Multan Sultans will fight against Lahore Qalandars in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. Multan Sultans have gotten off to a strong start in the competition, defeating the famous Karachi Kings in the first game. They bowled tight lines and lengths on a slow surface, preventing the opposition batters from scoring easily. Following that, Mohammad Rizwan’s captain’s knock put them home comfortably in the end.
For this year’s tournament, the Lahore Qalandars have made minor changes to their team, with Shaheen Afridi expected to be captain. They finished 5th in the standings with 10 points, missing out on qualifying for the semi-finals in the previous season. They will hope to open their campaign with a win, as they have high expectations.
Weather
On Saturday, both teams should be greeted by clear skies. On matchday, temperatures are forecast to be between 17~24°C.
Pitch
The National Stadium’s pitch is well-balanced, and batters can now play their strokes after being set. On this surface, spinners could be crucial, as the pitch may slow down as the game develops.
Probable Playing XIs
Multan Sultans:
Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Imran Tahir, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Imran Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sohaib Maqsood, Ihsanullah
Lahore Qalandars:
Shaheen Afridi (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Abdullah Shafique, Samit Patel, David Wiese, Sohail Akhtar, Ahmed Daniyal, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Imran/Rashid Khan
Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars – Match 3, Dream 11:
Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Khushdil Shah, Samit Patel, Tim David, Ihsanullah, Imran Tahir, Shaheen Afridi
Prediction
Match winner
- Multan Sultans
Winning the toss
- Multan Sultans
Top Batsman
- Multan Sultans – Mohammad Rizwan
- Lahore Qalandars – Mohammad Hafeez
Top Bowler
- Multan Sultans – Imran Tahir
- Lahore Qalandars – Shaheen Afridi
Most Sixes
- Multan Sultans – Mohammad Rizwan
- Lahore Qalandars – Fakhar Zaman
Player of the Match
- Multan Sultans – Mohammad Rizwan
Team Scores Batting First
- Multan Sultans – 180+
- Lahore Qalandars – 170+
After losing out on the final stages of last season’s championship due to an ill-timed dismal run of form, the Lahore Qalandars will feel they have unfinished business. However, they will face the current top squad in the competition in this game, and we expect Multan Sultans to win.
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