PSL 2023: Qualifier 1, LAH vs MUL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between LAH vs MUL?

 

PSL 2023: Qualifier 1, LAH vs MUL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s PSL match between LAH vs MUL?

The Lahore Qalandars suffered a loss in their last league match against the Karachi Kings, but they weren't too worried about it as many of their key players were unavailable. They finished the tournament as the league leaders, thanks to their brilliant performances throughout the season. Today, on March 15, they will face the Multan Sultans in the first qualifier of the ongoing PSL 2023 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

The Qalandars will rely on their skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is phenomenal form, and their opener Fakhar Zaman, who recently smashed a century. They also have veteran match-winners like Sikandar Raza and David Wiese in their team. Meanwhile, the Multan Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan, have had a good start to the season but won only two of their last five games. They will have to play their best to defeat the Qalandars and qualify for the finals. Rizwan is the key player for the Sultans, with his fine form in both batting and wicketkeeping. The team also has experienced T20 players like Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, and Rilee Rossouw. However, the Qalandars have been the best team in the tournament so far, and they will be determined to continue their winning streak. Overall,the Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans match is expected to be an exciting encounter, with both teams boasting some world-class players.Fans can look forward to a thrilling contest between bat and ball, as the winner will move astep closer to winning the PSL 2023 trophy.

 

The Lahore Qalandars will face the Multan Sultans in a crucial match on March 15 at 07:30 PM IST. The match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLiv.

According to the pitchreport, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is a batting-friendly pitch, but there is something for the bowlers as well. The captain who wins the toss should choose to bat first, and a total of 175 or more would be considered a good score on this ground.

The probable playing XIs for the Lahore Qalandars (LAH) and the Multan Sultans (MUL) include some of the top T20 players from around the world. LAH is likely to field Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Shafique, Sam Billings (wk), Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan. Meanwhile, MUL is expected to have Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Rilee Rossouw, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Izharulhaq Naveed, and Ihsanullah in their starting lineup.

Mohammad Rizwan, the opener and stumper-batter for MUL, is likely to be the best performer with the bat. He has been in terrific form throughout the season, scoring 483 runs in ten matches and currently holding the title of the leading run-scorer. Rashid Khan, the top-ranked Afghan spinner, is expected to be the best bowler for LAH. He has taken 15 wickets from eight matches and is the third-leading wicket-taker in the tournament.

Based on the team's form and player performance, the prediction for today's match - is that Multan Sultans

will emerge as the winners. However, T20 cricket is unpredictable, and both teams have the potential to win this crucial encounter.