Preview:
Table-toppers Multan Sultans will take on bottom-placed Karachi Kings in the 23rd match of the PSL 2022 on Wednesday. Multan Sultans had an amazing run in this tournament so far having won 6 matches until Lahore Qalandars broke their unbeaten streak by 52 runs. They are already through to the playoffs and hoping to finish in the top 2 spots in the standings.
Not the kind of tournament Karachi Kings will remember for a long time as they have lost 7 straight matches. They already knocked themselves out of the tournament and there is nothing to lose for them and need to give their best in the remaining 3 matches to feel good.
Match Details:
Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings, Match 23
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: February 16th at 8:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
It’s a batters’ friendly wicket but there is some help for the bowlers as well. It’s a herculean task to chase more than 170 runs on this wicket and considering the previous results it’s better to bowl first here.
Probable Playing XIs for MUL vs KAR:
Multan Sultans
Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Tim David, Khushdil Shah, Anwar Ali, Abbas Afridi, Imran Tahir, Blessing Muzarabani, Shahnawaz Dahani
Karachi Kings
Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Qasim Akram, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Jordan Thompson, Chris Jordan, Umaid Asif, Mir Hamza
Top Picks for MUL vs KAR Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Shan Masood had a memorable tournament with the bat. In 7 matches, he has scored 351 runs at an average of 50.14 which includes 3 half-centuries.
Babar Azam is the top run-getter for Karachi Kings in this year’s PSL. In 7 matches, he has accumulated 266 runs at an average of 44.33 with the highest score of 90*.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Khushdil Shah can fetch you points with his all-round show. In 7 matches in this tournament, he has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 6.53 and scored 88 runs with the bat.
Under 19 sensation, Qasim Akram played an outstanding knock in the last match against Islamabad United where he scored unbeaten 51* runs from 26 balls which includes 6 fours and a six.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Imran Tahir is delivering time and time again with the ball for Multan Sultans. In 7 matches in this league, he has scalped 12 wickets at an economy of 6.67.
Umaid Asif is the pick of the bowler for Karachi Kings in this tournament. In 6 matches, he has bagged 8 wickets at an economy of 8.54 with the best figures of 3 for 36.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Mohammad Rizwan is a must-pick on any day for your fantasy teams. Multan Sultans skipper has scored 269 runs in 7 matches in this tournament at an average of 44.83 with the highest score of 82.
MUL vs KAR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Shan Masood | 351 runs | 508 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 269 runs | 423 |
| Khushdil Shah | 12 wickets and 88 runs | 539 |
| Babar Azam | 266 runs | 422 |
| Qasim Akram | 51 runs and one wicket | 114 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MUL vs KAR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shan Masood, Mohammad Nabi, Khushdil Shah, Qasim Akram (vc), Anwar Ali, Imran Tahir, Umaid Asif
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MUL vs KAR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood (vc), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Qasim Akram, Umaid Asif, Chris Jordan, Blessing Muzarabani
MUL vs KAR Risky Captaincy Choices:
Tim David has scored 221 runs in 7 matches in this tournament at an average of 55.25 with a strike rate of 206.54. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Sharjeel Khan had a decent tournament where he has scored 177 runs at an average of 25.28. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Player you should avoid:
Joe Clarke has scored only 78 runs in 5 matches in this tournament, considering his current form it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
