MULTAN: Islamabad United continued their dominant run in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, securing their fifth consecutive victory with a clinical seven-wicket win over Multan Sultans in Match 13 on Wednesday at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Batting first, Multan Sultans posted a total of 168 for 5 in their 20 overs. Usman Khan played a key role with a well-crafted half-century, but the score ultimately fell short of challenging the in-form United side.
In response, Islamabad United chased down the target with ease, reaching 169 for 3 in just 17.1 overs. The star of the innings was Andries Gous, who remained unbeaten on 80 runs off 45 balls, hitting six boundaries and five sixes. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Standings Update: United Dominate the Table
With this result, Islamabad United have firmly cemented their place at the top of the PSL 10 points table, boasting a perfect record of five wins in five matches and a healthy net run rate of 2.342.
In contrast, Multan Sultans are facing a difficult campaign. The former champions have now suffered their fourth defeat in five games, leaving them at the bottom of the standings with just two points and a net run rate of -1.764.
PSL 2025: Current Team Standings
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🥇 Islamabad United – 10 points (5 matches) | NRR: +2.342
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🥈 Karachi Kings – 6 points (5 matches) | NRR: -0.215
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🥉 Lahore Qalandars – 4 points (4 matches) | NRR: +1.095
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🔹 Peshawar Zalmi – 2 points (4 matches) | NRR: TBD
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🔹 Quetta Gladiators – 2 points (3 matches) | NRR: TBD
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🔻 Multan Sultans – 2 points (5 matches) | NRR: -1.764
As the tournament progresses, Islamabad United remain the team to beat. With momentum on their side, they look well-positioned to make a strong push for the PSL 2025 playoffs and possibly another championship title.
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HBL PSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 13):
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
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| 1 | Islamabad United | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +2.342 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.215 |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1.095 |
| 4 | Peshawar Zalmi | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.844 |
| 5 | Quetta Gladiators | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.917 |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.764 |
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Next, Lahore Qalandars will square up against Peshawar Zalmi on Today 24 April.
