Match 25 of the Pakistan Super League 2021 will have Multan Sultans pitted against Quetta Gladiators at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday, 16 June. Both teams will be heading to this contest off a victory in their last matches.
With three wins and four defeats, Multan are fourth in the points table, while Quetta languish at the bottom. With two games to play, even two wins do not guarantee Multan a berth in the Playoffs.
Usman Shinwari and Khurram Shahzad shared six wickets to script an 18-run victory against Lahore Qalandars in Multan’s last game. With 257 runs in seven games, captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been their top run-getter. Other batters have blown hot and cold.
On the bowling front, Mohammad Hossain has been their leading wicket-taker. But he proved to be the most expensive bowler in their last game.
Multan Sultans will want to keep the momentum going after a terrific eight-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi. Shahnawaz Dani picked up four wickets to restrict Peshawar to 166/7. In reply, Mohammad Rizwan and Sohaib Maqsood added 116 for the third wicket to propel their team across the finishing line.
Mohammad Rizwan is in fine touch. His aggregate in this edition has been exceeded only by Babar Azam. Shahnawaz, meanwhile, has picked up 13 wickets in the competition.
Head to Head
Quetta Gladiators have won four matches and Lahore Qalandars two.
Probable XIs
Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Shimron Hetmyer, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dhani, Imran Khan, Imran Tahir
Quetta Gladiators: Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Jake Weatherald, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Khurram Shehzad, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Hasnain, Zahir Khan
Prediction:
Multan Sultans to continue their winning run.