MS vs QG: Multan Sultans Win PSL 13th Match, Nawaz Shines Against Gladiators

Lahore: Multan Sultans secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in the 13th match of PSL 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium, with Mohammad Nawaz delivering a standout all-round performance.

Chasing a target of 167, the Sultans comfortably reached the total with 15 balls to spare, thanks to a strong batting display led by Steve Smith and supported by Shan Masood.

The run chase got off to a flying start as Sahibzada Farhan and Smith put together a rapid 71-run opening stand in just five overs. Farhan played an explosive knock of 32 off 14 balls before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph. Shortly after, Josh Philippe fell for 18, leaving the Sultans at 96-2 in eight overs.

Smith continued to dominate the Gladiators’ bowling attack, scoring a brilliant 53 off 35 balls, including seven fours and a six. He also shared a crucial 40-run partnership with Masood, bringing the Sultans within touching distance of victory before being dismissed in the 14th over.

Despite a brief wobble with quick wickets, including Arafat Minhas falling cheaply, Masood held his nerve and guided the team home with an unbeaten 46 off 30 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes.

Earlier, it was Mohammad Nawaz who set the tone for the Sultans with the ball, picking up three key wickets to restrict Quetta Gladiators to a manageable total. His performance proved decisive in shaping the outcome of the match.

With this comprehensive win, Multan Sultans showcased their dominance, while Nawaz’s all-round brilliance stood out as the defining factor against the Gladiators.

Multan Sultans had won the toss and chosen to bowl first in the 13th clash of the PSL.

After being asked to bat first, the Quetta Gladiators posted a competitive total of 167 runs against the Multan Sultans. During the innings, Skipper Saud Shakeel composed 56, giving the line a hope to win though they couldnt defend the total when it came for them to field. Saud’s innings kept the Gladiators afloat after a shaky start and gave them something to defend in this thrilling PSL 2026 encounter.

During the innings, the Gladiators lost both openers early, with Khawaja Nafay scoring 12 and Shamyl Hussain just 2, leaving the team reeling at 15 runs in three overs. But Saud, joined by Hasan Nawaz, steadied the innings, putting on a crucial 55-run partnership for the third wicket. Nawaz eventually fell to Arafat Minhas in the 10th over, and Minhas struck again to remove Rilee Rossouw (1), leaving the Gladiators at 72-4 just before the halfway mark.

Saud remained the backbone of the innings, keeping the scoreboard ticking and finishing with 56 off 41 balls, laced with six fours and a six. Jacobs provided late fireworks, scoring 49 not out off 31 balls with four fours and three sixes, narrowly missing out on a half-century. Tom Curran was dismissed in the 17th over by Nawaz, but the Gladiators managed to reach a defendable total.

For the Sultans, Hasan Nawaz led the bowling attack with 3 wickets for 30 runs, supported by Arafat Minhas with two wickets and captain Turner taking one.

With Saud’s crucial fifty anchoring the innings, the Gladiators set a challenging 167-run target, leaving the Multan Sultans with a tense chase ahead as the match enters its exciting final stages.