Saim Ayub’s fluent 49 and a disciplined bowling display powered Peshawar Zalmi to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in the 25th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Chasing a modest target of 109, Zalmi reached the finish line in just 13 overs, driven by Ayub’s 33-ball 49, which included four boundaries and three sixes.
Max Bryant added an unbeaten 38 off 20 balls, sealing the match with a flourish, while skipper Babar Azam managed 8 runs before being dismissed by Shahid Aziz.
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Earlier, Multan Sultans were bundled out for just 108 in 19.1 overs after opting to bat first. Shai Hope (23), Tayyab Tahir (22), and Mohammad Rizwan (17) were the only batters to show brief resistance. The rest of the lineup crumbled against Zalmi’s well-orchestrated bowling attack.
Ahmed Daniyal led the bowling charge with figures of 3 for 17, while Maaz Sadaqat took 2 for 12. Ali Raza, Luke Wood, Saim Ayub, and Alzarri Joseph chipped in with a wicket each.
Zalmi’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure, with Ali Raza conceding just 15 runs in his four overs. In contrast, Multan’s bowling lacked discipline, with Ubaid Shah leaking 43 runs in his three overs.
The win boosts Zalmi’s momentum heading into the final stretch of the league stage.
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PSL 10 points table
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QG | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | +0.906 |
| IU | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.650 |
| KK | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.433 |
| LQ | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | +0.958 |
| PZ | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -0.082 |
| MS | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | -2.708 |
Next fixture
As the action shifts to Rawalpindi, Karachi Kings will take on Peshawar Zalmi in a must-win game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The match will start at 8:00 PM.
Past PSL winners
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PSL 2016 – Islamabad United
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PSL 2017 – Peshawar Zalmi
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PSL 2018 – Islamabad United
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PSL 2019 – Quetta Gladiators
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PSL 2020 – Karachi Kings
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PSL 2021 – Multan Sultans
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PSL 2022 - Lahore Qalandars
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PSL 2023 - Lahore Qalandars
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PSL 2024 - Islamabad United
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