In the 16th match of PSL 2021, Karachi Kings will take on Multan Sultans in the first game amidst a double header on Thursday.
Pakistan Super League Season 6
Venue and Time:
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi at 5 pm Local time, (6.30 pm IST)
Team News:
The defending champions had a good start to their campaign before the tournament which was abruptly brought to a halt. They won 3 out of their 5 games and sit at the top of the table with a healthy run-rate whereas Multan Sultans had a shaky start as they won only 1 out of 5 and are at the bottom of the table.
Batsmen in general have the upper hand in the T20 format and it will be no different at Sheikh Zayed stadium where conditions will be slightly favorable towards the batters.
Kings’ are definitely favorites with their star-studded batting line up but never write off a wounded team in search of their second win. Mohammad Rizwan was on a sweet run of form and will need support in the middle if they are to pull off a win against undoubtedly the stronger side. Both sides are stacked with match winners in both the batting and bowling department but it'll come down to who can execute their plans best on the day.
Overseas players who won't be available:
Karachi Kings: Colin Ingram, Mohammad Nabi, Dan Christian, Liton Das.
Multan Sultans: Chris Lynn, James Vince, Adam Lyth, Carlos Braithwaite, Obed McCoy, Shahid Afridi, Mahmudullah
Overseas players who will be available:
Karachi Kings: Thisara Parera, Najibullah Zadran, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Haris
Multan Sultans: Blessing Muzarbani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Asif Afridi, Hammad Azam, Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Waseem Muhammad.
Probable XI:
Karachi Kings - Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Chadwick Walton, Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Amir, Waqas Maqsood, Arshad Iqbal
Multan Sultans - Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Sohaib Maqsood, Shimron Hetmyer, Sohaibullah, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir, Shahnawaz Dhani
Key Players To Watch Out For:
Karachi Kings: Babar Azam, Martin Guptil, Mohammad Amir, Thisara Parera
Multan Sultans: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Khushdil Shah, Usman Qadir
Pitch Report:
Yesterday, we saw the pitch was slow where batsmen struggled to score runs. It will be an evening game and the surface should be good enough for the first innings and may slow down after an inning.
Where To Watch In India:
Sony Six (Television Streaming), Sony LIV (Online Streaming)
Dream11 Fantasy Team:
Wicket Keepers: M Rizwan, R Gurbaz
Batsmen: B Azam, M Guptil, S Khan
All Rounders: T Parera, I Wasim, S Tanvir
Bowlers: M Amir, U Qadir, Arshad Iqbal
Predictions:
Both the teams have the capacity to score 160-175 on the board, we reckon the first inning total should be 160-175 and we will go with the team that will bat first.
(We post the final fantasy team on our telegram channel 10 minutes after the toss)
Note: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please ensure that while you select your team, consider the points that are mentioned and make your own decision accordingly.
