ISLAMABAD: Multan Sultans won the toss and elected to bat first against Islamabad United in the 13th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
This encounter is crucial for both teams, with Multan aiming to improve their standings and Islamabad looking to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Head-to-head record
Historically, the rivalry between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United has been closely contested.
Out of 17 matches played, Islamabad United has won 9, while Multan Sultans have secured 8 victories. Their most recent meeting saw Islamabad United triumph over Multan Sultans by 47 runs.
Current form
Multan Sultans have had a mixed start to the season, winning only one of their matches so far. They recently suffered a heavy defeat against Peshawar Zalmi, losing by 120 runs.
However, they bounced back with a 33-run victory over Lahore Qalandars in their last outing.
On the other hand, Islamabad United has been in exceptional form, winning all four of their matches in the tournament. Their consistent performances have positioned them at the top of the points table.
Key players
For Multan Sultans, captain Mohammad Rizwan is a vital player, known for his consistent batting. Usman Khan has also been impressive, scoring 430 runs in 7 matches with an average of 107.5 and a strike rate of 164.12.
In the bowling department, Usama Mir has taken 21 wickets in 10 matches, while David Willey has claimed 12 wickets in 9 matches.
Islamabad United boasts a strong line-up with Colin Munro scoring 313 runs in 8 matches at an average of 39.13.
Captain Shadab Khan contributes both with the bat and ball, having scored 220 runs and taken 12 wickets in 10 matches. Naseem Shah has also been effective with the ball, taking 12 wickets in 9 matches.
Match outlook
Considering the current form and head-to-head record, Islamabad United enters the match as the favourite.
However, playing at their home ground, Multan Sultans will be eager to leverage the home advantage and secure a win.
