PSL Match Prediction | Pakistan Super League  2025 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Match – 28 | May 18 – QG Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling MS? 

MS vs QG Match Analysis

As the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) approaches its climax, the 28th match between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 18 stands as a pivotal encounter in the league’s final stretch.  Multan Sultans have been a dominant force, led by the prolific Mohammad Rizwan, who tops the season’s run charts with 363 runs.

Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators, bolstered by spinner Abrar Ahmed’s 14 wickets, are striving to secure a playoff berth. With both teams eyeing crucial points, this match promises high stakes and intense competition as the race to the playoffs intensifies.

MS vs QG Team Preview & Squads

Multan Sultans

Heading into the 2025 season, the Multan Sultans carried a legacy of excellence—five consecutive top-four finishes and appearances in the last four PSL finals. However, that era of consistency has unraveled this year. Regardless of the outcome of their final league match, the Sultans are destined to finish at the bottom of the table.

Mohammad Rizwan and Yasir Khan are expected to open the innings once again, possibly for the last time this season. Rizwan has been a lone bright spot, delivering exceptional performances with the bat and currently leading the tournament’s run tally.

While Usman Khan and Kamran Ghulam have chipped in with a few notable contributions, the middle order has failed to find momentum. Players like Ashton Turner, Tayyab Tahir, and Shai Hope have largely underwhelmed. The bowling attack has been equally unpredictable for MS. On paper, the Sultans have a seasoned pace unit comprising David Willey, Mohammad Hasnain, Shahid Aziz, and Chris Jordan. Yet, aside from the promising Ubaid Shah, none have consistently threatened opposing batters. The spin duo—Usama Mir and Faisal Akram—has also struggled to assert control or make significant breakthroughs.

Multan Sultans Squads

Multan Sultans

Michael Bracewell, Usman Khan, Shai Hope, David Willey, Gudakesh Motie, Muhammad Amir Barki, Mohammad Rizwan, Yasir Khan, Akif Javed, Ashton Turner, Usama Mir, Chris Jordan, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam, Faisal Akram, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Iftikhar Ahmed, Johnson Charles, Shahid Aziz  

Quetta Gladiators

After a rocky start to their PSL 2025 campaign, the Quetta Gladiators have found their rhythm at a crucial stage, entering this fixture on the back of a six-match unbeaten streak. Their commanding victory over Islamabad United on Wednesday secured their place in the playoffs, taking them to 13 points on the table.

At the heart of QG’s resurgence is a dynamic batting line-up, anchored by the explosive opening duo of Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen, who have consistently provided the team with rapid starts. The middle order looks solid as well, with Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz delivering match-winning performances, both registering centuries in their previous outing.

The batting depth is further reinforced by Kusal Mendis, Faheem Ashraf, and Mark Chapman, adding flexibility and firepower down the order. On the bowling front, the Gladiators have been just as impressive. Their pace attack—comprising Mohammad Amir, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim, and Faheem Ashraf—has collectively claimed 41 wickets, playing a vital role in their winning streak.

Leading the spin department is Abrar Ahmed, who has been in superb form with 14 wickets to his name, making him the team’s top wicket-taker. With both their batting and bowling firing in unison, Quetta look well poised to carry this momentum into the playoffs.

Quetta Gladiators Squads 

Quetta Gladiators

Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Zeeshan, Sean Abbott, Rilee Rossouw, Shoaib Malik, Saud Shakeel, Abrar Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Faheem Ashraf, Haseebullah Khan, Danish Aziz, Akeal Hosein, Kusal Mendis, Mark Chapman, Mohammad Wasim, Finn Allen, Khurram Shahzad, Khawaja Nafay

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators outfield report 

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Batting first has been the winning strategy in six of the previous ten games played here. The team that wins the toss has chosen to field first in half of those games, but we believe that batting first would be a superior choice in this particular situation.

The temperature is expected to be above 33 degrees, and the weather will probably continue to be clear. The first-batting team will aim for a score of 180–190 runs. The spinners can anticipate some turn when the surface slows down in the second half. 

MS vs QG Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 matches, MS won 4 games, and QG won 1. 

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators Prediction  

Cricket analysts predict that the Quetta Gladiators have a 66% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.