This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for Match 25 of the PSL 2021 between the Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators that is scheduled to take place on the 16th of June 2021.
The Wednesday clash in the PSL 2021 will be between 2 bottom-placed teams currently in the league- Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators. While the Multan Sultans led by wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been been on a roll since the resumption winning 2 on the bounce, their opponents Quetta have won just 1 out of the 7 games. MS, on the other hand, won 3 games of the 7 they have played till now.
These 2 last sides last met in the final game of Karachi Leg of PSL in March 2021. It saw the Sarfaraz Ahmed led Quetta winning their only game of the tournament by 22 runs.
Match Details
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch and Weather– The pitch so far has been a mixed bag. Few of the games have been relatively high-scoring games while in another few games, the batsman have found it difficult. The temperature will be close to 33 C despite the game starting at 8 PM local time and the levels will be uncomfortable.
Date and time: June 16, 2021, 8 PM Local, 9 PM PKT, 9.30 PM IST
The Probable Playing XIs
Quetta Gladiators maybe once again without the services of 2 of their finest overseas players Andre Russell and Faf Du Plessis. They may stick to the same team that will play Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday.
Multan Sultans had a dominating win over the Peshawar Zalmi in their last game after a clinical performance. So they might stick to the same side.
Quetta Gladiators– Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Jake Weatherhead, Azam Khan, Cameron Delport, Sarfaraz Ahmed(C & Wk ), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Zahid Mahmood, Khurram Shahzad, Zahir Khan
Multan Sultans– Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Maqsood, Shimron Hetmyer, Sohaib Maqsood, Rilee Rossouw, Khushdil Shah, Blessing Muzarbani, Shahnawaz Dhani, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, Imran Khan
Match Prediction
Multan Sultans will be the strong favorites to make it 3 in a row against a hapless Quetta Gladiators. The only confidence that Quetta may get is if they beat the Lahore Qalandars in Tuesday’s game.
Fantasy Tips
Batsman– The Multan Sultans’ middle-order batsmen Shoaib Maqsood and Rilee Rossouw has been in great batting form so far in this 2nd leg of PSL 2021. They along with Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah can be selected. From Quetta, top-order overseas player Jake Weatherhead can be picked as the 4th batsman.
Wicket-Keeper– Mohammad Rizwan is an obvious choice just because of the run he is going through in 2021 in T20 Cricket. Azam Khan, another talented player can be picked in your fantasy XI.
All-rounder– Among the all-rounders Quetta’s Mohammad Nawaz is on the top PSL’s MVP list. So he can be picked along with fast bowling all-rounder and veteran Sohail Tanvir.
Bowler– Young pacers Mohammad Hasnain and Shahnawaz Dhani can be picked sheer due to their wicket-taking abilities. Along with them, the experienced Imran Tahir can also be picked.
Captaincy choices
Team for fantasy: Mohammad Rizwan, Jake Weatherhead, Rilee Rossouw, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Sohail Tanvir, Imran Tahir, Shahnawaz Dhani, Mohammad Hasanain
Captain– Mohammad Rizwan
The skipper of Multan Rizwan has had a fantastic 2021 in this format and continues to be amongst the runs.
Vice-Captain– Shoaib Maqsood
The veteran has been in good form throughout this PSL and can be picked.
Dream11 Team
