The fifth match on the fifth season of the Pakistan Super League will be between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans. The Islamabad United have lost their first game against the defending champions. While the Multan Sultans would be eager to win the opening game after failing to qualify for the playoffs last season.
Weather Condition:
There is no chance of rain and we can expect a full 40-overs game without an interception. The temperatures will be around 23 degrees during the match hours.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is one of the slowest pitch in the country. Spinners will enjoy a lot here. The spinners and slow bowlers will make difficult for the batsmen to play their natural shots. The team batting first has won more games here. The toss winning team should bat first and defend the totals with the quality spinners.
Injury and availability news:
No injury concerns from either camp. All players are fit and available for selection.
Probable Playing XI:
Islamabad United: Luke Ronchi (WK), Colin Munro, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (c), Akif Javed, Rumman Raees/Hussain Talat, Muhammad Musa Amad Butt.
Multan Sultans: Shan Masood (C), James Vince, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Shahid Afridi, Zeeshan Ashraf, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Ilyas, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Irfan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Luke Ronchi
Batsmen: Colin Munro, David Malan (C), James Vince, Shan Masood
All-rounders: Shahid Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Moeen Ali (VC)
Bowlers: Musa Khan, Akif Javed, Imran Tahir
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Luke Ronchi (VC)
Batsmen: David Malan, James Vince, Shan Masood
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shahid Afridi, Moeen Ali (C)
Bowlers: Musa Khan, Akif Javed, Imran Tahir
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Expert Advice
With Gaddafi produces the slow track, it will not be a bad option to pick quality spinners from both the side. The users must try making Colin Munro as captain as he has an ability to punish any kind of bowling attack.
Probable Winners:
Both the teams have star-studded lineups but Multan Sultans has quality spinners to destroy the Islamabad’s batting lineup in the slow track.
Match Details:
The fifth match in the HBL PSL 2020 will be played on February 22 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match begins at 8:00 PM local time (8:30 PM IST). It will be telecasted on PTV Sports in Pakistan while D Sports will broadcast the entire season in India.
