Peshawar Zalmi (PES) got back to back victorious in the ongoing tenth season of the Pakistan Super League. Zalmi faced an out of form Multan Sultans (MS), the bottom most team in the ten league-tournament points table. Peshawar won the match 25 of ISL 10 by 7 wickets, 42 balls to spare. 

Toss and the first innings 

Multan Sultans was the first team to bat in this match after their skipper Mohammad Rizwan decided after winning the toss. Sultans batting performance was not something to glorify about. Their top tier batter tried as much as possible to create a solid foundation for a handsome, but they field miserably. MS lost all their 10 wickets in 19.1 with only 108 runs in hand. Ahmed Daniyal claimed 3 three wickets for Peshawar Zalmi. 

The second innings 

The tatget was easy, team was on form, Peshawar Zalmi did not take the match too long to conclude. Bowlers of Multan Sultans unable to produce significant moments for their team as they were looking completely helpless against Saim Ayub and Max Bryant duo. Ayub scored 49 and Bryant remain not out for 38. Shahid Aziz took a couple of wickets for Multan Sultans. 

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Babar Azam, captain of Peshawar Zalmi said after the game, "The way Saim Ayub batted today, we’ve been waiting a long time for that. Alhamdulillah, it’s important for Peshawar that he’s back in form. When he’s at the crease, he can change the game."

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi full match scoreboard 

Multan Sultans- 108/10 (19.1 Overs)

Peshawar Zalmi- 110/3 (13 Overs)

The excitement is building for a thrilling showdown in PSL 2025 as Multan Sultans take on Peshawar Zalmi at the iconic Multan Cricket Stadium today, May 05. With both teams aiming to get an early edge in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a key role in determining the match outcome.​

Match Details:

• Date: May 05, 2025
• Match: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi 
• Time: 8:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
• Win % Batting First: 64%
• Win % Bowling First: 36%​

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• Temperature: Expected to peak at 41°C (106°F) during the day, cooling to around 21°C (70°F) by evening.
• Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• Humidity: Low, but players should stay hydrated due to the high daytime temperatures.​

Pitch:

• Nature: Batting-friendly surface offering true bounce, ideal for stroke play.
• First Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 7 out of 11 matches, indicating a significant advantage.
• Average Scores: First innings average score is 174, while the second innings average is 147.
• Bowling: Pacers have been more successful, accounting for 72% of wickets, especially effective in the early overs.
• Spinners: May find some assistance in the middle overs but are generally less effective compared to pacers.​

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Venue Records:

• Highest Team Total: 210/3 by Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi.
• Lowest Team Total: 110 all out by Quetta Gladiators against Multan Sultans.
• Most Runs: Rilee Rossouw with 375 runs at this venue.
• Best Bowling Figures: Ihsanullah's 5 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs.​

Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bat first could provide a strategic advantage.

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.

A massive win by Karachi Kings (KAR) over Multan Sultans (MS) in match 20 of PSL 10. James Vince again, with his heroic batting, became the best player of the match. Kings, defeated in their last match, came back strongly and got a win over MS by 87 runs. 

Toss and the first innings 

Karachi Kings won the toss in Gaddafi Stadium and decided to bat first. With their techniques and strong hitting abilities, Karachi, losing only 4 wickets, got 204 runs in the 20 overs limit. James Vince was the top scorer of the evening with an unbeaten 65*, well accompanied by Irfan Khan Niazi with a 40-run innings. Khushdil Shah's blistering 33 off 13 balls was the perfect garnish to decorate Karachi Kings' well-played innings. 

Second innings

Multan Sultans had no match for Kings in this match. Kings' bowlers utilized the surface properly and holated Sultans for 117 runs in 17.1 overs. Mohammad Nabi claimed three wickets in his four-over quota for only 14 runs. 

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Post-match reactions 

Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans captain): "Now we're out of the tournament, which is fine; it made it easier for the other teams because the way we were playing cricket was tough. The other teams deserved to play in the playoffs/final."

David Warner (Karachi Kings captain): "Very, very proud of Irfan Khan Niazi. We told him to keep sticking to his game plan and keep playing with a positive attitude & mindset."

Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans scorecard 

Karachi Kings- 204/4 (20 Overs)

Multan Sultans- 117/10 (16.1 Overs)

Multan Sultans (MUL) take on Karachi Kings (KAR) in Match 20 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. MUL's power-packed batting, led by Mohammad Rizwan and Michael Bracewell, matches up against KAR's explosive batting lineup, captained by David Warner and James Vince. These two teams will also be playing on a good batting pitch that will be fruitful for lots of runs.

MUL has a narrow head-to-head edge, as they have won 7 times and lost to KAR 6 times in 15 matches.

Head Matches Between MUL and KAR

PSL 2025, Match 3 - April 12, Karachi

• Multan Sultans: 234/3 
• Karachi Kings: 236/6 
• Result: Karachi won by 4 wickets

MUL scored a huge 234, with Rizwan's 105* unbeaten and Bracewell's 44* taking charge, but KAR overhauled it in 19.2 overs, courtesy of Vince's 101 and Shah's 60 in a record 142-run partnership. Player of the Match: James Vince.

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PSL 2024, Match 19 - March 3, Karachi

• Multan Sultans: 189/5 
• Karachi Kings: 182/8 
• Result: Multan won by 7 runs

MUL set 189, led by Hendricks' 71 and Khan's 54, while KAR also came up short despite Masood's 60, thanks to Usama Mir's 3/28 being the difference-maker. Player of the Match: Usama Mir.

PSL 2023, Match 11 - February 22, Multan

• Multan Sultans: 196/5 (Mohammad Rizwan 75, Rilee Rossouw 54)
• Karachi Kings: 148/8 (Shoaib Malik 54, Imad Wasim 30)
• Result: Multan won by 48 runs

MUL scored 196, thanks to Rizwan's 75 and Rossouw's 54, as KAR could muster only 148, despite Malik's 54, due to Ihsanullah's 4/12, which sealed the deal. Player of the Match: Ihsanullah.

Quetta Gladiators (QG) defeated Multan Sultans (MS) Pakistan in match number 18 of PSL 10 within a flicker of an eye. QG needed only 6.5 overs to conclude the game in the second innings. It was a bad evening for Sultans in terms of both batting and bowling. They were able to score only 89 in the first innings after they lost their last man on the 17th over. 

Toss and the first innings 

Observing the nature of Gaddari Stadium's wicket, Quetta Gladiators skipper Saud Shakeel decided to bowl first after winning the toss. 9 out of 11 batters of Multan Sultans threw their wickets with a single-digit run. Only two batters out there on the pitch scored in double digits —MS skipper Mohammad Rizwan himself and Usama Mir. Mir's 11 was the second-best individual score of the game for Sultans. Rizwan, with his undefeated 44-run knock alone, couldn't make enough impact to save his team from a shameful defeat. QG bowler Khurram Shahzad took a total of 4 wickets. 

Second innings

Quetta Gladiators achieved the 90-run target in 6.5 overs without losing a single wicket. Both openers, Saud Shakeel and Finn Allen, remained undefeated for 42 and 45 runs, respectively. 

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Post match reactions

Muhammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans captain): "I still believe in this, that we should play good cricket. If now our chances depend on whether the other teams win or lose, then I don't like that, because you should focus on your own performance rather than looking at the other team."

Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators match scorecard 

Multan Sultans- 89/10 (17 Overs)

Quetta Gladiators-  90/0 (6.5 Overs)

A standout partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza limited Multan Sultans (MS) bowlers and gifted a win to Lahore Qalandars (LAH) by 5 wickets. The match was neck-and-neck at the initial stage, later separated by an 89-run partnership between two foreign batters. The second innings was mostly dominated by the batters; the bowlers of the Multan Sultans' could do very little to protect 185. 

Toss and the first innings 

Lahore Qalandars won the toss and decided to bat in the second innings at the Gaddafi Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan started well for Multan Sultans and remained undefeated for 76 off 48 balls. Kamran Ghulam's well-played 52* innings helped Kings to reach 185 for only 3 wickets in 20 overs, but that would not be possible without Yasir Khan's important 24-run contribution. 

Second inning 

The surface of the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium was smooth enough to bat. Like the first innings, the second innings is also in favor of the batting side. Daryl Mitchell and Sikandar Raza, two experienced international batters, welcomed the condition with both arms and drove their innings through their desired path. 

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Post-match reactions:

Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans captain): "150-160 was a winning score on this ground. Dropping catches has been a major issue, and even defending 250 wouldn't be enough if we continue to do so. Hasnain and Josh Little gave us a good start with the new ball. We struggled in the death and middle overs."

Saheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars captain): "The wicket looked like a seaming deck, but after 2-3 overs it started to come onto the bat nicely. Tom Curran bowls really well. We are looking to improve on every occasion, and we need to improve with both bat and ball going ahead in the tournament."

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars scorecard 

Multan Sultans- 185/3 (20 Overs)

Lahore Qalandars- 186/5 (19 Overs)

The 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans is set to take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 22. With both teams eager to gain momentum in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a crucial role in determining the match outcome.​

Match Details:

• Date: April 22, 2025
• Match: Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans
• Time: 8:30 PM PKT
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Win % Batting First: 64%
• Win % Bowling First: 36%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• Temperature: Expected to peak at 41°C (106°F) during the day, cooling to around 21°C (70°F) by evening.
• Conditions: Clear skies with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
• Humidity: Low, but players should stay hydrated due to the high daytime temperatures.

Pitch:

• Nature: Batting-friendly surface offering true bounce, ideal for stroke play.
• First Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 7 out of 11 matches, indicating a significant advantage.
• Average Scores: First innings average score is 174, while the second innings average is 147.
• Bowling: Pacers have been more successful, accounting for 72% of wickets, especially effective in the early overs.
• Spinners: May find some assistance in the middle overs, but generally less effective compared to pacers.

Venue Records: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Highest Team Total: 210/3 by Multan Sultans against Peshawar Zalmi
• Lowest Team Total: 110 all out by Quetta Gladiators against Multan Sultans.
• Most Runs: Rilee Rossouw with 375 runs at this venue.
• Best Bowling Figures: Ihsanullah's 5 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs.

Given the conditions, winning the toss and opting to bat first could provide a strategic advantage.

Match 16 of PSL 2025 between Lahore Qalandars (LAH) and Multan Sultans (MUL) will be at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 26, 2025. LAH, captained by Shaheen Afridi, features an explosive batting line-up and a lethal bowling attack. Meanwhile, MUL, led by Mohammad Rizwan, brings a strong all-round squad to this match-up, making it an exciting rivalry to match up on a batting-friendly pitch at Gaddafi Stadium. 

Head-to-Head Records

• Total Matches: 19 
• Lahore Qalandars Wins: 10 
• Multan Sultans Wins: 9 
• No Result/Tied: 0 

LAH has a narrow edge with 10 victories to MUL’s 9 over the course of 19 matches, showcasing that this rivalry has been tightly contested. LAH's batting, driven by Fakhar Zaman, and pace attack, including Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, are very good at Gaddafi Stadium regardless of MUL's disciplined bowling line-up featuring Usama Mir and Joshua Little and Rizwan's anchoring role, making them very competitive in the high-stakes match-up. 

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Notable Matches Between LAH and MUL

PSL 2025, Match 12 - April 22, Multan

• Multan Sultans: 228/5 (Yasir Khan 87, Iftikhar Ahmed 40*)
• Lahore Qalandars: 195/9 (Sikandar Raza 50*, Sam Billings 43)
• Result: Multan won by 33 runs

Yasir Khan, blaster of 87 from 44 balls, helped MUL reach a daunting 228, also with contributions from the late fireworks of Iftikhar’s 40*. In LAH’s chase, Zaman Khan completed Muls first win of the season with a three-over spell, backing up Raza’s unbeaten 50. Player of the Match was Yasir Khan.

PSL 2023, Final - March 18, Lahore

• Lahore Qalandars: 200/6 (Shaheen Afridi 44*, Abdullah Shafique 65)
• Multan Sultans: 199/8 (Khushdil Shah 25)
• Result: Lahore won by 1 run

With an explosive 44 off 15 from Shaheen Afridi and a solid 65 from Abdullah Shafique, LAH scored 200. In the chase, MUL needed four off the last ball, but Zaman Khan’s yorker to Dwaine Pretorius and a calm throw from Wiese to run Khushdil Shah out secured a 1-run win. The Player of the Match was Shaheen Afridi for his all-around performance.

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PSL 2024, Match 14 - February 27, Lahore

• Multan Sultans: 214/4 (Mohammad Rizwan 82, Reeza Hendricks 72)
• Lahore Qalandars: 154 all out (Rassie van der Dussen 30)
• Result: Multan won by 60 runs

Mohammad Rizwan and Reeza Hendricks, with scores of 82 and 72, respectively, guided MUL to a formidable 214. Usama Mir, with a historic 6/40, the first spinner’s six-wicket haul in PSL history, dismantled LAH’s chase. Player of the Match was Usama Mir for his record-breaking spell.

PSL 2023, March 1 – February 13, Multan 

• Lahore Qalandars: 175/6 (Fakhar Zaman 66) 
• Multan Sultans: 174/6 (Mohammad Rizwan 75) 
• Result: Lahore won by 1 run 

Fakhar scored 66 runs to set 175 for LAH. MUL chased well, led by Rizwan’s 75 runs, but sadly fell short as Haris and Zaman Khan held their nerve in the final over of the match. Player of the Match was Fakhar Zaman for his match-defining innings.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 has had some exciting cricket, but a fun moment between Multan Sultans teammates Ubaid Shah and Usman Khan took center stage during a match against Islamabad United. The context of the moment is that, at the time of the incident, Islamabad United was batting and at 29-0 after 2.3 overs. The social media highlight really highlighted the laughter and warmth in cricket that often happens in the hustle and bustle of professional sports, but we often miss it in the fanfare of the game. The young pace bowler from Multan Sultans, Ubaid Shah, known for his fiery style of bowling, was the highlight around his celebratory style of theatrics, which made fans laugh and had his teammate Usman Khan ducking for cover. 

The context of the moment really stemmed from Ubaid's earlier escapades from the tournament. In an earlier game against Lahore Qalandars, Ubaid had dismissed Sam Billings, and the Multan Sultans were on a precarious chase of 226. Ubaid was really pumped up and struck this celebratory pose where he spun around in excitement but caught wicketkeeper Usman Khan on the head with a punch mimicking a WWE "Superman Punch". The moment resulted in needing a quick medical check for Usman, but both players continued to laugh it off and Ubaid's moment went viral leading him to develop a reputation for wild celebrations. Fast forward to the Islamabad United match, where Ubaid appeared to launch into another animated celebration—possibly after a close call or a wicket—prompting Usman to humorously run away, wary of another accidental hit.

At this moment, the scoreboard indicated Islamabad United was off to a great start, with Sahibzada Farhan on 22 off 12 balls and six fours, and Gous on 6 off 4. Ubaid was showing his skills in his first over; he had only gone for 2 runs, and I must say, despite the batting carnage, he was pretty good. But it was the antics off the field that would be difficult to overstate, bringing out the entertainment factor that allowed people to see PSL cricketers in a different light. 

Watch the video here

When Ubaid starts celebrating, Usman Khan starts running. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/6aFlGir76x

— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞 (@CallMeSheri1) April 23, 2025

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A Moment of Light-Heartedness during Competition

Here lies the example of the human side of cricket, where there is camaraderie built amongst players beyond what the game demands of them. Ubaid's youthful exuberance and Usman's quick response proved to be an exciting feature, and it reminded the audience that it is all about the fun and joy of the sport, just as much as the performances. As PSL 2025 progresses, fans can only hope more of such moments will allow players to forge bonds with their fans.

The events of the incident are now, of course, in the rearview mirror. Multan Sultans will be keen to regroup after a 47-run loss to Islamabad United from an earlier match and focus on their bowling and high-pressure chases in the path to PSL title glory.