February 17, 2023

PSL 2023: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Match 5 Preview

The fifth match of PSL 2023 sees Multan Sultans take on Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium. With both teams having 2 points each, it's bound to be a thrilling encounter. Check out the playing XIs and pitch report to know what to expect.

The Multan Cricket Stadium will host the fifth game of PSL 2023 on Friday, February 17, where Multan Sultans (MUL) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will go head-to-head in what promises to be an exciting encounter. Multan Sultans are currently leading the PSL 2023 standings with 2 points and a net run rate of +1.382 after two games, while Peshawar Zalmi, who have played just one game, are placed second with two points.

The match will commence at 6:30 PM and will be broadcasted live on Mahadev Online ID, Sony Sports Network, and SonyLIV app.

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | PSL Match 5 Prediction

Match Info:

Teams: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi
Match Number: 5th Match
Date: 17/02/2023
Time: 06:30 PM
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Live Coverage: Mahadev Online ID, Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV app.

Team History

Multan Sultan Preview

Multan Sultans staged an impressive comeback by defeating Quetta Gladiators by 9 wickets in their subsequent game after losing their season opener against Lahore Qalandars by just 1 run. Multan, who was playing at home, fielded first and dismissed Quetta for just 110 before chasing the mark in 13.3 overs.

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Peshawar Zalmi made an entertaining start to the 2018 PSL season, defeating Karachi Kings by a slim margin of 2 runs. Peshawar, after being given the opportunity to bat first at Karachi’s National Stadium, produced 199-5 on the scoreboard.

Pitch Report

The surface at Multan Cricket Stadium is known for being a very good track to bat on and is expected to be the same for this match. Batters can expect full rewards for their shot-making skills, and the ball will come onto the bat fairly well in the contest. Either skipper winning the toss may elect to bat first, and the average score batting first at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the PSL is 159. The weather in Multan during the match is expected to be cool and pleasant.

Match Odds

Check out the match odds in the graphic below.

Playing XIs

Multan Sultan

The team is led by wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and has a formidable batting lineup consisting of Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Akeal Hosein, Usama Mir, Sameen Gul, Abbas Afridi, and Ihsanullah.

Peshawar Zalmi

The team is led by Babar Azam and includes Mohammad Haris, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Wahab Riaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Irshad, and Khurram Shahzad.

Match Prediction

Match winner

Multan Sultan to win the match

Considering the current form and team strength, Multan Sultans are predicted to win the match. However, cricket is an unpredictable game, and any team can turn the game around in their favor with good performances.

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