When the Lahore Qalandars team lock horns with the Multan Sultans team, you don’t just watch the game, you also live through every roar of the crowd, every heartbeat moment. Tonight, April 26, 2025, Gaddafi Stadium wasn’t just a cricket ground; it felt like the beating heart of the city, alive with chants, drums, and a sea of color.
Watch Live Match Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans
The stage was set. A cool evening breeze teased the flags, and fans from both sides had already started teasing each other hours before the first ball was bowled. I had friends on both sides of this rivalry, and let’s just say, our WhatsApp group was more explosive than Shaheen’s opening spell.
Pre-Match Buzz
Walking toward the stadium, the energy was contagious. Kids wore Shaheen Shah Afridi shirts two sizes too big, teenagers carried posters for Mohammad Rizwan. A random stranger high-fived me just because I had a Lahore Qalandars cap. These are the little moments you don’t get to watch from home.
Both teams had reasons to believe tonight was their night. Lahore Qalandars, led by the fearsome Shaheen, had raw pace and heavy hitters like Fakhar Zaman. Meanwhile, Multan Sultans were on a hot streak, having won four of their last five encounters against Lahore. Rizwan’s boys knew how to handle pressure, and players like Iftikhar Ahmed and David Willey were ready to prove a point.
Match Highlights
The first ball at 8:00 PM sharp,
A Shaheen Shah Afridi special, swinging away, had the crowd on its feet immediately. Rizwan, cool as ever, just smiled and took guard again. I found myself gripping my seat without even realizing it.
When Fakhar Zaman opened Lahore’s innings, you could feel the buzz grow louder with every boundary. Fakhar plays like that fearless kid we all knew from school, the one who swung at everything and somehow made it work. And tonight, he was in the mood. Meanwhile, Sam Billings’ clever shot selection showed why he’s become such a steady figure in this line-up.
From Multan’s side, Mohammad Hasnain’s sharp pace and Chris Jordan’s death bowling gave Lahore quite a few headaches. Watching Hasnain’s fiery spell reminded me of those backyard matches where one guy bowled so fast, nobody wanted to bat!
The match swung like a pendulum. Every wicket was a mini-earthquake. Every six seconds was a lightning bolt. I was sitting next to a Multan supporter, a stranger, and by the second innings, we were screaming together, laughing at the absurdity of it all.
Personal Takeaways
- Coming Early Pays Off: I made the rookie mistake once of arriving just 30 minutes before a big PSL game. Never again. Tonight, getting there two hours earlier meant soaking up the atmosphere, grabbing snacks before the lines went crazy, and actually finding a good spot without wrestling for it.
- Friends Make it Better: Watching alone is fun; watching with friends or even strangers (who become temporary allies or rivals) makes every boundary and wicket feel ten times bigger.
- Always bring a Jacket: Lahore evenings can fool you. Warm one minute, chilly the next. That extra hoodie saved me big time tonight!
Star Performers
For Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen was a beast with the ball, as always. Haris Rauf’s middle-overs burst tightened the screws just when Multan looked set to run away with it. Sikandar Raza’s all-round performance, tidy overs, smart fielding, and some crucial late runs made a big difference.
On the Multan side, Rizwan’s calm anchoring and Usama Mir’s tricky spin almost tipped the match their way. Watching Rizwan guide the chase reminded me of a craftsman carving wood: patient, precise, and beautiful to watch.
Final Thoughts from the Stands
Win or lose, nights like these remind me why PSL isn’t just another tournament. It’s backyard dreams turned real. It’s families bonding, rivals bantering, and lifelong memories being made over a shared love of the game.
I’ll be hoarse tomorrow. My ears are probably still ringing. But ask anyone walking out of Gaddafi tonight, and they’ll tell you the same thing: this was worth every second.
