ISLAMABAD: Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to bat first against Lahore Qalandars in the 12th fixture of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
The match carries added significance for both sides, with Multan Sultans seeking their first victory of the season and Lahore Qalandars aiming to extend their winning run.
Head-to-head record
In PSL history, Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars have played 19 matches against each other. Multan has won 9 of these encounters, while Lahore has secured 10 victories.
Multan Sultans have had a challenging start to PSL 2025, losing all three of their matches. Their defeats include a 47-run loss to Islamabad United and a 120-run loss to Peshawar Zalmi.
In contrast, Lahore Qalandars have shown strong form, winning two out of their three matches. After an initial loss to Islamabad United, they bounced back with convincing victories over Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.
Key players
For Multan Sultans, captain Mohammad Rizwan is a pivotal figure, known for his consistent batting performances.
Players like Shai Hope and Usman Khan in the batting lineup support him. Chris Jordan and Mohammad Hasnain are expected to lead the attack in the bowling department.
Lahore Qalandars boast a strong squad with captain Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheading the bowling attack.
Batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique have been instrumental in providing solid starts, while bowlers like Haris Rauf have been effective in containing the opposition.
Match outlook
Given the current form, Lahore Qalandars appear to have the upper hand in this encounter.
However, playing at their home ground, Multan Sultans will be eager to turn their fortunes around and secure their first win of the season.
