Ahmad Daniyal Shines as Zalmi Demolish Multan
In a dominant all-round display, Peshawar Zalmi thrashed Multan Sultans by 7 wickets in a low-scoring encounter. The match was all about sharp bowling and aggressive batting as Zalmi chased down 109 in just 13 overs, with Ahmad Daniyal leading the charge.
Ahmad Daniyal Leads with a Fiery Spell
Multan Sultans were bundled out for 108 in 19.1 overs, struggling to counter Zalmi’s disciplined bowling. Ahmad Daniyal was the standout performer with brilliant figures of 3/17 in 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award. His control and variations dismantled Multan’s middle order. Maaz Sadaqat added pressure with 2/12 in 3 overs, while Luke Wood cleaned up the tail, finishing with 2/18 in 3.1 overs.
Multan’s Batting Never Took Off
None of Multan’s batters managed to take charge. Shai Hope (23 off 21), Tayyab Tahir (22 off 18), and Mohammad Rizwan (17 off 14) all got starts but failed to convert. Regular wickets and slow scoring kept the total well below par.
Saim Ayub and Max Bryant Finish it Quickly
In reply, Zalmi came out with intent. Saim Ayub dazzled again with 49 off 33, striking fluently despite early pressure. Though Babar Azam was dismissed for 8, Max Bryant took over with an unbeaten 38 off 20, sealing the win with ease. Peshawar reached 110/3 in just 13 overs, completing a clinical victory with 42 balls to spare.
Match Highlights
Player of the Match: Ahmad Daniyal – 3/17 (4 overs)
Multan Sultans: 108 all out (19.1 overs)
Peshawar Zalmi: 110/3 (13 overs)
Zalmi won by 7 wickets (42 balls left)
The Multan Sultans faced a challenging 2025 Pakistan Super League season, securing only one win out of nine matches. Despite the leadership of captain Mohammad Rizwan, the team struggled to find consistency, leading to early elimination from playoff contention. Their sole victory came against Peshawar Zalmi on April 19 in Rawalpindi, but it wasn’t enough to turn their season around.
In contrast, Peshawar Zalmi faced a crucial challenge. With only three wins from eight matches, they needed to win their remaining two games to qualify for the playoffs. Their final group-stage match was against Multan Sultans on May 5 in Multan, followed by another must-win game against Karachi Kings on May 8 in Rawalpindi. The team’s fate rested on these upcoming matches.
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