Multan Sultans return after a week-long break, and their first test could hardly be tougher. They will face the table-toppers and unbeaten Peshawar Zalmi, who have found pristine form this season.
Zalmi have received a significant Net Run Rate (NRR) boost after dominant wins against Lahore Qalandars, by 159 runs, and Karachi Kings, by 76 runs. With both teams at the top end of the table, the winner of this clash will take the top spot and strengthen their chances for the playoffs as the second half of the group stage begins.
Zalmi’s pacers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam are set to leave the side after this game as they join Bangladesh’s squad for the New Zealand series. Their departure will impact the bowling lineup, and Zalmi may be forced to look at replacements sooner rather than later.
Head-to-Head Matches
Historically, Multan have had the edge over Zalmi. In 18 games between the two sides, Multan have won seven. However, Zalmi have won four of the last five encounters, suggesting a shift in momentum in recent seasons.
Probable Playing XI:
Peshawar Zalmi:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousuf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamir Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Multan Sultans:
Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner (c), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.
Where to Watch:
Australia & New Zealand: ESPN
Bangladesh: T Sports, Tapmad (live stream)
Middle East & North Africa (MENA): Cricbuzz (live stream), Switch TV, Cricbuzz TV on ELIFE, STARZPLAY (live stream)
Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, Tapmad (live stream), VIU Hub (live stream)
Nepal: Tapmad (live stream)
United Kingdom: ARY Digital, ARY Plus
United States & Canada: Willow TV, Willow Sports, Willow (by Cricbuzz) (live stream)
Pakistan: PTV, A Sports, Geo Super, Ten Sports, Tapmad (live stream), Tamasha (live stream), Myco (live stream)
Rest of the World: Tapmad (live stream)
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