Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will face Multan Sultans (MUL) in match No. 22 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday, April 13.
Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, tops the points table and is the only undefeated team this season. They have played five matches, winning four, with one washed out.
Multan Sultans are in second place, having also won four out of five matches but lost one to the Lahore Qalandars in a 13-over per side game. A win on Monday could take them to the top of the standings.
PES vs MUL: Match Details
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, Match 22, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Monday, April 13, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
National Stadium, Karachi: Pitch Report
The first six matches at the National Stadium in PSL 2026 have seen an average first-innings total of around 173 runs. Teams have been successful batting first and chasing, but winning the toss and opting to chase is often preferred as the pitch holds up well throughout the match.
PES vs MUL Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 18 |
| Won by PES | 7 |
| Won by MUL | 11 |
| Tied | – |
| No Result | – |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 22, 2018 |
| Most Recent Fixture | May 5, 2025 |
PES vs MUL: Predicted Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi:
Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Multan Sultans:
Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (WK), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (C), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.
PES vs MUL: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Kusal Mendis
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has performed well this season, scoring 241 runs in four matches, averaging 60.26 with a strike rate of 172.14. His contribution at the top of the order will be significant.
Probable Best Bowler: Sufiyan Muqeem
Sufiyan Muqeem ranks among the top wicket-takers this season, alongside Shaheen Afridi. He has claimed 10 wickets in four matches, averaging 9.90 with a strike rate of 9.60 and an impressive economy rate of 6.19.