In the 12th match of the tournament, the Multan Sultans played against the Lahore Qalandars and emerged victorious by 33 runs, achieving their first win in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season.
Multan Sultans Dominate Lahore Qalandars with a 33-Run Win
Cricket has been more than a game for Pakistanis, rather a craze. Yasir Khan’s breathtaking strike, paired with their sharp bowling performance, captivated the fans in the Multan Cricket Stadium who witnessed the match live and hit the numbers necessary to turn their season around.
Multan Sultans set the pace for the game with an exhilarating performance. They backed the promise they showed during the preseason by setting a new franchise record for most points achieved per match played. They also surpassed the previous PSL record as guests. Their striking performance led to a score of 228 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.
The Performance that Made it All Happen
Yasir Khan smashed every record available till now, as he achieved the astonishing figure of 87 points in just 44 balls, with a single-handed shot-saving effort, to propel the team ahead of their other teams who were aiming for the same set of achievements.
Such destructive matches made sure Khan always had to have a reserve seat available for the upcoming matches, as a true star had produced a legendary performance, smashing record after record all in perfect sync for Khan’s astonishing victory.
The Closing Spearhead
Iftikhar Ahmed’s quick-spinning, rage-inducing, side-boot kick kept the result flowing in the last moments of the match, ensuring total obliteration of the other team over the edges. The cheering crowd in the stadium was clapping in joy at the dominating performance of the closing spearhead of the league, and the rest was history.
Sultans’ Strong Comeback: A Turning Point in PSL 2025
Although the Lahore Qalandars made a fair attempt to strike a tough 229-run target by losing wickets consistently, they reached a total of only 195 for 9 in 20 overs. Their top and middle order tried to make a last-ditch effort, but that lift only added to the fallacy.
The Multan Bowlers maintained control of the match, living up to the expectations of the game being accurately bowled with clever variations backed by sharp fielding.
Multan made a smart move by mixing things up with the squad and freshening the XI, and it paid off. That’s exactly what their bowlers followed in the final overs. The Qalandars were offered zero chances to make a comeback while the targeted plan was unleashed and executed perfectly.
Lahore Qalandars Struggle as Multan’s Bowlers Seal the Deal
Now that the Lahore Qalandars have dipped straight into early-season difficulties alongside finding strategies for smoothing out the inconsistencies in batting and bowling, they will have the most pressure.
The dominant Yasir Khan exposed the flaws in their bowling strategy and silenced the criticism. It also added a great moment to Khan’s career and his fantastic innings, along with Multan’s impressive comeback, which they will always remember as PSL 2025 continues.
Cricket lovers will closely follow the Sultans to see if they can keep up this winning streak and rise in the points table.