PSL 2022: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Peshawar Zalmi is all set to take on the Multan Sultans in the 16th game of PSL 2022 at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. This will be the first game at the venue in this edition and so far, the Karachi pitch has been a belter for the franchises.

The Multan Sultans have had a brilliant run so far in the tournament, with five wins in five games and are the only unbeaten side. They are coming off a huge win against the Peshawar Zalmi in their previous game and will be looking to replicate the same.

On the other hand, the Zalmi need to recover soon as they are lying at the fifth position in the points table with just two wins in the five games they have played. They will also seek revenge against the Multan Sultans in their return fixture as they were hammered in the first round fixture by 57 runs. A win here will certainly keep their hopes alive for making it to the playoffs of this edition.

Match Details: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, Match 16

Venue: Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: February 10 at 7:30 PM IST and 8:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The pitch in Lahore has been one of the better wickets in terms of producing equal competition between bat and ball. The team that wins the toss should prefer to chase on this ground as the dew factor will definitely hamper the bowling plans and it is one of the high scoring grounds as well. The spinners are expected to get some purchase from the wicket while the fast bowlers will have their work cut out at the venue.

Average score: 168 (11 T20I games at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won-6, Lost -5

Probable Playing XIs for Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans

Peshawar Zalmi

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Ben Cutting, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Umar, Usman Qadir, Salman Irshad

Multan Sultans

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Sohaib Maqsood, Johnson Charles, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dahani

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Head-to-Head

Matches- 10, Peshawar Zalmi- 3, Multan Sultans- 7

Probable top performers

Probable best batter of the match: Mohammad Rizwan

The Multan Sultan skipper Mohammad Rizwan has so far been outstanding with the bat and in his leadership stint. The wicketkeeper-batter amassed an excellent 82 run knock in the previous game that set up the win for his side against the Peshawar Zalmi and he will be keen to continue his good run of form. The middle-order has been outperforming the top-order and a good start from him will be an added luxury for the next coming batters.

Probable best bowler of the match: Imran Tahir 

Imran Tahir has been the best bowler for the Multan Sultans so far and has impressed in every game he has played. The 42-year-old is second on the list of top wicket-takers in the edition and has picked up 10 wickets in five games at 13.20 already. His economy rate has been one of the factors that have led Multan Sultans to victories as he has been consistently increasing the scoring rate pressure from one end.

Disclaimer: This 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.