Quetta Gladiators delivered a crushing blow to Multan Sultans in the 18th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, securing a 10-wicket win at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. The emphatic victory not only earned them two points but also significantly boosted their net run rate.
Set a modest target of 90, Quetta’s openers wasted no time. Finn Allen launched a brutal assault in the second over, collecting 17 runs off David Willey with two sixes and a four. Together with Saud Shakeel, he carried the side to a comfortable finish with 79 balls remaining — the largest victory by balls to spare in PSL history.
Allen remained unbeaten on 45 off 21 balls, while Shakeel added a rapid 42 not out from 20 deliveries. The duo’s aggressive approach ensured Multan’s bowlers had little chance to recover.
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Earlier, Multan Sultans suffered a collapse after choosing to bat. Faheem Ashraf removed Iftikhar Ahmed for six, while Michael Bracewell departed without scoring. With wickets falling rapidly, the side slumped to 43 for 6 within 10 overs.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan showed resistance with a 44-run knock but found no support at the other end. His dismissal by Ubaid Shah ended the innings at just 89 runs in 17 overs — their lowest total this season.
Following this result, Quetta climbed to second on the points table, while Multan dropped to the bottom with only one win in seven matches.
PSL 10 Points Table (After Match 18)
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad United | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +2.342 |
| 2 | Quetta Gladiators | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.034 |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +0.543 |
| 4 | Karachi Kings | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.217 |
| 5 | Peshawar Zalmi | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.847 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -2.355 |