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List of Australians sold (and unsold) in the IPL 2022 Auction

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List of Australians sold (and unsold) in the IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket News: List of Australians sold (and unsold) in the IPL 2022 Auction | Which Australians were sold in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction?

ALSO READ: List of Australians sold and unsold in the IPL 2024 Auction

After two days of intense battle on the auction tables, all 10 teams have finalised their squads ahead of IPL 2022 next month.

Heading into the Mega Auction, the Australians were subject of great anticipation after their T20 World Cup triumph last November. That anticipation was for good reason, with a particularly large sum, as well as some bargains and surprise omissions, generating plenty of discussion and debate.

List of Australians sold in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Tim David to Mumbai Indians (8.25cr, approx. AU$1.534m)

The Singapore international, who is eligible to play for Australia, had the biggest payday among the Australians. David’s finishing ability was attractive among bidders, especially after striking at 211.68 in the first half of the ongoing PSL 2022.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians landed David for a whopping 8.25 crores.

Josh Hazlewood to Royal Challengers Bangalore (7.75cr, approx. AU$1.44m)

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List of Australians sold in the IPL 2022 Auction: Josh Hazlewood got a great deal with RCB

Josh Hazlewood’s rise as a T20 bowler over the past 12 months has been magnificent. He played a vital role in both Chennai winning IPL 2021 and Australia lifting the T20 World Cup. In his most recent outing, he won player of the match thanks to a superb bowling display against Sri Lanka both during the 20 overs and Super Over.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will enjoy his services in a pace attack that includes Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj.

Pat Cummins to Kolkata Knight Riders (7.25cr, approx. AU$1.35m)

Pat Cummins is back at Kolkata Knight Riders for approximately half of what he was earning in IPL 2020 and 2021. The pace bowler is still an excellent pickup for 2021 finalists KKR, who will turn to Cummins to bowl in the crunch powerplay and death overs.

Mitchell Marsh to Delhi Capitals (6.50cr, approx. AU$1.2m)

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List of Australians sold in the IPL 2022 Auction: Mitchell Marsh.

A really solid purchase by Delhi Capitals. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh enjoyed a stellar year in 2021 after moving to the number three position. He was player of the match in the T20 World Cup Final, and if he stays fit, he could prove to be a matchwinner for Delhi in IPL 2022.

David Warner to Delhi Capitals (6.25cr, approx. AU$1.16m)

Another one of the bargains of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. David Warner, one of the greatest players in IPL history, was sold to a jubilant Delhi Capitals for 6.25 crores. He will partner Prithvi Shaw at the top in what promises to be a dynamic opening partnership.

Daniel Sams to Mumbai Indians (2.6cr, approx. AU$484,000)

A solid payday for Daniel Sams, who is one of the BBL’s most prolific bowlers. He joins five-time champions Mumbai Indians, and if he gets an opportunity, will be looking to make a mark with bat and ball in a star-studded lineup.

Matthew Wade to Gujarat Lions (2.4cr, approx. AU$446,000)

Originally unsold on the first day, Matthew Wade was snapped up by one of the new franchises, Gujarat Lions. Wade reminded everyone of his six-hitting ability in his memorable knock against Pakistan last year.

Sean Abbott to Sunrisers Hyderabad (2.4cr, approx. AU$446,000)

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List of Australians sold in the IPL 2022 Auction: Sean Abbott.

Sean Abbott is also one of the top performers in the BBL. He enjoyed another strong season with the Sydney Sixers recently, where he also contributed with the bat. If he gets a chance in this year’s IPL and performs well, his stocks will only grow further.

Nathan Coulter-Nile to Rajasthan Royals (2cr, approx. AU$372,000)

Nathan Coulter-Nile, who was bought late on day two, has IPL title-winning experience. He was part of Mumbai’s triumphant season in 2020, and he will be looking to make an impact for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022.

Riley Meredith to Mumbai Indians (1cr, approx. AU$186,000)

Pacer Riley Meredith went for a huge 8 crores in IPL 2021, but didn’t have the best of seasons with Punjab Kings. He has gone for 1 crore a year later, but joins a winning culture at the Mumbai Indians.

Nathan Ellis to Punjab Kings (75lakh, approx. AU$139,000)

Punjab Kings have bought back Nathan Ellis after he landed his first IPL deal for phase two of the tournament last year. He is one of Australia’s finest prospects in the shortest format of the game, and how he goes will be interesting to see.

Jason Behrendorff to Royal Challengers Bangalore (75lakh, approx. AU$139,000)

A nice little pickup here by RCB. Jason Behrendorff is a strong performer in the powerplay overs, and has constantly been producing the goods for Perth Scorchers in the BBL.

Some of the Australians unsold in the IPL 2022 Auction

Incredibly, there were no bids for Adam Zampa, who is one of the top T20 spinners in the globe. Perhaps a little less surprising was Aaron Finch and Steve Smith going unsold, given both have struggled in T20 Internationals for quite a while now.

BBL star Ben McDermott missed out, as did pacers Kane Richardson, Ben Dwarshuis and Andrew Tye. Marnus Labuschagne went unsold, and Chris Lynn, Ashton Agar and Moises Henriques were not put up for bidding.

Overall, franchises spent a total of AU$12.23m on Australian players in the auction.

ALSO READ: List of Australians sold and unsold in the IPL 2024 Auction

ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 21

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ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 21

ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 21 | ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report

“It should be taken, but who knows today?” said Nick Knight in commentary during Karachi Kings’ horrendous fielding display against Peshawar Zalmi yesterday. If their poor batting wasn’t enough, the Kings’ fielding was arguably even worse, dropping a number of chances in a season to forget.

It took a long time for the Kings to try get going in their chase of 195, and they were always behind the eight-ball. They must turn their batting and fielding around to win all four of their remaining matches to stand any sort of chance at a miraculous appearance in this year’s playoffs. On current evidence, though, they look long odds to secure even one victory across their 10 matches.

And it gets no easier today. Islamabad United are licking their wounds after a defeat to Quetta Gladiators, their second loss in their past three matches. While it was poor catching by the Kings that hurt them badly yesterday, it was Islamabad’s terrible running between the wickets that cost them dearly in the middle overs two days ago.

Faheem Ashraf rescued the ship brilliantly with 55 off 28 balls, but their death bowling will be under the spotlight today. It is important they get things right in a game they should win to keep pace with Lahore in the race for that all-important top-two finish.

Possible Playing 11

Colin Munro missed the last match due to an injury. It remains to be seen if he returns today. Also, United could bring Waqas Maqsood back.

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 3. Muhammad Akhlaq, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Liam Dawson, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Zeeshan Zameer/Waqas Maqsood

Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam (c), Joe Clarke (wk), 4. Ian Cockbain, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Sahibzada Farhan, 7. Qasim Akram, 8. Imad Wasim, 9. Chris Jordan, 10. Umaid Asif, 11. Aamer Yamin

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Islamabad United:

  • Alex Hales was looking in supreme touch yesterday (62 off 38 balls) before a run out cut his innings short. He scored 30 off 21 balls vs Karachi a week ago, and looked good for more. In fact, Hales has scored double figures in each of his six innings in PSL 2022, with two half-centuries.
  • Shadab Khan continues to produce the goods. He has now taken 16 wickets in his last four matches, including 3/26 yesterday in a high-scoring match vs Quetta. He scored 34 (19) and took 4/15 vs Kings earlier this season.
  • Asif Ali is yet to get going in PSL 2022, but he has some good numbers against Karachi. In 10 innings, the middle order batsman has struck 262 runs at an average of 43.67 and strike rate of 170.13.
  • Hasan Ali is conceding 11.20 runs per over in PSL 2022. His only economical outing was against the Kings, where he took 1/26 in four overs on February 6. Overall, he has taken 17 wickets in 13 matches vs Kings at an economy rate of 7.64.
  • Waqas Maqsood to come back into the XI? He has taken six wickets in three matches this season at an economy rate of just 8.08 compared to Hasan Ali’s 11.20 and Mohammad Wasim’s 10.84.

Karachi Kings:

  • Babar Azam has scored the fourth-most runs in PSL 2022 (253, avg. 50.60), but Karachi needs more impact from the captain who is striking at just 120.47.
  • He has scored the most runs in ISL-KAR matches, with a tally of 490 runs in 14 innings at an average of 40.83 and strike rate of 122.50. He was out for just eight against them on February 6, where he was bowled by Mohammad Wasim.
  • Sharjeel Khan struck a century against Islamabad last season. Karachi desperately need an impact innings from Sharjeel, who averages 42.20 and strikes at 180.34 in five matches vs United since the start of 2020.
  • Mohammad Nabi top-scored for Karachi against Islamabad a week ago. He struck 47* off 28 balls. Ian Cockbain struck 239 runs in six innings at an average of 59.75 and strike rate of 141.42 the recent Big Bash League. Key players.
  • Chris Jordan should have had even more wickets yesterday had it not been for Karachi’s poor fielding. He will be key at the death with the ball, and is a livewire in the key fielding positions.
  • Umaid Asif is Karachi’s top wicket-taker so far this season with seven scalps in five matches at an economy rate of 7.72.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Islamabad 11, Karachi 6.
  • Islamabad have won the past three matches between the teams.
  • Imad Wasim has taken 13 wickets in 14 matches vs United (avg. 25.31) and has scored 156 runs (avg. 16.56).

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in the Lahore leg of PSL 2022 is 179.4 in five matches so far. The team batting first has won three matches so far. Expect another good batting surface, but it remains to be seen if Karachi can improve their terrible run rate.

Another cool and clear evening is forecast in Lahore.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 21 | ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 21: ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 21 | ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 21: ISL vs KAR Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales, Babar Azam
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Hasan Ali

Match Prediction

Islamabad United to win.

AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Key Players | SCG Pitch Report

Expectedly, Australia won the first T20I. However, the road to victory wasn’t so expected. In a poor batting performance, the home side crawled to 149/9, owing to poor shot selection. It was then pretty much smooth sailing thereafter, with Australia’s bowling attack, key to enabling qualification to the World Cup Semi Finals last year, turning it on.

Today represents a good opportunity for Australia to rectify those batting errors on the same ground. Ben McDermott’s half-century gave him a foothold in international cricket, but eyes will be on the experienced Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith to improve their form in what has been a lean period for all three in T20 Internationals since the beginning of the World Cup.

And that’s where the opportunity lies for Sri Lanka. Their bowling and fielding for the most part was solid as a rock, but their batting let them down. Overcoming this Australian attack won’t be easy, so a fearless brand of cricket will be key if they have aspirations to level the series. Certainly if they bowl as well as they did in the first T20I, and the likes of Asalanka fire with the bat, anything is possible.

“It’s [batting] been a concern even from the last tour we were here. We need to come up with a better plan for the next game.”

Dasun Shanaka

Possible Playing 11

Australia could go in with the same team that won the first match.

Australia: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. Ben McDermott, 3. Josh Inglis, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Steve Smith, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Matthew Wade (wk), 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Pat Cummins, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Sri Lanka could also look to give the same team the chance to bounce back.

Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Danushka Gunathilaka, 3. Charith Asalanka, 4. Avishka Fernando, 5. Dinesh Chandimal (wk), 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Chamika Karunaratne, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Binura Fernando

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Ben McDermott top-scored in the first T20I with a 41-ball 53. He did enjoy some luck with a number of leading edges, but he grew more confident as the innings went on. He recently smashed the most runs in BBL 11, too: 577 at an average of 48.08 and strike rate of 153.8.
  • It’s a big innings for skipper Aaron Finch, who is in need of some runs. He has scored 262 runs in 10 T20Is vs Sri Lanka at an average of 26.20 and strike rate of 143.95.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga has dismissed Glenn Maxwell in the last two T20Is between the teams, albeit off a big full toss in the last match. Maxwell still has a great record vs SL despite two low scores in a row against them: 6 inns, 293 runs, avg. 73.25, SR 215.44.
  • Adam Zampa’s brilliant record vs Sri Lanka got even better after his excellent 3/18 in the first T20I. The leg-spinner has now taken 19 wickets in nine T20Is against the Lions at an average of 9.89 and strike rate of 11.3.
  • Josh Hazlewood’s value continues to skyrocket in T20 cricket, highlighted by his IPL Auction value of 7.75 crore. He was excellent in the first T20I, taking 4/12 in four overs, after 34 wickets in 24 T20s in 2021.
  • Mitchell Starc will be aiming to bounce back after a poor outing in the first T20I (0/41). He has taken 11 wickets in eight matches vs Sri Lanka (avg. 20.90) as well as 15 wickets in nine T20s at the SCG.

Sri Lanka:

  • Wanindu Hasaranga had a big payday at the IPL Auction yesterday. His value was further highlighted with his three-wicket haul in the first T20I, taking his wicket tally to five wickets in his last two T20Is vs Australia.
  • Charith Asalanka will be key for Sri Lanka with the bat. His 19-ball 16 in the first T20I is room for improvement, but fans can draw confidence from his brilliant World Cup campaign last year.
  • More impetus is also required from Pathum Nissanka after his 36-ball 35 in the first T20I. He recently won player of the series in an ODI series vs Zimbabwe (156 runs) and scored the seventh-most runs of any player in last year’s World Cup (8 inns, 221 runs, avg. 27.62, SR 117.55).
  • Chamika Karunaratne (2/22) was terrific in the first T20I as he found movement off the SCG pitch. Binura Fernando (2/12) was also terrific in building pressure on the Aussie batsmen. Backing it up will be key.
  • Dushmantha Chameera also took two wickets in the first match (2/38). He has had a good year in T20s in 2021 with 35 wickets in 29 matches at a respectable economy rate of 7.74.

Stats and Facts

  • Australia have won the past six matches against Sri Lanka.
  • Sri Lanka are winless in their past five T20Is in Australia after winning their first five matches in the country between 2010 and 2017.
  • Marcus Stoinis (30 off 17 balls) was Australia’s second-highest scorer in the first T20I. He also got through three overs (0/12).

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

The weather forecast is much better in Sydney today after a disrupted match on Friday.

The pitch had assistance for both pace and spin bowlers in the first T20I. However, it is expected to be a good batting strip for this match. The average first innings score at the SCG in BBL 11 was 173.67 in six matches, with the teams batting first and second winning three games each.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Key Players | SCG Pitch Report
AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Key Players | SCG Pitch Report
AUS vs SL 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Charith Asalanka, Ben McDermott
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Match Prediction

Australia start as favourites again and should win courtesy of their strong attack.

ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 18

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ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 18

ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 18 | ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report

Identical totals of 182 have been enough for the teams batting first in the Lahore leg of PSL 2022, so will it be more of the same or something different today?

Both Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators possess players who can change the narrative. While United lose Paul Stirling to national duty, Alex Hales, Colin Munro and the in-form Shadab Khan still represents a mighty top order. On the other side, Jason Roy announced himself to PSL 7 with a blistering 57-ball 116 in the final match of the Karachi leg – an innings that could fetch him plenty in this weekend’s IPL Auction.

Expect fireworks in a clash between two sides who possess batting firepower. With Lahore defeating top-of-the-table Multan yesterday, the onus is on Islamabad to win today to go back into that all-important second spot. For Quetta, the incentive is there to solidify their place in the top four with Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings struggling for form this season.

Possible Playing 11

Paul Stirling is no longer available for Islamabad after joining up with Ireland for their quadrangular T20I series in Oman. Colin Munro could open, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz a chance to come in at three.

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Colin Munro, 3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Mubasir Khan, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Waqas Maqsood

In a huge blow for Quetta, Mohammad Nawaz has been ruled out of the PSL with a foot injury.

Quetta Gladiators: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Ahsan Ali, 3. James Vince, 4. Sarfraz Ahmed (c & wk), 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Ali Imran, 7. Shahid Afridi, 8. James Faulkner, 9. Luke Wood, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Ghulam Mudassar/Sohail Tanvir

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Islamabad United:

  • Shadab Khan is having a tournament to remember. The United skipper has taken 13 wickets in his last three matches, including 5/28 against Quetta. Also, he has scored 91, 9, 52 and 34 in his last four matches.
  • Colin Munro has smashed 90* (36) and 72* (39) in his last two knocks vs Quetta. Overall, he has scored 193 runs against them at an average of 96.50 and incredible strike rate of 201.04.
  • Alex Hales’ 9-ball 22 against Quetta earlier this season is indicative of his PSL 2022 campaign. He has often looked good, but has been unable to get the big scores after his 82* against Zalmi. Overall, Hales averages 20.33 in three matches vs Quetta with scores of 23, 22 and 16.
  • Azam Khan smashed 65 off 35 balls vs Quetta earlier this season.
  • Waqas Maqsood is Islamabad’s second-highest wicket-taker this season (six in three matches), which includes 1/34 vs Quetta. He will be key in the death overs.
  • Hasan Ali has been expensive this season, but today could be a good day for him as he has taken six scalps in three matches vs Quetta since the beginning of 2021.

Quetta Gladiators:

  • Jason Roy scored a brilliant 116 off 57 balls in his last match. What does he have in store for us today?
  • Ahsan Ali has scored the most runs for Quetta so far in PSL 2022, with an excellent 211 runs in five games at an average of 52.75 and strike rate of 147.55. This includes a 27-ball 50 vs Islamabad.
  • James Vince scored a duck vs Islamabad earlier this season, but returned to form with a classy 49* off 38 balls against Lahore. Key player.
  • Sohail Tanvir has taken six wickets in three matches for Quetta vs Islamabad, and if picked, will be looking to bounce back after conceding 0/42 against them earlier in PSL 2022. Also, he will be looking to improve on his tally of 16 wickets in 18 outings at Lahore (avg. 35, econ. 8.81).
  • James Faulkner took one wicket in each match in PSL 2022 before his wicketless outing last match vs Lahore. Also, he scored 30* off 14 balls vs Islamabad earlier this season.
  • Quetta needs more from Naseem Shah. Outside of his five-wicket haul earlier this season, Naseem has taken just one wicket in his other four matches. Against Islamabad, he has taken two wickets in four matches at an average of 58.00 and economy rate of 9.67.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 14, Islamabad 7, Quetta 7.
  • Islamabad (229/4) smashed Quetta (186) in their earlier clash in PSL 2022.
  • The team batting first has won 10 of the last 11 matches in this year’s PSL.
  • Faheem Ashraf has the most wickets in ISL-QUE matches (13 in eight matches, avg. 14.77).

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report and Weather

Multan and Lahore each scored 182 batting first in the Lahore leg of PSL 2022. It was easily enough on both occasions. A score in that region today will be a challenging chase, with teams batting first dominating in recent times.

In the National T20 Cup in October 2021, Lahore hosted 15 matches. The average first innings score was 155.53. The chasing team won 12 of the 15 matches. A clear and mild evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 18 | ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 17: ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 18 | ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 17: ISL vs QUE Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan
  • Batsmen: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Ahsan Ali
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Waqas Maqsood

Match Prediction

Islamabad have won their past three matches against Quetta. They have greater depth, so if they can limit Quetta’s top order, they will win.

4 BBL players who should land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction

Debashish Sarangi
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4 BBL players who should land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket News: 4 BBL players who should land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction | BBL stars who should attract buyers in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

We are just a few hours away from witnessing the fascinating Mega Auction of India’s grandest T20 carnival, the Indian Premier League (IPL). There will be so many promising names up for grabs and we will see a bid-fest by ten IPL teams.

The Big Bash League (BBL) always offers some exciting names who enrich the quality of the league. In the recently concluded BBL, some players performed brilliantly, and now have a strong case for their inclusion in the most luxurious T20 league.

In this article, I am going to mention four such names. Here we go.

Mitchell Marsh

The younger Marsh has been sensational in the shortest format since he has been batting at number three. Marsh played a pivotal role in Australia’s victorious campaign in the latest T20 World Cup.

He carried his glorious touch into the BBL and smashed 347 runs for the champions Perth Scorchers at a brilliant average of 57.83 and a magnificent strike rate of 142.79. In the absence of premier all-rounders like Stokes, Curran and Woakes, Marsh is expected to get big bucks in the mega auction.

Ben McDermott

The recently concluded BBL could possibly prove to be a turning point for Ben McDermott as he topped the list of highest run getters with a mammoth 577 runs at a splendid average of 48.08 and strike rate of 153.86.

He was one of those rare shining lights for the Hobart Hurricanes in an otherwise mediocre campaign. His string of impressive performances has earned him the national call up for Australia, and crossed 50 in the first T20I against Sri Lanka.

He is a very good option for top order and we can certainly expect him to get an IPL contract in the Mega Auction.

Daniel Sams

Daniel Sams is probably the most appropriate like-for-like replacement for Sam Curran. A powerful hitter down the order, Sams had a huge strike rate of 161.86 and thus played some really impactful cameos for the Sydney Thunder, including a 44-ball 98* against Renegades.

Added to that, he was among the top 10 wicket takers in BBL 11 with 19 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 17.3. He has a plethora of experience of playing T20 leagues around the world and can be a good solution to team’s quest for a good bowling allrounder in the XI.

In the absence of Curran, Stokes and Woakes, Sams is expected to get a contract in the IPL Mega Auction.

Joe Clarke

Just like Ben McDermott, Joe Clarke is another exciting top order batting talent. Clarke has been impressive in T20 format for quite a while now. Overall, he has scored 2824 runs at a tremendous strike rate of 153.98.

His glorious strokeplay impressed many in the BBL and he finished the tournament with 419 runs at an average of 32.23 and a strike rate of 151.26. Teams who look for dynamic top order players might have a look into his profile and try to get him into the team in the Mega Auction.

Written by Debashish Sarangi. Follow Debashish on Twitter today

4 overseas left-arm pacers that teams will target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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4 overseas left-arm pacers that teams will target in the IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket News: 4 overseas left-arm pacers that teams will target in the IPL 2022 Auction | Left-armers on teams’ radars in IPL 2022 Mega Auction

The IPL 2022 Mega Auction is upon us and teams have planned what they are going to do at the big event.

With a lack of quality Indian left-arm pacers available in the auction, teams will be looking to add the left-armers from the overseas bag to give a different dimension to their squads. Like left-handed batters, left arm pacers also bring an X-factor to the team.

In this age of matchups and set pieces, it is necessary for a team to have a ready left-arm pace option. Thus here we will be discussing four such candidates that franchises can target for their bowling department.

Reece Topley

England’s left-arm pacer has been in tremendous form of late since his return to England’s white-ball set up last year. Topley’s height and ability to bowl tight lines will catch bidders in the upcoming auction.

He was a part of England’s T20 World Cup squad but couldn’t make the 11. Afterwards, he represented Melbourne Renegades in the BBL 11 and bowled extremely well for the Melbourne-based franchise picking nine wickets in eight outings.

Recently, he enjoyed a productive tour against West Indies, claiming three wickets and returning with an economy rate of below six from his three outings. Topley has the skill to pull off his variations and yorkers consistently making him an effective option for the franchises.

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi is not a very high-profile name like Mitchell Starc or Trent Boult but he has shown that he can be a fine investment for T20 cricket. The Afghanistan fast bowler was one of Chennai Super Kings’ net bowlers last year and he troubled the likes of Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Suresh Raina in the nets with his raw pace and well-disguised slower ones.

In the Abu Dhabi T10 league last year, one could see his aptness for the shorter format. Farooqi is adept with his variations and has many in his armory. He has the hunger to perform and win games, and if given an opportunity at 50 lakhs, he will surely try to make it count.

Jason Behrendorff

The left-arm Aussie seamer was a replacement for Hazlewood in the Indian leg of IPL 2021. However, he didn’t get a game but still got to rub shoulders with IPL legends like MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina.

Behrendorff was one of the main reasons why Perth Scorchers won the BBL 11 as he bagged 16 wickets in 13 games at an excellent economy rate of 7.32. Not exactly like Mitchell Starc, but with the new ball he can be as deadly as anyone in the world as he has got the skill to move the ball upfront and make life difficult for the batters early in the innings.

And because of his height his slower ones, he will be effective on Indian wickets. Though not an out-and-out quick, Behrendorff’s ability to bowl accurately can prove to be very handy for a captain.

Trent Boult

In the last year or so, no left-arm pacer has been as dominant as Trent Boult in T20 cricket. He really has taken his game to another level since the start of 2020.

And, he surely is on the radar of many franchises.

The ex-Mumbai Indians bowler can bowl at any phase of the 20-over game; he can strike with the new ball and he can take wickets at the back end as well.

In 2020, he led Mumbai Indians to the title with a player of the match performance in the final. During IPL 2021, he bagged 13 wickets at an economy rate of under eight. His accuracy and variations with the white ball will enable him to fetch heavy bids in the auction.

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi. Follow Vaibhav on Twitter today.

LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 17

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LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 17

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Multan Sultans are gunning for seventh heaven, while Lahore Qalandars aim to pick up the pieces after getting caught in the eye of a Jason Roy storm.

We are in for a cracker in the second game of PSL 2022‘s Lahore leg. Qalandars have shown positive signs right throughout the season, and here is a wonderful opportunity to make a statement on home turf. In fact, they possess the best run rate of any team so far in PSL 2022, with Fakhar Zaman central to this. Also, the Qalandars have enjoyed some good moments with the ball – particularly in the victory against Islamabad – but a big effort will be needed today with Rashid Khan now in Bangladesh ahead of Afghanistan’s white-ball series.

The Sultans continue on their merry way. Shan Masood led the way, with contributions right the way down. Then, Blessing Muzarabani made his mark on the tournament in fine style, and how he and his bowling teammates fare against Lahore’s hard-hitting lineup should be fascinating to watch.

Possible Playing 11

Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Abdullah Shafique, 3. Kamran Ghulam, 4. Mohammad Hafeez, 5. Phil Salt (wk), 6. Harry Brook, 7. David Wiese, 8. Samit Patel, 9. Shaheen Afridi (c), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Zaman Khan

Multan Sultans: 1. Shan Masood, 2. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 3. Sohaib Maqsood, 4. Rilee Rossouw/Rovman Powell, 5. Tim David, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. Anwar Ali, 8. Abbas Afridi, 9. Imran Tahir, 10. Blessing Muzarabani, 11. Shahnawaz Dahani

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lahore Qalandars:

  • Fakhar Zaman smashed 76 off 35 balls vs Sultans earlier this season, part of 401 runs in 10 matches against them at an average of 40.10 and strike rate of 155.43. Also, he has scored the most runs of any player so far in PSL 2022 (356, avg. 71.20, SR 173.65).
  • Fakhar will be aiming to improve on his T20 record at Lahore, which reads: 16 innings, 324 runs, avg. 20.25, SR 129.08.
  • Abdullah Shafique is Lahore’s second-highest run-getter so far in PSL 2022: 5 innings, 149 runs, avg. 29.80, SR 133.03. This included a 22-ball 24 vs Sultans a couple of weeks ago.
  • David Wiese loves batting against Sultans. The all-rounder has smashed 152 runs in six innings vs Multan since 2019 at an average of 50.67 and superb strike rate of 187.65. He also has seven wickets in as many outings.
  • Mohammad Hafeez is averaging just 22.50 this season. Can he fire today? He averages 34 against Sultans with 238 runs in eight matches. Also, he has the third-most runs of any player in T20s at Lahore: 898 runs, avg. 37.42, SR 133.04.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi has a dream record vs Sultans. The Lahore skipper has taken 20 wickets in 10 matches against Multan at an average of 13.10 and economy rate of 7.15. This includes 3/40 earlier this season.
  • Haris Rauf averages 46 and concedes over 11 runs per over in eight matches vs Sultans (seven wickets). Can he improve on this today?

Multan Sultans:

  • Shan Masood’s dream season continued yesterday with 68 off 49 balls. The left-hander is only 13 runs behind Zaman for the most runs in this season’s PSL to date (343, avg. 57.16, SR 148.48).
  • Masood smashed 83 off 50 balls earlier this season vs Qalandars, part of a 150-run opening stand with skipper Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan struck 69 off 42 balls in that match, part of 160 runs in three matches for Sultans vs Qalandars at an average of 53.33 and strike rate of 144.14.
  • Tim David was looking dangerous once again yesterday. He struck 34 off 18 balls, part of 197 runs this season at a strike rate of 207.36.
  • Khushdil Shah is having a season to remember. He has taken 12 wickets with the ball (only Shadab Khan has more with 14), and he struck 18 off four balls vs Qalandars earlier this season to seal victory.
  • Blessing Muzarabani was outstanding yesterday vs Zalmi with 3/18. He took 2/26 vs Lahore in the UAE last season, and in the same game, Shahnawaz Dahani took 4/5.
  • Imran Tahir has taken eight wickets in six matches vs Qalandars at an average of 19.25 and economy rate of 6.90. Also, Tahir has the third-most wickets this season, with 11 at a superb economy rate of just 6.54.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 10, Qalandars 4, Sultans 6.
  • Sultans have won the past three matches against Qalandars, including on January 29 this year when they chased down 207.
  • Harry Brook is coming off a superb 41* off 17 balls last match vs Quetta.

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report and Weather

The Lahore track looked pretty good for batting yesterday, with a touch of slowness to it. Multan’s 182 did look a big score, so anything in that region today will be competitive.

In the National T20 Cup in October 2021, Lahore played host to 15 matches, with the average first innings score 155.53. The chasing team won 12 of the 15 matches. A clear and mild evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 17 | LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 17: LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 17 | LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 17: LAH vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, Tim David
  • All-rounders: Khushdil Shah
  • Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Match Prediction

New ground, new fortunes for Qalandars against Sultans? Perhaps, but Multan look good for another win.

AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Oh look, a T20I series. You’d be forgiven if you forgot this five-match contest was taking place, with news of Justin Langer’s resignation dominating the headlines.

On Wednesday, Pat Cummins took to the media to explain Australia’s desire for a different style of coach, stirring further reaction and opinion. After all, if the coach had to go, why would Cricket Australia even bother offering him a six-month extension?

Anyway, that can be put aside for now. Andrew McDonald will take the helm as interim coach for this T20I series against Sri Lanka – Australia’s first as T20 World Cup champions. With another T20 World Cup this year – this time on home soil – Australia will be seeking to continue the kind of momentum they generated in a magnificent run to the title in the UAE in 2021.

However, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, two players who were key in the run to the title, are not available for this series. So, this can give the Sri Lankans a sense of confidence on top of the promising signs they showed in last year’s World Cup. Charith Asalanka in particular was a shining light, while Wanindu Hasaranga’s influence on this team is clear to see.

Also, there is a chance this Australia side could be distracted by all the Langer saga, which could bring the tourists right into the equation. if the Lions put the home team under pressure early, who knows what can happen.

Possible Playing 11

Daniel Sams has been included in Australia’s T20I squad. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh have been rested, while Travis Head opted out of the first three T20Is to play Sheffield Shield.

Australia has confirmed their XI, with Josh Inglis to debut at number three.

Australia: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. Ben McDermott, 3. Josh Inglis, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Glenn Maxwell, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Matthew Wade (wk), 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Pat Cummins, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Sri Lanka have included Kusal Mendia and Danushka Gunathilaka in their T20I squad.

Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Danushka Gunathilaka/Dinesh Chandimal, 3. Charith Asalanka, 4. Avishka Fernando, 5. Kusal Mendis, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Binura Fernando/Lahiru Kumara

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia:

  • Glenn Maxwell, who recently smashed 154* in the BBL, has an insane record against Sri Lanka. The right-hander has smashed 286 runs in five innings against them at an average of 95.33 and strike rate of 218.32, with a top score of 145*. He also has three wickets to his name.
  • Maxwell also has some good T20 numbers at the SCG. He has struck 332 runs in 12 innings on this ground at an average of 30.18 and strike rate of 143.10. He also has 10 wickets in 10 bowling innings.
  • Aaron Finch struck a fluent 37 off 23 balls against Sri Lanka in the 2021 T20 World Cup. He has scored 254 runs in nine innings overall against the Lions at an average of 28.22 and strike rate of 149.41. The skipper will be seeking to improve on this.
  • Finch has a T20 century on this ground. He has struck 251 runs in six innings at the SCG at an average of 50.20 and strike rate of 146.78.
  • Ben McDermott is set to return to the national team after a brilliant BBL campaign. He scored the most runs of any player, with 577 at an average of 48.08 and strike rate of 153.86, including two centuries.
  • Adam Zampa was player of the match in Australia’s T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka (2/12). The leg-spinner has a superb record overall against them, taking two wickets per match on average (8 inns, 16 wickets, avg. 10.62, SR 12).
  • Allan Border Medallist Mitchell Starc will be looking to continue the good form. He has taken 11 wickets in seven matches vs Sri Lanka at an average of 17.18 and economy rate of 6.75, including 2/27 in last year’s World Cup.
  • Starc also has a terrific T20 record at the SCG. The left-armer has taken 15 wickets in just eight matches on this ground at an average of 14.47 and strike rate of 12.
  • Josh Hazlewood had a breakthrough year in T20s in 2021. He played a key role in CSK’s IPL triumph and Australia’s World Cup win with a total of 34 wickets in 24 T20s last year.

Sri Lanka:

  • Eyes will be on Charith Asalanka. He was one of the top players in last year’s T20 World Cup, playing with great impetus. Also, he recently scored 71, 23 and 52 in ODIs vs Zimbabwe, followed by 52* in a domestic one day match.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga will be crucial to Sri Lanka’s hopes. Also, he should enjoy bowling to Australia’s right-handers. 43 of Hasaranga’s 51 T20I wickets so far are right-handers. He took 2/22 against Australia in the World Cup match between the teams.
  • Pathum Nissanka was player of the series in a recent three-match ODI series vs Zimbabwe (156 runs). Also, he scored the seventh-most runs of any player in last year’s World Cup (8 inns, 221 runs, avg. 27.62, SR 117.55).
  • Dushmantha Chameera will be key in the crunch death overs. The pace bowler had a good year in T20s with 35 wickets in 29 matches at a respectable economy rate of 7.74.
  • Mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana will be one to watch. He took eight wickets in his last five matches of Sri Lanka’s Lanka Premier League in December.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 17, Australia 9, Sri Lanka 8.
  • Australia have won the past five T20Is against Sri Lanka.
  • Between 2010 and 2017, Sri Lanka won all five T20Is against Australia in Australia. Australia have won all four since February 2017.

SCG Pitch Report and Weather

It is likely to rain during the day in Sydney. This could potentially mean a shortened match.

The SCG has been a good place to bat in recent times. The average first innings score at the SCG in BBL 11 was 173.67 in six matches, with the teams batting first and second winning three games each.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Key Players | SCG Pitch Report
AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Key Players | SCG Pitch Report
AUS vs SL 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ben McDermott, Josh Inglis
  • Batsmen: Aaron Finch, Charith Asalanka
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Match Prediction

Australia should start the series off with a win, weather permitting.

MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 16

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MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 16

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The second-half of PSL 2022 is upon us, and it promises to be a cracker. As the action moves from Karachi to Lahore, a number of teams will be seeking a move towards the title, with Multan Sultans leading the way in what could be the most open PSL title race in years.

Sultans have been outstanding. They have won a perfect five from five, with their latest victory a thumping 57-run win over Peshawar Zalmi. They meet again today, and Zalmi will need to find a way to stop a Sultans lineup that is on fire, with Tim David in particular thumping the ball to all parts.

David’s 19-ball 51 along with Rizwan’s 82 served as a key reminder to 2021 finalists Zalmi of the improvement they need to challenge this season. They have the worst net run rate of any team, but the talent in their team provides Zalmi fans with hope that they can improve quickly.

Possible Playing 11

Multan Sultans: 1. Shan Masood, 2. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 3. Sohaib Maqsood, 4. Tim David, 5. Johnson Charles/Rovman Powell, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. Anwar Ali, 8. Abbas Afridi, 9. Imran Tahir, 10. Blessing Muzarabani/David Willey, 11. Shahnawaz Dahani

Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Kamran Akmal (wk), 2. Hazratullah Zazai, 3. Haider Ali, 4. Shoaib Malik, 5. Sherfane Rutherford/Liam Livingstone, 6. Ben Cutting, 7. Wahab Riaz (c), 8. Saqib Mahmood, 9. Mohammad Umar, 10. Usman Qadir, 11. Salman Irshad

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Multan Sultans:

  • Mohammad Rizwan stormed back into form. His brilliant 82 off 53 balls vs Zalmi five days ago was his third half-century in five matches in PSL 2022. He now has racked up 235 runs in four innings vs Zalmi since the start of last year at an average of 78.33 and strike rate of 140.72.
  • Rizwan has also enjoyed success at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He has a century on this ground, part of a total of 340 runs in 13 innings at an average of 42.50 and strike rate of 127.82.
  • Tim David is striking at an extraordinary 211.68 in five matches this season, which includes that memorable 19-ball 51* vs Zalmi five days ago. His 163 runs in PSL 2022 includes two half-centuries and three not-outs.
  • Shan Masood is also having a season to remember. The left-hander has the second-most runs in PSL 2022, with 275 at an average of 55.00 and strike rate of 151.09, including 35 off 25 balls last match vs Zalmi. He will be aiming to improve on his record at Lahore, where he averages 20.38 in 13 matches (265 runs).
  • Sohaib Maqsood is yet to fully fire in PSL 2022, but this could be the day. The PSL 2021 player of the season has a superb record against for Sultans vs Zalmi since 2018, smashing 293 runs in six innings at an average of 73.25 and strike rate of 180.86.
  • Khushdil Shah has been outstanding with the ball in PSL 2022. He has taken the third-most wickets (9) at a superb economy rate of just 5.78 in a tournament where the batsmen have dominated so far.
  • Imran Tahir continues to produce gold. Only Shadab Khan (14) has taken more wickets than Tahir’s 10 so far this season. This includes an excellent 3/25 vs Zalmi five days ago.
  • Shahnawaz Dahani has taken nine wickets in four matches vs Zalmi, including a three-fer in the last match.

Peshawar Zalmi:

  • Hazratullah Zazai looked decent enough in the last match vs Sultans (43 off 32 balls), but needed more support. He will be key again today.
  • Haider Ali has notched up a double-figure score in each match so far this season (19, 15, 49, 16, 24), but is yet to cross the 50 mark. Will today be the day? He averages 31.00 in five matches vs Sultans (124 runs, SR 153.09).
  • Shoaib Malik has the most runs of any player in T20s at Gaddafi Stadium. The veteran has struck 1,089 runs on this ground at a magnificent average of 57.32 and strike rate of 135.79. He will be aiming to improve on his record vs Sultans (6 inns, 102 runs, avg. 20.40, SR 132.47).
  • Wahab Riaz has gone wicketless in all his four matches in PSL 2022, including a very expensive 0/55 vs Sultans. He does have the most wickets of any bowler in T20s at Lahore (40 in 37 matches, avg. 21.30, econ. 6.35), so the Zalmi captain will be hoping for a turnaround.
  • Saqib Mahmood will be key. He took 12 wickets in his five matches in 2021 (including 2/36 vs Sultans), but started expensively this season (3-0-39-0).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 10, Multan 7, Peshawar 3.
  • Multan have won the last three matches between the teams.
  • Zalmi have won three out of four PSL matches at Lahore. Sultans have won just one of three completed matches on this ground.
  • Zalmi need more from Kamran Akmal. He has a poor record vs Sultans: 10 inns, 148 runs, avg. 14.80, SR 117.46.

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report and Weather

A cool and clear evening is forecast in Lahore, which may bring about dew. In the National T20 Cup in October 2021, Lahore played host to 15 matches, with the average first innings score 155.53. The chasing team won 12 of the 15 matches.

Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 16 | MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 16: MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 16 | MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi Key Players | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 16: MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Shan Masood, Shoaib Malik, Tim David
  • All-rounders: Khushdil Shah
  • Bowlers: Saqib Mahmood, Imran Tahir

Match Prediction

New ground, new fortunes for Zalmi? Perhaps, but Multan look good for another win.

“Different style of coach is needed for this team” – Pat Cummins

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“Different style of coach is needed for this team” – Pat Cummins

Cricket News: “Different style of coach is needed for this team” – Pat Cummins | Cummins spoke to the media after Justin Langer’s resignation

Australia captain Pat Cummins has broken his silence following Justin Langer’s resignation. Speaking to the media in Sydney ahead of Australia’s T20I series against Sri Lanka, Cummins provided some details about what the team was after from a coaching perspective after releasing a statement earlier in the day.

“This group looking forward, there’s a few things through the review process we really wanted and what was important to get the best out of our players” Cummins said.

“I think the players would benefit from a more collaborative approach [with the coach]. I think a big theme for this summer was being calm, more composed. That was really clear in the feedback from players, support staff and Cricket Australia.”

“That’s the direction we want to take the team.”

“Now is the right time for a different direction” – Pat Cummins

Cummins thanked Justin Langer for the job he did after coming in at a challenging time and that he loved working with him. Also, he credited the former coach for adjusting his style over the past six months after intense discussions before the T20 World Cup.

However, Cummins admitted that now is the right time for a different direction with important tours coming up in 2022.

“We believe it’s the right time for a different direction. It’s a matter of opinion, but we think it’s the right one”, Cummins said.

The captain then pointed to how the difference of opinion between Langer and the players ultimately led to this predicament.

“Difference of opinion. If you can’t resolve those differences of opinion, then it’s time for change. And that’s what’s happened” – said Cummins later in the press conference.

Cricket News: "Different style of coach is needed for this team" - Pat Cummins | Cummins spoke to the media after Justin Langer's resignation
Pat Cummins said the team needs a more collaborative approach with the coach going forward

“Completely disagree with Mitchell Johnson”

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson went in hard at Pat Cummins over the weekend following the news of Langer. Johnson, previously Cummins’ teammate, was scathing of Cummins the captain.

In his column for The West Australian, Johnson wrote, “Cummins might have delivered with the ball during the Ashes series, but he has failed his first big test as captain pretty miserably…. He’s clearly had an agenda to get in a coach he wants. His recent interviews have been gutless by not respecting his coach when he could have been upfront from the start.”

Cummins responded by saying he disagrees with the comments, but respected that he is entitled to his opinion and to defend a friend.

“He’s just sticking up for a mate,” Cummins said. “I absolutely disagree with what he said – he hasn’t reached out, and that’s fine, he’s sticking up for a mate. I know I can hold my head high, I’m fine,” said Cummins in response to a question on Johnson’s comment.

Australia move forward with Sri Lanka and Pakistan series

So little has been made of Australia’s upcoming five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, with the Langer saga dominating the headlines. The defending T20 World Cup champions will play the first of five matches against the Lions on February 11 at the SCG, before the series moves to Canberra and Melbourne.

“I think the players would benefit from a more collaborative approach. I think a big theme for this summer was being calm, more composed. That was really clear in the feedback from players, support staff and Cricket Australia.”

Pat Cummins

Australia will then tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998 for three Tests, three ODIs and a T20I. They have named their squad for the Test series, with Ashton Agar included to bolster the spin stocks.

Currently, Andrew McDonald is at the helm as the interim coach as Cricket Australia looks for Justin Langer’s replacement.

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