Multan Sultans Crush Rawalpindiz in One-Sided PSL Clash
The Multan Sultans continued their dominant run in PSL 2026, delivering a clinical 7-wicket victory over the struggling Rawalpindiz at the Gaddafi Stadium yesterday.
The Summary: Sultans Rule the GaddafiThe match showcased a stark contrast between two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum. Multan, led by Ashton Turner, looked every bit the table-toppers, while Mohammad Rizwan’s Rawalpindiz unit continued their hunt for a first win this season.
•Rawalpindiz Score : 182/8 (20 OVERS)
•Multan Sultan Score: 186/3 (16.2 OVERS)
•Result: Multan Sultan won by 7 wickets
•Player of the Match: Faisal Akram
Key Highlights
•The Sultans’ Chase: Chasing 183 was a walk in the park for Multan. Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show, smashing 68 off just 38 balls. He was well-supported by Josh Philippe, who added a blistering 56.
•Rawalpindi’s Struggles: Despite a competitive total fueled by Kamran Ghulam (35) and a late surge, the Pindiz bowlers had no answer for the Sultans’ aggressive top order. Mohammad Amir was the lone bright spot with the ball, picking up two wickets.
A Hero in Faisal Akram: The young spinner Faisal Akram turned the tide during the first innings, keeping the Rawalpindiz scoring in check and earning the Player of the Match honors for his pivotal spell.
The Standings
With this victory, Multan Sultans solidify their position at the top of the table with 4 wins from 5 matches. Meanwhile, the Rawalpindiz remain rooted to the bottom, still searching for their first points of the tournament.
Turner’s Remarks
”The way Sahibzada and Philippe played, they made a tough chase look easy. We’re happy with the momentum we have right now.”
