Multan Sultans Clinch Thrilling 5-Run Victory over Quetta Gladiators in Last-Over PSL Classic
Full match report: Mohammad Rizwan 78 and Abbas Afridi heroic 20th over death bowling secure thrilling 5-run win for Multan Sultans over Quetta Gladiators.
In a match that showcased the pinnacle of T20 drama, Multan Sultans edged Quetta Gladiators by five runs in a heart-stopping finish at the Multan Cricket Stadium, with young fast bowler Abbas Afridi successfully defending 12 runs in the final over.
Rizwan Anchors Sultans to Formidable 196/5
Asked to bat first on a true batting surface, Sultans' skipper Mohammad Rizwan delivered an innings of supreme composure and tactical intelligence. Batting through 17.4 overs, Rizwan compiled 78 off 51 balls, featuring eight boundaries and two towering sixes over deep mid-wicket. A late onslaught from Iftikhar Ahmed (34 off 14 deliveries) propelled the Sultans past the 190-run benchmark.
Gladiators' Spirited Chase Led by Rossouw
In response, Quetta Gladiators launched an aggressive counter-offensive. Rilee Rossouw dismantled the Sultans' middle-overs spin, striking a blistering 65 from just 36 deliveries. With 28 runs required from the final 18 balls, the match hung delicately in the balance as the packed crowd stood on its feet.
The Dramatic 20th Over
With 13 runs required from the final over, Abbas Afridi showcased nerves of steel. Mixing wide-line yorkers with deceptive off-cutter slower balls, Abbas conceded only seven runs and claimed the decisive wicket of Sherfane Rutherford on the penultimate delivery to seal an unforgettable triumph.
| Match Summary | Scores & Highlights |
|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | 196/5 (20.0 Overs) • M. Rizwan 78 (51), Iftikhar 34 (14) • A. Hosein 2/32 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 191/7 (20.0 Overs) • R. Rossouw 65 (36), J. Roy 42 (24) • Abbas Afridi 3/28 |
| Result | Multan Sultans won by 5 runs • Player of the Match: Mohammad Rizwan |
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