The Pakistan Super League 2026 continues with a blockbuster clash between two of the most consistent sides in the tournament. Peshawar Zalmi, unbeaten so far in the competition, take on the Multan Sultans at the National Stadium in Karachi. Peshawar is playing the most consistent cricket in the league right now. They look like a complete team and are the favorites to win this game.
Peshawar Zalmi easily beat the Lahore Qalandars in their last match. Kusal Mendis scored a quick 74 runs, while captain Babar Azam added a steady 43. The bowling attack then took control, bowling Lahore out for just 97 runs. Spinners Michael Bracewell and Sufiyan Muqeem took three wickets each. Fast bowler Nahid Rana took two wickets. They are unbeaten in the tournament so far, making them the safest betting choice.
The Multan Sultans, meanwhile, have their own strengths. Batting is their main weapon. The top three of Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, and Josh Philippe is one of the best in the league. Both Farhan and Philippe scored half-centuries in their last win. However, their bowling is a weakness that Peshawar will target. The rest of the attack gave up too many runs, conceding over 180 runs in total in the last match.
Peshawar has a strong recent record against Multan. They won both matches in 2025 and have won four of their last five meetings. Multan has only won once during this period. With both teams strong but Peshawar holding the overall advantage, this promises to be a fascinating contest under the Karachi lights.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Win Probability
RCBW vs DCW Batting Tips
PZ vs MS Match Details
| Match | Pakistan Super League 2026, 22nd Match |
| Date | Monday, 13 April 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming (TV) | PAK: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports, BAN: T Sports, UAE: OSN Sports and Tapmad |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | FanCode |
PZ vs MS Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Peshawar Zalm
Peshawar’s recent form reads W, NR, W, W, W, with an unbeaten start to the tournament. Their key strength is a balanced and consistent squad. Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis are the core of the batting lineup and are in excellent form Mendis scored a quick 74 in the last game. The all-rounder group, featuring Michael Bracewell and Aamer Jamal, provides depth and versatility. The bowling attack is potent, with spinners Michael Bracewell and Sufiyan Muqeem taking three wickets each in the last game, and fast bowler Nahid Rana taking two. The psychological edge is immense—they are undefeated and have won four of their last five against Multan.
Multan Sultans
Multan’s recent form reads W, W, L, W, W, with one loss in their last five. Their key strength is an excellent top three. Sahibzada Farhan was the top run-scorer in the recent T20 World Cup with 383 runs and has carried that form into the PSL, already scoring a century and a half-century. Steve Smith and Josh Philippe provide international class. Their concern is unreliable bowling, the rest of the attack gave up too many runs, conceding over 180 runs in total last match. Their psychological challenge is overcoming their poor recent record against Peshawar.
PZ vs MS Probable Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi Probable XI-
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Multan Sultans Probable XI-
Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.
PZ vs MS Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Total Matches | 05 |
| PZ Won | 04 |
| MS Won | 01 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
PZ vs MS Pitch Report
The Karachi pitch is excellent for batting. Fast bowlers need to take wickets early with the new ball. In the middle overs, spinners can find some turn on the dry surface. However, batting gets easier under the lights due to the dew. Multan recently chased down 183 runs here with three overs to spare. The team batting first will need to score over 190 runs to be safe.
PZ vs MS Weather Report
The weather will be hot and sunny, with a slight breeze and humidity below 50 percent. No rain is forecast. Dew will be a significant factor in the evening, making the ball wet and hard for bowlers to grip in the second innings.
PZ vs MS Toss Prediction
Both teams have done well when chasing targets. Night games in Karachi usually feature dew, making the ball wet and hard for bowlers to grip in the second innings. Because of this, the captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
PZ vs MS Match Prediction
This is a clash between the tournament’s most consistent team and a side with clear batting strength but bowling vulnerabilities.
Peshawar Zalmi’s case: They are unbeaten and playing the most consistent cricket in the league. Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis are in excellent form. Their group of all-rounders, Michael Bracewell, Aamer Jamal provides depth and versatility. Their bowling attack is potent, with spinners Bracewell and Muqeem taking wickets and fast bowler Nahid Rana providing pace. They have a dominant recent head-to-head record, winning four of the last five meetings.
Multan Sultans’ case: Their top three of Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, and Josh Philippe is one of the best in the league. Farhan was the top run-scorer in the recent T20 World Cup. Faisal Akram bowled well with four wickets. But their bowling attack is unreliable—the rest of the unit gave up too many runs, conceding over 180 runs last match.
The key battle will be Multan’s top order against Peshawar’s spin attack. If Bracewell and Muqeem can dismiss Farhan and Smith early, Multan’s middle order could be exposed. If Farhan gets going, Multan could post a daunting total.
Expect Peshawar’s superior balance, consistent form, and dominant head-to-head record to prove decisive.
We predict that Peshawar Zalmi will win this match.
PZ vs MS Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Kusal Mendis, Josh Philippe
- Batters- Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith
- All-rounders- Michael Bracewell, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers- Sufiyan Muqeem, Faisal Akram, Nahid Rana
Captain (C) Pick- Sahibzada Farhan.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Babar Azam.
