MUL vs LAH preview [Source: @MultanSultans, @lahoreqalandars/x.com]
Multan Sultans (MUL) are in desperate need of a turnaround as they prepare to face Lahore Qalandars (LAH) in Match 12 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 on Tuesday, April 22 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The game begins at 8:30 PM IST and all eyes will be on Mohammad Rizwan and co. to deliver their first win of the season.
Multan Sultans have endured a poor start, losing all three matches so far and sitting at the bottom of the points table. In contrast, Lahore Qalandars are riding the momentum of two consecutive wins after an opening loss and will aim for a hat-trick of victories.
MUL vs LAH Head To Head Overview
The rivalry between Multan and Lahore has been fairly close. Out of 19 total PSL encounters, Multan Sultans have won 10 while Lahore Qalandars have emerged victorious in 9. With just one win separating the sides, the edge in this matchup remains finely balanced.
Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars Probable Playing XI
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Shai Hope, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Ashton Turner, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, Ubaid Shah, Usama Mir, Akif Javed
Lahore Qalandars
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Afridi (c), Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi
Top Run-Scorers In MUL vs LAH
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman has dominated this fixture as he has scored 702 runs in 19 matches at an average of 36.94 and a strike rate of 145.04, including 7 fifties and a century.
Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan has been equally impactful with 501 runs in 12 innings against Lahore at an average of 45.54, including five fifties and a high score of 82.
David Wiese
David Wiese, though more known for his all-round abilities, has chipped in with 222 runs in 12 innings, averaging 37.00 at a blistering strike rate of 176.19.
Top Wicket-Takers In MUL vs LAH
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi has wreaked havoc against Multan with 34 wickets in 19 matches, averaging just 16.67 with an economy of 7.80. His best in this rivalry is a stunning 5/4.
Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf has picked up 15 wickets in 16 matches, though at a higher average of 39.00 and an economy rate of 9.75.
Usama Mir
Usama has burst onto the scene with 14 wickets in just 6 matches, averaging 11.64 and even picking up 6/40 once, proving to be a lethal middle-over option.
MUL vs LAH Key Stats
Multan Sultans’ Key Records
- Multan has played two matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium against Lahore and won one.
- Mohammad Rizwan has scored 157 runs in two innings at this venue vs Lahore at a strike rate of 144.03 with two half-centuries.
- Usama Mir has taken 3 wickets in two matches vs Lahore at this ground at a tidy economy of 6.25.
- Rizwan has been Multan’s lone warrior in PSL 2025 so far with 178 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 159.59.
- Usama Mir vs Fakhar Zaman in PSL: 33 balls, 35 runs, 3 dismissals
- Iftikhar Ahmed vs Mohammad Hasnain in PSL: 8 balls, 20 runs, 1 dismissal
Lahore Qalandars’ Key Records
- Lahore also have 1 win in 2 matches at this venue vs Multan.
- Fakhar Zaman has scored 107 runs in two innings at this venue vs Multan at a strike rate of 137.17, with one fifty.
- Shaheen Afridi has picked up 3 wickets in two matches here vs Multan at an economy of 6.50.
- Fakhar has been in fine touch in PSL 2025, scoring 144 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 156.52.
- Shaheen Afridi vs Mohammad Rizwan in PSL: 91 balls, 104 runs, 4 dismissals
- Haris Rauf vs Usman Khan in PSL: 2 balls, 2 runs, 1 dismissal
Records Which Could Be Broken In MUL vs LAH Match 12 Of PSL 2025
- Shaheen Afridi needs 5 wickets to become the joint second-highest wicket-taker in PSL history with 113 scalps.
- Zaman Khan requires 6 more wickets to reach the 50-wicket milestone in PSL.
- Usman Khan needs 2 fours to complete 100 fours in PSL.
- Kamran Ghulam is 22 runs short of reaching 500 PSL runs and needs 7 more fours to complete 50 fours.
- Sam Billings needs 29 runs to complete 500 PSL runs and also requires 6 fours to reach the 50-fours mark.