Quetta Gladiators vs. Multan Sultans: Can Quetta Continue their Winning Momentum?

With Pakistan Super League (PSL) progressing and exhibiting thrilling matches for avid cricket fans and followers from around the globe, Multan Sultans are continuing from where they left off in the last season. SL, Quetta didn’t perform so in the last season of PSLwell, but Multan Sultans were on song. In their first two games against Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans were unstoppable. Going in the match against Multan, Sarfaraz Ahmed’s Quetta Gladiators would be confident after defeating Karachi on Saturday. From the heroics of Naseem Shah and Sarfaraz’s intelligent captaincy, Quetta defeated Karachi.

After losing their first game against Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta came back strong and bowled out Karachi Kings for 113. Naseem was the man of the match for his exceptional 5 wickets haul. In the hunt for an under-par total set by Karachi Kings, Quetta’s openers took Karachi bowlers to the cleaners and won a crucial game for their side. Going into the match against Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators would be confident despite their weak links in the side. Quetta depends upon many local players that have represented Pakistan on international and national stages. With the likes of Will Smeed, Ahsen Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Muhammad Nawaz, Sohail Tanveer, and Naseem Shah on the side, Quetta would be up for their next challenge against Multan Sultans.

• Will Smeed;
• Ahsan Ali;
• Sarfaraz Ahmed;
• Naseem Shah;
• Mohammad Nawaz.

Multan Sultans are leading the PSL points table with 2 victories in their first two games against Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Multan is a well-balanced side, equipped in all departments with the presence of local and international players. Skipper Rizwan has been the Mr. Consistent of Multan, scoring 2 match-winning knocks in the first two games played. Rizwan has got the support of Shan Masood, who also has been a classical left-hand opener. In the middle order, Multan Sultans have the firepower of Sohaib Maqsood and Rille Rossouw. The bowling department has the seasoned leg spinner from South Africa Imran Tahir and Shahnawaz Dhahani, the Larkana Express. With Khushdil Shah, Imran Khan, James Vince, and Chriss Lynn on their side, Multan has a well-organized batting and bowling lineup. Going in the match against Quetta, Multan Sultans are the favorites.

• Mohammad Rizwan;
• Shan Masood;
• Sohaib Maqsood;
• Shahnawaz Dhahani;
• Imran Tahir.

Going in the match against Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans have greater chances of winning and making it three wins of three played. The defending champions have won only 3 games against Quetta; however, Quetta has been successful in 4 games, head to head. On 31st January, both teams would be searching for a definite victory and gaining two important points.