MS vs KK Match Preview
The Multan Sultans will once again be under the leadership of wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan, a versatile player who can bat at any position. The team boasts a strong lineup of local talent, including Yasir Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Khushdil Shah.
In addition to the local players, the team also has quality international batsmen like Dawid Malan and Reeza Hendricks. However, the middle order lacks a quality all-rounder, with David Willey being the only international option available. Unfortunately, the team will be missing two of their top seamers, Ihsanullah and Reece Topley, due to injuries.
Chris Jordan and Shahnawaz Dahani are expected to lead the new-ball attack, while Usama Mir and Faisal Akram will be key players in the spin department.
The Karachi Kings have bolstered their middle order by acquiring the services of Kieron Pollard and Daniel Sams, two quality all-rounders. Apart from their finishing abilities, they can also make significant contributions with the ball.
Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Nawaz, seasoned players in the PSL, will also be part of the team. Shan Masood and James Vince are expected to open the batting and aim to score quickly in the Powerplay overs. Unfortunately, the pace attack has suffered a setback with Jamie Overton's withdrawal due to injury.
This will increase the pressure on Hasan Ali and Mir Hamza to deliver with the new ball. However, the team can rely on a strong spin attack led by Tabraiz Shamsi and Arafat Minhas.
Weather Report
The weather in Multan is likely to be clear with temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Multan is generally good to bat on. There is a good amount of pace and bounce on offer and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. The average first-inning score in this ground is around 175. The pitch does get a bit two-paced in the second half and is tricky to bat on.
Notable stats
Usman Khan: One To Watch Out For
Known for his explosive batting, Usman Khan has scored 167 runs in his last 3 matches at an average of 55.67 and a strike rate of 201.20.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
MS vs KK Probable 11
MS Playing 11
- Mohammad Rizwan (C)
- Dawid Malan
- Reeza Hendricks
- Usman Khan
- Tayyab Tahir
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Chris Jordan
- Khushdil Shah
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- David Willey
- Abbas Afridi
KK Playing 11
- Muhammad Akhlaq (Wk)
- Shan Masood (C)
- James Vince
- Irfan Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shoaib Malik
- Daniel Sams
- Kieron Pollard
- Hasan Ali
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Anwar Ali
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Multan Sultans to win this match. They have a well-balanced squad at their disposal, and more importantly, some quality domestic players who can be relied upon to score. Also, Multan enjoys an excellent head-to-head record against Karachi in recent games, giving them a psychological advantage.
Top Picks
Abbas Afridi: Abbas Afridi has picked up 21 wickets in his last 10 outings at a bowling strike rate of 10.14.
Shoaib Malik: A quality all-rounder, Malik has scored 200 runs in his last 9 matches at a strike rate of 127.38. He has also picked up 4 wickets in his last 4 outings.
Iftikhar Ahmed: Ahmed has plenty of experience playing in the T20 format. He has scored 4773 runs in his career and has also picked up 67 wickets.
MS vs KK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Rizwan (C)
Batters: D Malan, J Vince, S Masood
All-rounders: C Jordan, M Nawaz, I Ahmed (VC), D Sams
Bowlers: S Malik, D Willey, A Afridi
