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MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 5 | MS vs PZ Dream11 Prediction Today | Multan Pitch Report
Match five of PSL 2023 promises to be an absolute beauty. Peshawar Zalmi, on the back of a magnificent performance by Tom Kohler-Cadmore, won a thriller against Karachi three nights ago. His partnership with Babar Azam was the perfect mix of aggression and class, and Peshawar will be aiming for another perfect result here to mark a strong start to the campaign.
For Multan Sultans, they got their season up and running with a thumping nine-wicket win over Quetta. Ihsanullah looks a magnificent talent, and the openers have looked good already so far this season. Indeed, another win here will help erase the disappointment of their first-up defeat to Lahore where they looked set for victory.
Match Details
- Location: Multan Cricket Stadium.
- Time: 6:00pm (local), 6:30pm (IST).
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PSL 2023 Match 5: MUL vs PES Possible Playing XIs
Multan Sultans: 1. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 2. Shan Masood, 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. David Miller, 5. Kieron Pollard, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. Akeal Hosein, 8. Usama Mir, 9. Sameen Gul, 10. Abbas Afridi, 11. Ihsanullah
Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Mohammad Haris (wk), 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Saim Ayub, 4. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 6. James Neesham, 7. Shakib Al Hasan, 8. Wahab Riaz, 9. Khurram Shahzad, 10. Sufiyan Muqeem, 11. Salman Irshad
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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Multan Sultans:
- Since February 2021, Mohammad Rizwan has scored 269 runs in five matches against Peshawar. He averages 67.25 and strikes at 133.83.
- Shan Masood was player of the match in his last match against Zalmi (68 off 49 balls).
- Rilee Rossouw overcame his chasing woes in the last game. He smashed 78* off 42 balls against Quetta.
- Akeal Hosein will have a key role to play against Peshawar’s right-hander heavy top order. He has total figures of 1/62 in eight overs in PSL 2023, so he will be keen to make a big impact.
- Ihsanullah has been outstanding. The pacer has already taken seven wickets this season, including a memorable 5/12 vs Gladiators. Usama Mir is the next-highest wicket-taker with three, at an economy of just 5.50.
Peshawar Zalmi:
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore produced the kind of performance he is capable of in the last game. He hammered 92 off 50 balls in Karachi.
- Babar Azam made a good start to life with Peshawar (68 off 46 balls). The skipper has an excellent record against Multan, with 425 runs in 11 matches at an average of 60.71 and strike rate of 126.11.
- Mohammad Haris has crossed double figures in seven of his last ten T20 innings, but has crossed 35 just thrice. He is a dangerous player if he gets going.
- Wahab Riaz has taken just eight wickets in 11 matches vs Multan since February 2018. He is averaging 51.63 runs per wicket with an economy of 9.64.
- James Neesham can offer value with bat and ball. He started the tournament well with 2/26 off four overs, and can finish well with the bat. He strikes at 173.6 in franchise T20 cricket between overs 17 and 20 since the start of 2022.
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 11, Multan Sultans 8, Peshawar Zalmi 3.
- Multan have won six of the past seven matches against Peshawar.
- In franchise T20s since the start of 2022, David Miller has smashed 235 runs at an average of 78.3 and strike rate of 176.7.
Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Weather
The Multan surface has provided assistance for the seamers so far in PSL 2023. There has been pace and bounce on offer, with Quetta blown away for 110 in the last match.
A clear and warm evening is forecast in Multan, with a top of 30 degrees during the day. Dew is a possibility.
PSL 2023 Match 5: MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today 17 February 2023
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.
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Base Team:
- Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Babar Azam, Shan Masood
- All-Rounders: James Neesham
- Bowlers: Ihsanullah
PSL 2023 Match 5: MUL vs PES Match Prediction – Who will win?
Multan start as favourites, especially with their bowling. However, the chasing team will be tough to beat.
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