As the HBL Pakistan Super League 2025 enters its final leg, Mohammad Rizwan, captain of the Multan Sultans, has once again proven his status as one of the most consistent and dependable batters in the T20 format. With 346 runs to his name, Rizwan currently stands as the leading run-scorer of the season, anchoring Multan’s batting unit and playing a crucial role in keeping the team in strong contention for a playoff spot.
Consistency and Class Define Rizwan’s Campaign
Throughout PSL 2025, Rizwan has demonstrated the very attributes that have come to define his career: discipline, adaptability, and temperament under pressure. His ability to construct innings, rotate strike, and find gaps with surgical precision has made him the backbone of Multan’s top order.
Whether chasing or setting a target, Rizwan has delivered match after match, often laying the foundation for the likes of Rilee Rossouw, Usman Khan, and Khushdil Shah to build on. His strike rate of 133+ and average in the high 40s reflect a perfect balance between aggression and control—exactly what is needed in the high-stakes T20 format.
Key Performances This Season
- 74 vs. Karachi Kings*: A measured, unbeaten knock that guided Multan to a successful chase in a tricky run pursuit.
- 63 vs. Peshawar Zalmi: A fluent half-century under lights, setting the tone in the powerplay with classic cover drives and quick singles.
- 88 vs. Islamabad United: Rizwan’s highest score this season, marked by intelligent shot selection and an accelerating final burst.
His ability to bat deep into innings and accelerate when needed has neutralized even the most threatening bowling attacks.
Leadership and Composure
Apart from his batting prowess, Rizwan’s leadership has been pivotal to Multan’s composed campaign. Unlike more flamboyant captains, Rizwan leads with quiet intensity, tactical awareness, and trust in his players.
Under his stewardship, Multan Sultans have maintained excellent on-field discipline, using spin wisely in middle overs and rotating their pace attack to suit pitch conditions. His on-field decisions, especially regarding bowling changes and field settings, have turned matches in Multan’s favor on more than one occasion.
Rizwan in Context: A T20 Titan
Mohammad Rizwan’s PSL 2025 campaign continues a stellar run of form that has seen him dominate the T20 format over the last three years, both domestically and internationally. He remains among the top 5 global T20 run-scorers since 2021, and his performances in franchise leagues like the PSL, BPL, and T20Is for Pakistan have solidified his reputation as a modern-day great.
With just a few matches left in the league stage, Rizwan looks poised to win the PSL 2025 Golden Bat, barring a late surge from other contenders such as Sahibzada Farhan or Fakhar Zaman.
What Lies Ahead
The Multan Sultans are in a strong position heading into the playoffs, and if they are to reclaim the title, Rizwan’s form will be instrumental. As the team prepares for crucial fixtures against Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if Rizwan can maintain his rhythm and guide Multan to another PSL final.
If the first half of the season is any indication, Rizwan isn’t just leading the run charts—he’s defining this PSL season.
