Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, Match 22 of PSL 2026, is at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi on April 13 at 7:30 PM PKT. First vs second. Nine points against eight. The two best teams in this tournament finally meet.
Peshawar Zalmi are unbeaten in all four completed games, including a 159-run demolition of Karachi Kings and a win here two days ago, where Lahore Qalandars were bowled out for 97. Iftikhar Ahmed has 7 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 5.51 on a ground where spinners take 59% of wickets.
Multan Sultans have won four from five. Sahibzada Farhan leads their batting with 232 runs at a strike rate of 181.25. Peshawar Zalmi have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings.
This Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Dream11 prediction for Match 22 covers every angle.
PES vs MUL Match Preview
The top two sides in PSL 2026 meet at Karachi, with Peshawar Zalmi carrying extraordinary momentum after four wins from four completed games.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, 22nd Match |
| Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM PKT (Night) |
| Venue | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| Series | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Umpires | Alex Wharf, Rashid Riaz |
| TV Umpire | Chris Brown |
| Match Referee | Ali Naqvi |
PSL 2026 Season Stats – Before Match 22
Peshawar Zalmi top the table and are the form team of PSL 2026. Multan Sultans are second and equally dangerous.
| Stat | PZ vs MS |
|---|---|
| Current Rank and Points | PZ: #1 | 9 pts from 5 games | NRR: +3.103 |
| MS Current Rank and Points | MS: #2 | 8 pts from 5 games | NRR: +0.941 |
| PZ Form (Last 5) | W, A, W, W, W – four wins from four completed games |
| MS Form (Last 5) | W, W, L, W, W – four wins from five games |
| PZ Biggest Win (PSL 2026) | Beat Karachi Kings by 159 runs (PSZ 246/3, KRK 87) |
| MS Top Batter (PSL 2026) | Sahibzada Farhan – 232 runs in 5 matches at SR 181.25 |
| PZ Top Bowler (PSL 2026) | Iftikhar Ahmed – 7 wkts in 3 matches, Econ 5.51, SR 7 |
| Head-to-Head (Last 10) | Multan Sultans lead 6-4 |
National Bank Cricket Arena Pitch Report
The most spin-dominant venue in PSL 2026, where bowling first wins 71% of the time and spinners have taken 59% of wickets.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Spin-friendly throughout; significant turn available |
| Bat First Win Rate | 29% |
| Chase Win Rate | 71% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 246/3 by Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings (Match 17, PSL 2026) |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 97/10 by Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Match 19, PSL 2026) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 236/6 by Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 55 wkts (41%) | Spin: 80 wkts (59%) |
| Total PSL Matches at Venue | 45 |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28.9 degrees C |
| Weather | Hazy sunshine |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the later overs of the second innings |
| Overall | Good playing conditions; spin picks will be crucial in Dream11 |
Dream11 Team for PES vs MUL
PZ vs MS Head-to-Head in PSL
Multan Sultans lead the last 10 meetings 6-4, but Peshawar Zalmi have won four of the last five encounters and hold a decisive edge in recent form.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Last 10 Meetings | Multan Sultans lead 6-4 |
| PZ’s Last 4 of 5 Results | Won by 7 wkts (2025), Won by 120 runs (2025), Won by 4 runs (2024), Won by 5 runs (2024) |
| MS’s Win in Last 5 | Sultans won by 7 wickets with 9 balls remaining (Qualifier 1, PSL 2024) |
| Biggest PZ Win (recent) | Zalmi won by 120 runs (19 Apr 2025) |
| PZ’s Last Win vs MS | Zalmi won by 7 wickets with 42 balls remaining (05 May 2025) |
| On Venue (Last 10) | PZ: 60% win rate | MS: 70% win rate at this venue vs all teams |
| Last Meeting | Peshawar Zalmi won by 7 wickets with 42 balls remaining (05 May 2025) |
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 22.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | Batter | 10 | 451 runs | Avg 64.43 | 137.08 |
| Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | Batter | 5 | 273 runs | Avg 54.60 | 163.47 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Multan Sultans | Batter | 5 | 232 runs | Avg 58.00 | 181.25 |
| Shan Masood | Multan Sultans | Batter | 5 | 152 runs | Avg 50.67 | 178.82 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Peshawar Zalmi | Bowler | 3 | 7 wkts | Econ 5.51 | 7.00 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Peshawar Zalmi | Bowler | 5 | 10 wkts | Econ 6.60 | 12.00 |
| Arafat Minhas | Multan Sultans | Bowler | 4 | 5 wkts | Econ 6.73 | 13.20 |
| Mohammad Wasim | Multan Sultans | Bowler | 7 | 7 wkts | Econ 8.96 | 21.42 |
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