The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18

Match Details:

• Match: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi
• Date: 5th May 2025
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Time: 8:30

Babar Azam vs Josh Little – Babar's beautiful strokeplay will be challenged by Little's left-arm speed and swing.
Mohammad Rizwan vs Alzarri Joseph – Rizwan's solidity at the top may conflict with Joseph's aggressive pace and bounce.
Saim Ayub vs Usama Mir – A bold young batsman against a clever leg-spinner is an exciting matchup.
Iftikhar Ahmed vs Arif Yaqoob – Iftikhar's finishing skills against the mystery spin of Arif can prove to be the difference towards the end of the innings.
Michael Bracewell vs Luke Wood – Bracewell's counter-attacking game can be tested by Wood's left-arm angle and variations.

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Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI

Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Mitchell Owen, Abdul Samad, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, Arif Yaqoob, Ali Raza

Multan Sultans Playing XI

Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir, Josh Little, Ubaid Shah

In this crucial Match 25 halfway through PSL 2025, Multan Sultans (MUL) will try to use their home state to their advantage to support their playoff bid in this game against Peshawar Zalmi (PES) and its powerful batting lineup on a potentially high-scoring Multan pitch. 

Head-to-Head Record

Multan Sultans (MUL) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) have faced off 16 times in the PSL since 2018, with MUL dominating the rivalry:

• MUL Wins: 11
• PES Wins: 5
• No Result/Tied: 0
• Win Percentage: MUL has a 68.75% win rate against PES.

MUL has traditionally dominated PES, including winning the PSL 2024 Qualifier by 7 wickets; however, PES came back this season with a huge victory, winning by 120 runs in PSL 2025 Match 9. The Multan Cricket Stadium has a pitch conducive to good batting, so if PES’s big hitters, such as Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris, can get going, then they will be tough to stop. Conversely, MUL has two spinners (Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell) who, if they can find any turn, may be able to sneak in and help their middle order with their variations.

Remarkable Matchups Between MUL and PES

PSL 2025, Match 9—April 19, Rawalpindi (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium)

• PES: 227/7 (20 overs)
• MUL: 107/10 (15.5 overs)
• Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 120 runs

PES has scored 227/7, Tom Kohler-Cadmore scored 52 off 30, Mohammad Haris scored 45 off 21, and Abdul Samad scored 40 off 14. MUL was 107 all out, with Usman Khan's 44 off 22 the only worth mentioning, when Ali Raza (4 for 21) and Arif Yaqoob (3 for 20) destroyed the top order. Abdul Samad was the Player of the Match for his explosive knock.

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PSL 2024, Qualifier (1 v 2)—March 14, Karachi (National Stadium)

• PES: 146/7 (20 overs)
• MUL: 147/3 (18.3 overs)
• Result: Multan Sultans won by 7 wickets

PES scored 146/7, with Babar Azam scoring 46 off 42; however, MUL's quarter infectious Usama Mir (2 wickets) and Chris Jordan confined them. Following that, the chase was easy for MUL; Yasir Khan scored 54, and Usman Khan was there at the end on 36*, along with Iftikhar Ahmed. Usama Mir was the Player of the Match for his performance.

PSL 2021, Final—June 24, Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Stadium)

• MUL: 206/4 (20 overs)
• PES: 159/9 (20 overs)
• Result: Multan Sultans won by 47 runs

MUL scored 206/4, with Sohaib Maqsood scoring 65* off 35 balls and Rilee Rossouw scoring 50 off 21 balls. PES scored 159/9, with Kamran Akmal scoring 36, the top score, while Blessing Muzarabani (2/26) and Sohail Tanvir (3 wickets) performed excellently. Maqsood was the Player of the Match for his match-defining innings.

Peshawar are off to a good start and will want to continue their good work after winning a close game. Multan too are playing some good cricket and will find a Peshawar to be a nice challenge for them early in the tournament.

MUL vs PES Match Details

Date: February 17th 2023

Time:  6:30 PM IST

Venue: Multan

MUL vs PES Weather Report

The Weather at Multan is pretty good for the upcoming game.

MUL vs PES Pitch Report

A flat track full of runs is expected at Multan.

MUL vs PES Head-to-Head

Played- 11 | Multan Sultans-8 | Peshawar Zalmi- 3

MUL vs PES Predicted Playing XI

Multan Sultans Playing XI

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Usman Khan, Usama Mir, Akeal Hossein, Sameen Gul, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ihsanullah

Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI

Babar Azam, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Haris, James Neesham, Aamer Jamal, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir

MUL vs PES Key Players

Shan Masood

Shan Masood looked promising as an opener in the opening game. His batting and the left-arm option he gives at the top leaves Multan and Pakistan too looking at new uses for Shan Masood.

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Babar Azam

Babar Azam has early runs with his new franchise. He now takes on his opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan and will be determined to challenge his partner and reliable teammate in the upcoming contest.

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MUL vs QUE Match Tips

Multan Sultans with their depth and all-round ability come into the game as favorites.

Match Prediction: Multan Sultans Will Win the Match

MUL vs PES, 5th Match Preview

Match 5 of PSL 2023 will feature Mohammad Rizwan’s Multan Sultans locking horns against Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium on February 17. Multan Sultans head into this Match 5 after convincingly beating the Quetta Gladiators by 9 wickets to bounce back from their initial loss against the Lahore Qalandars. Peshawar Zalmi just how well they could hold onto their nerves as they beat Karachi Kings in their inaugural showdown by just 2 runs at home. Having the likes of inform Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Babar Azam, the 2017 PSL Champions would be wanting to seek a dominant win.

MUL vs PES, 5th Match Details

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – 5th Match

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium – Multan

Date & Time: 17th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Ten Sports

MUL vs PES, 5th Match Pitch Report

This pitch will allow the batsmen to make use of the pace of the fast bowlers to their advantage. However, the bowlers could get some unexpected turn and bounce on this relatively new pitch opened for play.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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MUL vs PES, 5th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Multan Sultans Probable Playing XIs

Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Sameen Gul, Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi, Akeal Hosein, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Rizwan (Wk) (C), David Miller, Usama Mir

Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XIs

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (Wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Wahab Riaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Irshad, Khurram Shahzad

Topmost Picks for MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, 5th Match:

Top Picks – Multan Sultans

• Shoaib Malik – The 41-year-old showcased just how capable he is in Match 2 as he slammed 52 runs off just 32 balls, including 2 sixes and 4 boundaries. 

• Imad Wasim – The marquee all-rounder continued his impressive form by not only building a steady partnership with Shoaib Malik but even scoring 80 runs in just 47 balls, smashing 7 boundaries.

Top Picks – Peshawar Zalmi

• Alex Hales – Being one of the most experienced batters in this batting lineup, this English top-order batsman will be key in providing Peshawar Zalmi with a good start.

• Shabad Khan – Given that the National Cricket Stadium has something to offer for the spinners, the captain of IU will be responsible for taking crucial wickets in the middle overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MUL vs PES Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Babar Azam(VC), James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Usama Mir, Wahab Riaz, Ihsanullah, Salman Irshad

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MUL vs PES Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Rilee Rossouw(VC), Kieron Pollard, Tom Kohler-Cadmore(C), Babar Azam, James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Usama Mir, Wahab Riaz, Ihsanullah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Rilee Rossouw

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

MUL vs PES 5th Match Probable Winners:

Peshawar Zalmi does look to have a better batting depth than the Sultans entering Match 5. However, the latter side has been more impressive despite losing their first game. Given that the Multan Cricket Stadium has shown to be a fortress for the batsmen, the outcome is likely to depend upon the performance of the top-order batsman of both sides. Moreover, with the game being played in their backyard, with the head-to-head also favoring them, we predict that the Multan Sultan would beat the Peshawar Zalmi in this upcoming match. Considering the team combination, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.