Peshawar Zalmi face Multan Sultans in Match 22 of PSL 2026 at National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on Monday, April 13, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM PKT (UTC+5). National Bank Cricket Arena holds 34,228 fans, and this is a meeting of PSL’s 2017 and 2021/2023 champions: three titles between two franchises with very different identities.

Peshawar Zalmi won in 2017 and have been consistent playoff performers throughout PSL history. Multan Sultans won in 2021 and 2023, transforming from the competition’s weakest team to its most dominant franchise in just four seasons.

Peshawar Zalmi are built on Wahab Riaz’s veteran swing bowling, Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive batting, and Kamran Akmal’s experienced presence across all formats. Owner Javed Afridi’s vision has kept the franchise competitive for nearly a decade, making Peshawar one of the most respected operations in PSL cricket.

Multan Sultans define PSL’s current peak. Mohammad Rizwan’s wicketkeeper-batsman-captain role gives Multan an organizational advantage that no rival can easily replicate. Rilee Rossouw’s aggressive run-scoring and Ihsanullah’s raw pace make them the team to beat entering every PSL season.

The 2017 champions versus the 2021 and 2023 champions: PSL’s best traditions on display at its largest venue.

When to watch: The 8:00 PM PKT start on April 13 converts to 4:00 PM BST (London), 8:30 PM IST (India), 12:00 PM EDT (New York), and 1:00 AM AEST on April 14 (Sydney). For current local time, check Karachi time and Pakistan time.

National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi is Pakistan’s largest cricket ground at 34,228 capacity. The Arabian Sea breeze creates bowling conditions distinct from Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, rewarding teams that prepare specifically for Karachi rather than applying a generic game plan across all PSL venues.