Multan Sultans secured their first victory of the HBL PSL 2025 season in dominant style, but it was Ramiz Raja’s commentary blooper that stole the limelight.
On a night meant to celebrate cricketing excellence, former Pakistan captain-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja triggered a social media storm by accidentally referring to the Pakistan Super League as the “HBL IPL” during the post-match presentation. The slip occurred as Ireland pacer Josh Little was being awarded for the “Catch of the Match” for dismissing Fakhar Zaman.
The gaffe was instant meme fuel.
Clips of Raja’s mix-up went viral across platforms, prompting a flood of memes and lighthearted reactions. Fans from both PSL and IPL sides joined the fray—some laughing it off, others reigniting the long-standing “Which league is better?” debate.
Meanwhile, Multan Sultans silenced critics with their on-field performance.
After a sluggish start to the season, the Sultans roared back with a 33-run win over Lahore Qalandars. Yasir Khan lit up the Multan Cricket Stadium with a sensational 87 off 44 balls, including six boundaries and six towering sixes. Partnered by skipper Mohammad Rizwan (32 off 17), their 89-run opening stand powered Multan to a massive 228/5—the highest PSL total ever recorded at the venue.
Despite spirited contributions from Fakhar Zaman (32), Sam Billings (43), and Sikandar Raza (50), Lahore couldn’t keep pace and finished on 195/9. Josh Little’s game-turning catch and Ubaid Shah’s three wickets sealed the win for Multan.
Current Standings Update:
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Islamabad United remain unbeaten with four wins
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Karachi Kings follow closely with six points
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Lahore Qalandars are third with four points from five matches
In summary, Multan Sultans may have taken the win on the field, but it was Ramiz Raja’s “HBL IPL” slip that won the internet. Whether comic relief or a genuine mix-up, it added another unforgettable moment to an already intense PSL season.
