PSL8, MS vs QG: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

image-le436t68Mohammad Rizwan will lead Multan Sultans [Source: Twitter]

On Wednesday, Multan Sultans will take on Quetta Gladiators in the third match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League. The game is scheduled at the Multan Cricket Stadium. 


Team Preview: Multan Sultans

The Sultans had a heartbreaking start to their PSL 2023 campaign, losing to Lahore Qalandars by a narrow one-run margin. 

Batting first, Lahore posted a challenging total of 175 runs, which Multan failed to chase, despite a valiant batting effort from Mohammad Rizwan. 

Also, their death bowling was sub-par in the game, as their bowlers allowed the Lahore batters to free their arms towards the backend of the innings. So, moving on to this clash, Rizwan would like better returns from his finishers and fast bowlers. 


Team Preview: Quetta Gladiators

image-le42zudySarfaraz Ahmed will lead Quetta Gladiators [Source: Twitter]

Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators will begin their PSL 2023 campaign with this game. Despite entering the tournament with formidable squads every time, the Gladiators have never made it into the final, something they would like to achieve this season. 

They have a robust batting unit, studded with Iftikhar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Will Jacks and Mohammad Nawaz etc. Their bowling unit seems equally good, having Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain and Wanindu Hasaranga. So, Sarfaraz and co would like to get a winning start, banking on their solid lineup. 


Match Details

Date and Time: February 15, 06.30 PM IST
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App

Pitch Report: The surface in Multan will assist the batters. The spinners will get some help throughout the game, but the seamers will find it tough to get going at the venue. As the track generally doesn't get slowed down, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 


Predicted XIs

Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Usman Khan, Usama Mir, Akeal Hosein, Sameen Gul, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ihsanullah

Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Martin Guptill, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Odean Smith, Wanindu Hasaranga, Umaid Asif, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: David Miller, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nawaz, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Hafeez
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Ihsanullah/Akeal Hosein

Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed
Vice Captain: Mohammad Rizwan

For detailed fantasy analysis, click here. 

Prediction

Although the Sultans have a great squad, we reckon the Gladiators have a more balanced team and hence will emerge victorious in this match.