PSL 10: Multan Sultans Choose to Bowl First Against Islamabad United
In the seventh match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, the Multan Sultans won the toss and decided to field first against the defending champions, Islamabad United, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
The toss was delayed because of a wet outfield from rain. After checking the pitch, the umpires pushed the toss to 8:15 PM, with the match expected to start at 8:45 PM.
Team Lineups
Islamabad United made three changes to their lineup, bringing in:
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Riley Meredith
- Haider Ali
They replaced:
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Saad Masood
- Salman Ali Agha
Islamabad United XI:
- Andries Gous
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Colin Munro
- Haider Ali
- Azam Khan (wk)
- Shadab Khan (c)
- Jason Holder
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Imad Wasim
- Naseem Shah
- Riley Meredith
Multan Sultans made two changes, introducing:
- Ubaid Shah
- Mohammad Hasnain
They replaced:
- Shahid Aziz
- Akif Javed
Multan Sultans XI:
- Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk)
- Shai Hope
- Usman Khan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Kamran Ghulam
- Michael Bracewell
- David Willey
- Chris Jordan
- Usama Mir
- Ubaid Shah
- Mohammad Hasnain
Head-to-Head Record
In their history since 2018, Multan Sultans and Islamabad United have played each other 16 times, with each team winning 8 matches. This match is important for gaining an advantage in their rivalry.
- Total Matches: 16
- Islamabad United Wins: 8
- Multan Sultans Wins: 8
Recent Form
Islamabad United comes into this match on a high note, having won their last two matches against Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. They are currently on a five-match winning streak dating back to the previous season.
Multan Sultans, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after losing their opening match to Karachi Kings, where they couldn't defend a big total of 234 runs. They have won only 2 out of their last 5 games.
- Islamabad United Form: W, W, W, W, W
- Multan Sultans Form: L, L, W, W, L
With both teams aiming to gain the upper hand, today's match is expected to be a thrilling contest.
0 comments:
Post a Comment