PSL 2026, Match 22: PSZ vs MS Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi will take on Multan Sultans in Match 22 of PSL 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 13. Both teams are in top form and sit at the top of the points table. This match is very important as it could decide who stays at No. 1.

Peshawar Zalmi are currently at the top of the table with 9 points from five matches. They have remained undefeated and have won four times, with one game getting washed out due to rain. With an outstanding batting lineup along with excellent net run rates. Captain Babar Azam has done a fantastic job leading the team, and Kusal Mendis and Michael Bracewell have strengthened the lineup. Peshawar Zalmi will be aiming to keep their winning run going and maintain the top.

Multan Sultans have taken the second spot with eight points from five matches. They have also won four games but lost one match in a shortened contest. Their team is quite balanced, with solid batting and bowling sides. Captain Ashton Turner will want his team to win this match and move to the top of the table.

PSZ vs MS: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 18
  
• Peshawar Zalmi Won: 7
  
• Multan Sultans Won: 11
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 0

PSZ vs MS: Pitch Report

The pitch at National Stadium in Karachi is balanced. The average first-innings score is around 170-175. Both batting first and chasing teams have won matches here, but teams may prefer to chase as the pitch stays good throughout.

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PSZ vs MS: Predicted Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ):

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Multan Sultans (MS):

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram