Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi 2026 Match 22 Full Commentary

Peter Siddle to Aamir Jamal. Leg cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run. That's the end of the first innings. Peshawar Zalmi have posted a competitive total on the board. The openers set the tone early, and it was carried forward beautifully by Kusal Mendis, who added the icing on the cake with a brilliant 68 for his side. For Multan Sultans, Muhammad Ismail was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Peter Siddle also picked up two. Can Multan Sultans chase this down, or will Peshawar Zalmi defend their total? Do join us for the run chase.

Peter Siddle to Aamir Jamal. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Wazir.

Peter Siddle to Abdul Samad. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Abdul Samad. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Abdul Samad. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot flick, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.

Muhammad Ismail to Abdul Samad. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Khan.

Muhammad Ismail to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Minhas.

Peter Siddle to Kusal Mendis. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Minhas.

Peter Siddle to Michael Bracewell. Leg cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

Peter Siddle to Kusal Mendis. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Wazir.

Faisal Akram to Kusal Mendis. Googly length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

Faisal Akram to Michael Bracewell. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Aamir Jamal to Faisal Akram. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump backing away driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Azam. Peshawar Zalmi win by 24 runs, successfully defending their total to remain at the top of the table. Steve Smith played a decent innings, with Shan Masood chipping in with 35, but they weren't able to chase down the target. Sufyan Moqim was the standout with the ball, picking up three wickets, while Iftikhar Ahmed and Nahid Rana provided excellent support with two each. The pressure kept mounting through the chase, and Zalmi held their nerve in the key moments. A clinical all-round effort seals a well-deserved victory for them.

Aamir Jamal to Peter Siddle. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side backing away driving, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Nawaz. Back of a length, to leg moves in front pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Haris.

Shoriful Islam to Mohammad Nawaz. Slower ball yorker, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.

Shoriful Islam to Muhammad Waseem Jnr. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, to leg down the track flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Haris.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Nawaz. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Azam.

Nahid Rana to Muhammad Waseem Jnr. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front pulling, Gloved to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Moqim.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Nawaz. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.

Iftikhar Ahmed to Mohammad Nawaz. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.

Iftikhar Ahmed to Arafat Minhas. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

Iftikhar Ahmed to Mohammad Nawaz. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.