The Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans head to head could not be closer: 22 PSL matches since 23 Feb 2018, and exactly 11 wins each. None has ended in a tie or without a result.
Lahore Qalandars (LQ) hold the latest edge, having won the last 2, the latest a 20-run home win in Lahore on 3 Apr 2026. Multan Sultans (MS) own the bigger margins, though. Below is the full timeline, the top players on each side and the scores that stand out.
LQ vs MS timeline: two finals and some heavy defeats
These two met in back-to-back PSL finals. On 27 Feb 2022 Lahore won the title decider by 42 runs, and on 18 Mar 2023 they beat Multan again, this time by 1 run, both at the Gaddafi Stadium. That 2023 season was their best against Multan: 3 wins from 4, including a second 1-run win at Multan on 13 Feb 2023.
Multan’s best spells came either side. They won both games in 2021, one by 80 runs in Abu Dhabi after bowling Lahore out for 89, and both in 2024, one of them a 60-run victory in Lahore. The largest Multan win came on 15 Mar 2023: 84 runs, with Lahore dismissed for 76, the smallest total in the fixture. Multan’s three biggest wins are all by 60 runs or more, while Lahore’s largest win in the table is by 9 wickets.
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Head to Head in the PSL
| Matches | Lahore Qalandars won | Multan Sultans won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 23 Feb 2018 | 3 Apr 2026 |
LQ vs MS Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Lahore Qalandars won | Multan Sultans won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in Lahore vs Multan Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman Lahore Qalandars | 21 | 21 | 762 | 76 | 36.29 | 146.54 | 0 | 7 |
| Mohammad Rizwan Multan Sultans | 14 | 14 | 609 | 82 | 50.75 | 132.68 | 0 | 6 |
| Shan Masood Multan Sultans | 12 | 12 | 365 | 83 | 30.42 | 144.84 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdullah Shafique Lahore Qalandars | 11 | 11 | 251 | 65 | 25.10 | 136.41 | 0 | 1 |
| RR Rossouw Multan Sultans | 11 | 11 | 242 | 65* | 26.89 | 124.74 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohammad Hafeez Lahore Qalandars | 8 | 8 | 235 | 69 | 29.38 | 129.83 | 0 | 2 |
| Khushdil Shah Multan Sultans | 13 | 13 | 234 | 70* | 33.43 | 172.06 | 0 | 1 |
| D Wiese Lahore Qalandars | 12 | 12 | 222 | 48* | 37.00 | 176.19 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Khan Multan Sultans | 6 | 6 | 200 | 96 | 33.33 | 149.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Sohaib Maqsood Multan Sultans | 6 | 6 | 190 | 61* | 38.00 | 128.38 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in Lahore vs Multan Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi Lahore Qalandars | 22 | 22 | 36 | 5/4 | 18.53 | 7.97 | 1 |
| Usama Mir Multan Sultans | 7 | 7 | 16 | 6/40 | 11.81 | 7.56 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf Lahore Qalandars | 19 | 19 | 16 | 3/30 | 44.44 | 10.30 | 0 |
| Shahnawaz Dhani Multan Sultans | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4/5 | 19.46 | 8.98 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan Lahore Qalandars | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/15 | 13.80 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Zaman Khan Lahore Qalandars | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3/21 | 36.00 | 9.60 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir Multan Sultans | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3/27 | 26.11 | 7.05 | 0 |
| D Wiese Lahore Qalandars | 14 | 14 | 9 | 3/27 | 35.22 | 8.03 | 0 |
| Ihsanullah Multan Sultans | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2/33 | 20.71 | 8.88 | 0 |
| Junaid Khan Multan Sultans | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3/24 | 28.00 | 8.52 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Lynn Lahore Qalandars | 113* | 55 | 12 | 8 | 15 Mar 2020 |
| Usman Khan Multan Sultans | 96 | 55 | 11 | 2 | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Yasir Khan Multan Sultans | 87 | 44 | 6 | 6 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| JM Vince Multan Sultans | 84 | 41 | 7 | 6 | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Shan Masood Multan Sultans | 83 | 50 | 14 | 1 | 29 Jan 2022 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usama Mir Multan Sultans | 6/40 | 4 | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi Lahore Qalandars | 5/4 | 3.4 | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Shahnawaz Dhani Multan Sultans | 4/5 | 3.1 | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi Lahore Qalandars | 4/51 | 4 | 18 Mar 2023 |
| Rashid Khan Lahore Qalandars | 3/15 | 4 | 4 Mar 2023 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | 228/5 | 20 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Multan Sultans | 214/4 | 20 | Lahore Qalandars | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Multan Sultans | 209/5 | 19.4 | Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 29 Jan 2022 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 206/5 | 20 | Multan Sultans | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 29 Jan 2022 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 204/4 | 20 | Multan Sultans | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 22 Feb 2019 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 76 | 14.3 | Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 89 | 15.1 | Multan Sultans | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Multan Sultans | 114 | 19.4 | Lahore Qalandars | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Multan Sultans | 130 | 19.3 | Lahore Qalandars | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 136 | 17.2 | Multan Sultans | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 Feb 2018 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans won by 84 runs | T20 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Multan Sultans won by 80 runs | T20 | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Multan Sultans won by 60 runs | T20 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Lahore Qalandars won by 9 wickets | T20 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 15 Mar 2020 |
| Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets | T20 | National Stadium Karachi, Karachi | 26 Feb 2021 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| Imran Tahir Multan Sultans | 2 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi Lahore Qalandars | 2 |
| Mohammad Rizwan Multan Sultans | 2 |
| Shahnawaz Dhani Multan Sultans | 2 |
| Fakhar Zaman Lahore Qalandars | 2 |
| AB de Villiers Lahore Qalandars | 1 |
Lahore vs Multan Matches by Ground
| Ground | Matches | Lahore Qalandars won | Multan Sultans won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaddafi Stadium | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| National Stadium Karachi | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest LQ vs MS Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Lahore Qalandars won by 20 runs |
| 26 Apr 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Lahore Qalandars won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Multan Sultans won by 33 runs |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Multan Sultans won by 60 runs |
| 21 Feb 2024 | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Multan Sultans won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Mar 2023 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Lahore Qalandars won by 1 run |
| 15 Mar 2023 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Multan Sultans won by 84 runs |
| 4 Mar 2023 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Lahore Qalandars won by 21 runs |
| 13 Feb 2023 | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Lahore Qalandars won by 1 run |
| 27 Feb 2022 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Lahore Qalandars won by 42 runs |
Multan vs Lahore players: Fakhar, Rizwan and Shaheen
Fakhar Zaman of Lahore heads the run chart: 762 from 21 innings, 7 of them fifties. Mohammad Rizwan leads for Multan with 609 at a higher average, 50.75. The top individual score is CA Lynn’s 113* off 55 balls for Lahore on 15 Mar 2020, which took them to a 9-wicket win. Usman Khan’s 96 is Multan’s best.
Shaheen Shah Afridi has played all 22 games for Lahore and taken 36 wickets, over double the next best. His 5/4 in Dubai on 9 Mar 2018 bowled Multan out for 114. The best figures, though, belong to Usama Mir of Multan: 6/40 on 27 Feb 2024. Mir has 16 wickets at just 11.81 in 7 games. Shahnawaz Dhani’s 4/5 for Multan came in the 80-run win of 2021.
Lahore vs Multan by ground, and batting first or chasing
Setting a target has worked better, 13 wins to 9, with first innings averaging 180. The highest total is Multan’s 228/5 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on 22 Apr 2025, built on Yasir Khan’s 87. The best chase came in Karachi on 29 Jan 2022, when Multan hunted down Lahore’s 206/5, finishing on 209/5 in 19.4 overs.
Half of all meetings have been at the Gaddafi Stadium, where Lahore lead 7 to 4. Away from Lahore, Multan have the better of it, including 3 of the 4 games played at Karachi’s National Stadium. For more, see the Lahore Qalandars PSL records and Multan Sultans PSL records.
Questions about Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans
Who has won more matches, Lahore Qalandars or Multan Sultans?
Neither. The two sides are level at 11 wins each in 22 PSL matches. Lahore have won the last 2.
What happened in Multan vs Lahore matches in 2023?
They met 4 times in 2023 and Lahore won 3, two of them by 1 run, including the final on 18 Mar 2023. Multan’s one win that season was by 84 runs, with Lahore all out for 76.
Which batter tops the LQ vs MS run list?
Fakhar Zaman has 762 runs for Lahore Qalandars. Mohammad Rizwan has 609 for Multan Sultans and Shan Masood 365.
Who leads the wicket takers in Lahore vs Multan games?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has 36 wickets for Lahore, with a best of 5/4. Usama Mir and Haris Rauf have 16 each.
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans: what is the highest score?
Individually, CA Lynn’s 113* for Lahore on 15 Mar 2020. As a team, Multan’s 228/5 on 22 Apr 2025. Other Multan rivalries include Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.