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Host Multan Sultans will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Quetta Gladiators in the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League 2024, played at Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Match Preview:
Multan Sultan’s three-match winning streak came to an end against Peshawar Zalmi. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators have surprised everyone with their clinical performances. Captain Rilee Rossouw will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments against Multan Sultans.
Head-to-Head:
There have been 12 meetings between the teams in the history of the competition where Multan Sultans have registered 7 victories. Quetta Gladiators have managed to come out on top on 4 occasions.
Teams Preview:
Multan Sultans Preview:
In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form captain Mohammad Rizwan, opener Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, explosive hitters Iftikhar Ahmed, and Khushdil Shah to deliver the bulk of the runs. The big positive for Multan was Dawid Malan finding form with the bat against Peshawar Zalmi. Left-hander produced an excellent innings of 52 runs off 25 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mohammad Ali, Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usama Mir, and David Willey to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Quetta Gladiators Preview:
In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Rilee Rossouw, openers Saud Shakeel, Jason Roy, rookie Khawaja Nafay, Sherfane Rutherford, and wicket-keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the previous match, opener Jason Roy showcased excellent form with the bat for Gladiators.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akeal Hosein, and Abrar Ahmed to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr., and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed bowled exceedingly well for Gladiators and claimed three wickets apiece.
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The wicket prepared at Multan Cricket Stadium is expected to provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is going to be partly cloudy with light winds.
Pitch Report: Multan Sultans will take heart from the fact they have won the previous four PSL matches against Quetta Gladiators.
Toss: Both sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first, and restrict the opposition to less than 175 runs. The previous two games played at Multan have been won by the side batting second.
Winning Prediction:
Based on current form, Multan Sultans will be favorites to win their match against Quetta Gladiators. With likes of Reeza Hendricks, Dawid Malan, and Mohammad Rizwan putting in excellent performances, the team management will be hoping that Sultans can deliver a clinical batting performance. Expect Multan Sultans to register a hard-fought win over Quetta Gladiators.
