Peshawar Zalmi posted a challenging total of 196/6 in 20 overs and set a target of 197 runs for Multan Sultans in Match 22 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.
The match is being played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday night, April 13, 2026. Peshawar Zalmi batted first after winning the toss and elected to bat. The team managed to put up a competitive score despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Kusal Mendis was the star performer for Peshawar Zalmi. The Sri Lankan batsman played a brilliant knock of 68 runs off just 40 balls, including several big hits. He provided the much-needed stability in the middle overs. Mohammad Haris gave Zalmi a flying start with a quick 38 runs off 17 balls, setting an aggressive tone early in the innings.
Other notable contributions came from the middle order, helping the team reach close to 200 runs. The batting display showed a good mix of steady accumulation and aggressive scoring.
Multan Sultans’ bowlers tried hard to restrict the scoring. Peter Siddle was the most successful bowler for them, picking up 2 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs. The experienced Australian pacer bowled tightly and created pressure at key moments.
Peshawar Zalmi will now rely on their strong bowling attack to defend this total. With experienced players in the side, they will look to restrict Multan Sultans and secure important points on the PSL 2026 points table.
This match is crucial for both teams as the league stage is progressing. Peshawar Zalmi will be hoping their total of 197 proves enough to register a win, while Multan Sultans will need a strong batting performance to chase down the target.
