Peshawar Zalmi is set to lock horns with Multan Sultans in the second game of the double header.
Pakistan Super League Season: 6
Venue and Time:
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi at 8.00 Local time, (9.30 pm IST)
Team News:
Peshawar Zalmi is the only team in the tournament to start with 2 consecutive losses but they went on to win 4 consecutive matches from that stage. The side has now moved on to the 3rd position whereas Sultans are standing at the 5th position with 2 wins to their name.
David Miller's heroic inning and Kamran Akmal's handy 58 led Peshawar to victory against Quetta Gladiators yesterday night with credits to Roman Powell for his cameo of 43 off 19. Peshawar has some really hard hitters who can destroy the opponents in the middle-overs. From Haider Ali to Wahab Riaz, every player has the ability to anchor/finish the game. On the other hand, Mohammad Irfan and Wahab Riaz have bowled pretty well so far, especially Irfan who bowled magnificently in yesterday's match and picked 3 wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. Umaid Asif and Fabian Allen will be expected to bowl in a similar manner to what they have been bowling so far.
Multan Sultans are also getting into this game with a positive result in their last game, Rilee Rossouw and Khushdil Shah's partnership took them to a commendable position but their fielding however was floppy. They will need to work on their fielding department. Gurbaz will be expected to capitalize as he does normally as he is like Sehwag who doesn't care about the situation or the bowler and likes to get going. Both Imran Khan and Imran Tahir have been phenomenal with the bowl. Tahir, with his experience, can be dangerous with his googlies. Their other pacers need to address a few issues to adapt to these conditions.
Considering both sides, it is Sultans who have to figure out some of their mistakes and improve as early as possible as they're at the 5th position and it's nonetheless a do or die match for them.
Probable Playing XI:
Multan Sultans - Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Sohaib Maqsood, Shimron Hetmyer, Imran Khan, Sohail Khan, Shahnawaz Dhani, Imran Tahir
Peshawar Zalmi - Kamran Akmal(WK), Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, David Miller, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Umaid Asif, Wahab Riaz(C), Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan
Key players to watch out for:
Peshawar Zalmi: Sherfane Rutherford, David Miller, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz
Multan Sultan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Rilee Rossouw, Imran Tahir
Dream11 Fantasy Team:
Wicket-Keeper: M Rizwan, R Gurbaz (c)
Batsmen: Shoaib Malik, David Miller, Haider Ali, Rilee Rossouw
All-Rounders: Fabian Allen (VC)
Bowlers: I Tahir, I Khan, M Irfan, W Riaz
Predictions:
If Sultan bat first, they should score around 150-165. However, if Peshawar bat first they should score around 165-180. We will go with Peshawar for the sake of victory in this game.
Pitch Report:
The humidity has been consistent and therefore the ball is coming onto the bat nicely during the night games. The spinners will get some assistance in the middle-overs while the fast bowlers will struggle more particularly in the second innings.
(The Final Dream11 Squad of this game will be posted on our Telegram Channel 10 minutes post 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.
