Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Highlights, PSL 2025 Match 9: PZ thrash MS by 120 runs as Babar Azam and team post first win of the season

PES vs MUL Live Coverage end: Ali Raza, Mitchell Owen lead Zalmi to crushing 120-run win

Peshawar Zalmi delivered a ruthless performance to dismantle Multan Sultans by 120 runs in a one-sided contest. Chasing a daunting 228, Multan were blown away for just 107 in 15.5 overs, with debutant Ali Raza setting the tone with a fiery 4-wicket haul.His double-wicket over - removing Bracewell and Turner - crushed Multan's backbone before Arif Yaqoob (3/20) and Mitchell Owen (2/15) cleaned up the rest.

Usman Khan (44 off 22) was the lone bright spot in an otherwise listless chase. Mitchell Owen finished things off in style with two wickets in four balls, including a stunning diving catch by Abdul Samad. Earlier, Zalmi had posted 227 thanks to explosive batting, and their bowlers ensured it was more than enough.

Multan's middle and lower-order failed to offer any resistance, folding without a fight. Zalmi's dominant win is a strong statement in the tournament's business end.

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Peshawar Zalmi Secure Comfortable 120-Run Win

Mitchell Owen wrapped up the contest in style for Peshawar Zalmi, picking up two wickets in four balls during the 16th over. He first dismissed David Willey for 13, deceiving him with a slower ball that was caught at long-off. Just two deliveries later, Akif Javed holed out to a spectacular diving catch by Abdul Samad at deep square leg. The double strike ended Multan's innings at 107, handing Zalmi a thumping 120-run victory.

MS 107 all out in 15.5 overs (Target 228)
Result: Peshawar Zalmi win by 120 runs

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Live Score: Willey and Shah Stay Afloat, Zalmi on Top

Ubaid Shah faced a tough spell, struggling to get bat on ball against Alzarri Joseph's pace. Willey continued to defend, managing just a single off the short ball. Shah hit two runs down the ground, but his frustration grew. Peshawar Zalmi remained in control, keeping the Sultans on the back foot.The pressure mounts on the Sultans as they fight to reach a respectable total.

Score after 15 overs: MS 105/8
Batters:David Willey 12 (11)*,Ubaid Shah 2 (8)*

Bowler: Alzarri Joseph - 3-0-30-0

Willey Finds Some Resistance but Sultans Still Struggling

David Willey hit a boundary, driving a short ball through extra cover, but the pressure kept mounting. Despite a couple of runs, Ubaid Shah faced a tough challenge, failing to score off most deliveries. Ali Raza continued to impress with his pace, taking his tally to 4 wickets.

Multan Sultans have eight wickets down and are in a precarious position as Peshawar Zalmi eye the remaining wickets.

Score after 14 overs: MS 102/8
Batters:David Willey 11 (10)*,Ubaid Shah 0 (3)*
Bowler: Ali Raza - 4-0-21-4

PSL 2025 Match 9 Live Updates: Arif Yaqoob Strikes Again as Multan Sultans Near Defeat

Arif Yaqoob added another to his tally, dismissing Usama Mir for just 1. A soft chip to short cover ended Mir's stay. Ubaid Shah came in but couldn't score off his first two balls. Only 1 run was added in the over.

With just two wickets left, the Multan Sultans are struggling to get going, and Zalmi is on the brink of a dominant victory.

Score after 13 overs: MS 95/8
Batters:David Willey 5 (6)*,Ubaid Shah 0 (2)*

Bowler: Arif Yaqoob - 4-0-20-3

Ali Raza Bags Fourth as Multan Sultans Slip Further

OUT! Ali Raza continued his dream spell, picking up his fourth wicket by removing Iftikhar Ahmed for just 2. A mistimed pull found Abdul Samad at deep square leg. Usama Mir came in next but couldn't get going. Only 1 run came off the over.

Score after 11.2 overs: MS 92/7
Batters:David Willey 2 (2)*Usama Mir 0 (0)*

Bowler: Ali Raza - 2.2-0-12-4

Multan are staring at a defeat, needing 136 from 48 balls with just three wickets in hand. Ali Raza's fiery spell has left Zalmi in command.

Arif Yaqoob Strikes Again as Multan Lose Set Batter Usman Khan

WICKET! The collapse deepens for Multan as Arif Yaqoob removes the dangerous Usman Khan, who miscued a slog-sweep to deep midwicket after a brisk 44 off 22. With just 3 runs coming off the 11th over, Peshawar maintain their stranglehold.

Score after 11 overs: MS 91/6
Batters:Iftikhar Ahmed 2 (4)*,David Willey 1 (1)*
Bowler: Arif Yaqoob - 3-0-19-2

Multan now need 137 off 54 balls with just four wickets in hand-an uphill battle from here

PES vs MUL Live Updates: Ali Raza Tightens the Screws with Double-Wicket Over

After stunning Multan with back-to-back dismissals of Michael Bracewell and Ashton Turner, Ali Raza continued his impactful spell with a tight 10th over. Just 4 runs came off it, including a couple of singles and a well-placed cut for two by Usman Khan, who remains the key man for Multan.

Score after 10 overs: MS 88/5
Batters:Usman Khan 43 (19)*,Iftikhar Ahmed 1 (2)*

Bowler: Ali Raza - 2-0-11-3

Halfway through the chase of 228, Multan are in trouble with five down-Ali Raza's fiery spell has changed the tone of the game

Double Blow from Ali Raza Rocks Multan

W W! Ali Raza delivered a game-changing over, removing both Michael Bracewell and Ashton Turner in the space of two balls. First, Bracewell was done in by pace and bounce-his mistimed pull ballooned off the splice and was well held by Raza in his follow-through.

Then, next ball, Turner played all around a sharp delivery and lost his stumps for a golden duck.

MS 84/5 after 9.2 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Usman Khan 40 (17)*
Fallen wickets:
- Michael Bracewell c & b Ali Raza 3 (5)
- Ashton Turner b Ali Raza 0 (1)
Bowler: Ali Raza - 1.2-0-9-3

Momentum firmly with Zalmi after that fiery over!

Usman Khan Accelerates with 10-Run Burst in Yaqoob's Over

Usman Khan turned up the heat in the ninth over, smacking Arif Yaqoob for a six and a four off consecutive deliveries. After a quiet start to the over, Usman pounced on a short ball to deposit it over long-on for six, then followed it up with a powerful pull for four. Michael Bracewell continued rotating the strike, as Multan stayed in the chase.

MS 84/3 after 9 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Usman Khan 40 (17), Michael Bracewell 3 (4)
Last wicket: Kamran Ghulam c Alzarri Joseph b Ali Raza 6 (4)
Bowler: Arif Yaqoob - 2-0-16-1

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Multan Sultans lose third wicket!

OUT! Peshawar's Ali Raza made an immediate impact on his PSL debut, removing Kamran Ghulam in his very first over.

After conceding a boundary, Raza banged one in short around off, hurrying Ghulam into a mistimed pull that was brilliantly caught by Alzarri Joseph at long-on. Michael Bracewell then joined Usman Khan, who continues to hold one end.

MS 71/3 after 8 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Usman Khan 29 (13), Michael Bracewell 1 (2)
Last wicket: Kamran Ghulam c Alzarri Joseph b Ali Raza 6 (4)
Bowler: Ali Raza - 1-0-7-1

Peshawar vs Multan Live, PSL 2025 Match 9: Yaqoob Strikes as Hope Departs; Multan Lose Second Wicket

OUT! Leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob made an immediate impact in his first over, removing the well-set Shai Hope for 20. Hope attempted a slog-sweep but mistimed it off the toe-end, gifting a simple catch to Mitchell Owen at long-on.

The over brought just three runs, slowing down the momentum built by Usman Khan. Kamran Ghulam joined Usman at the crease with the asking rate still steep.

MS 64/2 after 7 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Usman Khan 28 (12), Kamran Ghulam 1 (1)
Last wicket: Shai Hope c Mitchell Owen b Arif Yaqoob 20 (20)
Bowler: Arif Yaqoob - 1-0-3-1

PZ vs MS Live Updates: Usman Explodes as Multan Surge Past 60 in Powerplay

Usman Khan launched a counterattack in the final over of the powerplay, smashing Alzarri Joseph for 14 off his first three balls - including a slogged four, a pulled six, and a sliced boundary past short third. Joseph's pace worked against him as Usman capitalised on every bit of width and length. Hope rotated strike with a single but largely gave the stage to the rampaging Usman, who now looks well set.

MS 61/1 after 6 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Usman Khan 27 (11), Shai Hope 19 (16)
Last bowler: Alzarri Joseph - 2-0-27-0

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Live Score: Zalmi Lose Review as Hope, Usman Keep MS Steady

Luke Wood continued with tight lines but couldn't find the breakthrough despite Zalmi burning a review. A short ball struck Usman Khan on the shoulder, but Zalmi went up for a caught-behind - DRS confirmed no bat or glove. Earlier, Hope crunched a classy four through covers, showing excellent timing. Singles from both batters kept the scoreboard moving in an otherwise disciplined over from Wood.

MS 45/1 after 5 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Shai Hope 18 (15), Usman Khan 12 (6)
Last bowler: Luke Wood - 3-0-22-0

PSL 2025 Match 9 Live Updates: Usman Khan Counterattacks After Rizwan's Exit

Saim Ayub started with Rizwan's wicket but couldn't maintain the pressure as Usman Khan responded aggressively. After a single and a push to long-off, Usman launched a powerful pull for six over midwicket and followed it with a crisp four through extra cover. Shai Hope rotated strike efficiently. A 12-run over that shifted momentum quickly back towards MS.

MS 39/1 after 4 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Shai Hope 13 (11), Usman Khan 11 (4)
Last bowler: Saim Ayub - 1-0-12-1

PES vs MUL Live Updates: Saim Ayub Strikes First Ball to Dismiss Rizwan

OUT! Golden touch for Saim Ayub as he struck with his very first delivery, removing the dangerous Mohammad Rizwan. The leg-break tempted Rizwan into a slog, but he only managed a top-edge that went straight to mid-on. A big breakthrough for the bowling side early in the powerplay, breaking the 27-run opening stand.

MS 27/1 after 3.1 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Shai Hope 12 (10), Usman Khan 0(0)
Last bowler: Saim Ayub - 0.1-0-0-1

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Shai Hope Finds His Rhythm with Two Boundaries

Shai Hope took charge in the third over with a pair of well-timed boundaries off Luke Wood. The first came via a thick under-edge that beat third man, and the second was a beautiful punch through covers.

Mohammad Rizwan added a quick single after a diving effort saved him from a run-out. Wood's tidy start was slightly dented as Multan Sultans continued their steady chase.

MS 27/0 after 3 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Mohammad Rizwan 15 (8), Shai Hope 12 (10)
Last bowler: Luke Wood - 2-0-16-0

Rizwan Goes Big as MS Build Momentum

SIX! Mohammad Rizwan lit up the second over with a massive slog-swept six over midwicket off Alzarri Joseph, showcasing his intent early. Singles kept the scoreboard ticking, and Shai Hope had a lucky escape after a high top-edge was misjudged due to a mix-up between the keeper and third man. A solid over for Multan Sultans as they push ahead in the chase.

MS 18/0 after 2 overs (Target 228)
Batters: Mohammad Rizwan 14 (6), Shai Hope 4 (6)
Last bowler: Alzarri Joseph - 1-0-11-0

PZ vs MS Live Updates: Multan off to a steady start despite early threat from Wood

Mohammad Rizwan found the first boundary of the innings with a thick under-edge flying over the keeper off Luke Wood. The over also saw a couple of singles and a sharp stop to deny Shai Hope a boundary. Wood got decent movement early on but couldn't break through. A calm and cautious start from Multan Sultans chasing 228.

Multan Sultans 7/0 after 1 over (Target 228)
Batters: Mohammad Rizwan 6 (3), Shai Hope 1 (3)
Last bowler: Luke Wood - 1-0-7-0

PZ vs MS Live Updates: Multan Sultans chase begins

Multan Sultans chase begins with Luke Wood bowling the new ball to Mohammad Rizwan and Shai Hope

Multan Sultans 1/0 in 0.2 over (Target 228) Mohammad Rizwan 1* Shai Hope 0*

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Live Score: Zalmi innings summary

Peshawar Zalmi piled on the runs in an electric innings, finishing at 227/7 in their 20 overs. It all began with Mohammad Haris's blistering 45 off 21 balls, which set the tone during the Powerplay. Tom Kohler-Cadmore played a composed yet aggressive knock, scoring 52 off 30 balls, anchoring the innings through the middle overs.

Hussain Talat chipped in with a handy 37, but it was the late-overs carnage that truly lifted Zalmi. Mitchell Owen's 34 off 15 balls, including four massive sixes, and Abdul Samad's fireworks-40 off just 14 balls-helped Zalmi cross the 200 mark. Ubaid Shah managed to dismiss the dangerous Samad in the final over, but not before the damage was done.

Sloppy keeping from Shai Hope added a few extras as Zalmi ended on a high.Despite regular wickets, Zalmi's fearless hitting and calculated aggression gave them a daunting total to defend.

PSL 2025 Match 9 Live Updates: Late Drama as Zalmi Finish on a Fiery 227/7

Peshawar Zalmi wrap up their innings with 11 runs off the final over, despite losing the dangerous Abdul Samad for a blistering 40 off 14 balls. Ubaid Shah struck at the right time with a slower ball that Samad mistimed to deep mid-wicket.

Alzarri Joseph added a handy four with a leg-flick and a streaky boundary off byes, while Luke Wood faced just one ball. A couple of fumbles from keeper Shai Hope cost Multan dearly at the end.

Peshawar Zalmi 227/7 in 20 overs

PES vs MUL Live Updates: Owen Fires, Willey Strikes to Halt Zalmi Surge

OUT! Peshawar Zalmi continue their fireworks as Mitchell Owen smashes David Willey for two towering sixes-an 86-metre straight hit and another over long-off. He adds a couple more with a mistimed heave, but Willey has the last laugh. The England pacer takes pace off and gets Owen to sky a slog, resulting in a simple catch for Rizwan.

Mitchell Owen's explosive cameo ends at 34 off just 15 balls, packed with 4 sixes.

End of 19 overs: PSZ 216/6
Batters:Abdul Samad 39 (12), Alzarri Joseph 0(0)

Bowler: David Willey 4-0-36-2

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Samad Carnage Propels Zalmi Past 200

50-RUN PARTNERSHIP! Abdul Samad unleashes absolute mayhem in the 18th over, tearing into Akif Javed with 24 runs! After a single from Owen, Samad takes charge-dispatching Akif for back-to-back sixes, the first straight down the ground and the second muscled over mid-wicket.He then creams a four through the leg side and sneaks in a couple thanks to a fumble.

He finishes the over in style with a wristy flick past short fine leg, bringing up a blazing 39 off just 12 balls.

End of 18 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 201/5
Batters:Abdul Samad 39 (12),Mitchell Owen 20 (9)

Bowler: Akif Javed 3-0-52-0

Peshawar vs Multan Live, PSL 2025 Match 9: Samad Turns Up the Heat as Zalmi Surge Ahead

6 4 4! Abdul Samad takes the attack to Ubaid Shah with a flurry of boundaries, starting the over with a stylish flick for six over fine leg. He follows up with a tap for a single and then capitalises on width to slash one over backward point for four.

A mistimed slog earns him a stroke of luck as Bracewell drops a tough catch, and the ball rolls away to the fence.

Mitchell Owen chips in with a single, keeping the momentum alive before a dot ball ends the over.

End of 17 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 177/5
Batters:Abdul Samad 17 (7),Mitchell Owen 19 (8)

Bowler: Ubaid Shah 3-0-34-1

PZ vs MS Live Updates: Owen's Quickfire Cameo Powers Zalmi's Total

6 4 6! Mitchell Owen takes full advantage of Usama Mir's bowling, smashing two sixes and a four in a brilliant over. He launches a flat six straight down the ground, followed by a pulled six over long-on. He then guides a short ball back over the bowler's head for another four.

Abdul Samad also gets off strike with a quick single to long-on.

End of 16 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 161/5
Batters:Mitchell Owen 18 (7),Abdul Samad 2 (2)

Bowler: Usama Mir 4-0-51-0

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans Live Score: Talat Falls as Zalmi Lose Fifth Wicket

OUT! Hussain Talat's valuable knock of 37 (29) comes to an end as he is caught by Akif Javed off Iftikhar Ahmed's bowling. Talat, looking for a big shot over extra cover, could only find Javed on the second attempt.

Abdul Samad walks in and gets off the mark with a single to long-off. Mitchell Owen also adds a quick single in this over.

End of 15 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 144/5
Batters:Abdul Samad 1 (1),Mitchell Owen 2 (2)

Bowler: Iftikhar Ahmed 1-0-5-1

PSL 2025 Match 9 Live Updates: Kohler-Cadmore Departs as Zalmi Reach 139/4

WICKET! Tom Kohler-Cadmore's solid innings comes to an end after a brilliant catch by David Willey at long-off. Michael Bracewell's wide delivery tempted the batter, and Kohler-Cadmore could only send the ball skyward, ending his innings at 52 from 30 balls.

Hussain Talat continued to build his score with a huge six over extra cover, while Mitchell Owen came in and quickly got off the mark with a single.

End of 14 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 139/4
Batters:Hussain Talat 34 (25),Mitchell Owen 1 (1)

Last Bowler: Michael Bracewell 4-0-37-2

PES vs MUL Live Updates: TKC hits half century!

HALF CENTURY! Tom Kohler-Cadmore reached his fifty with a quick drive to deep cover, marking another milestone in an impressive innings. Meanwhile, Hussain Talat added some valuable runs to the tally, including a boundary off a full delivery from Usama Mir.

Mir's over was a mix of dots and singles, but Talat's clean slog over mid-wicket showcased his intent. Zalmi's batters are pacing themselves well as they move into the latter overs of their innings.

End of 13 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 128/3
Batters:Tom Kohler-Cadmore 50 (28),Hussain Talat 26 (22)

Last Bowler: Usama Mir 3-0-34-0

Pakistan Super League Live Updates: Bracewell Applies the Brakes as Zalmi Slow Down in the 12th

Michael Bracewell delivered a tidy over right after the strategic timeout, conceding just 3 runs and keeping the pressure on Peshawar Zalmi. His clever variations and tight line stifled Hussain Talat, who struggled to rotate the strike early in the over.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, meanwhile, edged closer to his fifty, moving to 49 with a single to sweeper cover, but was mostly kept quiet by Bracewell's disciplined approach.

End of 12 overs: Peshawar Zalmi 119/3

Batters:Tom Kohler-Cadmore 49 (27),Hussain Talat 18 (17)

Bowler: Michael Bracewell 3-0-26-1