Multan Sultans take on Peshawar Zalmi in match No. 9 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, April 19.
By CricTracker Staff
Published – 18 Apr 2025, 19:24 IST | Updated – 18 Apr 2025, 19:26 IST
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Franchise Multan Sultans (MUL) will take on Peshawar Zalmi (PES) in Match 9 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, April 19.
Both teams have not had ideal starts in PSL 2025. Multan Sultans are placed at No. 5 on the points table, having lost both their games so far this season. Their first defeat came against Karachi Kings by four wickets, and the Mohammad Rizwan-led side suffered a 47-run loss in their most recent fixture against Islamabad United.
Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi have also suffered two defeats from two matches, and an inferior net run rate sees them sitting at the bottom of the points table. Babar Azam’s men lost to Quetta Gladiators by 80 runs and to Islamabad United by 102 runs, and their net run rate has really taken a beating.
Both teams will look to get off the mark on Saturday, and fans can expect a humdinger of a contest at the iconic venue.
MUL vs PES Match Details
| Match | Multan Sultans (MUL) vs Peshawar Zalmi (PES), Match 9, PSL 2025 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network, Fancode |
Pitch report for MUL vs PES, Match 9
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has produced some high-scoring contests this season. A total of five games have been played at the venue in this edition of the PSL, with four of them being won by teams batting first. The average first-innings score is around 204. Opting to bat first and posting a big total could prove to be a fruitful ploy on this ground.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 16 |
| Won by Multan Sultans | 11 |
| Won by Peshawar Zalmi | 05 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Previous Result | 14 Mar, 2024 – Sultans won by 7 wickets |
| First Faceoff | 22 Feb, 2018 – Sultans won by 7 wickets |
MUL vs PES Predicted Playing XIs
Multan Sultans (MUL):
Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah.
Peshawar Zalmi (PES):
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Mitchell Owen, Mohammad Haris (WK), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, George Linde, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza.
MUL vs PES Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)
Pakistan’s ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten century in the first game against Karachi and followed it up with a 27-ball 38 against Islamabad. He will look to get his team off to a solid start on Saturday. Rizwan will also aim to accelerate his scoring rate compared to his previous outings.
Probable Best Bowler: Alzarri Joseph
Pacer Alzarri Joseph has not been at his best so far, but he has taken three wickets in PSL 2025 at an average of 30.67. However, he is a proven match-winner, and once he finds his rhythm, he will become a lethal weapon for Peshawar Zalmi.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
- Multan Sultans win the toss and bat
- PP Score – 60 to 70 for the loss of 1 wicket
- MUL – 200 to 210
- MUL to win the match
Scenario 2
- Peshawar Zalmi win the toss and bat
- PP score – 65 to 70 for the loss of no wickets
- PES – 210 to 220
- PES to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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