PSL 2021: Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Final Match?

Preview

Multan Sultans won only one of their first five matches in the 2021 Pakistan Super League (PSL). However, the Mohammad Rizwan-led unit not only qualified for the playoffs but also made the final.

In their last game, they will be locking horns with the Peshawar Zalmi on Thursday, June 24. In their previous match, the Sultans rolled over Islamabad United and should be high on confidence.

In the meanwhile, the Zalmi should also have their spirits high after beating the United by eight wickets with as many as 19 balls to spare. The final is expected to be an absolute thriller.

Match Details

Match – Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi– Final

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 09:30 PM IST, 04:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Avg first innings score: 171 (19 matches in PSL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 10, Tied – 0

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been an excellent one for batting with bowlers finding it tough to maintain control. Since it’s a must-win encounter, teams should look to put runs on the board and then exert pressure on the opposition. Hitting boundaries should not be a problem and a high-scoring match seems to be on the cards.

Playing combination for MUL vs PES

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

Peshawar Zalmi

Predicted XI

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Abrar Ahmed, Wahab Riaz, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Irfan, Sameen Gul

Bench: David Miller, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Imran, Fidel Edwards, Imam-ul-Haq, Amad Butt, Bismillah Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Mohammad Aamir Khan

MUL vs PES Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 8| Peshawar Zalmi – 4 |Multan Sultans– 4 | N/R – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Sohaib Maqsood — Multan Sultans

Sohaib Maqsood has been exceptional for the Sultans in the tournament. Especially in the Abu Dhabi leg, the 34-year-old has managed to show his class. In 11 matches, the right-handed batter has notched 363 runs at an average and strike rate of 40.33 and 152.52 respectively. The fact that he got a fifty in the last match should keep him in good stead.

Probable best bowler of the match

Imran Tahir — Multan Sultans

Imran Tahir has been exceptional for the Sultans in the T20 league. In six matches, the leg-spinner has picked up 10 wickets and is the joint second-highest wicket-taker for his team. Moreover, with an economy rate of 6.52, he has been the most economical bowler for Multan in the tournament. The veteran would be looking for one decent show one last time.

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.