Lahore Qalandars are set to clash against Multan Sultan in match number 16 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The match is scheduled on April 26th at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore currently sits in the 3rd position in the table, while Multan Sultan is placed at the bottom in the 6th position.
Multan Sultan defeated Lahore Qalandar in their last fixture this season by 33 runs. Both teams will be looking to bag two points in their kitty as the tournament moves towards its business end. Both teams have faced each other 20 times so far. Multan Sultan has 11 victories to their name as compared to Lahore Qalandar’s 9. The surface at Gaddafi Stadium is often considered favourable for the batters. Both teams will rely on their batters to help them win the match.
Here are the top 3 batters to watch out for Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultan:
3. Daryl Mitchell

The right-handed Kiwi batter has been in fine form in this edition of the Pakistan Super League. He has already scored 144 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of over 150. Mitchel has also scored a half-century. Although he failed to impress in his last match against Multan Sultan, his outstanding ability to play both spin and pace is undeniable. He will be a key component of Lahore’s batting order against Multan Sultan.
2. Usman Khan

The 29-year-old wicketkeeper batter blew away Lahore’s bowling attack in match number 12 of this edition’s PSL. He scored 87 runs in 36 balls at the Multan Stadium. Usman is amongst the top run-scorers this season, having scored 194 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of over 140.
1. Mohammad Rizwan

The veteran Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman has been the sole light in an otherwise dark campaign of Multan Sultans this season. The skipper has led from the front with his bat. He has scored 226 runs in 5 innings at an average of over 55. He will have to play another captain’s knock against Lahore to ensure his side gets their second win of the season.
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