The 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will see Multan Sultans hosting Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. While Multan are already out of the playoff race, Peshawar Zalmi still have a chance to make it to the final four, making this fixture critical for them.
Match Details
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Fixture: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi, Match 25, PSL 2025
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Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
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Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
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Time: 7:30 PM (PKT)
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Broadcast: A Sports, Tamasha, ARY Zap
Team Overviews
Multan Sultans
Multan Sultans have managed only one win out of eight matches and are now playing for pride. Despite captain Mohammad Rizwan’s strong individual form with the bat, the team has failed to click collectively. Rizwan remains the league’s top scorer for Multan with 346 runs in eight innings.
Their bowling department is led by young pacer Ubaid Shah, who has taken 11 wickets this season. The team will hope players like Yasir Khan, Michael Bracewell, and Iftikhar Ahmed contribute to ending the season on a high.
Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, must win all remaining matches to stay in contention for the playoffs. Led by Babar Azam, Zalmi have had a mixed run so far but showed strong form in their previous games.
In their last outing, they demolished Multan Sultans by 120 runs. Key contributions came from young Maaz Sadaqat, who scored 55 off 33 balls, and Babar Azam, who hit 53 off 49. In the bowling department, Mohammad Ali starred with figures of 3 for 26.
Head-to-Head (Last 4 Matches)
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Peshawar Zalmi: 3 wins
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Multan Sultans: 1 win
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No Result: 0
Their most recent clash saw Zalmi post 227/7 and bowl Multan out for just 107, winning by a massive 120 runs.
Probable Playing XIs
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Curtis Campher, Michael Bracewell, Kamran Ghulam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Ubaid Shah
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Luke Wood, Sufyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali
Pitch Report and Conditions
The Multan Cricket Stadium has favored teams batting second, with the last few matches at the venue being won by chasing sides. The average first innings score is around 198. Weather conditions are expected to be clear with light winds, ideal for cricket.
Key Players to Watch
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Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans): Top scorer and key to any batting success
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Ubaid Shah (Multan Sultans): Breakthrough pacer with 11 wickets
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Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi): Consistent and experienced at the top
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Maaz Sadaqat (Peshawar Zalmi): Promising middle-order hitter
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Mohammad Ali (Peshawar Zalmi): Zalmi’s most effective pacer recently
Possible Match Scenarios
If Multan bat first
They’ll look to post 160-170, relying heavily on Rizwan. Zalmi should chase it down with their current batting form.
If Peshawar bat first
They’re capable of putting up a total around or above 200. With that kind of start, they can dominate again and win convincingly.
Match Prediction
Based on form, momentum, and team balance, Peshawar Zalmi are clear favorites to win this match. Multan Sultans may show some fight at home, but their inconsistency makes them the underdogs in this contest. Expect Zalmi to secure a vital win to stay in the playoff race.
Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win convincingly