PESHAWAR ZALMI VS. MULTAN SULTANS: PAK T20 LEAGUE 2021, MATCH 21 | PREDICTION AND FANTASY CRICKET TIPS
In the 21st match of the Pak T20 League 2021, Peshawar Zalmi are up against Multan Sultans at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night.
Peshawar Zalmi come into this contest with confidence, having beaten Quetta Gladiators by a comprehensive margin of 61 runs, their fourth win in the competition so far. Several batters got into some good form, with half centuries for both Kamran Akmal and David Miller. In the bowling department, all three of Peshawar’s pacers picked up wickets combined with an economy of under 7 runs per over, giving captain Wahab Riaz plenty of confidence going ahead.
Multan Sultans’ first match since the restart saw them beat Karachi Kings by 12 runs. After making a par score of 176 runs, they controlled the run rate of Karachi despite Babar Azam’s brilliant knock. Imran Khan and Imran Tahir were excellent with the ball for Multan, picking up 5 wickets in all. Despite captain Rizwan not scoring big, Multan were able to put up a big total, showcasing a strong depth to their batting line-up.
With the playoffs approaching soon, each game and point becomes crucial. So expect a close battle to end the doubleheader Sunday in Abu Dhabi.
Match Details
- Match: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultans, Match 21
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Date & Time: Jun. 13, 2021, at 11:30 PM IST/10 PM Local
Probable Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi
Kamran Akmal (WK), Imam-ul-Haq, David Miller, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Fabian Allen, Wahab Riaz (C), Umaid Asif, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Shimron Hetmyer, Khushdil Shah, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Khan, Sohail Khan, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dhani
Pitch & Weather Report
The weather is expected to be clear in Abu Dhabi during the match. The temperature will be around 33 degrees during the game.
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is a little two-paced. Scoring will be a big challenge for both sides, given the big boundaries. The pacers will get some early movement, while spinners will get plenty of help as the match progresses. The average first-innings score in the last four games played here has been 155 runs.
The wicket will play much quicker in the second innings, making the run scoring relatively easy. Expect the captain winning the toss to opt to field first. A score of around 180 runs should be a competitive one here.
Top Fantasy Picks
Peshawar Zalmi
- Shoaib Malik is the top run scorer for Peshawar Zalmi with 176 runs at an average of 35.2 and a strike rate of 130.37. He made a brilliant 73 off 48 balls in the game against Lahore and almost took his team to victory. He is an experienced player and knows how to build a big inning.
- David Miller is a clean hitter of the ball. He played a superb knock of 73 runs off just 46 balls against Quetta, which included 6 boundaries and 4 sixes. The longer he stays at the crease, the more dangerous he gets for the opposing bowlers.
- Wahab Riaz has been the best bowler for Peshawar Zalmi, having picked up 11 wickets while bowling at an average of 18.45 and an economy rate of 8.45. He has done well in the last two games, picking up 3 wickets and making 17 runs.
Multan Sultans
- Mohammad Rizwan is the second-highest run scorer in the tournament, with 326 runs at an average of 54.33 and a strike rate of 138.72, including 3 half centuries. However, he looked less fluent during his 29-run knock in the last match and will be looking to get back his rhythm here.
- Sohaib Maqsood has been in good form for the Sultans this season, with 166 runs at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 149.54. He played a brilliant innings of 31 runs off just 14 balls in the last game against Karachi.
- Imran Tahir has been impressive for Multan in the two matches that he has played this season. He has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14 and an economy rate of 7. In the previous game against Karachi, Tahir picked up two wickets and gave away only 27 runs.
Howzat Dream Team
- Wicketkeeper: M Rizwan
- Batsmen: D Miller, S Malik, S Maqsood, S Hetmyer
- All-rounders: S Tanvir, R Powell
- Bowlers: W Riaz, U Asif, S Dhani, I Tahir
- Captain: S Maqsood/S Malik
- Vice Captain: W Riaz/I Tahir
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