PSL 2024 | MUL vs ISL, Match 5 | Will Shadab Khan Deliver Once Again? - Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today
MUL vs ISL, PSL 2024: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 5th Match (Source: x.com)
The second edition of the Pakistan Super League is moving fast, and we are already into the fifth game of the tournament. The Multan Sultans (MUL) are all set to take on Islamabad United (ISL) in the game. The match will be played on the 20th of February at the Multan Cricket Ground at 7:30 PM IST.
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Ahead of the game, here is a look into the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Team Previews
Multan Sultans
After the teams' first set of games, the Multan Sultans looked like the most complete outfit. They outplayed their first opponents in the tournament, the Karachi Kings, in all the departments in the first match.
While batting first in the game, Dawid Malan and Reeza Hendricks set up the game nicely for them. The duo ensured the team's total went past 180 at the end of their 20 overs.
The bowling of the team looked pretty competent while defending the total. They managed to restrict the Kings to 130 at the end of the 20 overs and thus win the game by 55 runs. Mohammad Ali looked the most competent in the bowling unit with his variations and death-over skills.
The Sultans are at the top of the points table because of the convincing victory.
Players to watch out for: Mohammad Rizwan, Reeza Hendricks, Mohammad Ali.
Islamabad United
Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United have started the tournament with a bang. They defeated the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, rather convincingly.
Shadab Khan won the toss in the game and invited the Qalandars to bat first. The Qalandars batted well and posted a massive total of 195 runs on the board.
The target was challenging for United, but they were up to the task. Despite losing Colin Munro early, United kept their momentum in the chase. Shadab Khan and Agha Salman ensured they went ahead of the required rate and ultimately won the game by eight wickets with ten balls to spare.
Courtesy of the big win, the United are currently in the second spot in the points table.
Players to watch out for: Alex Hales, Agha Salman, Tymal Mills.
MUL vs ISL, Head-to-head
The competition has been very close between the two teams over the years. They have played 13 games against each other so far. The Sultans have won seven of these matches, while six have been won by Islamabad United.
Only one game have been played at Multan prior to this match between the two teams. The Sultans emerged victorious in that game.
| Stats | Matches | Multan Sultans Won | Islamabad United Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| At Multan Cricket Ground | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Probable Playing XIs
Multan Sultans Probable Playing XI for Match 5 of PSL 2024
Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Khushdil Shah, Yasir Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, and Olly Stone.
Team News: Olly Stone will be available for selection in this game. Shahnawaz Dahani might be rested and replaced by Stone.
Islamabad United Probable Playing XI for Match 5 of PSL 2024
Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Shadab Khan, Agha Salman, Azam Khan, Haider Ali/Mohammad Waseem, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, and Ubaid Shah/Obed McCoy.
Team News: Mohammad Waseem and Obed McCoy will be available for this game. Either of the two players might be selected in place of Haider Ali or Obed McCoy.
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Pitch Report
The wicket at the the Multan Cricket Stadium will favour the batters. However, it will get slower and chasing a target might be difficult on the pitch.
Multan Cricket Stadium, PSL 2024 Records
Matches: 1
Matches Won Batting First: 1
Matches Won Batting Second: 0
Average First Innings Total: 185
Average Second Innings Total: 130
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Who will win the match?
Keeping the playing conditions in mind, one can state that the team batting first will emerge as the winners. However, looking at the overall strength of the two teams, the winning probability of the Multan Sultans looks more.
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Top Player Picks
Reeza Hendricks (MUL)
- The South African batter looked in good touch in the first match. Reeza has found his form early in the tournament and will be a good pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Mohammad Ali (MUL)
- Mohammad Ali looked great with the ball in the last match. The fact that he will be bowling the death-overs makes him a great choice as he will pick up wickets and give points.
Shadab Khan (ISL)
- The Islamabad-skipper impressed with the bat in the first match of the tournament. With his batting in flow, Shadab can be a brilliant choice for the game as he can impact game with his bowling too.
Alex Hales (ISL)
- The English batter came into the tournament with a good form. He looked in good touch in the first game but could not convert it into something big. Alex Hales will be looking to cash on in this match and that will make him a beneficial pick for the game.
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Stay Aways
Multan Sultans: Shahnawaz Dahani
Islamabad United: Faheem Ashraf
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Top Captain and Vice-captain choice
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Multan Sultans Bat First | Dawid Malan | Agha Salman |
| If Islamabad United Bat First | Alex Hales | Mohammad Rizwan |
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Keeping the playing conditions in mind, it is advisable to have more top-order batters from the team that bats first. A 1-3-4-3 or a 1-3-3-4 combination might be ideal for the game.
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Azam Khan
Batters: Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Colin Munro
All-rounders: Ifitikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: David Willey, Mohammad Ali, Tymal Mills
Captain: Dawid Malan
Vice-captain: Agha Salman
Multan Sultans: 6 Players; Islamabad United: 5 Players
MUL vs ISL, Match 5: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Alex Hales, Haider Ali
All-rounders: Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: David Willey, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Multan Sultans: 5 Players; Islamabad United: 6 Players
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