Multan vs Karachi Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – PSL 2020, Qualifier

Match Details:

The qualifier match of the Pakistan Super League 2020 will be played between Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings at the National Stadium, Karachi.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST). The game will be streamed on YouTube.

Preview:

Pakistan Super League is all set to resume its playoffs from the 14th of November on Saturday. The table-toppers Multan Sultans are taking on Karachi Kings in the Qualifier. Multan Sultans finished the league stage at the top of the table with six wins in ten games at an NRR of +1.031.

They have been clearly the best team in the league stage with some serious all-round performances. They would like to continue from where they left before the tournament got suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year. Although they may not have many big stars like the Kings, the inclusion of Joe Denly and Brendan Taylor increases their chance massively.

On the other side, Karachi Kings finished just below the Sultans at second place after the league stage. But they come into this playoffs without their coach Dean Jones and Pakistan legend Wasim Akram will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the tournament. They have the best team on paper with some experienced local stars and overseas stars combined.

Alex Hales and Babar Azam made the majority of runs at the top in the league stage and expected to blaze all guns in the playoffs as well. However, with the addition of Wayne Parnell to the squad, their bowling attack looks more experienced. Overall, the expectations are really high on the Kings to go through and win their maiden title with a little home advantage on their side at the National Stadium.

MUL vs KAR Weather Report for Qualifier:

The weather looks promising during the course of the game. There is no chance of precipitation with the temperature being around 30 Degree Celsius during the match time. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi has been equally good for bowling and batting lately. The team batting first always finds it difficult to score quickly. The team which bats sensibly during the middle overs will be massively ahead in the game. However, it will be a fresh wicket and expected to be a good one to bat on, especially in the initial phase of the game. The team winning the toss would like to bat first on this wicket as it will be the first T20 game at this venue since March.

Average first innings score:

150 (Last five PSL matches at this venue)

Record of chasing team:

Won – 4, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

MUL vs KAR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Multan Sultans:

Adam Lyth, Shan Masood (C), Rilee Rossouw, Zeeshan Ashraf (WK), Ravi Bopara, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Ilyas/Usman Qadir, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Irfan.

Bench: 

Ali Shafiq, Bilawal Bhatti, Joe Denly, Brendan Taylor, Mohammad Ilyas, Junaid Khan, Rohail Nazir, Mohammad Ilyas/Usman Qadir.

Karachi Kings:

Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam,  Alex Hales, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim (C), Wayne Parnell, Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal/Umer Khan, Umaid Asif.

Bench:

Amir Yamin, Awais Zia, Mohammad Rizwan, Sherfane Rutherford, Arshad Iqbal/Umer Khan, Usama Mir and Waqas Maqsood.

MUL vs KAR Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Babar Azam has 345 runs this season so far at an average of 49.29 and sitting at the top of the run-scoring chart. He has been in terrific form as he scored at SR of 153.63 in the recent National T20 Cup. He also scored 133 runs against Zimbabwe at a SR of 160.24. 

Sohail Tanvir has 10 wickets for the Sultans, including a 3/26 in the only game he played in Karachi. 

Imran Tahir has also picked up 10 wickets from 8 matches for the Sultans, including the best of 3/28.

Alex Hales is the second highest run-scorer for the Kings. He has 239 runs at an average of almost 60 with a SR of 156.2.

Shan Masood is the top-scorer for Multan Sultans with 253 runs at an average of 31.6 and a strike rate of over 128.4. He scored an unbeaten half century in the practice match before the playoffs. Rilee Rossouw is behind him with an average of 47.2 and a strike rate of 154.9 with a century to his name as well.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Babar Azam, Imran Tahir, Alex Hales

Vice-Captain Options – Shan Masood, Sohail Tanvir, Rilee Rossouw

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MUL vs KAR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:\

Keeper – Zeeshan Ashraf

Batters – Babar Azam (C), Shan Masood (VC), Alex Hales, Rilee Rossouw

All-Rounders – Cameron Delport, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sohai; Tanvir

Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Ilyas

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MUL vs KAR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Zeeshan Ashraf

Batters – Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Khushdil Shah, Rilee Rossouw

All-Rounders – Sohail Tanvir (VC), Ravi Bopara, Imad Wasim

Bowlers – Imran Tahir (C), Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal

Expert Advice:

Zeeshan Ashraf scored at SR of 147.45 in the recent National T20 Cup and is advisable to take in your XI. Ravi Bopara scored a 24-ball 57 in the recent practice match against the Zalmi.

MUL vs KAR Probable Winners:

Karachi Kings is expected to win this match. 

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.