ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected bat first against Multan Sultans in the 9th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Both teams are looking for a much-needed win to improve their position in the points table.
Head-to-head record
Multan Sultans have the edge in previous encounters. Out of 18 matches played between these two teams, Multan have won 11 while Peshawar have won 7. This gives Multan a strong advantage historically.
Recent form
Peshawar Zalmi have had a tough start this season. They lost heavily to Islamabad United by 102 runs and also fell to Quetta Gladiators by 80 runs.
Their top order, including captain Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, has yet to deliver consistent performances.
Multan Sultans have also been inconsistent. Despite strong batting from Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan, their bowling unit failed to defend 205 against Islamabad United in their last match, losing by 47 runs.
Key players
For Zalmi, Babar Azam is the key batter. He has scored 223 runs in five innings against Multan Sultans, averaging 44.60. Saim Ayub will also be important with the bat.
Multan Sultans rely on captain Mohammad Rizwan, who has scored 354 runs in 10 innings against Zalmi with an average of 44.25. Usama Mir is their top bowler against Zalmi, with 11 wickets in just five games.
Match outlook
Looking at past records and current form, Multan Sultans seem slightly stronger. However, Peshawar Zalmi have talented players who can turn the game around.
This match is expected to be exciting and closely fought as both teams look to bounce back in PSL 10.
