MS vs LQ Match Preview
Mohammad Rizwan is perhaps one of the most consistent batters in T20 cricket and will lead the batting for Multan Sultans once more. He has a lot of support in the batting department with players like Shan Masood, David Miller, Rilee Rossouw, and Tim David in the squad.
They also have a good core of bowlers with Shahnawaz Dahani, Josh Little, Usama Mir, and Ammad Butt all available for selection.
When we speak of bowling quality, no team comes close to the Lahore Qalandars. They will be led by a fit-again Shaheen Afridi with support from Haris Rauf, Rashid Khan, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza, and Dilbar Hussain. There are no easy overs and the experience in this bowling lineup is immense.
The batting has to revolve around Fakhar Zaman. He is easily the best T20 batter in the Qalandars lineup who also have Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, and the overseas all-rounders in their lineup.
Weather Report
There is no rain forecast in Multan on match day. The temperatures will be quite comfortable to play in although dew might be a bit of a factor.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Multan is flat and good for batting. The average score at this venue is close to 170 but the PSL will be played in Multan after a gap of two years.
We think the batters will enjoy the flat surface and the quick outfield.
Notable stats
Fakhar Zaman's Incredible PSL Record
Fakhar Zaman has a strike rate of 139.0 over his entire PSL career (63 matches) but his previous season was his best. He scored 592 runs at a strike rate of 153.4 and an average of 45.5. He could go to greater heights this time around as well.
Team News
Both teams have no reported any major injuries.
MS vs LQ Probable 11
MS Playing 11
- Mohammad Rizwan (C)
- Shan Masood
- Rilee Rossouw
- Khushdil Shah
- Tim David
- Ihsanullah
- David Miller
- Ammad Butt
- Josh Little
- Usama Mir
- Usman Khan
LQ Playing 11
- Abdullah Shafique
- Fakhar Zaman
- Kamran Ghulam
- Sikandar Raza
- David Wiese
- Hussain Talat
- Rashid Khan
- Sam Billings (Wk)
- Shaheen Afiridi (C)
- Jalat Khan
- Dilbur Hussain
Dream11 Prediction
We think the Lahore Qalandars have the bowling to be able to start with a win in PSL 2023. Their recent record against the Multan Sultans is quite good as well.
Top Picks
Haris Rauf: One of the best T20 bowlers on the planet, Rauf has only improved with every season that he has played. He is someone that you should always pick if his team is bowling first because Rauf will get a lot of wicket-taking opportunities during the death overs.
David Miller: Miller has been going somewhat under the radar when it comes to T20 performances. He is magnificent against spin and has been striking the ball beautifully at the death.
Fakhar Zaman - One of the most consistent T20 batters for Pakistan, he really comes into his own during the PSL. A must-have in the lineup.
MS vs LQ Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: S Billings, M Rizwan (VC)
Batters: D Miller, S Masood, F Zaman (C), T David, A Shafique
All-rounders: D Wiese, S Raza, K Shah
Bowlers: H Rauf
