Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 10 February 2022

mls vs psz Match Prediction & Analysis

PSL 2022 is conducted as two phases with the first 15 matches at Karachi followed by the remaining matches including the play-offs and finals at Lahore. The first phase of the league games is completed, and teams will be more motivated to win the upcoming matches with the qualification race intensifying furthermore. Multan Sultans are currently at the top of the points table with wins in all their matches and will look to dominate further and seal their position in the play-offs soon. Peshawar Zalmi is not having a good time and will be looking for spark which would inspire their campaign in the second half of the league games.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Multan Sultans Preview

Multan Sultans piled up 223 runs in the last game with skipper Rizwan playing a superb knock of 82 runs off balls with duo of Masood (35 runs) and Maqsood (25 runs) providing good support at another end. Tim David (51 runs) and Khusdil Shah (21 runs) stepped on the accelerator as they scored runs at a strike rate in excess of 250+ in the match.  

Their bowlers had a walk in the park to victory as the restricted the opposition to 165/8 in their 20 overs. Shahanawaz Dahani and Imran Tahir claimed 3 wickets each in the match to derail the opposition batting line-up while Blessing Muzurbani and Abbas Afridi chipped in with a wicket each in the match. David Willey and Rilee Rossouw might return to playing XI in this match.

Key players to watch out for: Tim David, Mohammed Rizwan, Imran Tahir

Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI:

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Sohaib Maqsood, Johnson Charles, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dahani

Multan Sultans Actual Playing XI:

RR Rossouw, Imran Tahir, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shahnawaz Dhani, Tim David, Mohammad Rizwan, Blessing Muzarabani, Sohaib Maqsood, Anwar Ali

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

Peshawar Zalmi never looked comfortable in chasing 223 runs as they fell short by 57 runs. Ben Cutting (52 runs) and Hazaratullah Zazai (43 runs) batted responsibly while their other batters failed to contribute effectively. They have a strong batting line-up with the likes of Haider Ali, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib malik, and Sherfane Rutherford in their playing XI.

Their bowlers were taken to cleaners in the last game. Salman Irshad and Usman Qadir picked up a wicket each but went for runs at over 10 RPO. Skipper Wahab Riaz and Saqib Mahmood had forgetful outing as they went for 92 runs in their combined 7 overs in the last game. Their bowlers need to perform well as a unit to restrict the opposition batters effectively.

Key players to watch out for: Hazaratullah Zazai, Ben Cutting, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi Predicted Playing XI:

Hazratullah Zazai, Kamran Akmal (wk), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Ben Cutting, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Umar, Usman Qadir, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi Actual Playing XI:

Kamran Akmal, Salman Irshad, Saqib Mahmood, Wahab Riaz, Ben Cutting, Hussain Talat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Umar, Shoaib Malik, Liam Livingstone, Haider Ali

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Lahore has a bright and sunny weather with very less chances of rain as per the forecasters and we expect no interruptions in this match.

Venue Details

Gaddafi Stadium is one of the iconic stadiums in the Pakistan circuit and the pitch tends to be in the favors of the batters in the first few games. The pitch might slow down as the tournament progresses. We expect scores in the range of 180-190 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing teams won first 7 matches in Karachi leg while the teams batting first came to fore winning the next 7 matches on trot. Pitch will remain fresh as this is the first match played and we expect both captains to bowl first if they win the toss.