Zalmi Outclass Multan with a Massive Victory in PSL 2025
In a high-voltage clash of PSL 2025 Match 9, Peshawar Zalmi delivered one of the most dominant performances of the tournament so far. They thrashed Multan Sultans by a whopping 120-run margin at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 19, 2025. This comprehensive win marked Zalmi’s first of the season and put them back on the points table with renewed confidence.
Let’s break down all the key moments, batting explosions, and bowling brilliance from this exciting encounter.
Match Summary: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – PSL 2025
Match: PSL 2025 – Match 9
Date: April 19, 2025
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Result: Peshawar Zalmi won by 120 runs
Player of the Match: Ali Raza (4 wickets for 21 runs)
First Innings: Peshawar Zalmi's Explosive Batting Show
After being put to bat, Peshawar Zalmi started off shakily with both openers Saim Ayub and Babar Azam falling early at just 2 runs each. But the middle order turned the tables with a stunning counter-attack.
Top Performers in Zalmi's Innings:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore: 52 off 30 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes)
Mohammad Haris: 45 off 21 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)
Hussain Talat: 37 off 29 balls
Mitchell Owen: 34 off 15 balls
Abdul Samad: 40 off 14 balls
Zalmi's late fireworks pushed the score to a massive 227/7 in 20 overs, one of the highest totals in PSL 2025 so far.
Multan Sultans Bowling Performance
Multan’s bowling unit failed to contain the onslaught in the death overs. Despite some wickets, the economy rates were expensive.
David Willey: 2/36 (4 overs)
Michael Bracewell: 2/37 (4 overs)
Ubaid Shah: 2/40 (4 overs)
Second Innings: Multan Sultans Collapse in the Chase
Chasing a huge target of 228, Multan Sultans were under pressure from the start. None of the top or middle order batters could stay long at the crease.
Top Scorers for Multan Sultans:
Usman Khan: 44 off 22 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes)
Shai Hope: 20 off 20 balls
Apart from Usman Khan, there was no resistance. Multan were bowled out for just 107 runs in 15.5 overs — a forgettable performance.
Peshawar Zalmi's Bowling Attack Dismantles Multan
The real stars of the show were Zalmi’s bowlers, who never allowed Multan to settle.
Ali Raza: 4 overs, 4 wickets for 21 runs
Arif Yaqoob: 4 overs, 3 wickets for 20 runs
Mitchell Owen: 0.5 overs, 2 wickets for 2 runs
Ali Raza’s match-winning spell in the middle overs crushed Multan’s hopes of a comeback and earned him the Player of the Match award.
Key Moments of the Match
Ali Raza’s fiery 4-wicket spell destroyed the middle order.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore & Haris partnership rescued Zalmi from early trouble.
Abdul Samad’s power hitting gave Peshawar a massive finish.
Multan’s batting collapse sealed the one-sided result.
What This Means for the Points Table
This dominating win will boost Peshawar Zalmi’s net run rate and morale in the PSL 2025 campaign. On the other hand, Multan Sultans will need a serious rethink in their bowling plans and batting strategy to bounce back in upcoming fixtures.
Final Thoughts
Peshawar Zalmi proved once again why they are a dangerous T20 side when their middle order clicks and the bowlers stay disciplined. Multan Sultans, on the other hand, must regroup quickly before their next game.
With performances like these, PSL 2025 promises more drama, action, and unexpected turns.
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