Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans: PSL 9
Lahore Qalandars, currently at the bottom of the points table, will aim for their first win in PSL 9 as they take on Multan Sultans. Lahore has faced defeat in all five matches, while Multan has won four out of five.
The match will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 7 pm. Lahore is placed sixth on the points table, while Multan leads with eight points.
Lahore’s struggles have mainly been in bowling and inconsistent batting. Their key players like Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan haven’t delivered significant partnerships. Additionally, injuries, like Haris Rauf’s sidelining, have added to their challenges. Their spinners have also failed to make breakthroughs in opposition’s batting line-up.
In contrast, Multan Sultans, captained by Mohammad Rizwan, have shown consistency in batting and impressive bowling performances. Players like Mohammad Ali and Usama have been pivotal in taking crucial wickets.
Probable squads:
Lahore Qalandars: Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen, Shai Hope, Sikandar Raza, Ahsan Bhatti, Carlos Brathwaite, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Imran, Zaman Khan
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Aftab Ibrahim.
The match holds significance for Lahore Qalandars to turn their fortunes around, while Multan Sultans aim to maintain their winning streak in PSL 9.
