Peshawar Zalmi Crush Multan Sultans with Record 120-Run Victory in PSL 2025

Peshawar Zalmi gave a remarkable performance in PSL 2025 where they defeated Multan Sultans by 120 Runs at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in biggest win in history of tournament. This record breaking victory was not just Zalmi first win of the season, but also made the changes In the table points table over a very huge way.

Zalmi Post Massive Total After Rocky Start

Peshawar Zalmi did not have the best of start in this match. They lost their top order cheaply and it looked like they might not be able to post a challenging total. But in middle order there was the response of resilience and big hitting. Tom Kohler-Cadmore asserted himself with a 52-run came-down while Mohammad Haris also was the ideal partner scoring 45 runs that facilitated balance the innings.

The real match-changer was however, Abdul Samad, who played a counter-attacking innings, 40 runs in just 14 balls. His knock had in it a few massive sixes and boundaries that lifted the crowd from their seats. Thanks to some flourishing hitting from the bat, Zalmi motored to a large total of 227 for 7 in their 20 overs.

This was one of the biggest hundreds of PSL 2025 so and they provided their bowlers a solid base to defend.

Multan Sultans Collapse Under Pressure

In pursuit of the massive 228, Montal Sultans never got out off the mark. Their batting order was however stubborn from the beginning and lost wickets at periodic intervals. The weight of the big target was there to see, and the Sultans were eventually all out for a season low score of 107 runs.

Ali Raza took the attack to brilliant heights taking 4 wickets for 21 runs while being supported by 3 wickets for 20 runs from Ariq Yaqoob. Their collective effort made Multan feel that there was little to no opportunity to stitch any kind of partnerships or momentum for themselves. The Zalmi bowling unit other than few bowlers flowed in line maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

Abdul Samad Named Player of the Match

For his excellent knock and match-winning innings, Abdul Samad was declared Player of the Match. His fearless batting changed the dynamics of the game in Zalmi’s favor and kick-started a glorious victory for the Peshawar franchise. The performance not only energized the team but also revved up the fans who were looking forward to the need of a good performance from their team.

Impact on PSL 2025 Points Table

The victory not only catapulted Peshawar Zalmi to fifth position on the points table but also ensured they do not lose out on their playoff hopes. It also gave them a considerable boost in their net run rate(NRR) figure, which can be pivotal in figuring out the semi-finalists in later stages of the season.

On the other hand, Multan Sultans are still stranded. Winless, they now occupy the basement of the table presently. Their unpredictable batting and inability to cope with pressure are the two major worries for the team management.

Fan Reactions and Social Buzz

The win overwhelmed the Zalmi fans from across social media to celebrate. Hashtags such as, #ZalmiVictory, #AbdulSamad and #PSL2025 flooded the Twitter and Instagram. Fans celebrated the team’s revival and specifically lauded the effect of Abdul Samad’s innings.

This performance was considered as a statement win many analysts said, stating that Zalmi were still a strong consideration in PSL 2025 even after a eventful start season 2025.

Turning Point for Zalmi’s Season?

A victory of this margin can be the result of leap of faith in any T20 league. The stakes are so high now that the confidence coming out of this kind of all round performance may see them build on this strong in future. A top performers duo Haris and Samad coupled with Raza helps the team look complete, and wee-looking potent.

Their coming couple of matches are huge for them as they look to get into the top four. The upcoming games will put their consistency under the spotlight, particularly despite more long established teams at the pinnacle of the table.

What Went Wrong for Multan?

At the other end Multan Sultans have to roll their sleeves. Peshawar’s top order were unable to cope with the pressure and they bowling attack couldn’t curtail winning run of aggressive Zalmi middle order. Dropped catch, back-to-back poor field settings all frustrated England.

Multan’s team management may think of changing their line-up or bringing in fresh bowlers as a change of pace in the team. As the series unfolds, they will need rapid solutions if they hope to stay out of elimination.

Looking Ahead

Winning this important game, Peshawar Zalmi have marked the beginning of their new in PSL 2025 not only, al the same time, they have set a league platform for other teams. The way they bounce back from early setbacks and excel with both bat and ball instill a lot of belief in the squad and reflects their strength and planning.

As the Pakistan Super League goes on to thrill the fan base all across the country, matches like these is where the tournament is as one of the most suspenseful T20 leagues in the world.

Conclusion

Peshawar Zalmi 120-run thumping victory of Multan Sultans here in PSL 2025 is more than just a record -it is a message of intent. Abdul Samad’s century blasting innings and excellent bowling by Raza and Yaqoob, Zalmi made history in Rawalpindi.

With the momentum of their favour and their players lining up quickly, the team is now quite well equipped to make strong spikes in the rest of the tournament. On the other hand, Multan Sultans are going through intense pressure as they hunt for answers to change their season around.

This match will not be forgotten only because of the margin of victory, but for the match it will ignite in contention. The cricket fans all over Pakistan will be watching a lot to see how both teams will respond with their subsequent matches.