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PES vs MUL Match 9 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The PSL

Kaushik Kashyap

Peshawar Zalmi will take on Multan Sultans in Match 9. [Source - PSL/x.com]Peshawar Zalmi will take on Multan Sultans in Match 9. [Source - PSL/x.com]

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans will take on each other in the upcoming 9th match of the ongoing 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Saturday April 19th. The big-ticket clash will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans have had a horrible start to their PSL 2025 season as both sides lost their first two matches on the trot. Coming into this game, both the sides will be looking to make the best use of the opposition’s vulnerability, securing the first win of their season and get their campaign up and running.

PES vs MUL Head To Head Overview

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans have played each other in a total of 16 PSL games till date, where Multan has had the upper hand with 11 wins, while Peshawar emerged victorious on other five occasions.

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans Probable Playing XI

Peshawar Zalmi

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (WK), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Hussain Talat, George Linde, Mitchell Owen, Alzarri Joseph, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Ali Raza.

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ubaid Shah, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Hasnain and Usama Mir.

Top Run-Scorers in PES vs MUL

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Mohammad Rizwan - 354 runs

Mohammad Rizwan tops the scoring chart in PES vs MUL PSL fixtures. The keeper-batter has amassed 354 runs at an average of 44.25 across 10 innings for Multan in their game against Peshawar.

Babar Azam - 223 runs

Babar Azam has enjoyed playing for Peshawar in their face-offs against Multan. The ace-batter has made 223 runs at an average of 44.60 in just five appearances in this fixture.

Saim Ayub - 165

Saim Ayub is one of the brightest talents in PSL in recent times. The young opener will be a key player in Zalmi’s next encounter with Multan against whom he has made 165 runs at a strike-rate of 154.21 in the past.

Top Wicket-Takers In PES vs MUL

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Usama Mir - 11 wickets

Usama Mir has been the most consistent wicket-taker in PSL in recent times. He has loved bowling for Multan in their matches against Zalmi where he has taken 11 wickets in just five games at an average of 12.09 and at a strike-rate of 9.82.

Chris Jordan - 4 wickets

Chris Jordan, an experienced T20 campaigner, finds himself in the second spot in the highest wicket-taker list in PES vs MUL amongst the players currently present in both the squads. The English international has scalped 4 wickets in 3 past appearances in PES vs MUL face-offs.

David Willey - 3 wickets

David Willey will be a player to watch out for Multan in their next game against Zalmi, especially with the new ball inside the first six overs. The left-arm pacer had taken 3 wickets in his previous appearances in PES vs MUL.

PES vs MUL Key Stats

Peshawar Zalmi’s Key Records

  • Babar Azam has played in PES vs MUL at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium twice and has half-centuries in both the games - 137 runs, 2 50s, 68.50 average and 173.42 strike-rate.
  • However, Babar’s recent form has been a concern for Peshawar - 2 innings, 1 run, 0.5 average.
  • Saim Ayub has a strike-rate of 189.09 in PES vs MUL matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - 104 runs, 189.09.
  • Babar Azam and Saim Ayub opening partnership in two matches against Multan in Rawalpindi so far - 218 runs, 194.64 strike-rate.
  • Coming to this season, Peshawar Zalmi has been the worst batting inside the powerplay at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium so far this season - 6 dismissals, 13.50 average and 112.50 strike-rate.
  • Peshawar has further lost the highest number of wickets in the middle-overs phase so far this season - 12 dismissals, 14.25 average.
  • Moreover, it hasn't been anything better with the ball either as PES has taken only one wicket with the new ball (0-6 overs) in two games so far this season.
  • Mohammad Haris has been PES’s best batter so far with 100 runs at a strike-rate of 181.82.

Multan Sultans’ Key Records

  • Usama Mir has taken 4 wickets at a strike-rate of 9 against Peshawar Zalmi in PES vs MUL matches in Rawalpindi.
  • Usman Khan continues to be a force in PSL matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - 251 runs, 125.50 average, 222.12 strike-rate.
  • Even though Mohammad Rizwan doesn't have many big scores in PSL matches at Rawalpindi, he has been one of the quick starters inside the powerplay - 138 runs, 2 dismissals, 160.47 strike-rate.
  • Multan Sultans has struggled with the ball during the middle-overs this season - 5 wickets, 37.60 average and 24 strike-rate.
  • Usama Mir has managed to keep Babar Azam quiet in PSL encounters - 22 runs, 2 wickets, 91.7 strike-rate.
  • Iftikhar Ahmed in death overs vs Peshawar Zalmi in PSL - 127 runs, 2 dismissals, 63.5 average and 244.2 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In PES vs MUL Match 9 Of PSL 2025

  • Babar Azam is 52 runs away from becoming second player to score 700 runs against Multan Sultans.
  • Babar Azam is 74 runs away from completing 500 PSL runs in Rawalpindi.
  • Saim Ayub is 5 sixes away from completing 50 PSL sixes.
  • Usman Khan has 3 PSL centuries and if he scores another century in this match he will become the player with most centuries in PSL.
  • Mohammad Rizwan is one half-century away from becoming the player with joint second most fifties in PSL.