PSL 2021: Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Islamabad United have already made their way through to the playoffs in the 2021 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Currently the table toppers with a net run rate of 0.945, they have won four matches in a row in the second leg of the tournament at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Their next match is against the Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans in the second of Saturday’s doubleheader.

In their previous meeting, it was the United, who came out trumps by three wickets at the National Stadium in Karachi. The Sultans are also in need of a win to qualify for the playoffs.

Match Details

Match – Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United – 30th match

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 06:30 PM IST, 01:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Avg first innings score: 170 (13 matches in PSL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 8, Tied – 0

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been an excellent one for batting. Thursday’s match between Peshawar and Islamabad saw both teams scoring way over 200 runs.

Spinners have also gotten a fair amount of assistance from the surface. Both teams have tasted success while batting first and the same shouldn’t change even in their last league game.

Playing combination for MUL vs ISL

Multan Sultans

Predicted XI

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (C and WK), Sohaib Maqsood, Johnson Charles, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dhani, Imran Khan, Imran Tahir

Bench: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sohail Khan, Hammad Azam, Usman Qadir, Obed McCoy, Sohaibullah, Waseem Muhammad, Mohammad Umar

Islamabad United

Predicted XI

Usman Khawaja (C), Colin Munro, Asif Ali, Brandon King, Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Zafar Gohar, Fawad Ahmed, Akif Javed

Bench: Shadab Khan, Ali Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Musa, Faheem Ashraf, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Zeeshan Zameer, Umar Amin

MUL vs ISL Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 7 | Multan Sultans – 3 | Islamabad United– 4 | N/R – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Mohammad Rizwan — Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan has been stupendous for the Sultans in the tournament. He is one of the primary reasons why Multan have been able to make a comeback in the tournament.

In eight matches, he has notched 429 runs at an average and strike rate of 61.28 and 136.62 respectively. With four half-centuries to his name, the right-hander will be looking for another decent knock.

Probable best bowler of the match

Imran Tahir— Multan Sultans

Imran Tahir has been a tough customer to deal with in the ongoing edition of the PSL. In four matches, he has managed to pick up seven wickets with best figures of three for seven. His economy rate of 6.42 is also the best among his teammates.

The veteran tweaker mostly operates in the middle overs and if he gets the measure of the conditions, the United could be in for some big trouble.

Today’s match prediction: Multan Sultans to win the match.

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