MULTAN, Pakistan: Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.
The match holds significant importance for Peshawar Zalmi as they aim to secure a spot in the playoffs, while the Multan Sultans seek to end their season on a positive note.
Current form
Peshawar Zalmi currently sits in the 5th position on the points table with 3 wins and 4 losses.
They recently secured a 6-wicket victory over Islamabad United, showcasing strong performances from captain Babar Azam, who scored 53 runs, and young talent Maaz Sadaqat, who contributed 55 runs.
Bowler Mohammad Ali also impressed with figures of 3 for 26.
In contrast, Multan Sultans are at the bottom of the table with only 1 win and 7 losses. Their latest match resulted in an 87-run defeat against Karachi Kings, where they were bowled out for 117 while chasing a target of 204.
Head-to-head record
Historically, Multan Sultans have had the upper hand in encounters against Peshawar Zalmi, winning 11 out of 17 matches.
However, in their most recent meeting on April 19, 2025, Zalmi dominated with a 120-run victory, scoring 227 runs and bowling out the Sultans for 107.
Key players to watch
Babar Azam led by example with an excellent batting performance in the last match.
Maaz Sadaqat is a promising young batsman who recently scored a quickfire 55.
Mohammad is a reliable bowler who took 3 wickets for 26 runs in the last match.
Mohammad Rizwan is the captain and top run-scorer for the team, having made 346 runs this season. Ubaid Shah is the Leading wicket-taker for the Sultans with 11 wickets.
Given the current form and momentum, Peshawar Zalmi entered the match as the favourite.
Their recent performances have been strong, and they have a clear objective to reach the playoffs.
On the other hand, Multan Sultans will aim to play for pride and end their challenging season with a win.
