PSL 9, Match 14: Lahore Qalandars Vs Multan Sultans

After facing a series of defeats, Lahore Qalandars are set to test their fortunes against table-topping Multan Sultans in the 14th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. The squad, led by Shaheen Afridi, finds itself at the bottom of the points table, having suffered consecutive losses and struggling with inconsistent performances in the prestigious T20 league.

In contrast, Multan Sultans maintain their position at the pinnacle of the points table, boasting a formidable batting lineup and a disciplined bowling attack. The team aims to further assert its dominance in the league.

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Lahore Qalandars, despite having talented players such as Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan, are grappling with a challenging season. Notably, the team seems to lack strong partnerships, impacting their ability to set competitive totals.

Despite having top-tier bowlers, including the captain himself, Qalandars have encountered difficulties in maintaining pressure and have conceded crucial runs at pivotal moments in matches.

The playing conditions at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium have generally favored batsmen, allowing them to score substantial runs. However, recent matches have witnessed spinners gaining prominence, introducing a balance between the contest of bat and ball.

The squads for the Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans match include:

Lahore Qalandars:
– Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
– Fakhar Zaman
– Rassie van der Dussen
– Shai Hope
– Sikandar Raza
– Ahsan Bhatti
– Carlos Brathwaite
– Jahandad Khan
– Shaheen Afridi (c)
– Mohammad Imran
– Zaman Khan

Multan Sultans:
– Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk)
– Dawid Malan
– Reeza Hendricks
– Tayyab Tahir
– Iftikhar Ahmed
– Khushdil Shah
– David Willey
– Usama Mir
– Abbas Afridi
– Mohammad Ali
– Aftab Ibrahi

As the teams gear up for the match, Lahore Qalandars aim to turn their fortunes around, while Multan Sultans seek to maintain their impressive run in the tournament.