Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators, Pakistan Super League 2020, Today Match Prediction 29 Feb 2020

mls vs qtg Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Multan Sultans will be looking to maintain their winning momentum when they take on Quetta Gladiators in the 12th match of 2020 Pakistan Super  League at Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday. With back-to-back victories in the competition, Multan Sultans will be keen to maintain their top spot in the league table. Captain Shan Masood will be hoping that the side can continue their dominance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators registered a hard-fought win over Islamabad United, courtesy late blitz from Ben Cutting. Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and co. will certainly face a stern test against Multan Sultans.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Multan Sultans Preview

Skipper Shan Masood will be pleased with his side’s clinical performance against Karachi Kings. With this result, Multan Sultans are currently placed at the top of the league table with 6 points to their name. In the previous game, Moeen Ali delivered a splendid inning after being promoted to open the innings with Zeeshan Ashraf. England all-rounder produced crucial partnerships with Zeeshan Ashraf and Shan Masood to lay down an ideal foundation for the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Shahid Afridi to go for big runs in the later stages.

Moeen Ali finished the innings with the top-score of 65 runs off 42 balls with the help of four fours and four sixes. He was well supported by skipper Shan Masood, who chipped in with 61 runs off 42 balls with the help of seven fours and one six. Wicket-keeper Zeeshan Ashraf also played well and scored 23 runs off 13 balls with the help of three boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the pace trio of Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Ilyas and Sohail Tanvir to provide wickets with the new ball. In the previous game, Leg-spinner Imran Tahir was the standout for Multan Sultans and finished with figures of 3 for 28 in his three overs. Pacer Sohail Tanvir and all-rounder Shahid Afridi claimed two wickets each.

Multan Sultans Predicted Playing XI:

Shan Masood (captain), Rilee Rossouw, Moeen Ali, Zeeshan Ashraf (wk), Ravi Bopara, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Ilyas, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Irfan

Multan Sultans Actual Playing XI:

RR Rossouw, Bilawal Bhatti, Mohammad Ilyas, Imran Tahir, S Tanvir, James Vince, Shan Masood, Moeen Ali, Mohammad Irfan, Khushdil Shah, Zeeshan Ashraf

Quetta Gladiators Preview

The bowling unit will need to make significant improvements when they take on Multan Sultans.  The side might not make any changes to their playing XI for this game. Pacer Sohail Khan looked off-color with the new-ball and conceded 42 runs from his four overs. Rookie pacer Naseem Shah certainly enjoyed the conditions at Rawalpindi and was the standout bowler on display against Islamabad United. He finished with figures of 2 for 23 in his four overs.

Left-arm quick Tymal Mills also chipped in with another splendid bowling performance and picked up two wickets in the previous game. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the in-form batting trio of Jason Roy, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Azam Khan to produce notable scores. In the previous game, Jason Roy delivered a splendid half-century to help Quetta get off to an excellent start. England opener scored 50 runs off 38 balls with the help of six boundaries and two sixes.

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been a consistent performer for the side in this year’s competition. He has accumulated 132 runs at an average of 44.00. In the previous game, Sarfaraz Ahmed once again delivered crucial innings for Gladiators. He scored 33 runs off 20 balls with the help of five fours.

Surprisingly, all-rounder, Ben Cutting was the star of the show with the bat against Islamabad United. The 33-year old smashed a quick-fire 42 runs off just 17 balls to help Gladiators complete a comfortable win.  

Quetta Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:

Shane Watson, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Sohail Khan, Ahmed Shehzad, Jason Roy, Tymal Mills, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Azam Khan

Quetta Gladiators Actual Playing XI:

Ahsan Ali, Ben Cutting, Jason Roy, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Azam Khan, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, SR Watson, Sarfraz Ahmed, Anwar Ali

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Multan Cricket Stadium is expected to be excellent for batting. The slow bowlers will definitely get some assistance from this surface. The weather forecast for the game on Saturday is going to be bright and sunmy.

 

Venue Details

Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan is going to host the 12th match of Pakistan Super League 2020 between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.

Quetta Gladiators will take heart from the fact that they have won their last three PSL matches against Multan Sultans.

Toss: To Bat

With clear skies expected for the game, the side that win the toss, would be looking to bat first and post a competitive total on the board. Batting First will be way to go in this game.