six attempts and will look to keep the momentum going this evening against the Sultans.

Venue & Conditions

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has already shown its colors: flat pitches, lightning-fast outfields, and short boundaries. In short, a batter’s paradise. Expect another high-scoring affair, especially under the sunny skies.

And it will be hot. With temperatures still hovering above 41°C in the afternoon, player fitness and hydration strategies could be tested, particularly for bowlers on second spells.

Head-to-Head: Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators

Multan has had the upper hand in this rivalry, but that was back when they were romping through sides. Quetta has slowly crawled their way back, including a humiliating 10-wicket win this year already.

Predicted XIs

Multan Sultans:

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Aamer Azmat, Tayyab Tahir, Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Shahid Aziz, Dilshan Madhushanka, Peter Hatzoglou, Akif Javed, Ubaid Shah, Faisal Akram.

Quetta Gladiators:

Saud Shakeel (c), Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Usman Tariq, Khurram Shahzad.

What to Expect

For Multan, it’s just about tolerating one more outing with pride before their misery is over. For Quetta, another win will give this team huge confidence ahead of the playoffs. Expect aggressive starts, power-hitting, and sharp fielding to play major roles in what could still be an entertaining fixture.

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