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PSL 6: Refreshed from long break, Multan Sultans look to dent in Quetta’ already reduced reputation

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After a roadblock in form of the Covid-19 case and a match being rescheduled, the PSL is once again back on its feet and is up and running. Multan Sultans, the star-studded side from South Punjab have surprisingly had a long three-day break in a league, where teams have played matches on consecutive days. This time around, they are up against a Quetta Gladiators side, which has bared the brunt of not winning even a single toss, and also it’s bowlers being unable to deliver in crunch situations. 

The two teams in this game are almost at the same place, barring one win for Sultans, in a match they were able to win the toss. As of now, all 12 matches have gone to teams chasing and thus for either of the teams to make sure that they have any chances of making it to the Playoffs, they need to turn the tide around and win a game, irrespective of the toss result. 

The big battle of Rizwan and Sarfaraz

This match is also going to be a show of power as two of the best wicket-keepers of Pakistan, captaining their respective sides, one seeking a place back in the side, the other trying to hold firm the established position he has got, will be up against each other. Sarfaraz Ahmed, the skipper of the Quetta team has played well in the tournament, but Mohammad Rizwan, the Sultans’ leader has been in a scintillating form. 

Thus this game is going to be a show-off between the two. It is not only going to be about the batting but also about the captaining of their respective sides. Sarfaraz has been aggressive, but impatient too. On the other hand, Rizwan has been calm and composed even in most tough and trying situations. 

This game will test the character of the teams as well, especially Quetta who have to play two games in two days, after having been beaten comprehensively in their last game. With four losses in four games, it’s now a matter of survival for Quetta, and they would give it their all to win this. 

Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans: Match Details

Match Number- 14

Date and Time: 03rd March, 07:30 pm IST, 07:00 pm PST, 02:00 pm GMT

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Broadcast and Live Stream: Sony Six and Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The National Stadium has provided a lot of entertainment to the audiences of the PSL. In this game too, the pitch is going to be a belter no doubt. Some help would be there for the pacers early on with the evening sea breeze. But it is going to be a used pitch, would also grip a bit early on till the dew settles in. 

Weather and Toss

In the range of 26 degrees to 22 degrees, the temperatures at the NSK would suit the players, Although heavy dew is once again expected, making bowling an obvious choice for the team winning the toss. 

Probable XI

Quetta Gladiators

Saim Ayub, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Azam Khan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Nawaz, Dale Steyn, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah

Multan Sultans

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Chris Lynn, James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Shahid Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Sohail Khan, Usman Qadir, Shahnawaz Dhani

Dream XI / Fantasy XI Picks

Sarfaraz Ahmed(wk/vc), Mohammad Rizwan(c), Faf du Plessis, Sohaib Maqsood,  James Vince, Mohammad Nawaz, Ben Cutting, Carlos Brathwaite, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain, Dale Steyn

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