πππππ :βΒ Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators
ππππ : May 18,Sundayβ
ππππ :16:00 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistanβ
ππππππππππ :β Pakistan Super League, 2025
Quetta Gladiators aim for top spot
- The average 1st innings score at Rawalpindi this season is 219 runs.
- Teams batting 1st won 7 of the last 8 matches played at Rawalpindi.
- Quetta Gladiators are 3-0 at Rawalpindi this season.
Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
MS vs QTG Match Prediction & Analysis
Multan Sultans lockhorns against Quetta Gladiators in match 28 of Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Sunday, 18th May, 2025. The match is slated to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi and the scheduled start time is 15:30 PM IST.Β
Current StandingsΒ β Multan Sultan stand at the bottom of the points table with 2 points in 9 matches ( 1 win & 8 losses) and on the other hand Quetta Gladiators stand at the top of the points table with 13 points in 9 matches (6 wins, 2 losses & 1 no result).
Head to Head Record βΒ Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators squared off in 14 matches in the PSL and Quetta Gladiators won 5 matches, while Multan Sultans hold a dominant record with 9 wins. In their last meeting, Quetta Gladiators defeated Multan Sultans by 10 wickets earlier in the season.Β
TEAMS PREVIEW
Multan Sultans Preview
Itβs a tough situation for the Multan Sultans as theyβve been knocked out of the tournament, having suffered 8 defeats. In their last match against Peshawar Zalmi is now a dead rubber. In that encounter, the Sultans were bundled out for a meager 108 runs in 19.1 overs. Shai Hope top-scored with 23 runs, followed by Tayyab Tahir with 22, and Mohammad Rizwan, who got a start with 17 runs but couldnβt convert it into a substantial innings.
The Sultansβ batting has been their Achillesβ heel this season. Despite boasting quality international players, theyβve struggled to capitalize and post competitive totals. Mohammad Rizwan has been a lone warrior with the bat, accumulating 363 runs in 9 matches at an impressive average of 61.
On the bowling front, Ubaid Shah leads the wicket-taking charts with 11 scalps. However, the rest of the bowling attack has lacked the consistency and penetration needed throughout the season. In this final game, the Sultans will be playing for pride, aiming to finish their campaign on a winning note.
Quetta Gladiators Preview
The Quetta Gladiators have had a remarkable campaign thus far, establishing themselves as a formidable force with 6 wins. They will be aiming to conclude the league stage at the top of the table, as the Kings are breathing down their necks, also sitting on 12 points. A victory in their upcoming match would secure the top spot for the Gladiators.
In their previous encounter, the Gladiators locked horns with Islamabad United and, batting first, posted a mammoth total of 263/3. Rilee Rossouw smashed a blistering 104 runs off just 46 deliveries, while Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on a magnificent 100 runs from 45 balls. Subsequently, the Gladiatorsβ bowlers dismantled Islamabad United for a mere 154 runs in 19.3 overs. Mohammad Amir spearheaded the bowling attack, bagging an impressive 3 wickets for just 6 runs.
Hasan Nawaz is currently the leading run-scorer for the Quetta Gladiators with 250 runs. With the ball, the enigmatic Abrar Ahmed has been their trump card, picking up 14 wickets and leading the wicket-taking chart for the Gladiators.Β
Rilee Rossouw has also been in scintillating form, accumulating 234 runs this season. The bowling unit has been a cohesive force, with Faheem Ashraf (13 wickets), Mohammad Amir (10 wickets), and Khurram Shahzad (11 wickets) all contributing significantly, making it a challenging prospect for opposition teams this season.
Weather Conditions
The weather at Rawalpindi on Sunday, 18th May is expected to be around 33Β°C and a sunny day the wind blowing at 5 km/hr and 23% humidity.Β
MS vs QTG Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium heavily favors the batters, making it a high-scoring venue. The average first innings score across the 8 matches played this season is a substantial 219 runs. Notably, scores exceeding 200 have been achieved 8 times when batting first this season. In stark contrast, only once a team has scored over 160 runs while chasing this season.Β
Toss: To Bat
Teams batting first have dominated at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium this season, winning 7 out of the 8 matches played. Chasing has proven challenging at this venue, as the pitch tends to slow down slightly, making it difficult for batters to time their shots effectively. Therefore, we anticipate that the team winning the toss will opt to bat first.