PSL 2025: What Went Wrong for Multan Sultans Against Quetta?

It felt like another Sultan’s special when Yasir Khan was smashing balls all over Rawalpindi, like a backyard tennis-ball match, during the Powerplay no less, off what seemed like 270 in 25 balls—all that buildup to a total of 185 on most days is a dominant score in the PSL. But, of course, this was not “most days.” This was classic “Quetta Gladiators” doing what they do best as table-toppers; snatching victories from statistical improbability. A match that Multan seemed to have a fist-hold on was slipping away like a bar of soap in a rainstorm—and here’s why.

Mid-Innings Misfire and Momentum Murder

Following an electric opening act, the stage lights went dark. Multan’s innings, which appeared to be headed for a 200+ storm, fizzled into a drizzle. Yasir Khan and best mate Tayyab Tahir lit the innings up early with big strokes, but timely wickets consistently pegged them back. Jahanzaib Sultan, all set at the crease, tossed his wicket away trying to go aerial; but the greatest brain explosion came out of captain’s tactical mind – Peter Hatzoglou, a tailender, was promoted up the batting order, and replied with a 4-ball 1, halting the innings of all momentum and energy. Shahid Aziz launched a late counter with a fiery 29 off 14, a flicker of hope in a dimming innings—but the spark came too late to light a fire. Multan went from 136 for 4 at the start of the 15th over to a limp 185 for 7, stopping when they still had plenty of gas in the tank.

Hasan Nawaz’s Heroics Under the Lights

In walked Hasan Nawaz—and the game changed. With Quetta at 87/3 and an Everest required rate, he played a knock that screamed “match-winner.” His 67* from 38 balls was the difference between glory and losing, clean, calculated, and utterly clutch. Whether he was cutting spinners over cover or launching pacers into the crowd, Nawaz batted as if he had cheat codes. Add in two ultra-valuable catches—Shahid Aziz and Hamayun Altaf—and Hasan was wearing “Match Winner” on his sleeve. The Multan bowlers had no idea what had hit them—he absorbed the pressure and completely altered the chase.

Sloppy Death Overs and Lack of Killer Instinct

Let’s discuss those final overs—Multan had 27 runs to defend in the last 18 balls, they were eight wickets down, and Quetta’s tail was exposed. That is usually game over. As rain would have it, Hasnain and Madushanka turned death bowling into a comedy of errors, delivering a plethora of full tosses and missed yorkers with no variation. There were no clever changes of pace, no variety along the crease line, and no wide-angle mind games—just banal, insipid bowling at crunch time. Even worse, there were no aggressive fields—no one attacking the ball, with no sense of urgency. Multan’s bowlers were hoping that Quetta would collapse, not realizing that they were handing over the game with a smile. This was not just poor execution, but a failure to demonstrate the hunger to kill the contest when they had the chance.

So, how did Multan lose this one? Simple: they blinked. Beginning well but unraveling with strange tactics, they ran into a batter in sublime form, and when the match reached the pressure cooker, they melted. The Quetta Gladiators now look like the strong favorites for PSL 2025, while the Multan Sultans are left asking how a game that was well in their pocket could morph into another painful, crushing footnote.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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