Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United will square off each other in match 5 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Tuesday, February 20.
Both teams started their PSL 2024 campaigns with resounding wins. While Islamabad chased down a target of 196 with eight wickets and ten balls to spare against Lahore Qalandars, Multan restricted Karachi Kings to 130/8 after putting up a total of 185/2 in their 20 overs.
The Sultans finished runners-up last season as they lost to Lahore by a solitary run in the summit clash. Meanwhile, Islamabad made it to the playoffs, where they lost to Peshawar Zalmi by 12 runs. With exciting players on both sides, match No. 5 promises to be an intriguing affair.
Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United, PSL 2024 | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 PM (IST) | Fancode App and Website |
Pitch Report
Only one game has taken place at the Multan Cricket Stadium in PSL 2024 so far. It was the aforementioned game between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings. Reeza Hendricks, who won the Player of the Match award for his knock of 79* off 54 balls in the first innings, said in the post-match presentation ceremony that the ball was holding for the spinners. The Powerplay is going to be crucial as the teams would want to capitalise on the field restrictions and get as many runs as possible before scoring gets tougher with the old ball. There isn’t any real possibility for rain and the fans are expected to witness an uninterrupted encounter.
Also Check : Cricket Live Score – MUL vs ISL
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Multan Sultans won | Islamabad United Won |
| 13 | 7 | 6 |
Probable Playing XIs
Multan Sultans:
Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Yasir Khan, David Willey, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani
Islamabad United:
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Salman Ali Agha, Azam Khan (wk), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Tymal Mills, Ubaid Shah
Probable Best Batter of the match
Mohammad Rizwan missed out with the bat in the first game as he departed after scoring 11 runs off 12 balls. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter was the highest run-getter in last season’s PSL and his consistency in T20I cricket in exemplary. Fans can expect Rizwan to come good in the game against Islamabad. Last year, he scored 50 (38) and 33 (18) in the two games against Islamabad.
Probable Best Bowler of the match
Abbas Afridi had a sensational PSL 2023 campaign as he finished as the top wicket-taker in the tournament with 23 wickets from 11 games at an average of 16.17 and a strike rate of 10.26. The right-arm seamer has got himself off to a promising start this year as well. In the game against Karachi, Afridi picked up two wickets and conceded just 16 runs in the two overs he bowled.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
Multan Sultans win the toss and bat
Power Play score – 50-60
First Innings Score – 200-210
Multan Sultans win the match
Scenario 2
Islamabad United win the toss and bat
Power Play score – 50-60
First Innings Score – 190-200
Islamabad United win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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