PSL 5: Quetta, Multan match abandoned due to heavy rain

LAHORE: The 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five between Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans has been abandoned due to heavy rain without a ball being bowled.

It was expected to rain heavily during the match hours and the match would unlikely be played at Gaddafi Stadium. The match was supposed to start at 7 PM but was called off at 8:05 after no respite from the rain.

“We are very sorry to announce that the rain in Lahore means that the match between @MultanSultans and @TeamQuetta has been abandoned, with both teams sharing a point each,” said the PSL on its twitter page.

We are very sorry to announce that the rain in Lahore means that the match between @MultanSultans and @TeamQuetta has been abandoned, with both teams sharing a point each. #HBLPSLV #QGvMS

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 11, 2020

After the match being called off, both teams have shared a point each. Sultans are comfortably at the top of the points table with 12 points whereas Gladiators are at the last with seven points.

Peshawar Zalmi are placed second whereas Lahore Qalandars are on the third. Karachi Kings are placed fifth and will take on Qalandars tomorrow at National Stadium in Karachi.

Multan has already clinched a playoff berth while defending champions Quetta are fighting to get out of the bottom of the points table.