Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025: Today’s Matches and Updates (May 5, 2025)

The 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) is in full swing. PSL X started on April 11, 2025 and will run through May 18, 2025pslschedule.com.pk. Six city-based teams compete in a double round-robin format (34 matches in total) with the top four teams advancing to playoffsen.wikipedia.orgpslschedule.com.pk. PSL is Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 league, featuring international stars and drawing worldwide attentionen.wikipedia.orgcrictracker.com. This season’s schedule sees one match today (May 5): Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi at the Multan Cricket Stadium (8:00 PM PKT). Fans looking for PSL live score today can follow action on official broadcasters and the PCB apps.

PSL 2025 Quick Facts: Founded: 2015 (first season 2016)en.wikipedia.org. Teams: 6 (Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators). Format: Double round-robin and playoffsen.wikipedia.org. PSL 2025 schedule: 34 matches (April 11 – May 18)pslschedule.com.pkpslschedule.com.pk. Prize money: PKR 40 Crorepslschedule.com.pk. Record: Islamabad United have 3 titles (most), Lahore Qalandars only team to defend titleen.wikipedia.org. All-time highest run-scorer: Babar Azam (3,504 runs)en.wikipedia.org.

PSL Schedule & Today’s Fixture

The full PSL 2025 schedule was announced on Feb 28pslschedule.com.pk. After 24 matches played, the tournament reaches match 25 today. Today (May 5, 2025) features:

• 25th Match (Night) – Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – Multan Cricket Stadium, 8:00 PM PKT.

Multan Sultans (MS) and Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) last met on April 19, when Zalmi thrashed Sultans by 120 runsespn.com. Match 25 is a crucial encounter as both teams seek momentum. (The next matches are on May 7: Islamabad vs Quetta). Fans can check the PSL points table and PSL team rankings on sports sites. The standings after 24 matches are:

• Quetta Gladiators – 11 pts (5W-2L, N/R1)
• Islamabad United – 10 pts (5W-3L)
• Karachi Kings – 10 pts (5W-3L)
• Lahore Qalandars – 9 pts (4W-4L, N/R1)
• Peshawar Zalmi – 6 pts (3W-4L)
• Multan Sultans – 2 pts (1W-7L)

Quetta tops the table on net run rate, while Multan Sultans sit at the bottomcricket.comcricket.com. These PSL team rankings reflect recent results – Quetta and Kings have been in form, whereas Multan has struggled.

Recent PSL Match Recaps

The past few PSL games have shaken up the standings. For context:

• May 1: Lahore vs Quetta (no result)espn.com.
• May 2: Peshawar chased 144 to beat Islamabad by 6 wickets (PZ 147/4 vs IU 143/9)espn.com.
• May 3: Quetta Gladiators edged Islamabad United by 2 wickets (159/8 vs 157/9)espn.com.
• May 4: Karachi Kings beat Lahore Qalandars by 4 wickets under DLS (KK 168/6 vs LQ 160/8)espn.com.

These outcomes left Quetta, Islamabad and Karachi clustered at the top of the PSL points tablecricket.com. Notably, Quetta’s win on Apr 29 (vs Multan by 10 wickets) and May 3 (vs Islamabad) helped them lead. Lahore’s no-result on May 1 and loss to Karachi on May 4 have hurt their run. Meanwhile, Peshawar’s victory on May 2 solidified its mid-table position.

Standings Update

After 24 matches, Quetta Gladiators lead with 11 points (5 wins, 2 losses, 1 no-result)cricket.com, closely followed by Islamabad and Karachi (10 points each, 5-3 records)cricket.com. Lahore sits on 9 points (4-4, N/R1)cricket.com. Peshawar has 6 points (3-4), and Multan only 2 (1-7)cricket.com. This means Quetta (NRR +0.906) is on top of the NRR chart, while Multan’s NRR is deep in the red (-2.597)cricket.com. The final group-stage games (May 7–10) will decide playoff spots, but Quetta, Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore are currently favored to qualify.

Match Preview: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi

Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium (day/night match)
Pitch & Conditions: Multan’s dry surface usually favors batsmen early, though spinners can be effective later. Night games often see dew aiding the chase. With an 8:00 PM start, teams will watch the weather closely.

Head-to-Head (PSL): The last meeting (Apr 19) was dominated by PZ – Zalmi scored 227/7 and bowled out MS for 107espn.com. In fact, MS has only one win this season (see below). Historically, PZ (under Babar Azam’s captaincy) often has the upper hand.

Multan Sultans Form and Key Players

• Recent Form: 1 win, 7 losses (8 matches)cricket.com. Their lone victory came April 22 against Lahore Qalandars (MS 228/5 defeated LQ 195/9 by 33 runs)espn.com. Since then MS have lost four in a row (to LQ, Islamabad, Lahore again, Quetta, Karachi)espn.com.
• Batting: Captain Mohammad Rizwan has been the backbone of MS batting. He leads the team’s run chart with 346 runs this seasoncricketworld.com, including the 228 above. Other notable batsmen include Usman Khan and Chris Jordan (both capable hitters).
• Bowling: Multan’s bowling has generally leaked runs. Ubaid Shah is the top wicket-taker with 11 wicketscricketworld.com, but the attack lacks a consistent strike bowler. Christopher Lamont and Aamer Azmat share duties, while Mark Wood and Michael Bracewell (overseas pacers) have been introduced to bolster the attack.
• Outlook: Multan Sultans need a big upset to revive their season. They must rely on Rizwan’s form and hope their bowlers find rhythm. Winning at home would boost their slim playoff hopes.

Peshawar Zalmi Form and Key Players

• Recent Form: 3 wins, 4 losses (7 matches)cricket.com. Zalmi have won 3 of their last 4 (beating Islamabad and Lahore, losing to Karachi) and seek consistency. Their win on May 2 (6 wickets over Islamabad) came after posting only 143/9espn.com.
• Batting: Babar Azam (PSL’s all-time leading run-scorer, 3,504 runsen.wikipedia.org) anchors the lineup at No. 3. Other potent batsmen include Mohammad Haris (223 runs this season, team-high)cricketworld.com, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Abdul Samad – all capable of quickfire innings. Left-hander Hussain Talat and Saim Ayub provide depth.
• Bowling: Alzarri Joseph leads the bowling with 11 wicketscricketworld.com. Young pacers Ali Raza and Ahmed Daniyal have also impressed in patches. PZ’s spin options include Arif Yaqoob and Meeran Mumtaz.
• Outlook: PZ look stronger on paper, especially in batting firepower. With home support, Zalmi will favor setting or chasing a total. If Babar and Haris fire and the bowlers contain runs, PZ should edge this contest.

Key Players to Watch

• Mohammad Rizwan (MS): The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has carried Multan’s batting. His form (346 runs at 57 average) will be vitalcricketworld.com.
• Usman Khan (MS): An aggressive batter who scored a quick fifty against Karachi on May 1 (part of a 87-run win)cricketworld.com. If he fires, MS can put up big totals.
• Babar Azam (PZ): PSL’s marquee player and captain of Zalmi. He steadied the chase vs Islamabad and can dominate here.
• Mohammad Haris (PZ): His attacking middle-order batting (223 runs so far) can change the game in a few overscricketworld.com.
• Ali Raza & Alzarri Joseph (PZ bowlers): Raza’s pace and Joseph’s experience led MS batters to collapses in their previous meeting. They will aim to replicate that success.

PSL Today Match Prediction: Given form and squad depth, experts give the edge to Peshawar Zalmi. Most analysts predict Zalmi to win, especially if MS’s bowling misfires againcricketworld.comcricketworld.com. However, T20 cricket is unpredictable – a strong start by Multan (e.g. Rizwan and Usman Khan firing) could tilt the game. Fans tracking PSL live score today will be watching this clash closely.

Additional Background and Significance

PSL’s global profile has grown each year. It is broadcast internationally and often features top players – e.g. David Warner and Kane Williamson in Karachi, Shaheen Afridi for Lahore, and global icons like Babar Azam in Peshawar. The league has already produced thrilling finals and showcased new talent from Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure. Its success has attracted bigger sponsorship (HBL) and has made PSL 2025 a must-watch event on the cricket calendaren.wikipedia.orgcrictracker.com.

Looking beyond today, the playoff picture remains wide open. After today’s match, teams will jockey for position in the final round-robin games May 7–10. The current PSL points table (Quetta 11 pts, Islamabad 10, Karachi 10, Lahore 9)cricket.com suggests all four could qualify. Any upset results on the last days could reshuffle the PSL team rankings and NRR standings.

In summary, May 5’s fixture – Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi – offers high stakes. It features talent like Rizwan and Babar Azam, and could influence the final standings. Cricket fans should tune in for live PSL updates, check the PSL 2025 schedule for remaining fixtures, and follow the points table as the tournament nears its climaxcricket.compslschedule.com.pk.

Sources: Official PSL schedule and statspslschedule.com.pkcricket.com; recent match reports and scorecardsespn.comespn.comespn.com; squad and performance analysescricketworld.comcricketworld.com; Pakistan Super League historyen.wikipedia.orgcrictracker.com.