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

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

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It’s go time for Karachi Kings. After a terrible start to the season, where they lost three straight matches, the Kings come into this match off a five-day break. Such a break is an opportunity to regroup, and they need to hit the ground running to avoid falling too far behind the pack.

Incredibly, they can move into the top four today if they win by a big enough margin. However, the priority simply needs to be to win. They lost all of their first three matches when batting first, but the last four matches in PSL 2022 have shown that the team batting first has more than just a slight chance. Also, Karachi’s batting has been very poor so far, with an average first innings score of just 135.67 in their opening three matches. They will need a lot more than that today.

Peshawar Zalmi suffered their own comprehensive defeat a couple of nights ago. Their 29-run defeat to Lahore began with a poor bowling display up front, where there was a lack of consistency on a good batting pitch. With high scores the norm in this tournament, Zalmi’s bowlers need to produce better control, and they have the opportunity to target a Kings team that has struggled with the bat.

Zalmi currently sit fifth with the poorest net run rate of any team (-1.182). Kings are bottom with no wins. Crucial match.

Possible Playing 11

In more bad news for Karachi Kings, Mohammad Ilyas and Mohammad Amir have been ruled out of the PSL due to injuries. Amir, who reportedly aggravated his side injury, will be missed by Karachi.

Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Joe Clarke (wk), 4. Mohammad Nabi, 5. Sahibzada Farhan, 6. Lewis Gregory/Ian Cockbain, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Aamer Yamin, 9. Umaid Asif, 10. Mohammad Taha, 11. Mohammad Imran

Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Kamran Akmal (wk), 2. Hazratullah Zazai, 3. Hussain Talat, 4. Haider Ali, 5. Shoaib Malik, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Ben Cutting, 8. Wahab Riaz (c), 9. Arish Ali, 10. Usman Qadir, 11. Salman Irshad

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Karachi Kings:

  • Babar Azam is striking at just 105 so far in PSL 2022, so this is a big game for the Karachi captain. He has a good record against Peshawar, with 497 runs in 13 innings at an average of 45.18 and strike rate of 128.76.
  • Babar also has the most runs at the National Stadium in Karachi: 32 inns, 1,360 runs, avg. 59.13, SR 133.07.
  • Sharjeel Khan also has an important role to play. He has been under-par against Zalmi since the beginning of 2020, scoring just 74 runs in five innings at an average of 14.80 and strike rate of 125.42.
  • Sharjeel is the Kings’ leading run-scorer so far this season with 113 in three matches, with one half-century.
  • Mohammad Nabi is in awful batting form, dating back to the BBL. The all-rounder has struck just 25 runs this season at a strike rate of 78. However, he comes up against the team whom he scored 67 off 35 balls against on this ground in PSL 2021.
  • The Kings could bring in Ian Cockbain if he’s available. The batsman was superb in the recent BBL, where he scored 239 runs in six innings at an average of 59.75 and strike rate of 141.42.
  • The Kings need more from Imad Wasim. He has taken just five wickets in 12 matches vs Zalmi at an average of 53.00.
  • Umaid Asif has looked in good touch at the bowling crease so far this season, with two wickets in as many matches at an economy rate of just 6.66.

Peshawar Zalmi:

  • Hazratullah Zazai was out for a duck a few days ago courtesy of a great yorker by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Today, he comes up against a more inexperienced attack. He smashed 68 off 26 balls and 77 off 38 balls vs Karachi last season.
  • Kamran Akmal has scored the most runs in Kings-Zalmi matches (498, avg. 33.20) at a superb strike rate of 155.63. He made a good start to his PSL 2022 campaign, smashing a 24-ball 41 vs Lahore.
  • Sherfane Rutherford is Zalmi’s top run-scorer so far in PSL 2022. The West Indian has scored 101 runs at an average of 50.50 and impressive strike rate of 153.03.
  • Rutherford scored 65 runs vs Karachi across three matches last season at a strike rate of 138.30. He was dismissed just once.
  • Wahab Riaz has taken the most wickets in Kings-Zalmi matches. The skipper has taken 17 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 21.76 and economy rate of 7.71. Can he take his first wicket in PSL 2022 today?
  • Usman Qadir is currently Zalmi’s leading wicket-taker in PSL 2022 with three in three matches. He will be aiming to improve on his economy rate of 9.45.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Kings 5, Zalmi 10.
  • Shoaib Malik scored 1, 0 and 30 vs Kings last season. He averages 24 in nine career matches vs Kings.
  • Haider Ali has scored just 33 runs in four innings vs Karachi (avg. 8.25).

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

After chasing teams won 19 out of 20 PSL matches dating back to the beginning of last season, the team batting first has won the last four games. The average first innings score in the last four games is a huge 204.75 in beautiful batting conditions.

Expect the teams to go hard once again with the death bowling not up to standard at times. Another clear 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:

KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11: PSL 2022 Match 11 | KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Pitch Report

Option 2:

KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11: PSL 2022 Match 11 | KAR vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Kamran Akmal, Joe Clarke
  • Batsmen: Hazratullah Zazai, Babar Azam
  • All-rounders: Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nabi
  • Bowlers: Wahab Riaz, Umaid Asif

Match Prediction

Peshawar Zalmi look to have more runs in them at the moment. They start as favourites.

PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 9

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PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 9

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Time moves quickly. Nearly a week has already passed in PSL 2022, and the table is beginning to take shape with champions Multan Sultans at the top with a perfect four wins out of four.

Central to their success has been their ability to win batting first. They have done it twice, and are the only side to achieve the feat so far in this tournament. Today, who will it be?

Peshawar Zalmi, for all their talent, have taken just four wickets in two matches (excluding a run out), and are coming off a heavy defeat over the weekend to Islamabad United. They are set to welcome back Hazratullah Zazai after he contracted COVID-19, so Zalmi are well placed in terms of their batting, but they need greater potency with the ball.

Indeed, dismissing Fakhar Zaman as early as possible will certainly increase Zalmi’s chances of victory. The Lahore Qalandars opener has been outstanding so far in PSL 2022, and he will be looking to set the platform for a capable middle order to play off. Also, the battle between Lahore’s experienced attack against Zalmi’s fiery batting should make for some interesting viewing.

Possible Playing 11

Hazratullah Zazai has tested negative for COVID-19 and should be available for today’s match. He could come in for Ben Cutting.

Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Hazratullah Zazai, 2. Yasir Khan/Kamran Akmal, 3. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), 4. Haider Ali, 5. Shoaib Malik, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Hussain Talat, 8. Wahab Riaz (c), 9. Sohail Khan, 10. Usman Qadir, 11. Pat Brown

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Peshawar Zalmi:

  • Hazratullah Zazai was outstanding in his first PSL stint in 2021. In the second leg of the tournament, he smashed 212 runs in five matches at an average of 42.40 and strike rate of 185.96. He is yet to play Lahore Qalandars.
  • Shoaib Malik has good career numbers against Lahore. The experienced middle order batsman has struck 345 runs in 12 matches at an average of 34.50 and strike rate of 133.72. Since 2020, he has scored 200 runs vs Qalandars at an average of 50 and strike rate of 143.88, including 73 off 48 balls in his last match against them.
  • Sherfane Rutherford scored 70 off 45 balls to elevate Peshawar to 168 vs Islamabad on Sunday. He made scores of 26 and 15 vs Lahore last season.
  • Wahab Riaz has taken the most wickets in Zalmi-Qalandars matches (15). He averages 23.47 and concedes 7.46 runs per over against them.
  • Hussain Talat is yet to take a wicket in eight matches vs Qalandars and concedes 13 an over against them. Will today be his day?
  • Usman Qadir was expensive last game (0/41 in three overs), but he bowled beautifully in Zalmi’s first game (2/20). He will be key today in an attack that is searching for wickets.

Lahore Qalandars:

  • What a start Fakhar Zaman has had to PSL 2022. He has smashed a half-century and century at an unbelievable strike rate of 191.57.
  • It will be interesting to see if Fakhar can improve on a poor record vs Zalmi. The left-hander has struck just 193 runs in 11 innings at an average of 17.55 and strike rate of 125.32.
  • Mohammad Hafeez comes up against his former team. The all-rounder has struck 114 runs in five innings at an average of 38.00 and strike rate of 134.12. Also, Hafeez has scored the fifth-most runs in T20s at Karachi, with 729 runs to his name at an average of 40.50 and strike rate of 159.92.
  • David Wiese’s 68 runs vs Zalmi since 2019 come at a strike rate of 183.78 with three not outs in five innings. He also has seven wickets against Peshawar in five innings at an average of 21.29 and economy rate of 8.76.
  • Rashid Khan took 5/20 in his last match vs Zalmi. He has bowled well so far in PSL 2022, with a wicket in each of his two matches so far at an economy rate of just 6.50.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi has a strong record against Zalmi. The classy left-arm seamer has taken 13 wickets in eight matches against them at an average of 14.54 and economy rate of 6.30. This includes 3/14 on this ground last season.
  • Haris Rauf has taken four wickets in two matches this season. He will be looking to improve on his record vs Zalmi, which reads: 5 inns, 4 wickets, avg. 44.25, econ. 9.32.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 13, Peshawar Zalmi 8, Lahore Qalandars 5.
  • Lahore have won the past four matches against Peshawar.
  • Peshawar currently have the worst net run rate out of any team in PSL 2022 (-1.052).

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

In the last two games, Multan Sultans bucked the trend of the chasing team winning at Karachi. The team batting second has won 19 of the past 22 PSL matches on this ground. The average first innings score this season is 170.25.

Another clear day is forecast in Karachi. Despite the last two results, expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to field first.

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:

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PSL 2022 Match 9: PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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PSL 2022 Match 9: PES vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
  • Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik
  • All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez
  • Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, Wahab Riaz

Match Prediction

Both batting lineups are pretty strong, but Lahore’s good recent record vs Peshawar could hold them in good stead. However, the chasing team starts as favourites.

2/2/22: Tributes flow in for the late, great Richie Benaud

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2/2/22: Tributes flow in for the late, great Richie Benaud

Cricket News: 2/2/22: Tributes flow in for the late, great Richie Benaud | Tributes for legend Benaud on special date

Tributes have flowed for the late, great Richie Benaud on today’s special date. Both dates 2/2/22 and 22/2/22 are reminiscent of Benaud’s famous pronunciation of “two”, reading “two for two, two, two”.

Benaud is both one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders and broadcasters. He scored 2,201 runs and took 248 wickets in 63 Tests, along with 11,719 runs and 945 wickets in First Class cricket. He led the way in broadcasting thereafter, with his true love and knowledge of the game and gentlemanship shining through television screens and radio stations around the world.

Cricket fans were quick to recognise Benaud on these dates, such is his legacy of inspiring fans and fellow broadcasters alike. Below are some of the tweets and reactions in honour of the late, great Benaud.

Happy Richie benaud day! 2/2/22 marvellous that

@MRMULLALY

waking up to what i’ll refer to as: richie benaud day – 2/2/22

@AshtonSims26
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https://twitter.com/PeriStrathearn/status/1488654678242263040?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/Llama_Bin_Wild/status/1488617166966779905?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/ashtonsims26/status/1488603246486642691?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/timwiddowson11/status/1488620938774171651?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/1395FIVEaa/status/1488615475898556416?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/DrJohnOrchard/status/1488627401915777026?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/EauDeMacro/status/1488630378667511810?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/RonnyLerner/status/1488655513311072259?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/AndrewW5150/status/1488684472547819521?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/WindsorBeaver/status/1488681242941816835?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg
https://twitter.com/PeterPanebianco/status/1488680385487593472?s=20&t=pXsM1raTsKc78FdKHRWpMg

5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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2020 was an abomination. 2021 saw normal service resume. Chennai Super Kings were back at the summit of the IPL, winning their fourth title thanks to brilliant cricket right throughout both legs of the tournament.

Without a doubt the most impressive part was how the franchise learnt from its mistakes. They were too slow and lethargic in 2020, and completely transformed their playing style in 2021 courtesy of a few key decisions such as the purchase of Moeen Ali.

Ahead of CSK’s quest to equal Mumbai Indians with five IPL titles, it will be interesting to see their strategy in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. They already have a solid core with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja and skipper MS Dhoni, and they will have a clear idea of their ideal squad.

CSK IPL 2022 retained players:

  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • MS Dhoni
  • Moeen Ali
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad

Remaining purse: 48cr

5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

1. Ishan Kishan

This would be a magnificent purchase for two key reasons.

One, Ishan Kishan at the top with Ruturaj Gaikwad would be a terrific combination as both would complement each other perfectly. Gaikwad can set up the innings while Kishan can go all guns blazing, highlighted by his strike rate of 155 in 13 innings opening the batting in the IPL.

Second, Kishan will walk into a culture that encourages freedom. It will enable him to perform, with the motivation of a spot in India’s white-ball teams also driving him.

However, this could be a tough one to pull off for CSK given they have just the 48cr left in the purse for 21 players. Faf du Plessis, who was key to CSK’s title last year, is certainly an option.

2. Mitchell Marsh

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Cricket News: 5 players CSK should target in the IPL 2022 Auction – Mitchell Marsh

CSK will be looking to nail that number three spot. If they don’t go for Suresh Raina, then Mitchell Marsh, who had a brilliant 2021 in the number three position, could be a wonderful pickup for MS Dhoni’s team.

Marsh played a key role in Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph as well as Perth Scorchers’ recent BBL title. Also, he can fill in with some key overs particularly between 7-15.

If CSK want a domestic option, Shreyas Iyer could be the one. He is a solid top order player in T20 cricket and is a candidate for the captaincy once MS Dhoni eventually retires. Nitish Rana is also a player who can keep the momentum up in the number three slot.

3. Shardul Thakur

India’s hard-hitting bowling all-rounder was outstanding in IPL 2021. Thakur picked up crucial wickets time and time again, playing a key role in CSK’s title-winning season.

With Sam Curran not available as he focuses on his rehabilitation, CSK will be after a lower-order batsman who can hit boundaries and deliver with the ball. Expect CSK to target Shardul Thakur and make a strong play to bring him back into the squad.

Jason Holder would also be a brilliant option as a pace-bowling all-rounder. What a fit he would be for MS Dhoni’s team. However, CSK will surely have a maximum budget they’d be willing to spend on Holder, whereas other teams – with larger purses – could snap up the West Indian all-rounder.

CSK could also look at bringing Dwayne Bravo back. He was excellent in IPL 2021, but how he performs with limited cricket under his belt could be a concern.

4. Mark Wood

The likes of Kagiso Rabada or Trent Boult would be terrific pickups for CSK. However, they could prove to be quite expensive, and given CSK’s lower purse, they need to be as smart as possible with their spending.

Englishman Mark Wood could be a great value-for-money purchase by CSK in the overseas seamer department. He will add great variety to the attack with his pace, and he most likely won’t be as popular in the bidding process as the likes of Rabada, Boult or Lockie Ferguson.

Josh Hazlewood is another overseas option CSK are likely to look at given how brilliant he was in IPL 2021 as well as Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph.

5. Deepak Chahar

The powerplay specialist. Deepak Chahar has played a key role in CSK’s dynasty over the years, and given how well he is batting for India as well, his value is still very much evident.

CSK have been well-run for a number of years, and expect more of the same in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. These five players can form a solid core, with Jadeja and Moeen providing both batting and spin prowess, too.

5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction

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15th time lucky for Royal Challengers Bangalore? The much-decorated franchise, boasting some of the leading T20 players over the years and a passionate fanbase, is yet to win the IPL title.

While they have made three finals, RCB overall have underachieved. Despite improvement over the past two seasons, RCB need a fresh start and the IPL 2022 Mega Auction provides a good opportunity to do that. They have retained three players and will be after a new captain after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role last year.

RCB retained players for IPL 2022:

  • Virat Kohli
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Mohammed Siraj

Remaining purse: 57cr

Building a solid core is crucial for RCB, as well as better balance in their squad. With 57cr available, RCB need to be smart in picking up value buys.

Over the years, they have often been stronger in the batting department, with their bowling severely compromised. With the tournament likely to be held in the state of Maharashtra (Mumbai and Pune), here are five players (and some backups) RCB should target as priority on what should be good batting surfaces.

5 players RCB should target for IPL 2022:

1. Ishan Kishan

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Cricket News: 5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction – Ishan Kishan

Imagine a top four comprising of Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Sure, RCB have had strong top orders right throughout their history, but a strong domestic option at the top will allow them to focus on overseas players in the finishing department with both bat and ball.

Kishan is dynamite in the opening position in the IPL. He has struck 555 runs in 13 innings as opener at an average of 55.50 and superb strike rate of 155.90. Also, he can don the wicket-keeping gloves.

RCB can certainly target David Warner, too. Perhaps even for the captaincy role. However, Kishan is a long-term option and can offer value for RCB for years to come.

2. Liam Livingstone

RCB’s achilles heel over the years has been their finishing. Often they have relied on their top four to do the bulk of the scoring, with a lack of options to follow to either finish well or arrest a collapse.

Liam Livingstone is a strong option. The Englishman has a base price of 1cr, is a middle-order specialist and offers a handy leg-spin bowling option.

RCB can also look to target Jason Holder, who had a superb series against England. However, there is a good chance that he will go for a big fee as a number of other teams are looking for an all-rounder.

There is talk of Shreyas Iyer as a target for RCB, but he and Virat Kohli play similarly. Having two anchors in the top five would be a bit of a risky ploy.

3. Harshal Patel

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Cricket News: 5 players RCB should target in the IPL 2022 Auction – Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel was outstanding in IPL 2021, taking the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single season. While we might not see the slow, sluggish pitches of Chennai and Sharjah in 2022, Patel is an excellent option for RCB again given his excellent ability to change the pace.

Also, his partnership with Mohammed Siraj could be a great strength once again. To have a reliable domestic death bowling option will be key for RCB in their quest for glory.

However, expect other teams to go after Harshal. So, it will be interesting to see if RCB get Harshal back. If RCB wish to land another domestic death-bowling option, T Natarajan could be a high-value pickup provided he is fit enough.

4. Kagiso Rabada

RCB should prioritise a gun seam bowler; one who is proven in the death overs. Kagiso Rabada has been one of the star bowlers in recent years, playing a key role in Delhi’s rise.

He strikes every 15 deliveries in the IPL, providing impact in both the powerplay and death overs. Rabada alongside Siraj and potentially Harshal – who are both capable of bowling at the backend of the innings – gives RCB a solid pace bowling core.

If RCB are unable to land Rabada, Trent Boult, Tymal Mills or Lockie Ferguson are also good options. Mills has improved significantly since his last stint with RCB, and he conceded less than seven runs per over in all short-form matches in 2021.

5. Yuzvendra Chahal

Every team needs a high-quality spinner and Yuzvendra Chahal has been magnificent for RCB over the years. He was particularly outstanding in the second leg of IPL 2021 in the UAE, and he still has plenty to offer.

The Mega Auction provides a huge opportunity for RCB to start afresh. Building a solid, balanced team will be key, and it starts with putting together a strong core.

ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 8

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ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 8

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Stop the press. A team batting first has finally won a match in PSL 2022, after champions Multan Sultans pulled off an excellent, nail-biting victory over Quetta yesterday.

Sitting in a precariously at just 107 runs after 15 overs batting first, Multan’s batting went into overdrive, bludgeoning 67 off the final five overs courtesy of Shan Masood’s excellent form and Tim David’s powerful hitting. Spinners Khushdil Shah and Imran Tahir were superb on a surface providing turn, but it was David Willey who held his own at the death to seal a six-run win to keep the Sultans unbeaten.

What the match again showed was the Sultans’ depth. A good T20 side is filled with players who can play a role, and both the Sultans and Islamabad United have those traits. United, who finished top last season with eight wins out of 10, started PSL 2022 in the most perfect way possible as Paul Stirling and Alex Hales smashed Pesahwar Zalmi.

After last night’s thriller, we could be in for another with the Sultans’ bowling up against Islamabad’s batting sure to be a riveting contest.

Possible Playing 11

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Paul Stirling, 3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 4. Mubasir Khan, 5. Azam Khan, 6. Asif Ali, 6. Shadab Khan (c), 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Marchant de Lange

Imran Khan has conceded 129 in 10.4 overs without taking a wicket so far in PSL 2022. He could be replaced in this match.

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

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Islamabad United:

  • Paul Stirling, who recently was named in the 2021 ODI team of the year, made an excellent start to 2022 in T20s. He smashed a 25-ball 57 last match vs Zalmi in a player of the match performance.
  • Alex Hales was also outstanding (81* off 54 balls). Hales has struck 126 runs in five innings vs Sultans at an average of 31.50 and strike rate of 135.48.
  • Hales at Karachi: 10 inns, 327 runs, avg. 36.33, SR 143.42.
  • If required, Asif Ali will be a key finisher for Islamabad. The middle order batsman was excellent in this area in the T20 World Cup, but he will be aiming to improve on a poor record vs Sultans: 8 inns, 91 runs, avg. 13.00, SR 109.64.
  • Shadab Khan has the most wickets in Islamabad-Multan matches (10 in nine games). He averages 23.40 and concedes 7.55 an over.
  • Hasan Ali, who started PSL 2022 well with a two-fer vs Zalmi, has eight wickets in seven matches vs Sultans (econ. 7.37). Also, the seamer has taken 26 wickets in 20 T20s at Karachi.
  • Mohammad Wasim took 3/29 and 4/31 in the 2021 PSL league stage vs Multan. He has taken seven wickets in three matches at an average of 14.86 vs Sultans, and will be looking to extract some revenge after conceding 0/44 in the PSL 2021 Qualifier.

Multan Sultans:

  • Mohammad Rizwan’s duck against Quetta was quite the shock. Expect the skipper to walk out to the crease motivated and ready to deliver.
  • Rizwan has struck 171 runs in 10 innings vs Islamabad at an average of 34.20 and strike rate of 129.55. This includes a 53-ball 71 on this ground last year.
  • Shan Masood is in brilliant form. The left-hander has slammed 197 runs in three innings so far in PSL 2022 at a brilliant strike rate of 156.34. No player has more runs than Masood so far this season.
  • Masood scored 59 (37) and 25 (22) in his last two innings vs Islamabad United.
  • Sohaib Maqsood played a blinder vs Islamabad in last season’s Qualifier (59 off 41 balls). The right-hander had scored just 28 runs in his previous four knocks vs United, so Sultans will be hoping for an impactful knock today. Surprisingly, Maqsood is striking at just 100 so far this season (71 runs).
  • Khushdil Shah is on fire at the moment. The all-rounder smashed 18 off four balls two games ago to seal victory vs Lahore, before taking a three-wicket haul yesterday vs Quetta.
  • The ageless Imran Tahir continues to produce the goods. Tahir has taken the most wickets so far in PSL 2022 (7), and has taken eight wickets in five matches vs United at an average of 16.75 and economy rate of 7.44.
  • David Willey will be key in the powerplay and death overs. He held his nerve yesterday, taking 3/22 in the end.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 9, Islamabad 5, Multan 4.
  • Multan became the first team to win batting first in seven matches in PSL 2022.
  • Faheem Ashraf (2/23) looked good vs Zalmi. The seamer has 10 wickets in nine matches vs Sultans at an economy rate of just 6.92.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

It is still a pretty nice batting surface at Karachi, but the spinners and seamers who bowl into the wicket are in the game. Expect the chasing team to start as favourites once again, as the team batting second has won 19 of the last 21 PSL matches.

Another clear evening is forecast in Karachi.

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 MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 8 | ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 8: ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 8 | ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 8: ISL vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Alex Hales
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Wasim

Match Prediction

Both batting lineups are pretty strong, so the chasing team will likely win.

4 overseas all-rounders who could land big deals at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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4 overseas all-rounders who could land big deals at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Cricket News: 4 overseas all-rounders who could land big deals at the IPL Mega Auction | IPL Mega Auction 2022: 4 possible overseas all-rounders

The world’s most luxurious T20 league, the IPL, is fast approaching. We are just days away from the Mega Auction, which is definitely going to be enthralling.

Hundreds of outstanding cricketers will be up for the grabs and it will be super exciting to watch the new shapes the teams take. 

As a matter of slight concern, a few big names won’t be available in the auction among which Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran are going to be huge misses.

Every T20 side loves to have a seam-bowling all-rounder who can score some quick runs and contribute with the ball as well. Moreover, there are very few domestic choices available in this particular category and hence the demand of overseas all-rounders is usually immense in the auction table. Let’s see who could be the front runners in this race.

1. Odean Smith

The dynamic all-rounder from West Indies has impressed everyone with his charismatic hitting down the order and useful exploits with the ball. In the CPL 2021, Smith was the second highest wicket taker with 18 wickets from 11 matches at a very good average of 14.94 and a superb strike rate of 11.83. He also has a tremendous strike rate of 163.3 in his brief T20I career so far. As far as talent is concerned, he definitely looks promising and I believe several IPL teams must be having eyes on him.

2. David Willey

The experienced English all-rounder could probably be the most ideal replacement for Sam Curran. Willey can be very useful with the new ball as he gets appreciable movement in the air. Added to that, he brings the variety in the bowling unit being a left armer.

Also, he is a brilliant hitter of the cricket ball down the order. Statistically, Willey has picked 191 wickets in 196 T20s at an economy of 7.86. His batting average of 23.8 and strike rate of 140.5 suggest that he can be a decent option down the order. He has played two IPL games in his career and it is certainly expected that he might make a return to the league this time.

3. David Wiese

The former South African allrounder currently represents Namibia in international cricket, and he had an excellent 2021 T20 World Cup campaign.

He is aged 36, but his performances have been outstanding for quite a while now. The seasoned campaigner has scored 3105 T20 runs from 274 games at a very good strike rate of 141.8 and has picked 215 wickets at an economy of 7.89.

In the T20 World Cup, Wiese was one of the main reasons behind Namibia’s impressive performance as he scored 227 runs at an average of more than 45 and a strike rate of 127.53, which was decent enough on those slow tracks of UAE. He also picked six wickets at an economy of 7.43.

In his IPL career, Wiese has represented RCB with decent success. It will be interesting to see how he does in the current PSL. If he impresses with his performance in PSL, he certainly can make a comeback into the IPL.

4. Romario Shepherd

Just like Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd is another strong all-rounder from the Caribbean who can smack the ball at will and provide a decent bowling option.

Shepherd has taken 49 wickets in 41 T20s at an average of 20.8. He has also scored 298 runs batting down the order at an average of 27.1 and a terrific strike rate of 161.1. He was the joint second highest wicket taker with Odean Smith in the CPL and had a strike rate of almost 166 in the league. Therefore, he is definitely one of those names the IPL teams can seriously look up to.

These are my four overseas seam bowling allrounders apart from players like Bravo, Holder and Marsh who might get an IPL contract in the IPL mega auction. Have your say!

Written by Debashish Sarangi. Follow Debashish on Twitter today

List of winners in the IPL from 2008-2021

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List of winners in the IPL from 2008-2021

List of winners in the IPL from 2008-2021 | Looking at the Indian Premier League winners from 2008 through to 2021

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting and loved tournaments around the world. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has grown at a huge scale, attracting people all over the world. Not only advertisers, but also players and franchises.

The craze and hype for the tournament is so significant that the ICC sometimes postpones their tournaments and programs in view of world’s biggest T20 league.

Below you find history of IPL winners 2008 to 2021. The IPL saw many things since its beginning, from a controversy between BCCI and Subhash Chandra to having number of records registered after its name.

But what is most talked among people is Winners and Runners up of every IPL season. To tell you a whole list, we are here.

List of IPL winners

2008: Rajasthan Royals

The maiden IPL title was won by Rajasthan Royals under the captaincy of Shane Warne. In the Final, they defeated the Chennai Super Kings by three wickets. In the match, RR chased 164 runs, and they won it on the last ball where they needed to score one run.

2009: Deccan Chargers

In 2009, the team most people don’t know today won the IPL title. It was none other than Deccan Chargers, a team highly decorated with players like Rohit Sharma, Kumar Sangakarra and Adam Gilchrist. This powerpacked team beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven runs, with the Chargers successfully defending 144.

2010: Chennai Super Kings

CSK began their dynasty in 2010, winning their first IPL title under MS Dhoni. They defeated the Mumbai Indians in the Final.

2011: Chennai Super Kings

The World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni led the defending champions and beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs to retain the title of such a decorated tournament. This was extra sweet after leading India to the World Cup shortly before.

2012: Kolkata Knight Riders

It was KKR’s turn to prove who will show the real Khela as they beat up CSK in the fifth season of IPL by five wickets. The Gautam Gambhir-led KKR won their maiden IPL title and demolished CSK’s dream to achieve a hattrick of triumphs in 2012.

2013: Mumbai Indians

In 2013, the Mumbai Indians were dominant and ended up winning their first IPL title by taking revenge on CSK. They beat CSK in the finals by 23 runs.

2014: Kolkata Knight Riders

In the seventh season, it was again KKR’s turn to clinch victory and register their name in glory for the second time. They beat Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings) by three wickets in the Final.

2015: Mumbai Indians

The alternate winning year started in 2015 for Mumbai as they won their second IPL title under Rohit Sharma. They again beat CSK in the Final by 41 runs; their second-straight victory over CSK in the biggest match of them all.

2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Many people thought it would be RCB’s season as they were enjoying a fine season, led by a wonder season from skipper Virat Kohli. But the winning streak was broken by Sunrisers Hyderabad in a South Indian Derby. SRH won the match by eight runs, consigning RCB to their third loss in finals.

2017: Mumbai Indians

Again alternate year for MI. Mumbai ended up beating the Steve Smith-led Rising Pune Supergiants by just a single run. It was the match when Washington Sundar failed to complete three runs. MI registered their name for the third time on the IPL trophy.

2018: Chennai Super Kings

CSK came back with a bang after a two-year ban. They beat SRH by eight wickets to prove who the real kings are, as they clinched the title for third time.

2019: Mumbai Indians

The IPL 2019 Final will be remembered for one of the best matches ever played. Lasith Malinga defended two off the final delivery to seal a thrilling one-run win for MI against rivals CSK.

2020: Mumbai Indians

It was a mad rush to get the IPL going in 2020, so much so that the T20 World Cup was postponed. In the UAE, Mumbai Indians produced a superb tournament and won the title by defeating Delhi Capitals by five wickets in Dubai.

2021: Chennai Super Kings

In 2020, CSK missed the playoffs for the first time. In 2021, they more than made up for it with a superb showing, winning their fourth title in an IPL spread across two legs.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have dominated the IPL, winning the last five titles between them. This year’s mega auction can raise hopes that we will see a new champion. The answer will be seen after the 2022 season. Hoping for great drama and excitement.

QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 7

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QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 7

QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 7 | QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report

Defending champions Multan Sultans have made the perfect start to their title defence, winning two out of two so far in PSL 2022. Interestingly, both victories have been quite the contrast, highlighting the depth in their squad and ability to produce in different disciplines.

Yes, chasing has proven the way to go once again at Karachi, but Multan have both restricted a team (124/5 vs Karachi) and chased a mammoth total (206/5 vs Lahore) with the top order in great touch and Khushdil Shah showing off his finishing ability after sealing 16 off the final four balls.

So, it promises to be an interesting match against Quetta Gladiators. Last season’s bottom-placed team has made a promising start to PSL 2022, notching up 190 against Peshawar, before rolling Karachi for 113 courtesy of Naseem Shah’s brilliant 5/20. The key for the Gladiators will be to make inroads into the Sultans’ top order and put pressure on their middle as early as possible.

Possible Playing 11

Quetta Gladiators: 1. Will Smeed, 2. Ahsan Ali, 3. Ben Duckett, 4. Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Mohammad Nawaz, 7. Sohail Tanvir, 8. James Faulkner, 9. Ashir Qureshi, 10. Mohammad Hasnain, 11. Naseem Shah

Imran Khan went for 54 in his 3.4 overs last game vs Lahore, so he may be replaced today. Also, it remains to be seen if Ihsanullah plays after bowling 2.2 overs in the last match.

Multan Sultans: 1. Shan Masood, 2. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 3. Sohaib Maqsood, 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Tim David, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. David Willey, 8. Imran Khan/Anwar Ali, 9. Shahnawaz Dahani, 10. Imran Tahir, 11. Ihsanullah/Ruman Raees

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Quetta Gladiators:

  • Ahsan Ali has made a superb start to PSL 2022 with scores of 73 (46) and 57* (43). He will be aiming to improve on his record vs Multan, against whom he has scored just 40 runs in three innings against since 2019 (avg. 13.33).
  • Will Smeed has also made a terrific start to this campaign. After his brilliant 97 in the first match, he then huffed and puffed his way to a 35-ball 30 vs Karachi. Eyes will be on how he fares today.
  • Sarfaraz Ahmed was excellent in PSL 2021 (321 runs, avg. 45.85, SR 137.76), but has a poor record vs Multan Sultans. In five innings against them, he has scored 60 runs at an average of 15.00 and strike rate of 89.55.
  • What a performance it was from Naseem Shah a couple of days ago vs Karachi. The pacer demolished Babar Azam’s team, taking 5/20. He took 1/45 in his only match vs Multan so far, back in 2020.
  • James Faulkner, who took 13 wickets in six matches in the UAE leg of PSL 2021, has taken two wickets in two matches so far this season. He will be crucial in the powerplay overs.
  • Mohammad Nawaz has seven wickets in seven matches vs Multan at an economy rate of under seven runs per over.

Multan Sultans:

  • Shan Masood was outstanding in Sultans’ 200+ chase vs Lahore. His 50-ball 83 led the charge, and he scored 73 off 42 balls in his last match against Quetta.
  • Mohammad Rizwan, who scored more than 2,000 T20 runs in 2021, has struck two half-centuries in two matches in PSL 2022. The star keeper-batsman has struck 169 runs vs Quetta at an average of 42.25, including 66 off 50 balls on this ground last season.
  • Sohaib Maqsood was player of the tournament in PSL 2021, but scored just 5 and 2 against Quetta last season. He has struck 60 runs vs Quetta since 2017 at an average of 20, and the strike rate of 90 is well below his usual. Can he turn these numbers around today?
  • Khushdil Shah produced an excellent all-round display last match vs Lahore, taking 1/14 with the ball and smashing a match-winning 18* off four balls with the bat. He has scored just 45 runs in five innings vs Quetta at an average of 11.25.
  • Imran Tahir (3/16 and 1/32) has made a superb start to PSL 2022. Also, the leg-spinner has a brilliant record for Sultans against Quetta, with 11 wickets in just five matches at an average of 9.64 and economy rate of 6.36, including 2/29 and 3/7 last year.
  • Shahnawaz Dahani took 20 wickets last season, of which four came against Quetta in two matches (1/14 and 3/44).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 8, Multan Sultans 3, Quetta Gladiators 4, N/R 1.
  • Quetta was the only team to successfully defend a total at Karachi in PSL 2021. It was against Multan.
  • Sohail Tanvir bowled nicely a couple of days ago against Karachi, taking 2/29. The former Sultans bowler has taken 2/24 in both his matches vs Multan.
  • Rilee Rossouw scored a century against Quetta in the PSL 2020 season. However, he has historically struggled on this ground, with an average of just 16.88 in 11 matches.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won 19 of the last 20 PSL matches at Karachi, including all six this season. The average first innings score is 161.83 this season, and anything below 180 will be very tough to defend with dew around.

Another clear evening is forecast for Karachi.

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:

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QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 7 | QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction Today | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
QUE vs MUL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batsmen: Shan Masood, Will Smeed, Ahsan Ali
  • All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz
  • Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Naseem Shah

Match Prediction

Multan start as favourites, but once again the team batting second is likely to prevail.

PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 5

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PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 5

PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 5 | PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report

Peshawar Zalmi, last season’s finalists, started their PSL 2022 campaign in strong fashion as they flexed their batting muscle. With Ben Cutting listed at seven – and Wahab Riaz set to return and able to wield the willow – Zalmi can bat with a great sense of freedom.

And that they did in their opening match against Quetta Gladiators. They chased 191 in clinical fashion, with the ageless Shoaib Malik once again highlighting his immense value. They will be aiming for another batting display here, along with a good bowling display on an excellent Karachi surface.

Islamabad United will begin their campaign today. They were far and away the best side in the PSL 2021 league stage, winning eight of their 10 matches. However, they were eliminated in straight sets, which would have disappointed all associated with the two-time PSL champions.

Like Zalmi, Islamabad have plenty of batting talent, with more overseas talent soon to join the squad. Asif Ali, who was excellent in last year’s T20 World Cup, will be after the perfect platform from the likes of Alex Hales and co., with a capable bowling attack to complement that.

Possible Playing 11

Kamran Akmal and Wahab Riaz, who previously tested for COVID-19, have had a practice session and are available for today’s match.

Peshawar Zalmi: 1. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 2. Kamran Akmal (wk), 3. Haider Ali, 4. Shoaib Malik (c), 5. Hussain Talat, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Ben Cutting, 8. Wahab Riaz (c), 9. Pat Brown, 10. Sameen Gul/Sohail Khan, 11. Usman Qadir

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Paul Stirling, 3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 4. Azam Khan (wk), 5. Asif Ali, 6. Shadab Khan (c), 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Danish Aziz, 9. Hasan Ali, 10. Muhammad Musa, 11. Zahir Khan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Peshawar Zalmi:

  • Kamran Akmal is likely to return to the Zalmi XI. He has the most runs in Zalmi-United matches, with 447 runs in 15 matches at an average of 29.80 and strike rate of 149.50.
  • Akmal is one of three players to have at least 1,000 runs at National Stadium in Karachi (1,005 runs, avg. 33.50, SR 141.75).
  • Shoaib Malik was outstanding two days ago in his 32-ball 48* to seal victory for Zalmi. He has batted beautifully vs Islamabad United since the beginning of 2020, with 129 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 169.74. He has been dismissed just once.
  • Also, Malik averages a brilliant 52.24 in 36 T20s at Karachi, with a strike rate of 134.27.
  • Hussain Talat will come up against his former team today. He was also brilliant two days ago with a 29-ball 52.
  • Wahab Riaz has excellent bowling and batting numbers for Peshawar against Islamabad. The skipper has struck 150 runs in 10 innings at an average of 30.00 and superb strike rate of 164.84. He also has the most wickets in Zalmi-United matches, with 23 scalps in 14 matches at an average of 16.48 and economy rate of 6.79.
  • Also, Wahab has the most T20 wickets of any bowler at Karachi. The left-armer has taken 29 wickets in 23 matches at an average of 21.59 and strike rate of 16.97.
  • Usman Qadir was excellent two days ago in a high-scoring match vs Quetta. The leg-spinner took 2/20, and he will be key here once again.

Islamabad United:

  • Alex Hales smashed 41 off 27 balls vs Peshawar on this ground last season. He will be aiming to improve on his record at Karachi to date, which reads: 9 inns, 243 runs, avg. 27.00, SR 131.35.
  • Paul Stirling, if picked, will be key for Islamabad. He is coming off a decent ODI series in West Indies, where he made scores of 21 and 44. Can he build on this here?
  • Asif Ali has scored 178 runs against Peshawar at an average of 20.78, but the key stat is his superb strike rate of 192.78. He also enjoys batting on this ground, with 566 runs in 26 innings at an average touching 30 and strike rate above 156.
  • Shadab Khan has 10 wickets in as many matches vs Peshawar since 2017 (avg. 29.10, econ. 7.86). He has similar numbers at Karachi, with 18 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 25.50 and strike rate of 19.83.
  • Can Shadab improve on his batting numbers against Peshawar? The skipper has scored just 107 runs in 11 innings vs Peshawar since 2017, but does have a score of 77 against them.
  • Hasan Ali smashed 45 (16) in last year’s Eliminator vs Peshawar, so his batting will be key down the order. He will also be crucial with the ball as he has the fourth-most wickets on this ground (24, avg. 21.25), and took four wickets in three matches vs Peshawar in 2021.
  • Faheem Ashraf concedes just 6.93 runs per over and takes more than a wicket per match on this ground (18 scalps in 16 matches). He will be aiming to improve on his record vs Peshawar, which reads: 9 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 36.57, econ. 8.83.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, Peshawar 8, Islamabad 7, N/R 1.
  • Peshawar Zalmi (177/2) thumped Islamabad United (176/9) in last season’s Eliminator.
  • Peshawar have won five of the last six completed matches against Islamabad.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team is reigning supreme once again, winning all four matches so far in PSL 2022. The team batting second has won 17 of the last 18 PSL matches on this ground, including Multan chasing over 200 yesterday vs Lahore.

Another clear day is forecast in Karachi, with a top of about 26 degrees.

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:

PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 5 | PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report

Option 2:

PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 5 | PES vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
  • Batsmen: Shoaib Malik, Alex Hales
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Hussain Talat
  • Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz

Match Prediction

Peshawar start as favourites given their recent record vs Islamabad. However, the team batting second will have the edge.

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