Shanawaz Dahani in practice ahed of the PSL 2024 (Source: x.com)
Multan Sultans (MUL) will take on the Karachi Kings (KAR) in the 3rd match of PSL 2024. The match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 18th 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.
Mohammad Rizwan, Dawid Malan, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir & Shahnawaz Dahani form the core of the Multan Sultans. They have done well as a team in the last couple of seasons and will again look to start of well in this season.
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Karachi Kings, meanwhile, have the likes of James Vince, Shaan Masood, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Nawaz, Daniel Sams & Hasan Ali as their big names. Their team looks over dependent on their big players to do the bulk of the job.
Pitch Report
A flat track will await the batters who will enjoy their time on the crease. We didn't saw a lot of movement on offer for the pacers but there will be something for them with the new ball. Spinners will be important as they'll get decent purchase off the deck. Overall, the batters will dominate the game. Teams are expected to chase once they win the toss.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Top 4 batters from the both teams will be important, try to fit in atleast top 3 from both the teams.
- Death bowlers from first innings and spinners from the second innings will be important too.
- Death bowlers and top order batters will be top C/VC options.
- All-rounders, as usual, will be a must in your fantasy teams.
MUL vs KAR, Match 3: Differential Picks
Usama Mir (MUL)
- Usama Mir had an exceptional season in PSL 2023 and it's surprising that his selection percentage is less than 10% for this game.
- He will be the lead spinner for his team and he's capable with the bat as well.
- Mir will be an excellent differential pick in this game.
Shahnawaz Dahani (MUL)
- Shahnawaz Dahani will be the lead pacer for Multan and a top differential pick in fantasy cricket.
- He will bowl with the new ball and then towards the end of the innings.
- Dahani can pick up a few wickets in this game, especially while bowling first.
Johnson Charles (MUL)
- Johnson Charles will be another good differential pick.
- The batting friendly pitches in Pakistan should suit him and he can score big on his day.
- Charles was in decent touch in the recent series against Australia.
Other Differential Picks
- Khushdil Shah
- Abbas Afridi (Bowl 1s)
- Anwar Ali (Bowl 1st)
MUL vs KAR, Match 3: Fantasy Cricket Tips
If Multan Sultans Bowl First
- Johnson Charles, Usama Mir & Reeza Hendricks (if plays) will be top differential options.
- Mohammad Rizwan, Dawid Malan and Shaan Masood will be top C/VC options.
- Try Anwar Ali in Mini Gls/GLs.
- Daniel Sams will be a good C/VC option for big leagues.
If Karachi Kings Bat First
- Shahnawaz Dahani & Abbas Afridi will be top differential picks.
- Johnson Charles and Tim Seifert will be good C/VC options in big leagues.
- Khushdil Shah and Shoaib Malik will be a good picks for Mini GLs/GLs.
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