MUL vs PES, PSL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the Qualifier 1 (Source: x.com)
Multan Sultans (MUL) and Peshawar Zalmi (PES) square off against each other in the Qualifier 1 clash of the ongoing ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The encounter is all set to be played on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at the National Stadium in Karachi at 9:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at some of the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
MUL vs PES - Head-to-Head Stats
These fixtures have been dominated by Multan Sultans as they have managed to emerge victorious on ten occasions out of the 15 games played between the two sides. The remaining five have been won by Peshawar Zalmi.
| Stats | Matches | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| At National Stadium | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
MUL vs PES - Pitch Report
The track at the National Stadium in Karachi has been supportive to both batters and bowlers. Sides batting second have managed to win four out of the seven games played at the venue this season.
National Stadium Ground Stats (PSL 2024)
Matches: 7
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 4
Average First Innings Total: 171
Average Second Innings Total: 136
Highest Total Recorded: 189/3 by Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings
Lowest Total Recorded: 106/10 by Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Top-order batters from both sides should be the priority
- Big-hitters from the middle-order from either side could be useful
MUL vs PES - Fantasy Cricket Tips
If Multan Sultans Fields First
Usama Mir and Mohammad Ali are the leading wicket-takers so far in PSL 9. The former has picked up 21 wickets while Ali has 17 scalps to his name. The Multan team will again be relying on the duo to get the wickets and restrict the Zalmi to a low total. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and 28-year old Usman Khan have been consistent for the Sultans and the batting will again depend on them in a run-chase.
If Peshawar Zalmi Fields First
Luke Wood has been the top two-wicket taker for the Zalmi in the ongoing campaign. Wood has picked up 11 wickets. Skipper Babar is leading the batting charts of PSL 9 and will once again be a vital cog while chasing.
MUL vs PES - Winner Predictions
Both teams finished at the top of the points table after the completion of the league stage. There is hardly anything to choose between these evenly-matched sides but the Sultans may just edge past the Zalmi.
MUL vs PES - Top Player Picks
Mohammad Rizwan has been in good form with the bat in this tournament (Source: x.com)
Mohammad Rizwan (MUL)
Wicketkeeper batter and Skipper Mohammad Rizwan has smashed the most runs for his Multan side in this campaign. The right-handed opening batter has hit 366 runs at an average of 37 with four half-centuries. Rizwan is a clear no-brainer pick for this category.
Usman Khan (MUL)
Usman Khan has taken the current PSL campaign by storm as he has slammed the second-most runs for the Sultans. The right-handed top-order player has amassed 337 runs at an average of 112.33 with two centuries and one half-century under his belt. He is the in-form batter along with Rizwan from the Multan side.
Babar Azam has been in brilliant form with the bat in PSL 2024 (Source: x.com)
Babar Azam (PES)
As mentioned above, Babar Azam is the leading run-scorer of the ongoing PSL season. The classy right-handed opening player has struck 498 runs at a solid average of 62.25 which includes one hundred and five fifties. Like Rizwan, Babar is also a definite and worthy pick for this fixture.
Saim Ayub (PES)
Youngster Saim Ayub has scored the second-most runs after Babar for the Zalmi. The left-handed opening player has mustered 271 runs and is averaging 30.11 with one half-century to his name. The 21-year old is a promising talent and should be picked for this category.
MUL vs PES - Differential Picks
Johnson Charles (MUL)
Johnson Charles has played two games this season and has contributed in both of them. The right-handed West Indian has scores of 42 and 53 thus far. The 35-year old middle-order batter looks in good touch and could be the differntial pick for this contest.
Rovman Powell (PES)
West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell has amassed the third-most runs after Babar and Ayub for the Zalmi. The destructive right-hander has scored 214 runs at an average of 31 which inclues one half-century. Powell is a perfect and worthy pick for this category.
MUL vs PES - Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the probable-XIs, a combination of 2-3-2-4 would work for this all-important clash.
MUL vs PES - Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan
Batters: Johnson Charles, Babar Azam, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Iftikhar Ahmed, Saim Ayub
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Mohammad Ali, Luke Wood, David Willey
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Multan Sultans: 6 Players, Peshawar Zalmi: 5 Players
MUL vs PES - Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Yasir Khan, Babar Azam, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Saim Ayub, Aamer Jamal
Bowlers: Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, David Willey
Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-captain: Saim Ayub
Multan Sultans: 6 Players, Peshawar Zalmi: 5 Players
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