PSL 2023, Match 5: MUL vs PES | Fantasy Tips and Teams

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The 8th season of the Pakistan Super League is gradually picking up its pace. It is the fifth match of the tournament and Multan Sultans will be against Peshawar Zalmi. 

Multan Sultans have started the tournament on a good not. All though they have lost one match of the two that they have played, their net run rate is quite good. The Suktans are currently at the top of the table. 

The Peshawar Zalmis have also staterted their campaign in a winning not. They have played a single match in the tournament and managed to win that. They are currently at number two in the points table. 

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Both the teams will be looking to win the match and maintain their position in the top half of the table. The stage is set for an exciting clash, but before the contest starts let us look at some important stats, the prime player picks and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of this match. 


Ground Stats: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

Two matches have been played at the venue in this edition of the tournament. The pitch has looked good for batting. In the first match of the tournament that was played here a total of 359 runs were scored in 40 overs for the loss of 12 wickets. But in the second match the Sutlans put in a brilliant bowling performance to restrict their opposition to just 110 runs. So, in the upcoming clash a good cricket pitch can be expected. 

Numbers at the ground (This tournament)

Total Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average score batting first: 142
Avreage score batting second: 143

Average runs per over: 7.89
Average runs per wicket: 25


MUL vs PES, Match 5: Head-to-Head

The two teams have played 11 matches against each other in the history of the tournament. The Multan Sultans have been the dominant team in the face off. 

Head-to-Head (Overall)

Total matches: 11
Multan Sultans won: 8
Peshawar Zalmi won: 3

Head-to-Head (Last Season)

Total matches: 2
Multan Sultans won: 2
Peshawar Zalmi won: 0


MUL vs PES, Match 5: Probable Playing XIs

Multan Sultans Team News

No major updates

Multan Sultans Probable Playing XI

Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Akeal Hosein, Usama Mir, Sameen Gul, Ihsanullah, and Abbas Afridi.


Peshawar Zalmi Team News

No major updates

Peshawar Zalmi Probable Playing XI

Mohammad Haris (wk), Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jimmy Nessham, Shakeeb Al Hasan, Wahab Riaz, Khurram Shahzad, Slaman Irshad, and Sufiyan Muqeem.


MUL vs PES, Match 5: Top Five Picks

  1. Mohammad Rizwan (MUL): The skipper of the Multan Sultans have picked up form quite early in the tournament. Rizwan will play a very important role in the top order and is a must pick for the match. 
  2. Babar Azam (PES): In the opening match of the Peshawar Zalmi, Babar Azam looked in fine touch. The Zalmi will be looking at him for another good start in this match. 
  3. Rilee Rossouw (MUL): The South African batter looked in great touch in the first match that he played in this tournament. Rilee Rossouw played a brilliant attacking knock in the match and Multan Sultans will hope that his great form continues. 
  4. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (PES): The English batter diplayed his hittinmg prowess in the first match that he played in the tournament. 'TKC' was at his attacking best  and will be great pick for the match.
  5. Ihsanullah (MUL): The young bowler has been in good form in the tournament from the first match. Multan Siltans will be looking at him to pick up wickets at the important junctures in this match. 

MUL vs PES, Match 5: Must picks for the match

Multan Sultans

  1. Mohammad Rizwan - 103 runs in 2 matches
  2. Rilee Rossouw - 78 runs in 1 match
  3. Ihsanullah - 7 wickets in 2 matches

Peshawar Zalmi

  1. Tom Kohler-Cadmore - 92 runs in 1 match
  2. Babar Azam - 68 runs in 1 match
  3. Jimmy Nessham - 2 wickets in 1 match

MUL vs PES, Match 5: Risky Picks

Multan Sultans - Kieron Pollard, Usama Mir

Peshawar Zalmi - Mohammad Haris, Bhanuka Rajapaksa


MUL vs PES, Match 5: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

  1. Mohammad Rizwan (MUL)
  2. Babar Azam (PES)
  3. Rilee Rossouw (MUL)

MUL vs PES, Match 5: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kieron Pollard, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: S Muqeem, Wahab Riaz, Ihsanullah, Usama Mir

Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Vice-captain: Mohammad Rizwan

MUL: 6 Players; PES: 5 Players


MUL vs PES, Match 5: Team for Winner Takes All Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kiepron Pollard, Rilee Rossouw
All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Ihsanullah, Usama Mir

Captain: Rilee Rossouw
Vice-captain: Jimmy Neesham

MUL: 6 Players; PES: 5 Players