PSL 2024 | MUL vs ISL, Match 5 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lst7o3olMohammad Ali bowled a brilliant spell in the last match (Source: x.com)

Multan Sultans (MUL) will take on the Islamabad United (ISL) in the 5th match of PSL 2024. The match will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on 20th February 2024 at 7:30 PM IST.  This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Multan Sultans were brilliant in the first game as they defeated the Karachi Kings by 55 runs in their first game of the season. The batters did a good job and the bowlers were brilliant in defending 185 runs. They'll be eyeing their second win in this match.

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Islamabad United, on the other hand, defeated Lahore Qalandars by 8 wickets in their first game. Shadab Khan and Agha Salman were the heroes with the bat for their team. Their bowlers had a tough day but it was a high scoring encounter and they'll look to do well in this game.


Pitch Report

The pitch at Multan in the first game was an excellent one for batting with some help for the pacers with the new ball and spinners also got some turn off the pitch. Overall, the game will be dominated by the batters as is the case in most of the matches in PSL. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Top order batters from the first innings and middle order batters from the second innings will be a must in your fantasy teams. 
  • Spinners will be important, especially from the second innings. 
  • Top order batters & death bowlers from the first innings will be the top C/VC options. 


MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Differential Picks

Mohammad Ali (MUL)

  • Mohammad Ali bowled well in the first game where he picked up 4 wickets.
  • He will bowl with the new ball and then towards the end of the innings. 
  • Ali has an excellent yorker and a good slower delivery and he'll be an excellent differential pick, especially while bowling first. 

Shahnawaz Dahani (MUL)

  • Shahnawaz Dahani was a bit expensive in the first game but he's a key bowler for his team and will be an excellent differential pick.
  • He can swing the new ball & bowls at a good pace.
  • Dahani will be a top differential pick for this game. 

Faheem Ashraf (ISL)

  • Faheem Ashraf is another good differential pick for this game. 
  • He will bowl with the new ball and then one or two overs in the death. 
  • Ashraf is capable with the bat as well. Try him in Mini Gls.

Azam Khan (ISL)

  • Azam Khan will bat at number 5 for Islamabad. 
  • He will be a good differenital pick if Islamabad bats first. 
  • Azam is known for his aggressive approach in the middle overs and he can turn the game on its head when on song. 


MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Multan Sultans Bat First

  • Dropping Colin Munro can be worth the risk.
  • Try Faheem Ashraf & Iftikhar Ahmed in Mini GLs.
  • Usama Mir will be a top differential pick.
  • Shadab Khan and Mohammad Rizwan will be default C & VC options. You can either switch them or go with Malan or Agha Salman as C/VC in Mini GLs/GLs.

If Islamabad United Bats First

  • Try Colin Munro and Alex Hales as C/VC in Mini GLs.
  • Azam Khan will be a good differential pick alongside Shahnawaz Dahani and Mohammad Ali.
  • You can avoid Reeza Hendricks.