While Multan are already out of the playoff race, having secured just one win in eight matches this season, the match offers them a final opportunity to restore pride and perform for their home supporters. The team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, sits at the bottom of the table and is mathematically eliminated from contention.
Peshawar Zalmi, meanwhile, enter the match with everything to play for. Babar Azam’s side is hanging just outside the playoff positions and must win at least two of their remaining three games to keep their hopes alive. The pressure is mounting, but Zalmi can take heart from their recent form and historical edge over Multan.
Multan Sultans XI: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (cap & wk), Shai Hope, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Amir Barki, Ashton Turner, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah.
Peshawar Zalmi XI: Mitch Owen, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (cap), Mohammad Haris (wk), Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza