Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, PSL T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 07 March 2023

isu vs mls Match Prediction & Analysis

Islamabad United will look to improve its position on the points table as they take on the Multan Sultans in the 24th game of the Pakistan Super League 2023. Islamabad United is coming into this game with a win against the Quetta Gladiators. The Multan Sultans lost against the Lahore Qalandars, their second consecutive loss.  

Multan Sultans have won the last four out of five games against Islamabad United, which will add to the team's confidence. They have a powerful batting line-up, and it will enjoy batting in these conditions. It will be interesting to see if Islamabad United can ride the momentum and improve its poor record against the Multan Sultans.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Islamabad United Preview

Shadab Khan's side comes into this game with a 2-wicket win against the Quetta Gladiators. In a game that saw the balance tilt continuously, the United lower order held its nerves to guide the side to a win. They are second on the points table, and Khan would look to win this game and book a berth in the playoffs.  

Alex Hales and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will look to set up a strong opening wicket stand in this game, and both players can play their strokes. Colin Munro will feel confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and look to add runs in the middle order with Shadab Khan and Mubasir Khan. Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, and Asif Ali make it a formidable line-up.  

Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rumman Raees bowled well in the last game, and they will eye early wickets in this game. Faheem Ashraf is an experienced bowler, and he will look to put a brake on the scoring rate in the middle overs along with Mubasir Khan. Shadab and Hasan Ali have a lot of experience and will look to bowl well.  

Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI:

Shadab Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Azam Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Islamabad United Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Colin Munro, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Mubasir Khan, Rumman Raees, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Multan Sultans Preview

Back-to-back losses have pushed Mohammad Rizwan's side down on the points table. They had a poor outing in the last game against the Lahore Qalandars, going down by 21 runs. Another loss will make it difficult for them to reach the playoffs. Rizwan would like to lead from the front and revive confidence in the camp, winning this game.  

Rizwan and Shan Masood form a strong opening combination, and they must do well at the top for the side to win. Rilee Rossouw, Usama Mir, and David Miller haven't been consistent, and the team will need better performances from the trio. Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, and Anwar Ali add strength to the batting line-up down the order.  

On the bowling front, the side will need a better show. Khushdil Shah and Sameen Gul aren't threatening batsmen; they must bowl better lines. Anwar Ali, Ihsanullah, and Abbad Afridi must bowl tight spells in the middle overs as Islamabad United has a destructive batting line-up. Pollard brings experience and has to do well in the supporting role.

Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Sameen Gul, Ihsanullah

Multan Sultans Actual Playing XI:

Rilee Rossouw, Muhammad Ilyas, Shan Masood, Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi, Timothy David, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Rizwan, David Miller, Anwar Ali, Usama Mir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Rawalpindi would be absolutely clear on March 7. We expect hot and humid conditions and a flat surface where the ball would come onto the bat nicely, allowing the batsmen to score easily. The side batting first would have to target a score of more than 180 runs.

Venue Details

Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi, is known for high-scoring games. The flat pitch and the fast outfield make it a paradise for the batsmen. Fast bowlers do well here when they are able to vary their line and length, and spinners do get a sharp turn from the surface as the game progresses, especially in the second innings.

Toss: To Bowl

It is a high-scoring wicket, and teams have found it difficult to defend totals at this venue. Bowling in the second innings isn't easy at this venue. The side that wins the toss will go by the past record and opt to bowl first.