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Lahore Qalandars will lock horns with Multan Sultan for the 7th league match of PSL 2021.
Qalandars have finally broken the jinx by winning the first two league matches in PSL history. They were mighty inconsistent in the first four seasons of the tournament but the tables have turned now and Qalandars would be looking for their third win on the trot. Rashid Khan has left to join his national side and won’t take a further part in PSL 2021.
In their last league match against Gladiators, Qalandars chased down 179 in just 18.2 overs with 9 wickets in hand, Fakhar Zaman (88 of 52 balls), and Professor Mohammad Hafeez (73 of 33 balls) fired on all cylinders and crushed Sarfraz’s Gladiators in some style.
On the contrary, last year table-toppers have lost their opening two matches of the tournament. Mohd Rizwan & James Vince have been the star with the bat for Sultans but their death bowling has let them down. With Imran Tahir & Sohail Khan in the ranks, Sultans will be looking for an improved performance from their bowlers.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Lahore Qalandars
- Mohammad Hafeez – Professor schooled Sarfaraz Boys in the last match and yet to be dismissed in the tournament. He also made some news yesterday when PCB offered him a Grade’C contract and it was turned down by the Veteran, rightly so after serving Pakistan Cricket for decades, one expects better things at his disposal.
- Hafeez has 148 runs against Sultans in 5 innings at an average of 37 and the best score of 59.
- Fakhar Zaman – Zaman showed good form against Gladiators and he will be up against Rizwan-led Sultan, who has taken his place on the national side. The Left-Hander would be eager to put a show against his counter-part and get on Selectors radar again. Fakhar has 303 runs against Sultans in 7 matches at an average of 43.29 and the best score of 63.
- Shaheen Afridi – After an impressive performance in the opening encounter, Afridi did not look at his very best in the second match and was outbowled by Haris Rauf who picked up 3 wickets. The left-arm would be keen to get his mojo back. He has 12 wickets in 7 matches against the Multan Sultans which includes a 5-fer.
- Samit Patel has played two matches and neither batted nor bowled in the tournament so far. Now with Rashid Khan gone, it will be interesting to see how Qalandars utilize him. Patel has just 66 runs and 3 wickets in 5 matches so his numbers don’t tell a great story but depending on the combination Qalandars play tomorrow, users can pick him only in Grand leagues.
- For example, If Qalandars goes with 5 bowling options with 5th bowler in Patel, he is worth a shot in Grand Leagues.
Multan Sultans
- Chris Lynn – Lynny was part of Qalandars last season and he ran riots on Sultan bowlers in his knock on 113*. Interestingly, now he will be playing for Multan Sultans against his previous side and all eyes will be on him how he performs after missing out in the first two matches.
- Mohd Rizwan – Man believes in hard work than form, rightly so his hard work over the year is paying from heaps of dividends. Rizwan is the leading run-scorer of this year PSL with 112 runs so far. Skipper would be hoping for better support from his bowlers and looking for the first win of the tourney.
- James Vince – Vincey resumes from where he let off in the BBL. With this kind of form, he would be itching to get back on the national side. In 5 matches against Qalandars, he has 137 runs which include the best score of 84.
- Sohaib Maqsood – Not many people are familiar with his name but this lad had a terrific domestic season building up to the PSL and can hit the ball long. Watch out for him a breakthrough PSL might be on the cards for him. He scored 36 runs off 21 balls in the last match.
- The onus will be on Sohail Tanvir & Carlos Braithwaite to step up with the ball.
Key Stats and Facts
- Multan Sultans are on a 5 match losing streak (Two losses in this season and lost their last three matches in PSL 2020 as well)
- Qalandars have 4 wins in 7 matches against Sultans.
- Rizwan is the leading run-scorer of this year’s PSL with 112 runs. Hafeez & Vince are not far behind with 106 & 100 runs respectively.
- All 6 matches have been won by the chasing side in PSL 2021.
Possible Playing 11
Qalandars can bring in Maaz Khan for Rashid Khan.
Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Sohail Akhtar (c), 3. Mohammad Hafeez, 4. Agha Salman, 5. Ben Dunk, 6. Samit Patel, 7. David Wiese, 8. Ahmed Daniyal, 9. Shaheen Afridi, 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Maaz Khan
Imran Tahir/Sohail Khan could come in for Shahid Afridi.
Multan Sultans: 1. Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), 2. Chris Lynn, 3. James Vince, 4. Rilee Rossouw, 5. Sohaib Maqsood, 6. Khushdil Shah, 7. Carlos Brathwaite, 8. Shahid Afridi/Sohail Khan, 9. Usman Qadir, 10 . Sohail Tanvir, 11. Shahnawaz Dhani
National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather
The last two matches have reminded everyone that Karachi is an excellent batting wicket. Chasing seems to be the way forward for the teams. Depending on the number of pitches curators have in store as the tournament progresses spinners’ role will become important.
There are no chances of rain with the temperature around 24 degrees. The humidity will mostly be in the 20s.
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