MS vs PZ Match Preview
The Multan Sultans have excelled in all aspects of the game. Their batting lineup is particularly strong, with key players such as Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, and Johnson Charles leading the charge. Rizwan has been outstanding, scoring 366 runs and achieving 4 half-centuries this season, including one in the recent match.
Johnson Charles, despite playing only 2 matches, has contributed 95 runs to the team. However, some other batsmen like Yasir Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Tayyab Tahir have struggled to maintain consistency. Moving on to the bowling department, Usama Mir and Mohammad Ali have been impressive with 21 and 17 wickets respectively.
Their efforts have been well-supported by David Willey and Abbas Afridi, solidifying Multan's position as one of the most formidable bowling units in the league.
Babar Azam, who has been in exceptional form, has been at the forefront of Peshawar Zalmi's success this season, accumulating an impressive total of 498 runs at an average of 62.25. His remarkable performances include 5 half-centuries and a century. Saim Ayub, his opening partner, has also provided valuable support, and together they aim to provide Peshawar with a strong start.
However, despite the presence of experienced batsmen like Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, and Rovman Powell in the middle order, the team has struggled with consistency. This inconsistency raises concerns for the team's performance.
Similarly, the bowling department has also faced its fair share of inconsistency. Luke Wood and Naveen Ul-Haq, who lead the attack with the new ball, have managed to secure only 20 wickets collectively. Additionally, Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz, and Saim Ayub have often struggled to maintain pressure during the middle overs.
Weather Report
The weather will be clear and pleasant with temperatures below 25 degrees.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Karachi is well-balanced. The seamers will get some help early on in the match as there is a good amount of pace and bounce on offer. The batsmen will need to be a bit careful when they select their shots. Things will improve for them once the ball gets older.
Notable stats
Mohammad Ali: One to Watch Out For
Mohammad Ali has been the best seamer this season, picking up 17 wickets from 910 matches. He has a bowling average of 18.17 and a strike rate of 13.00.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
MS vs PZ Probable 11
MS Playing 11
- Usman Khan
- Mohammad Rizwan (C)
- Yasir Khan
- Johnson Charles
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Chris Jordan
- Tayyab Tahir
- David Willey
- Usama Mir
- Mohammad Ali
- Abbas Afridi
PZ Playing 11
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam (C)
- Mohammad Haris (Wk)
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Haseebullah Khan
- Rovman Powell
- Aamer Jamal
- Luke Wood
- Naveen Ul-Haq
- Aimal Khan
- Mehran Mumtaz
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Multan Sultans to win this match. Barring a couple of losses in the last week, the team has been clinical in its performance and has performed well on all fronts. The batsmen are in good form and there is plenty of depth on offer, while their bowling is one of the best in the league.
Top Picks
Usman Khan: Usman Khan is in brilliant form this season and has scored 337 runs at an average of 112.33 as well as a strike rate of 173.71.
Mohammad Rizwan: Mohammad Rizwan is the leading run-scorer for Multan. He has scored 366 runs at an average of 36.6 and a strike rate of 127.97.
Saim Ayub: A quality all-rounder, Saim Ayub has scored 271 runs at a strike rate of 158.57 and has also picked up 6 wickets.
MS vs PZ Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Rizwan, U Khan
Batters: B Azam (VC), R Powell, J Charles
All-rounders: S Ayub (C), I Ahmed, A Jamal
Bowlers: U Mir, M Ali, D Willey