Multan Sultan’s quest to end two-season jinx
| Date | March 18, 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Pakistan Super League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Mohammad Rizwan has odds of 2.34 to be Multan Sultans' best batsman
- Alex Hales has odds of 3.40 to be Islamabad United's best batsman
- Multan Sultans have odds of 2.16 to hit the most sixes in the game
- Islamabad United have odds of 1.93 to hit most sixes in the game
MATCH PREVIEW
As fans eager wait for IPL 2024, we are in the grand finale in the Pakistan Super League 2024. The Multan Sultans will take on Islamabad United as the two sides look to add another jewel to their crown. The Multan Sultans have been in excellent form and have high odds. They have made it to the final in the last three seasons and shall look to do well in this game. Islamabad United has mounted a strong challenge during the playoffs. They defeated them in the last game between the two sides. Both the teams will fight hard in this contest, and we hope to see a cracker of a contest in the game.
Multan Sultans Preview
Mohammad Rizwan's team has been in excellent form. They finished at the top of the points table in the league stage and defeated the Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier by 7 wickets. Their bowlers have done well, and it will make the side confident. The have finished runner up in the last two seasons, making them favourites on cricket betting apps. Rizwan would look to end the jinx of the last two seasons and win their second title.
Mohammad Rizwan will look to lead from the front and add runs at the top with Yasir Khan, who is in form. They have a balanced middle order and shall expect runs in this game with Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, and Iftikhar Ahmed. The side has firepower in the lower middle order and expect runs from Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, and David Willey.
The bowling attack will be confident after the excellent show in the last game. The side will expect early wickets from David Willey and Khushdil Shah. Mohammad Ali and Chris Jordan will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs like they have done. Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, and Abbas Afridi complete a strong attack for the team.
Expected Starting XI for Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Usman Khan, Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali
Islamabad United Preview
Shadab Khan's team has done well in the playoffs. The side defeated the Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest by 5 wickets to make their way into the final. They are in the title contest for the first time since 2018 and the side will look to win the PSL for the third time. It won’t be easy against the Multan Sultans and Khan will expect his players to do well.
Colin Munro’s injury has been a big setback for the team. The side will need a strong show at the top from Martin Guptill. Agha Salman and Shadab Khan failed in the last game, and they will need to add runs with Imad Wasim. Azam Khan and Haider Ali set up a match-winning stand in the lower middle order, and they will have an important role.
The side will need a good show with the new ball from Obed McCoy and Naseem Shah as the Multan Sultans have a strong batting lineup. Imad Wasim and Faheem Ashraf must deliver tight spells in the middle overs for the team to win. Agha Salman and Shadab Khan add depth to this batting lineup.
Expected Starting XI for Islamabad United
Shadab Khan (c), Martin Guptill, Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Azam Khan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Obed McCoy
TOSS: To Bowl First
Most teams have struggled to defend scores at this venue. The wicket is good, and we have seen big run chases here. It is a final and neither team will take any chance. The side winning the toss will look to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect slightly overcast skies over Karachi. It is a great batting surface where we have seen sides put up big scores. There is little assistance on this surface for the bowlers. The side that bats first will aim to have 180 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
We are set up for a great final as both teams are high on confidence. Islamabad United have been brilliant in the playoffs and they will look to carry this form forward and win the title. Their batsmen must do well as there are some concerns for the side at the top. The Multan Sultans have been on a roll and have a strong bowling attack. We expect a close game, but the Multan Sultans have the edge according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Islamabad United to win
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