Multan Sultans delivered a commanding performance to defeat Rawalpindiz in Match 14 of the Pakistan Super League 2026. Despite playing back-to-back matches and facing a hectic schedule, Multan showed great resilience and chased down the target convincingly, winning by 7 wickets with 22 balls remaining.
Early Breakthroughs Put Rawalpindiz Under Pressure
After being put into bat, Rawalpindiz struggled early as Multan bowlers struck quick blows in the powerplay. The top order collapsed under pressure, with wickets falling regularly, leaving the team in trouble. At one stage, Rawalpindiz had already lost multiple key batters, which prevented them from building early momentum and forced the middle order to rebuild the innings.
Sam Billings Effort Lifts Rawalpindiz to 182/8
Despite the shaky start, Sam Billings played a crucial innings to stabilize Rawalpindiz. His fighting knock helped the team reach a competitive total of 182/8 in 20 overs. He found support from the lower middle order, ensuring that Rawalpindiz posted a respectable score after early setbacks.
Faisal Akram 4 Wicket Spell Turns the Game
The standout performer of the first innings was Faisal Akram, who delivered a match-winning spell. The left-arm spinner picked up 4 crucial wickets, dismantling Rawalpindiz’s batting lineup at key moments. His impactful bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award, as he played a pivotal role in restricting the opposition to 182.
Farhan & Philippe Set the Tone in the Chase
Chasing 183, Multan Sultans got off to a flying start thanks to brilliant half-centuries from Sahibzada Farhan and Josh Philippe.
- Farhan smashed 57 runs off 29 balls
- Philippe contributed 48 runs off 26 balls
Their aggressive approach in the powerplay and middle overs ensured that Multan stayed well ahead of the required run rate.
Turner & Shan Masood Finish in Style
After the strong foundation, Ashton Turner and Shan Masood provided the finishing touches with explosive batting. Their quick-fire partnership ensured that Multan chased down the target comfortably in just 16.2 overs, reaching 186/3.
Multan sealed the victory with 22 balls to spare, highlighting their complete dominance in the match.
Match Summary
- Rawalpindiz: 182/8 (20 overs)
- Multan Sultans: 186/3 (16.2 overs)
- Result: Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets (22 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Faisal Akram (4 wickets)
Updated Points Table After Match 14
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR |
| 1 | Multan Sultans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.941 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.486 |
| 3 | Islamabad United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1.055 |
| 4 | Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.546 |
| 5 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.674 |
| 6 | Quetta Gladiators | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.223 |
| 7 | Rawalpindiz | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.625 |
| 8 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.077 |
