Islamabad United players converge for a wicket during PSL 2024 (PSL)
Islamabad United are scheduled to conclude their PSL 2024 league stage run with a match against table-toppers Multan Sultans on March 10. Their much-awaited face-off also marks the penultimate league fixture for Multan Sultans and match number 27 of the competition.
ISL vs MUL: Team Previews
Islamabad United
Islamabad United, under the leadership of charismatic all-rounder Shadab Khan, is currently placed at number three on the PSL 2024 points table. At this stage of the tournament, a win against Multan Sultans will pretty much confirm their seat in the four-team playoffs round.
Islamabad United's batting department has collectively fired this season, with each top-order batter making significant contributions at some stage of the competition. Agha Salman, with 262 runs, is currently leading their run-scoring charts, followed by opening batsman and New Zealand star Colin Munro.
Captain Shadab Khan has stood up to the occasion by belting 224 runs in eight innings, all while harvesting ten wickets with the ball. Premier strike bowlers Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, and Tymal Mills have also delivered timely breakthroughs for their franchise throughout the season.
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans became the first team this PSL 2024 season to qualify for the playoffs. So far, they have secured six wins from just eight league fixtures, including one against Islamabad United earlier in the tournament.
Captain Rizwan himself has led his side from the front by tallying 277 runs from just eight PSL 2024 innings. South African import Reeza Hendricks has also hammered over 300 runs, and the two batters currently feature among the season's top five run-getters.
Moreover, leg-spinner Usama Mir is placed at the top of the wicket-taking charts with 18 scalps to his name. He is followed by his Multan Sultans teammate Mohammad Ali, who has struck 14 times for the franchise this season.
ISL vs MUL: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time | March 10, 2:30 PM IST |
Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | FanCode |
ISL vs MUL: Rawalpindi Pitch Report
The playing conditions at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium seems to be favouring batters off late. However, bowlers can reap the benefits of the swinging new-ball upfront. So far, the iconic Pakistan venue has staged six PSL 2024 games, where the average first innings has emerged in the range of 170s. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, considering the teams batting first have won four out of the six matches played here this season.
ISL vs MUL: Probable Playing XIs
Islamabad United: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Tymal Mills.
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Reeza Hendricks, Dawid Malan, Tayyab Tahir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Aftab Ibrahim, Mohammad Ali
ISL vs MUL: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Roles | Players |
---|---|
Wicketkeepers | Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan |
Batters | Reeza Hendricks, Colin Munro, Dawid Malan |
All-Rounders | Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Chris Jordan |
Bowlers | Usama Mir, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah |
Captain | Mohammad Rizwan |
Vice-Captain | Shadab Khan |
ISL vs MUL: Winner Prediction
Off the back of their table-topping run this PSL 2024 season and for holding a superior head-to-head record off late, Multan Sultans will start out as clear favourites to upstage Islamabad United at Rawalpindi.