By our correspondent
RAWALPINDI: Quetta Gladiators edged out Multan Sultans by two wickets in a nail-biting contest during the 28th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, propelling themselves to the top of the points table.
The match, held in Rawalpindi, saw Multan Sultans win the toss and choose to bat first, posting a competitive total of 185 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Quetta Gladiators chased down the target with just one ball to spare, completing a thrilling finish.
Hassan Nawaz was the standout performer for Quetta, remaining unbeaten on 67 runs off 38 balls. His innings was marked by powerful hitting, including two fours and six towering sixes, with crucial big shots in the final overs that swung the momentum in Gladiators’ favour. Khawaja Nafeez also contributed a vital 51 runs, providing stability to the chase.
For Multan Sultans, Shahid Aziz was the key bowler, claiming three wickets for 29 runs in his four overs and effecting two run-outs. His efforts kept the Sultans competitive throughout the match, but they were ultimately unable to restrict Nawaz’s late onslaught.
Multan’s innings was bolstered by a lively start from Yasir Khan, who scored 45 off 25 balls with six boundaries and two sixes. Middle-order batsman Tayyab Tahir added 36 runs from 24 balls, while Shahid Aziz’s quickfire 29 off 14 deliveries pushed the total to a challenging level in the death overs.
Quetta’s bowling attack was led by Usman Tariq, who took three crucial wickets while conceding 32 runs. Mohammed Waseem impressed in the final over, picking up a wicket for 26 runs, with Fahim Ashraf and Khurram Shehzad also chipping in with a wicket each.
