Peshawar Zalmi face Multan Sultans in Match 22 of PSL 2026 at National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on 2026-04-13, and this fixture carries all the weight that Pakistani cricket fans demand from their premier T20 competition.

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans bring contrasting styles to this encounter. With Peshawar Zalmi’s 2017 title and Multan Sultans’s 2021, 2023 titles, both teams know what it takes to win PSL silverware.

Peshawar Zalmi were the first PSL champions in 2017 and have been consistent performers ever since. Owner Javed Afridi’s vision has made them one of the most professionally run franchises in the league. They have reached the playoffs in nearly every season.

Multan Sultans have been PSL’s form team, winning titles in 2021 and sharing the 2023 glory. Under Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy, they transformed from perennial underachievers to the league’s most feared outfit. Their dominance in recent seasons has made them the team to beat.

The key battle will feature Wahab Riaz and Shimron Hetmyer for Peshawar Zalmi against Mohammad Rizwan and Rilee Rossouw leading Multan Sultans’s charge. Kamran Akmal adds another dimension to Peshawar Zalmi’s experienced campaigners who blend power with tactical discipline. Ihsanullah gives Multan Sultans additional firepower with their dominant bowling attack paired with calculated batting and excellent fielding.

For fans watching from London, the 8:00 PM PKT start converts to 4:00 PM GMT. Viewers in New York catch the action at 11:00 AM EST, while Australian fans in Sydney face a late night at 1:00 AM AEDT. Cricket lovers in Tokyo can watch at 12:00 AM JST. For the latest local time conversion, check Karachi time and Pakistan time.

The National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi, formerly known as National Stadium, is Pakistan’s largest cricket ground with a capacity of 34,228. Renamed through a naming rights deal with National Bank of Pakistan, it has been the spiritual home of Karachi cricket for decades. The sea breeze off the Arabian Sea can play tricks with swing bowling, adding an extra dimension to matches here.

Peshawar Zalmi’s experienced campaigners who blend power with tactical discipline will be tested against Multan Sultans’s dominant bowling attack paired with calculated batting and excellent fielding. In the high-pressure environment of PSL cricket, where every match has implications for playoff qualification, this encounter could prove pivotal. The team that adapts best to the conditions at National Bank Cricket Arena and handles the occasion will take two crucial points. For fans around the world, this is another reason to clear the schedule and tune in to Pakistan’s biggest cricket carnival.