Cricket Prediction | MS vs PZ | PSL 2025 | 25th Match | May 05 – Can MS Salvage Pride or Will PZ Add to Their Pain?

MS vs PZ Match Analysis

The 25th Match of the Pakistan Super League 2025 will witness Multan Sultans locking horns with Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium on May 5. The evening match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM local time, under lights. 

Multan Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan, are a consistent PSL franchise known for their balanced squad and smart game strategies. Despite their recent setback against Karachi Kings, they possess the firepower to bounce back quickly. 

Peshawar Zalmi enter this match with plenty of momentum following a comprehensive win versus Islamabad United. They are playing with fresh energy with both bat and ball, led by Babar Azam’s calming influence.

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Team Preview & Squads

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan, a proven leader and consistent top-order performer, continues to be the heartbeat of MS. His calm presence and smart cricketing brain give Sultans a reliable foundation at the top. 

Usman Khan, Rizwan, and Shai Hope make up the top-order of MS batting, and all three can bat long and score at a rate to develop phases of rapid scoring. The firepower in the middle-order contributed by Iftikhar Ahmed and Ashton Turner, in addition to Wilie’s and Jordan’s ability to hit further late in the innings, creates lots of options.

Multan has a good balance of pace and spin in the bowling department, with Josh Little, Mohammad Hasnain and Chris Jordan providing the seam. Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell offer good spin options that can be destructive as well as contain.

The Sultans were thoroughly outmatched in their last match versus Karachi Kings on May 1. Karachi scored 204/4 with powerful hitting. Multan only managed 117 in 16.1 overs, losing by an embarrassing 87 runs. The lost revealed weaknesses in their middle-order and bowling.

Multan Sultans Squad

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Akif Javed, Michael Bracewell, Curtis Campher, Faisal Akram, Shai Hope, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Josh Little, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Amir Barki, Shahid Aziz, Tayyab Tahir, Ashton Turner, Ubaid Shah, Usama Mir, Usman Khan (WK), David Willey, Yasir Khan

Peshawar Zalmi

Babar Azam brings calmness and stability to the PZ leadership, using classic strokeplay and a tactician’s mind. Babar leads by example and is constantly providing runs in the top order. His experience at a national and franchise level is a strategic advantage.

Babar, Saim Ayub, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are a good top three, and as a whole, PZ’s batting is pretty good. Mohammad Haris and Najibullah Zadran add a lot of explosiveness in the middle order, as do Hussain Talat and George Linde lower down.

Luke Wood and Alzarri Joseph provide both pace and bounce while a spinner Sufiyan Muqeem provides variation. Two useful spinners George Linde and Arif Yaqoob can both be useful on slow pitches. 

On May 2, Peshawar Zalmi presented itself as one solid team to beat Islamabad United. Zalmi kept United to only 143/9 and they chased it down relatively comfortably a 147/4 in just 16.4 overs. Babar and Saim Ayub laid down the red carpet with a classy start, and the middle order waltzed through it, sealing the deal with style and zero panic. 

Peshawar Zalmi Squad

Babar Azam (c), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza, Arif Yaqoob, Max Bryant, Hussain Talat, Ihsanullah, Alzarri Joseph, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, George Linde, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris (wk), Nahid Rana, Najibullah Zadran, Mitchell Owen, Saim Ayub, Sufiyan Muqeem, Luke Wood

MS vs PZ Outfield Report

The Multan pitch traditionally favors batters, especially in the first innings when the surface is hard and true. However, as the match progresses, spinners may find some grip and bounce. Teams batting first often aim to post a challenging total before dew becomes a factor.

On May 5, Multan is expected to be hot and dry at around 33 degrees Celsius in the evening. Rain is not in the forecast, which will ensure a full day of play. Dew is a factor in the second innings and especially if the lights are on.

In recent games at Multan, scores above 180 have been quite common in the first innings. The average first-innings score is around 175, while the lowest defendable total is near 160. Chasing teams have had success if dew sets in, making bowling difficult in the second innings.

Also Check: MS vs PZ, 25th Match of IPL 2025 – Live Cricket Score

Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Multan Sultans hold a slight edge over Peshawar Zalmi in recent encounters, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. 

MS vs PZ Prediction

According to cricket analysts Peshawar Zalmi have a 54% chance of Winning.

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