ISLAMABAD: Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and chose to bowl first against Multan Sultans in the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.
Team form and standings
Lahore Qalandars have won 2 out of their 5 matches and are currently placed third on the points table.
However, they are coming off two consecutive losses, including a 7-wicket defeat to Peshawar Zalmi, where they managed only 128 runs, despite Sikandar Raza’s 52-run effort.
Multan Sultans have had a challenging season, securing just one win so far. They recently posted a competitive 168 against Islamabad United but failed to defend it, losing by 8 wickets.
Head-to-head record
Both the teams have won 10 matches each. They have faced each other 20 times in PSL history. However, Multan Sultans carry a small edge in this encounter as they have defeated Lahore Qalandars in the last PSL 10 match.
In their last meeting, Multan defeated Lahore by 33 runs, thanks to Yasir Khan’s explosive 87-run innings.
Key players
For Lahore, Shaheen Afridi leads the bowling attack, while Sikandar Raza has been a consistent performer with the bat. Multan will rely on Usman Khan, who has scored 194 runs in five innings this tournament, and Mohammad Rizwan for batting strength.
Match outlook
Despite recent setbacks, Lahore Qalandars are considered slight favourites for today’s match due to their strong bowling lineup and middle-order batting strength.
Multan Sultans will need to address their bowling inconsistencies to challenge Lahore effectively.
