Peshawar Zalmi defended 196 with a stunning death overs performance that turned a losing position into a 24 run victory against Multan Sultans at Karachi.
Kusal Mendis anchored the Zalmi innings with 68 off 40 balls while Mohammad Haris blazed 38 off 17 at the top. Multan looked in complete control at 146/4 in the 15th over with Shan Masood smashing four fours in a 21 run over.
Sufiyan Muqeem then triggered a dramatic collapse with his match turning 3/30, and Multan managed just 27 runs in the final five overs while losing four wickets. Zalmi extended their unbeaten run in a match that swung violently in the final phase.
What Were the Key Match Details?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | PSZ vs MS, PSL 2026 Match 22 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 196/6 (20 overs) |
| Multan Sultans | 172 all out (20 overs) |
| Result | Peshawar Zalmi won by 24 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sufiyan Muqeem (3/30) |
How Did Peshawar Zalmi Post 196/6?
Mohammad Haris attacked from ball one, smashing three sixes off Nawaz in the third over and racing to 38 off 17 balls before Peter Siddle’s short ball induced the top edge. Babar Azam struggled for fluency at the other end, managing just 18 off 20 before holing out to long on off Nawaz.
Kusal Mendis rebuilt superbly after the early wickets fell. He ramped a six off Wasim Jr and smashed back to back sixes off Arafat Minhas to reach his fifty off just 30 balls. Farhan Yousaf contributed a quickfire 30 off 22 with three sixes before falling to a short ball from Wasim Jr. Mendis powered through to 68 off 40 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) before Ismail ended his knock with a well directed bouncer.
Iftikhar Ahmed provided the late surge, smashing a six and four off Wasim Jr’s penultimate over to push Zalmi past the 190 mark to a competitive 196/6.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Kusal Mendis | 68 runs (40 balls, 6×4, 3×6) |
| Best Cameo | Mohammad Haris | 38 runs (17 balls, 2×4, 3×6) |
| Supporting Knock | Farhan Yousaf | 30 runs (22 balls, 0x4, 3×6) |
| Best Bowler | Peter Siddle | 4 overs, 29 runs, 2 wickets |
| Supporting Bowler | Mohammad Nawaz | Key wicket of Babar Azam |
How Did Multan Sultans Collapse From 146/4?
Multan’s chase started aggressively with Farhan and Smith racing to 34/1 inside three overs before Iftikhar had Farhan caught at backward point for 17. Josh Philippe counter attacked with four boundaries off Bracewell’s fifth over, adding a rapid 50 run stand with Smith.
The Muqeem Double Strike That Changed Everything
Sufiyan Muqeem transformed the match in the 10th over. He dismissed Smith for 31 and trapped Philippe lbw for 32 in consecutive deliveries, ripping the heart out of Multan’s middle order. Ashton Turner smashed a six off his first ball but Muqeem bowled him through the gate for 20 in the 14th over to complete a devastating 3/30 spell.
Masood’s Assault and the Final Collapse
Shan Masood launched a furious counter attack, smashing four fours in a 21 run 15th over off Aamer Jamal. At 146/4 with 51 needed off 30 balls, Multan were heavy favourites.
Then everything fell apart.
- Over 16: Iftikhar removed Masood for 35 off 19 balls with a perfectly timed return to spin
- Over 17 to 18: Boundaries dried up completely as Zalmi’s pacers squeezed the scoring
- Over 19: Nahid Rana bowled a stunning penultimate over, conceding just 2 runs and dismissing Wasim Jr to finish with 2/24
- Over 20: Multan’s tail could not survive as Zalmi completed a remarkable comeback
Final five overs: 27 runs, 4 wickets. The most dramatic collapse of PSL 2026 so far.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Shan Masood | 35 runs (19 balls, 5×4, 0x6) |
| Key Partnership | Smith & Philippe | 50 run stand in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler | Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 overs, 30 runs, 3 wickets |
| Death Overs Hero | Nahid Rana | 4 overs, 24 runs, 2 wickets |
| Supporting Bowler | Iftikhar Ahmed | Crucial wicket of Masood |
What Were the Turning Points of the Match?
Three moments defined this PSZ vs MS PSL 2026 Match 22. Each swung the momentum violently from one team to the other.
| Moment | Over | What Happened | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muqeem Double Strike | 10th over | Smith (31) and Philippe (32) dismissed in consecutive balls | Broke the 50 run stand, exposed middle order |
| Masood’s 21 Run Over | 15th over | Four fours off Aamer Jamal, Multan at 146/4 | Swung momentum back to Multan, 51 needed off 30 |
| Masood Dismissed | 16th over | Iftikhar trapped Masood (35) with spin | Triggered final collapse, 4 wickets in 5 overs |
How Did the Match Summary Shape Up?
| Phase | Peshawar Zalmi | Multan Sultans |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | 62/2 (Haris 38 off 17) | 52/1 (aggressive start) |
| Middle Overs (7 to 15) | 98/3 (Mendis anchored) | 94/3 (Muqeem’s 3 wickets) |
| Death Overs (16 to 20) | 36/1 (Iftikhar late surge) | 27/4 (dramatic collapse) |
| Total | 196/6 | 172 all out |
