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

Preview

Multan Sultans have been on a rampage of late in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In the second leg of the tournament in Abu Dhabi, the Mohammad Rizwan-led unit has managed wins in both their matches and are, well and truly, in contention for a berth in the playoffs.

Their next match is against the Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday, June 16. The Gladiators have been in awful form.

The fact that Andre Russell and Faf du Plessis have suffered from concussions hasn’t helped their cause. However, they can take heart from their last win over the Sultans earlier this year.

Match Details

Match – Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators – 25th match

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 09:30 PM IST, 01:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has behaved a tad indifferent of late. In some games, the bowlers have shown sheer domination, bowling out opponents cheaply.

On the other hand, in some matches, the batsmen have been able to play their shots freely. Keeping in mind the trends of late, teams may opt to field first and then chase targets down.

Avg first innings score: 166 (8 matches in PSL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium)

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

Playing combination for MUL vs QUE

Multan Sultans

Predicted XI

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

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

Quetta Gladiators

Predicted XI

Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Jake Weatherald, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & WK), Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Khurram Shehzad, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain, Zahir Khan

Bench: Abdul Nasir, Anwar Ali, Arish Ali Khan, Hassan Khan, Usman Shinwari, Faf du Plessis, Andre Russell, Jack Wildermuth, Naseem Shah

MUL vs QUE Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 7 | Multan Sultans – 2 | Quetta Gladiators – 4 | N/R – 1

Probable best batsman of the match

Mohammad Rizwan — Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan is currently second on the list of leading run-scorers in PSL 2021. In seven matches, the right-hander has managed to amass 408 runs on the board at an average and strike rate of 68 and 140.20 respectively. In the previous game, Rizwan scored in the 80s and took his team to a win against the Peshawar Zalmi.

Probable best bowler of the match

Shahnawaz Dhani— Multan Sultans

Shahnawaz Dhani has been the standout bowler, not only for the Sultans but also in the PSL. In 23 overs, he has 13 wickets to his name and is the leading wicket-taker in the league. He has bowled at a strike rate of 10.60, showing how effective he has been. In the last match against the Zalmi, he bagged the Player of the Match award for his four-fer.

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.