Peshawar Zalmi Defeat Multan Sultans in PSL 2026
Peshawar Zalmi secured a convincing win against Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League 2026 match played on Monday, 13 April at National Stadium Karachi. Zalmi dominated the game and won by 24 runs after a strong all round performance.
Zalmi posted a total of 196 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for Multan Sultans.
Kusal Mendis Leads Zalmi Batting Attack
Kusal Mendis played a key role in Zalmi’s victory with an impressive innings of 68 runs from 40 balls. His aggressive batting helped build momentum early in the match.
Other contributions from the top order ensured that Peshawar Zalmi crossed a strong total, putting pressure on Multan Sultans from the beginning.
Multan Sultans Fall Short in Run Chase
In response, Multan Sultans scored 172 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs but failed to reach the target. Despite some resistance from the middle order, they could not maintain the required run rate.
Zalmi’s bowling attack delivered a disciplined performance, with key wickets at crucial moments limiting Multan’s chances.
Bowling Performance Secures Victory
Sufiyan Muqeem stood out with the ball and was named Player of the Match for his impactful spell, taking multiple wickets and controlling the game in the middle overs.
Support from other bowlers ensured that Multan Sultans never fully recovered during the chase.
Match Summary
Peshawar Zalmi scored 196 for 6 in 20 overs
Multan Sultans scored 172 for 8 in 20 overs
Peshawar Zalmi won by 24 runs
Impact on PSL Points Table
With this win, Peshawar Zalmi strengthened their position at the top of the PSL 2026 points table, continuing their strong run in the tournament.
Conclusion
Peshawar Zalmi delivered a complete performance with both bat and ball. Their strong batting total and disciplined bowling helped them secure another important win in PSL 2026.
