Multan Sultans hold a slight edge in their head-to-head record, having won nine matches compared to five victories for Quetta Gladiators.
The hustle and bustle of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) returned on Friday to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with a high-scoring clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, culminating in a 23-run victory for the Kings.
The PSL-10 had earlier been brought to a grinding halt after India launched a drone attack outside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Initially, it was decided to shift the remainder of the tournament to the UAE.
However, following a de-escalation between Pakistan and India, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chose to bring the action back home and complete the event on native soil.
On Friday, the PCB also officially dedicated the ongoing Pakistan Super League to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan, acknowledging their unwavering sacrifices and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the nation.
“We proudly dedicate the Pakistan Super League to our brave Armed Forces who continue to safeguard the nation’s integrity with courage and commitment,” the PCB said in a statement.
According to the PCB, Friday’s PSL matches and ceremonies were held in honour of the Pakistan Army, while Saturday would be dedicated to the Pakistan Navy, and Monday to the Pakistan Air Force.
In the high-scoring encounter, Karachi Kings posted 237 runs, and Peshawar Zalmi, despite a spirited chase, fell short with 214, giving the Kings a 23-run win and securing their spot in the playoffs.
Multan Sultans Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wicketkeeper), Jahanzeib Sultan, Tayyab Tahir, Humayon Altaf, Yasir Khan, Aamer Azmat, Shahid Aziz, Peter Hatzoglou, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah.
Quetta Gladiators Playing XI: Saud Shakeel (captain), Avishka Fernando, Hasan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wicketkeeper), Khawaja Nafay, Faheem Ashraf, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Usman Tariq.