LAHORE: At the end of a tournament, Quetta Gladiators defeated Multan Sultans by two wickets on the last ball, taking the top spot in the playoffs with the aura of being unassailable on the PSL 2025 points table.
The match did not affect either team’s campaign, but for Quetta it was an opportunity to stamp their authority – and they did so despite the nervousness.
Set a target of 186 after Multan’s 185/7, the Gladiators faltered at times but were rescued by a brilliant 67* off 38 balls from Hasan Nawaz, Quetta’s breakout star of the season. The chase saw wickets fall in clusters, but the temperament of the lower order, with a boundary-bound start from Khawaja Nafe (51 off 26), saw them home on the last ball of the game.
The win means Quetta finish the group stage with 15 points (W7, L2, NR1) which is a clear statement of their consistency and balance. Captain Saud Shakeel’s spirited leadership, a solid batting order and game-breaking spinners like Abrar Ahmed have made them the team to beat.
Meanwhile, Multan Sultans’ season ended in complete chaos: just one win from 10 matches, a far cry from their dominance in previous editions. Despite the promise of Yasir Khan (45 off 25) and Shahid Aziz (29 off 14 and 3 wickets), they could never find a 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 sits 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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