Match Details
Date: February 23, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
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Match Preview:
The PSL 2024 will see a David vs Goliath clash as the Peshawar Zalmi face off against Multan Sultans in Multan. The Zalmi are placed at the bottom of the table with two defeats in two losses. Whereas the Sultans are number one in the league after winning three straight games. Peshawar lost to the Karachi Kings in the previous fixture while Multan took down Lahore Qalandars by five wickets.
Pitch Report:
Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan has produced great batting wickets so far in the 2024 season with an average score of 160 runs. The batters have managed to score big runs by trusting the surface and capitalising on the short boundaries. Bowlers will be under the pump in this venue but as the wicket gets old, spinners can find help towards the later half of the match while pacers with the new ball can generate some swing in the initial stages of the game.
Team Analysis:
Multan Sultans
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans have been in top form so far in this year’s PSL. The Sultans have performed like a well-oiled machine with quality performances across each department. The only issue the Sultans are facing is the form of their Pakistani middle-order batters who haven’t fired so far in the tournament. But the experienced core of the side has shown consistency helping the team remain undefeated so far.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Yasir Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani
Peshawar Zalmi
On the other hand, the Peshawar Zalmi have been outplayed in their first two games which could be a massive issue as the tournament progresses. Their batting has been a major concern with no batter, other than, Babar Azam, who has managed to score runs at a consistent rate. Similarly, the Zalmi bowling hasn’t looked potent and conceded a lot of runs.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Peshawar Zalmi
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, Asif Ali, Aamer Jamal, Luke Wood, Mohammad Zeeshan, Waqar Salamkheil, Salman Irshad
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Multan Sultans has a better chance to win this fixture and defeat Peshawar Zalmi to register their fourth consecutive in the 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League.
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