Islamabad, 22 April 2025: Multan Sultans posted a commanding total of 228/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a blistering innings from Yasir Khan in the 12th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.
The match, held at the Multan Cricket Stadium on April 22, 2025, saw the Sultans win the toss and opt to bat first against Lahore Qalandars.
Khan played a match-changing knock, anchoring the Sultans’ innings with his explosive batting.
His aggressive approach helped Multan surge in the final overs, with the team adding 61 runs in the last five overs, maintaining a remarkable run rate of 12.20.
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Alongside him, Iftikhar Ahmed also delivered a quick-fire 40 from just 18 balls, including three boundaries and as many sixes, further strengthening the Sultans’ total.
Kamran Ghulam supported the charge briefly with three runs.
Lahore Qalandars struggled with the ball, with Shaheen Shah Afridi being the standout bowler, claiming one wicket for 43 runs from four overs.
Despite his best efforts, Afridi could not contain the rampaging Sultans’ middle order. Haris Rauf had a tough outing, conceding 54 runs in three overs without taking a wicket.
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The fast bowlers could not control the flow of runs, allowing Multan to accelerate and post a mammoth total.
Multan’s batting performance was built on strong partnerships, with the final stand of 30 runs off just 13 balls between Iftikhar Ahmed and Ghulam being crucial.
Lahore Qalandars will now need a near-perfect chase to match Multan’s imposing score, with their chances of winning standing at just 10.42%.
With the Sultans in the driver’s seat, Lahore will need a significant contribution from their batters if they are to pull off an unlikely victory.
