Mendis fifty powers Peshawar Zalmi to 196-6 against Multan Sultans

KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi posted 196-6 in their Pakistan Super League season 11 match against Multan Sultans at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday, with Kusal Mendis leading the innings through a brisk half-century.

According to the match report, Multan Sultans won the toss and chose to field first in the 22nd match of the tournament. Batting first, Zalmi finished on 196-6 in their allotted 20 overs, setting Multan a target of 197.

Mendis was the standout batter for Peshawar Zalmi, scoring 68 off 40 balls. His innings provided the main thrust of the total and helped the side recover and build momentum through the middle phase of the innings.

Zalmi’s total was powered by Mendis’ 40-ball 68, which lifted the side to a competitive score against Multan Sultans in Karachi.

Zalmi set 197-run target

The fixture was played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 13, 2026. The report identified it as the 22nd match of PSL 11.

After being sent in to bat, Peshawar Zalmi accumulated 196 runs for the loss of six wickets by the end of their innings. That left Multan Sultans needing 197 to win.

The report focused on Mendis’ contribution as the defining performance of the innings. His fifty came in a match situation where Zalmi needed a substantial total after Multan opted to bowl first.

A photograph carried with the report showed Peshawar Zalmi’s Kusal Mendis playing a shot during the PSL 11 match against Multan Sultans at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 13, 2026.

Multan elected to field first

Before the start of play, Multan Sultans chose to bowl after winning the toss. The decision meant Peshawar Zalmi were asked to set the target in the evening contest.

Zalmi ultimately responded with 196-6, a total built around Mendis’ attacking knock. His 68 from 40 deliveries was the central batting effort mentioned in the report and the key reason Peshawar were able to put up a 197-run chase for Multan.

The match formed part of the PSL 11 schedule, with both sides meeting in Karachi in a contest that saw Zalmi produce a strong first-innings score.