The anthems for the 9th edition of the Pakistan Super League face a significant challenge: they must appeal to a wide range of musical tastes while also capitalizing on the Pakistani people’s love for cricket. However, this year, the cricket league finds itself amidst political discord and uncertainty.

Multan Sultans’ fans are particularly disappointed, lacking both a Prime Minister and a compelling anthem to momentarily distract them from the current reality. Thus far, none of the cricket songs from PSL9 have surpassed previous offerings, and Multan Sultans’ anthem, “Sultanat,” is no exception.

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“Sultanat” is a lackluster effort that fails to maintain a strong cultural connection with Multan, aside from some superficial references to local delicacies like ‘sohan halwa.’ Considering Multan’s rich historical significance, the representation in the PSL anthem falls short.

There’s a fine balance between acknowledging heritage and showcasing uniqueness. Unfortunately, “Sultanat” misses the mark, lacking catchiness, inventiveness, and a distinct Multani flavor. Even with powerhouse vocalists like Maanu, Natasha Noorani, and Talal Qureshi, the song fails to impress.

The music video attempts to visually represent Multan’s essence but falls short due to shallow audio and reliance on generic synth horn melodies. Overuse of this sound, common across PSL anthems, detracts from meaningful cultural representation and makes the song feel like an IPL imitation.

In summary, “Sultanat” comes across as a roughly produced, generic anthem with Bollywood elements, failing to capture the essence of Multan or deliver a memorable audiovisual experience.