Multan Sultans and Islamabad United will lock horns in the fifth match of the HBL PSL 9
- Sultans and United will face each other tonight.
- Sultans defeated Kings in their opening match.
- United defeated Qalandars in their opening match.
Multan Sultans are set to go head-to-head with Islamabad United in the fifth match of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Tuesday, 20th February.
In their opening match of the tournament against the Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans showcased a strong performance. With a formidable batting display led by Dawid Malan and Reeza Hendricks, they set an impressive total of over 180 runs. Their bowling unit, spearheaded by Mohammad Ali, successfully restricted the Kings to just 130 runs. This decisive victory places the Sultans at the top of the points table, boosting their confidence as they gear up for future matches.
Islamabad United, led by all-rounder Shadab Khan, started their PSL journey with a significant victory over Lahore Qalandars, showcasing their determination. Despite Qalandars’ strong batting performance, United showed resilience and composure in their chase. The early dismissal of Colin Munro didn’t deter them as Shadab Khan and Agha Salman led a successful chase, resulting in an eight-wicket victory. This win places Islamabad United in the second position on the PSL 2024 points table, setting a positive tone for their upcoming campaign.
Pitch report
In PSL 9, the Multan Cricket Stadium has hosted a match between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans. Reeza Hendricks, who scored 79* off 54 balls, noted that the ball was holding for the spinners. Teams aim to maximize runs during the Powerplay before the old ball makes scoring tougher. An uninterrupted match is expected due to minimal rain chances.
Probable play XIs
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Yasir Khan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani
Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, Ubaid Shah
Win prediction
It is anticipated that both sides will win, making the game exciting. However, Multan is in a stronger position to win because they are playing on their home field and have greater balance.
