In a thrilling showdown of Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, Zalmi came out on top with a dominating all-round performance. The match was crucial for Zalmi, and they rose to the occasion, beating the Sultans by seven wickets and keeping their playoff dreams alive in PSL 10.
Batting second, Peshawar needed just 109 runs to win. They reached the target with ease, losing only three wickets and finishing with 42 balls to spare. This win marked their fourth of the tournament and brought them closer to Lahore Qalandars, who are currently in fourth place.
The chase, however, did not begin smoothly. Mitchell Owen departed in the first over, scoring just one run. David Willey bowled him out with only eight runs on the board.
Saim Ayub and captain Babar Azam then formed a steady 49-run stand. Ayub played with intent, while Babar struggled for timing. Babar managed only eight runs off 13 balls before falling to Shahid Aziz in the seventh over.
Aziz struck again soon after, removing the well-set Ayub, who top-scored with 49 off 33 balls. His knock featured four boundaries and three big sixes.
Paul Bryant ensured Zalmi stayed on track. His unbeaten 38 came off just 20 balls, including five fours and one six. He partnered with Mohammad Haris to add an unbeaten 40 runs. Haris contributed seven runs from 10 balls and stayed till the end.
In the Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans clash, Shahid Aziz led the bowling for the Sultans with 2 wickets for 17 runs in three overs. Willey picked up one scalp.
Earlier in the match, Multan Sultans chose to bat after winning the toss. The decision backfired as they collapsed for 108 in just 19.1 overs.
The innings began with a shaky start. Yasir Khan made 10, and skipper Mohammad Rizwan added 17, both dismissed inside the powerplay. The score stood at 34/2.
Tayyab Tahir tried to counter with a quick 22 off 18 balls. He hit two fours and one six before falling to Ahmed Daniyal. His wicket triggered a major collapse, and the Sultans slumped to 66/6 in the 13th over.
Shai Hope offered resistance with 23 off 21 balls. He partnered with Willey for a brief 20-run stand. Hope eventually fell to Alzarri Joseph, caught and bowled.
Willey’s knock was slow, making only 8 runs from 16 balls. Daniyal dismissed him in the 17th over. Mohammad Hasnain added a short 11 off 10 but was the final wicket to fall.
Zalmi bowlers dominated the contest. Daniyal led the attack with 3 wickets for just 17 runs in four overs. Maaz Sadaqat and Luke Wood bagged two each. Alzarri Joseph, Ali Raza, and Ayub took one apiece.
This Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans match showed complete dominance from the 2017 champions. Their sharp bowling and aggressive batting sealed a convincing win. With playoffs approaching, Zalmi now look more focused than ever.
