PSL 2022: Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Multan Sultans will be battling it out against the Lahore Qalandars in the 17th match of the PSL 2022 edition at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. The Multan Sultans are yet to be beaten in the tournament with six wins in six games and have played some outstanding cricket so far. They will have a slighter advantage ahead of the Lahore Qalandars side as they have played a game already on the pitch and have won it convincingly as well.

Meanwhile, the Lahore Qalandars have had a roller coaster of a side and are coming off a tough loss in their previous game against the Quetta Gladiators. They are third on the points table with three wins from five games and a win here will take them to the second position. They have one of the most potent bowling attacks in the PSL edition and will look to post a strong challenge against the table-toppers Multan Sultans.

Match Details

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars, Match 17

Venue: Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: Feb 11th at 08:00 PM IST and 07:30 PM Local Time

Where to Watch: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The first game on the pitch turned in the favour of the Multan Sultans and batting first could be the option again for the captain winning the toss. The fast bowlers did get some purchase out of the wickets while the spinners had a good run with the ball as well. The opening batters of both the teams have been in excellent form and they are expected to do the bulk of scoring.

Average score: 168 (12 T20 games at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won-6, Lost -6

Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars Head to Head

Overall games -10, Lahore Qalandars – 4, Multan Sultans – 6

Probable Playing XIs for Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Blessing Muzarabani

Lahore Qalandars

Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hafeez, Phil Salt(WK), Harry Brook, David Wiese,  Rashid Khan, Zaman Khan, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match – Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman has been the top run-scorer so far in the tournament with 356 runs in 5 innings and has been in prime form throughout the first phase. However, the Lahore pitch is going to be different for him and he needs to adapt to the conditions soon to make sure the franchise gets back to winning ways. He will be crucial to the plans of Lahore Qalandars moving forward in the tournament and will be looking to continue his amazing form.

Probable best bowler of the match – Shaheen Afridi

Lahore Qalandars skipper Shaheen Afridi is expected to have a big impact in the powerplay with his pace and swing and he is fourth in the highest wicket-takers tally for PSL 2022 already. So far he has picked up seven wickets in five games at an excellent economy rate and has been taking the responsibility of bowling the tough overs as well.

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.