PSL 2023 PZ vs MS Prediction & Preview
As the PSL 2023 heats up, the 27th match between Peshawar Zalmi (PES) and Multan Sultans (MUL) is set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on March 10 at 7:30 PM IST. With both teams currently holding eight points after eight games, this match is crucial for both teams in their quest to make it to the playoffs.
PES lost their last match to Quetta Gladiators and are currently in a tight spot. The same goes for MUL, who failed to win any of their last three games. Both teams cannot afford to lose this match as the Gladiators are hot on their heels in the points table. With the pressure mounting, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform on the field.
In their last match, PES showed great batting prowess with skipper Babar Azam smashing a brilliant century and his opening partner Saim Ayub hitting 74 off just 34 deliveries. Rovman Powell also played a sensational cameo of 35* off 18 deliveries as PES posted 240 runs on board after 20 overs. However, their bowling needs to improve as they were equally bad with the ball. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Wahab Riaz picked up one wicket each, but they need to improve massively to tackle the Sultans in the next match.
On the other hand, MUL’s batting has looked average throughout the tournament, but in their last match, the bowlers looked pale as well. Shan Masood and Tim David smacked well for the side, but all the bowlers leaked more than eight runs per over as the Sultans suffered a two-wicket defeat at the hands of Islamabad United. Like PES, MUL needs to improve massively with the ball, or it’s going to be a tough time for the side going ahead.
The surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has favored the batters massively, and anything above 220 is easily chasable. The batters need to go berserk right from the start, and bowling first will be the obvious choice as batting relatively becomes easier in the second innings.
Looking at the probable playing XIs for the PES vs MUL match, both teams seem to have strong lineups with a good balance of batsmen, all-rounders, and bowlers.
Starting with Peshawar Zalmi, their top order is led by the in-form Babar Azam, who has been in sensational form in the tournament so far, amassing 343 runs in just eight matches. He is accompanied by the likes of Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who can all hit big and take the game away from the opposition.
In the middle order, they have the explosive Rovman Powell, who played a sensational cameo of 35* off 18 deliveries in the last match, and the experienced Aamer Jamal, who can stabilize the innings if needed. The lower order is well equipped with Wahab Riaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshad Iqbal, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who are all quality bowlers and can also contribute with the bat if required.
On the other hand, Multan Sultans also have a strong batting lineup led by the skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who has been consistent with the bat and scored 299 runs in the tournament so far. He is accompanied by Shan Masood, Rilee Rossouw, and David Miller, who are all experienced batsmen and can score big runs.
In the all-rounder department, they have the big-hitting Kieron Pollard and the explosive Tim David, who can change the course of the game with their power-hitting abilities. Anwar Ali is another all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Their bowling lineup is led by the young sensation Ihsanullah, who is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 18 wickets in eight matches. Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, and Usama Mir are the other bowlers in the lineup who can take wickets and put pressure on the opposition.
Overall, both teams have strong playing XIs and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the upcoming match. The team that executes their plans better and plays to their strengths is likely to come out on top in this crucial encounter
PSL 2023 PZ vs MS Prediction
In conclusion, today’s match prediction is that the Multan Sultans. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this exciting match, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top.
