Zalmi Won by 24 Runs Against Multan Sultans, Peshawar Jump to Top of PSL 2026
Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans by 24 runs in Match 22 of PSL 2026, played on April 13, 2026, at the National Stadium in Karachi. Zalmi posted 196/6 in 20 overs and then bowled Sultans out for 172/8 to claim a dominant win and move to number one on the points table.
Zalmi Post 196 on the Back of Mendis Masterclass
Multan Sultans won the toss and chose to field first, which looked like the right call early on. But Peshawar Zalmi’s batting lineup had other plans.
Mohammad Haris set the tone with a blazing 38 off just 17 balls at the top, hitting four fours and three sixes. Babar Azam fell for 18, but the innings truly took off when Kusal Mendis walked in and took complete control.
Mendis smashed 68 off 40 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes, with a strike rate of 170. His partnership with Farhan Yousaf, who made 30 off 22, gave Zalmi the platform they needed in the middle overs. Late cameos from Michael Bracewell (14) and Iftikhar Ahmed (10 off 5) pushed the total past 196.
Peshawar Zalmi Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris | 38 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 223.52 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 18 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Kusal Mendis | 68 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 170.00 |
| Farhan Yousaf | 30 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 136.36 |
| Michael Bracewell | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Abdul Samad | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
Peter Siddle and Muhammad Ismail were the pick of the Sultans bowlers with two wickets each, but the damage was already done.
Sultans Chase Falls Apart Despite Solid Start
Chasing 197 on a Karachi pitch, Multan Sultans needed a fast and steady start. They got one. Sahibzada Farhan (17), Steven Smith (31), and Josh Philippe (32) all got in, and at 85/1 it looked like the game was still alive.
But then came the collapse.
Sufiyan Muqeem was the game-changer, taking 3 wickets for just 30 runs in his four overs. He dismissed Smith, Philippe, and Ashton Turner in quick succession to completely break the Sultans’ backbone. Iftikhar Ahmed and Nahid Rana chipped in with two wickets each as Zalmi’s bowlers made the most of a tough chase.
Shan Masood tried his best with a bright 35 off 19, but once he fell in the 15th over, the game was over. Sultans finished on 172/8, 24 runs short.
Multan Sultans Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 170.00 |
| Steven Smith | 31 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 106.89 |
| Josh Philippe | 32 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 188.23 |
| Shan Masood | 35 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 184.21 |
| Ashton Turner (c) | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 153.84 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Arafat Minhas | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
Zalmi Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Nahid Rana | 4 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Aamer Jamal | 2 | 29 | 1 | 14.50 |
| Shoriful Islam | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
Zalmi Jump to Number One on the PSL 2026 Points Table
This was a complete team performance from Peshawar Zalmi, and the result moved them to the top of the PSL 2026 points table. With Multan Sultans dropping two crucial points, the race for the top four just got tighter and more exciting heading into the back half of the tournament.
Check the PSL 2026 schedule to see when these two sides could meet again, because this rivalry is only going to heat up.
Key Takeaways From Match 22
- Kusal Mendis was the standout performer of the night with his 68 off 40 innings
- Sufiyan Muqeem’s 3-wicket spell was the decisive moment in the chase
- Multan Sultans failed to convert solid starts from three of their top five batters
- Peshawar Zalmi are now the team to beat in PSL 2026
- Multan were also penalised for a slow over-rate, with an extra fielder placed inside the circle in the final over
FAQs
Who won Match 22 of PSL 2026? Peshawar Zalmi won by 24 runs against Multan Sultans at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Who was the top scorer for Zalmi in Match 22? Kusal Mendis top-scored with 68 off 40 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes.
Who took the most wickets for Zalmi? Sufiyan Muqeem was the best bowler with 3 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs.
What was Multan Sultans’ score in the chase? Multan Sultans were bowled out for 172/8 in 20 overs, falling 24 runs short of the target.
Where was PSL 2026 Match 22 played? The match was played at the National Stadium in Karachi on April 13, 2026.
Are Peshawar Zalmi now top of the PSL 2026 table? Yes, this win moved Zalmi to number one on the points table as of Match 22.
