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🏏 Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard – Zalmi Clinch 4-Run Win

Here is Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Match Scorecard. In an epic showdown at Rawalpindi, Peshawar Zalmi edged out Multan Sultans by just 4 runs in Match 21 of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2025. A game filled with sixes, twists, and nerve-wracking drama saw Zalmi post 204, before Iftikhar Ahmed nearly stole it at the death for Sultans.

🔥 First Innings: Babar Azam Shines in Zalmi’s 204/5

Babar Azam anchored the innings with a brilliant 64 (40), guiding Zalmi to a competitive total of 204.

🧢 Top Zalmi Batting Performances:

Babar Azam: 64 off 40 (7 fours, 2 sixes)
Saim Ayub: 46 off 22 (5 sixes)
Haseebullah Khan: 31 off 20
Aamer Jamal: 12* off 5 to finish strong

🏏 Multan Sultans Bowling:

Usama Mir: 4-0-32-3 (Best bowler for MS)
Chris Jordan: 2-0-33-2

Zalmi hit 12 sixes and accelerated brilliantly in the final overs, setting a big total of 204/5.

🎯 Second Innings: Iftikhar & Jordan Light Up the Chase

Multan’s chase never looked settled until Iftikhar Ahmed walked in. He smashed 60 off just 27 balls, with support from Chris Jordan (30* off 12), nearly pulling off a miracle.

🧢 Sultans’ Key Scores:

Mohammad Rizwan: 32 (24) – Run out at a crucial stage
Iftikhar Ahmed: 60* (27) – 4 fours, 5 sixes
Chris Jordan: 30* (12) – Late onslaught

They ended on 200/5, just 4 runs short of the target. Aamer Jamal took 2 wickets and held his nerve in the final overs.

⭐ Player of the Match: Babar Azam

For his elegant and timely innings of 64, Babar Azam was awarded the Player of the Match.

“We needed this win. Bowlers delivered under pressure, and the top order set the tone,” said Babar post-match.

🧠 Match-Changing Moments

Saim & Babar’s 84-run stand set the tone early
Usama Mir’s 3 wickets slowed Zalmi in the middle overs
Aamer Jamal’s double strike broke the back of Sultans’ chase
Iftikhar & Jordan’s 6th wicket stand of 50 in 20 balls made it a photo finish

📊 Updated PSL 2024 Points Table

Team	M	W	L	Pts	NRR
Multan Sultans	10	7	3	14	+1.150
Peshawar Zalmi	10	6	3	13	+0.147
Islamabad United	10	5	4	11	+0.224
Quetta Gladiators	10	5	4	11	-0.921

Zalmi move just one step away from PSL 2024 playoffs, while Sultans maintain their top position despite the loss.

📌 What’s Next?

Both teams now have their sights on securing top-two finishes for a spot in Qualifier 1. If this match is anything to go by, a playoff rematch would be box office!