PSL 2026: Match 22, PES vs MUL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans?

Peshawar Zalmi (PES) lock horns with Multan Sultans (MUL) in match No. 22 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday, April 13.

Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi is at the top of the points table and is the only team that has remained undefeated in PSL 2026. They have played five games and won four of them. One of their matches was washed out.

On the other hand, Multan Sultans are right behind them at No. 2 in the standings. They have also won four in five but lost a 13-over-per-side contest against the Lahore Qalandars. A win on Monday will help them climb to the top of the table.

PES vs MUL: Match Details

National Stadium, Karachi: Pitch Report

In the first six games hosted at the National Stadium in Karachi in PSL 2026, the average first-innings total has been around 173. Three games have been won while batting first, while chasing has been equally productive. The captain who wins the toss would still prefer chasing as the surface remains good throughout the game.

PES vs MUL Head to Head T20 Record

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

The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter, Kusal Mendis, has been in sensational form this season. In four games, he has amassed 241 runs at an average of 60.26 and a strike rate of 172.14. Mendis' role in the top order is going to be crucial.

Probable Best Bowler: Sufiyan Muqeem

Sufiyan Muqeem is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament this season, along with Shaheen Afridi. In four games, he has picked up 10 wickets at an average of 9.90 and a strike rate of 9.60. His economy rate is an exemplary 6.19.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Batting second to win the match