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

Preview

Multan Sultans, who has been in wonderful form lately, will be running into Lahore Qalandars in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The team, captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has now won three matches consecutively and landed themselves a fair shot at qualifying for the playoffs. 

Multan had started the UAE leg with one win from five games and a qualifying chance which seemed almost gone. Well, all of that seems to be in the distant past, as Sultans find themselves in a good spot, occupying the no. 4 position on the points table with four wins and four losses in their eight matches. 

Lahore, on the other hand, has a record of five wins from eight matches, which seems quite alright and enough for them to make sure they have a top-four berth. However, they would be concerned a bit about their recent form, having lost two of their last matches. 

Match Details

Match –  Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars – 28th match

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 09:30 PM IST, 04:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has given mixed responses so far. The wicket has had a lack of bounce, but it has not been too disappointing for the batsmen or the bowlers. Both the parties have found themselves in a position where the pitch has given them something to work with. 

Avg first innings score: 160 (10 matches in PSL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 4, Tied – 0

Playing combination for MUL vs LAH

Multan Sultans

Predicted XI

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Johnson Charles, 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

Lahore Qalandars

Predicted XI

Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (c), Zeeshan Ashraf, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Tim David, James Faulkner, Rashid Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Bench: Maaz Khan, Dilbar Hussain, Muhammad Faizan, Sultan Ahmed, Muhammad Zaid Alam, Agha Salman, Seekkuge Prasanna, Callum Ferguson

MUL vs LAH Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 8 | Multan Sultans – 4 | Lahore Qalandars – 4 | N/R – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Mohammad Rizwan — Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan has been probably the brightest sign of good batsmanship in recent times in Pakistan. He has scored loads of runs in the past one year, which includes some really crucial runs in the Pakistan Super League. He has hardly missed out on a scoring opportunity. He has made 429 runs with an average of 61.29 and a strike rate of 136.62. 

Probable best bowler of the match

Rashid Khan — Lahore Qalandars

Rashid Khan has bowled some really good spells during this tournament. He will be expected to perform well for his franchise one more time. He has played in six matches so far for Lahore this season and managed to scalp eight crucial wickets. He has an average of 16.50 and economy of around 7, which makes him quite lethal in this format. 

Today’s match prediction: Lahore Qalandars 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.